Animal Welfare Archives

Deborah Ross Dahl is taken into custody. (From: CCSO)

Columbus

ASPCA sues alleged Columbus County animal abuser to return dogs

Nate Mauldin,

September 1, 2025

Local

Proposed Pender County ordinance aims to boost animal welfare

Kinsey Rothenberger,

August 27, 2025

(From: Columbus County Sheriff's Office)

Brunswick

Gov. Stein vetoes bill giving protections to 'puppy mills'

Nate Mauldin,

July 17, 2025

Protesters outside of The Puppy Place. (Courtesy: Bryan Michael)

Features

Protests over new Wilmington pet store spark push for animal welfare in New Hanover County

Nate Mauldin,

August 19, 2024

Local

Happening this weekend: Pawz in Park event celebrates a decade of furry fun

Matt Bennett,

October 18, 2023

Associated Press

New laws take effect across US on abortion, policing, taxes

Associated Press,

December 31, 2021

Inspection records reveal more details about boarding kennel's violations

WWAY News,

August 2, 2018

Enjoy live music and help support area pets at Paws-Ability's BandFest

Marissa Yoder,

May 31, 2018

Possum Drop's future again uncertain in NC

Makenzi Henderson,

December 6, 2014

Wake Forest hospital cited after macaque escapes

Ashley Jacobs,

August 9, 2012

Animal Welfare

ASPCA sues alleged Columbus County animal abuser to return dogs

Proposed Pender County ordinance aims to boost animal welfare

Gov. Stein vetoes bill giving protections to 'puppy mills'

Protests over new Wilmington pet store spark push for animal welfare in New Hanover County

Happening this weekend: Pawz in Park event celebrates a decade of furry fun

New laws take effect across US on abortion, policing, taxes

Inspection records reveal more details about boarding kennel's violations

Enjoy live music and help support area pets at Paws-Ability's BandFest

Possum Drop's future again uncertain in NC

Wake Forest hospital cited after macaque escapes

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