Charlotte real estate is going to the dogs!

June 30th, 2008 categories: Charlotte Living

We already know Charlotte is a great place for us two legged folks to buy a home but what you might not know is Charlotte is also one of the best places for your four legged buddy!

Jamie Sheats-Johnson’s article tells why “The Charlotte area is a great place for a tail-wagging good time. Here’s just a few of the Charlotte organizations that will make your dog feel right at home in Charlotte…

• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Control and the Humane Society of Charlotte work together to provide free and low-cost spay/neutering and rabies vaccination. Call 704-377-0534 for adoption information, or 704-333-4130 for the clinic. www.humanesocietyofcharlotte.org.
• Perhaps your pooch could use a relaxing day at the spa. Atrium Animal Hospital at 6520 McMahon Drive caters to all pet health needs. 704-542-2000; www.atriumanimalhospital.com.Bark Street Dog Spa offers self-serve dog wash stations and full-service pet styling at 3930 Park Road. 704-525-9998; www.barkst.com.
• Canine Cafe, 1447 S. Tryon St. in SouthEnd, specializes in gourmet treats and hosts doggie birthday “pawties.” www.caninecafe.net.
• Two hours from Charlotte in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the Dog House Resort, (P.O. Box 1594, Jefferson, NC 28640), a bed and breakfast catering to owners who want to vacation with their dogs,
• The Charlotte area is home to a growing number of doggie day cares that provide boarding facilities and a place for your pooch to get some exercise while socializing with other dogs. Here’s a partial list:Camp Wagging Tails, 10835 Bailey Road, Cornelius. 704-895-8444; www.campwaggingtails.com.

And please check out Charlotte’s four public dog parks (now free) and a fifth opening this July in Uptown Charlotte’s Frasier Park!
Definitely five paws up! (sorry but I couldn’t resist!)

Authored by Donna Johnston | Discussion: Your Comments Please »