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Pet store hosting grand opening Saturday

Pet store hosting grand opening Saturday

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Pet owners have a new place to take their pups.

Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming is holding its grand opening Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m.

The first 20 dogs in the door get free treats.

New breed of neighborhood pet store coming to Wilmington

New breed of neighborhood pet store coming to Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - A man who has lived in the Wilmington area for more than 20 years is opening a small business that caters to pet needs.

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wilmington opens May 11, offering full-service grooming, and a wide selection of pet foods and supplies.

Erskine Smith is the franchise owner of the Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wilmington store. He is also the proud parent of Rigby, a Jack Russell Terrier, and two rescued cats.

Group hosting benefit for homeless animals in need

Group hosting benefit for homeless animals in need

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Animal lovers are coming together Friday night to show they care.

Coastal Animal Rescue Effort, or CARE, will host its second annual benefit for homeless animals in medical need at 7:00 p.m. at the Terraces on Sir Tyler, located at 1826 Sir Tyler Drive.

Several local restaurants are donating food for the gathering.

One lucky animal shelter will win cash, dog food this weekend

One lucky animal shelter will win cash, dog food this weekend

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Unleashed, a local pet store, will bring luck to one local animal shelter this St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

Customers who purchase goodies for their pet at the store on March 16 will be eligible to vote for their favorite local rescue shelter.

The rescue with the most votes at the end of the day will win $500, along with 500 pounds of dog food from Unleashed.

Unleashed is located at 1319 Military Cutoff Road, in the Landfall Shopping Center. To learn more, go to www.unleashedmutt.com.

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Bibis Ellison and band performing this weekend

Bibis Ellison and band performing this weekend

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Local musician Bibis Ellison and her band will be performing Saturday night at Wild Wing Café, according to Bibis’ website.

The group is scheduled to begin performing at 10:30 p.m.

Wild Wing Café is located at 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

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Families can take photos with Santa at Mayfaire

Families can take photos with Santa at Mayfaire

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Kids, pets and adults can all get their pictures taken with Saint Nick at Santa Village, located at Mayfaire Town Center.

According to Mayfaire’s website, Santa Village is between Stone Creamery and Long Horn Steakhouse on International Drive.

Santa’s hours are as follows:

Wrightsville Beach goes to the dogs

Wrightsville Beach goes to the dogs

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - You know summer is over when the beach goes to the dogs.

Wrightsville Beach goers can now take their pets to the beach.  October 1 is the first day dogs are allowed.  Still, you have to leave your dog on a leash and clean up after your pet at all times. 

No pets are allowed on the beach from April 1 to September 30.

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