05/29/2026
🚨DO I LOOK FAMILIAR?🚨
These pets were recently found in our community and are waiting for their families to come forward. Every pet reunited opens a kennel and gives another animal a chance. Please take a moment to look closely and share. One post could be the reason they make it home.
❤️Reminder: These pets are currently lost and on a 72-hour hold while we work to reunite them with their owners. They are not available for adoption at this time.
If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now is the time. We have hundreds of adoptable pets ready to go home today. Choosing adoption immediately creates lifesaving space for the animals still coming through our doors.🐱🐶
1. A1265253 – Found near Acorn Forest Ln
2. A1265270 – Found near Effingham Rd
3. A1265288 – Found near Hunters Landing Dr
4. A1265289 – Found near CPCC Campus
05/29/2026
We couldn’t be more excited — and grateful — to introduce this year’s incredible guest MCs for Steps for Shelter Pets! 🎤🐾
These amazing local media personalities are donating their time, talent, and BIG hearts to help our adoptable dogs shine. Their continued support and partnership mean the world to us, our fosters, and every shelter pet waiting for their chance at a forever home. 💛
On Saturday, they’ll be out on the course interviewing fosters, spotlighting adoptable pups, and bringing the energy to help these dogs make the connections that change everything.
Let’s give them a HUGE thank you for stepping up for shelter pets once again — we’re so lucky to have them in our corner. 🙌🐶
Swipe through to meet the team bringing the magic to the mic! ➡️✨
05/28/2026
Our Byrum location (8315 Byrum Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217) will be closed to the public on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Need to visit us? Our Toomey location will still be open to the public that day, or you can stop by Byrum when we reopen on Friday during regular business hours. Thanks for your understanding and continued support for the pets in our care 🐾
05/28/2026
🚨DO I LOOK FAMILIAR?🚨
These pets were recently found in our community and are waiting for their families to come forward. Every pet reunited opens a kennel and gives another animal a chance. Please take a moment to look closely and share. One post could be the reason they make it home.
❤️Reminder: These pets are currently lost and on a 72-
hour hold while we work to reunite them with their owners. They are not available for adoption at this time.
If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now is the time.
We have hundreds of adoptable pets ready to go home today. Choosing adoption immediately creates lifesaving space for the animals still coming through our doors.🐱🐶
1. A1265141
2. A1265144 – Found near Raman Church Rd
3. A1265149 – Found near Lakehill Rd
4. A1265150 – Found near Quail Meadow Ln
5. A1265191 – Found near Billy Graham
6. A1265234 – Found near The Plaza
05/28/2026
🎟️ RAFFLE BASKETS ARE STACKED THIS YEAR 👀🐾
One of the BEST parts of our Steps for Shelter Pets Walk is back… RAFFLE BASKETS! 🧺✨ We are showcasing our TOP 5 baskets leading up to the event, but trust us — there will be MORE THAN 25 incredible baskets up for grabs this Saturday, May 30 from 10AM–2PM!
From restaurant gift cards 🍝 to family fun 🎭, pet goodies 🐶, self-care 💅, sports experiences 🏈, and so much more… there’s truly something for everyone. Every raffle ticket purchased helps support the shelter pets in our care ❤️
📍 Be there to place your raffle tickets, win amazing prizes, and STEP UP for shelter pets!
A HUGE thank you to the amazing businesses, organizations, and community members who donated to make these baskets possible:
AC Hotel Marriott – SouthPark
The Jimmy Restaurant
Autobell Car Wash
Brake & Alignment Automotive Service Center
Beef & Bottle Restaurant
British Massage & Wellness
Charlotte Aesthology
Modish Nail Salon
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Clarks Snack Bar
Co-authors Patrick Butleer & Melyssa Fleming
Princess House
Theatre Charlotte
Mama Ricotta’s Italian Restaurant
Firebirds Stonecrest Restaurant
The Real Estate Transition Team
Benny Pennello’s Pizza
Herron and Smith Dentistry
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Mac Tabby Cat Café
PetSmart
Petco
Carolina Panthers
Independent Picture House
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Charlotte Dog Training Club
Blackhawk Hardware & Garden Center
Walker’s Drugstore
Reid’s Fine Foods
Kevin Cross
Social Pet
Target
We are so grateful for a community that steps up for shelter pets 🐾 See you Saturday
05/28/2026
OFFICIAL STEPS FOR SHELTER PETS EVENT SHIRT 🐾
Walk in style. Support shelter pets. 💜
We’re excited to officially debut our limited-edition Steps for Shelter Pets event shirts — available exclusively during the event while supplies last!
👕 $5 Minimum Donation
🐾 Limited Quantities Available
💜 All proceeds directly support shelter pets in our community
Each shirt helps support enrichment, specialized medical care, foster support, and lifesaving resources for animals in our care.
📍 Available at the Raffles & Merch Tent
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕙 10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M.
📍 Pearl Street Park
Get yours before they’re gone and help make every step count.
05/27/2026
🚨DO I LOOK FAMILIAR?🚨
We are full, and right now, reunions matter more than ever. 🐾
These pets were recently found in our community and are waiting for their families to come forward. Every pet reunited opens a kennel and gives another animal a chance. Please take a moment to look closely and share.
One post could be the reason they make it home.
❤️Reminder: These pets are currently lost and on a 72-
hour hold while we work to reunite them with their owners. They are not available for adoption at this time.
If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now is the time.
We have hundreds of adoptable pets ready to go home today. Choosing adoption immediately creates lifesaving space for the animals still coming through our doors.🐱🐶
1. A1265107 – Found near Hucks Rd
2. A1265092 – Found near Carver Pl
3. A1265131 – Found near Dixie River Rd
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