THE PAW OF APPROVAL
Here at Independence Veterinary Clinic, we are aware of the vast amount of information available on the internet. We strive to offer your pets the best care possible! With our Paw of Approval, we have taken the time and evaluated the following resources to ensure they meet our high standards.
Save a Life – Adopt a Pet!
Adopting a pet can be the most rewarding experience of your life. After all, you’re saving a life–and your new furry friend will appreciate you more than you know. Here are some places that can help you find your new best friend:
Golden Retriever Rescue Club of Charlotte (704) 558-4865
Animal Rescue & Relief Inc. (704) 737-7544
Animal Control Bureau Adoption Center (704) 336-7600
Humane Society of Charlotte (704) 377-0534
Friends of Feral Felines (704) 336-2109
Precious Paws Rescue Inc. (704) 509-9861
Great Dane Rescue (704) 697-9706
Boston Terrier Rescue of NC
Adoption BetsysBostons@aol.com
Fostering RHenry@fastmail.fm
Fundraising btrnc1@gmail.com
Volunteering crlange12@gmail.com
Surrender a Dog BetsysBostons@aol.com RHenry@fastmail.fm
Website ema.walton@gmail.com
Pet Travel
Pet Air Carrier assists with the preparation of all travel documents needed for your pet.
http://www.petaircarrier.com
Air Animal Pet Movers
http://www.AirAnimal.com
Boarding Facilities
Camp Bow Wow-Matthews (704) 708-9663
Dogs Day Out Pet Resort (704) 708-4820
Charlotte Kennels (704) 821-1318
The Cats Cradle (Cats Only) (704) 771-6052
Become A Vet Tech
To learn more about being a Veterinary Technician and to find a school in your area.
http://www.vettech.org/
Helpful Sites
Assisted Living for Seniors with Pets
American Animal Hospital Association
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
American Veterinary Medical Association
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
Center for Veterinary Medicine- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Help Feed Hungry Pets
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Services, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and Independence Veterinary Clinic have partnered to assist individuals in Mecklenburg County who cannot afford to feed their pets. The goal of this partnership is to help keep pets with their families.
Make a monetary donation to: City of Charlotte-Pet food bank donation
Mail check or drop off to:
CMPD Animal Care and Control
Attn: Pet food bank donation
8315 Byrum Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
Or Deliver food donations to:
Independence Veterinary Clinic
2328 Crown Point Executive Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28227
or
CMPD Animal Care and Control
8315 Byrum Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
or
Second Harvest Food Bank
500B Spratt Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
Thank you for considering donating to one of these organizations!