Homeward Bound
Local shelter offers several ways for students , families and individuals to help pets find homes
By Courtney McLaughlin
Friends come in all shapes and sizes , and often the four-legged ones make the biggest impact . The Humane Society of Charlotte has lots of potential BFF ’ s and many ways for families , students and individuals to help puppies , kittens , dogs and cats find a home . Nikki Oliver found a friend and her future roommate at the Humane Society of Charlotte last fall . Oliver is senior studying art history at Queens College University .
“ My mom and I periodically went to the Humane Society to look at the cats ,” says Oliver . “ I wanted a cat to bring with me once I move out of the house , but the afternoon I got Remy I went with no intention of getting an animal .” Oliver brought Remy – renamed after the artist Rembrandt – home after spotting her at the shelter . “ I fell in love with her immediately .”
The Humane Society of Charlotte was founded in 1978 and is housed in its third home at 2700 Toomey Avenue , the former Charlotte / Mecklenburg Animal Shelter . On average , the organization has over 200 foster families and 110 dogs , cats , puppies and kittens waiting for adoption . “ We primarily have dogs , cats , puppies and kittens ,” says Donna Ragan , marketing and public relations manager for the shelter . “ However there have been times that we have had chickens , ducks , etc .”
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