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We introduced Sadie in August, and this sweet girl is still waiting for a forever home. We’re sharing her story again because the family she’s been waiting for may be reading about her for the very first time.
Through our Rescue Pet of the Week, LKNConnect partners with AnimalCity and Piedmont Animal Rescue to help deserving pets find loving homes throughout the Lake Norman community. This week, we’re giving Sadie another moment in the spotlight—and another chance to meet her people.
Sadie’s favorite place is close to the people she loves. This 3-year-old pit bull is gentle, affectionate, and always happy to soak up attention, share a cuddle, or simply keep you company.
Rescued from a difficult hoarding situation with two other dogs and more than 50 cats, Sadie has held on to her trusting, loving nature. She is wonderfully cat-friendly, enjoys other dogs, and absolutely adores people. A playful, submissive dog could be a wonderful companion for her, offering friendship and a buddy for daily fun.
With her calm personality and sweet spirit, Sadie has so much to offer a family. She’s ready for the everyday comforts of a loving home: a cozy place to rest, people nearby, and the chance to finally belong.
Sadie would make an amazing companion for a family looking for a loyal, sweet, and easygoing best friend.
LKNConnect is honored to partner with AnimalCity and Piedmont Animal Rescue (PAR), two organizations dedicated to giving rescue animals the second chances they deserve.
Founded by Leah Henrichsen, AnimalCity works tirelessly to help pets whose owners have passed away, become incapacitated, or can no longer care for them find safe, loving forever homes. Their compassion and commitment help animals facing uncertain futures begin a new chapter with families ready to love them.
We’re equally proud to welcome Piedmont Animal Rescue, working with Melissa Shoemaker and the PAR team to introduce even more deserving animals to the Lake Norman community. Founded in 2017 and guided by the motto “Where Animals Come First,” PAR has rescued more than 7,000 animals of all breeds and sizes. The nonprofit is an all-volunteer, foster-based organization, meaning animals entering its program are cared for in homes rather than a traditional kennel or shelter environment. PAR also promotes adoption, spay/neuter programs, responsible pet ownership, and community education.
By bringing AnimalCity and Piedmont Animal Rescue together with LKNConnect’s growing Lake Norman audience, Rescue Pet of the Week can reach more people, tell more stories, and give more animals an opportunity to find the families they’ve been waiting for.
Two rescue partners. One Lake Norman community. More chances for happy endings—one adoption at a time.
Melissa Shoemaker
Phone: 704-228-1934
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If you believe Ethel Mae could be the perfect addition to your family, contact Piedmont Animal Rescue
Not everyone can adopt a pet—but everyone can help save one.
If Ethel Mae isn’t the right fit for your family, please consider sharing this story with your friends, neighbors, and social media followers. One simple share could introduce Tipsy to the person who has been searching for a loyal companion.
Together, the Lake Norman community can help more rescue pets find the loving homes they deserve.
Because every pet deserves a second chance… and every forever home begins with a single introduction.
At LKNConnect, we believe communities are built through connections—not only between people and local businesses, but also between people and the pets who need them most.
Every adoption changes two lives: the life of a rescue pet and the life of the family who welcomes them home.
We hope you’ll join us every Saturday as we introduce another remarkable rescue pet searching for a forever home.
Together, let’s create more happy endings—one pet at a time.
