South Carolina Raccoon Might Become America’s Favorite Pet

If you thought this title was strange, then wait until you hear this story. America's favorite pet might become a raccoon, it does not really sound right when I say it a second time. Fox Carolina News reported the story and it is getting plenty of buzzes. A rescued raccoon, Tico, from Wildlife Rehab of Greenville was saved after being hit by a car. His injuries have not allowed him to be released back into the wild. But, now Tico has become an ambassador for the organization to bring awareness to wildlife.

Tico is now in America's Favorite Pet competition competing for a spread in InTouch Magazine and $10,000! Geez, I wish I could win that reward! If he wins, Tico and his owner will donate the money to Wildlife Rehab of Greenville to help support more animals. As sweet as it is, isn't it crazy to hear that a raccoon might be named America's Favorite Pet? How many friends had pet raccoons growing up? But, now Tico has made it into the top 5 and is one step closer to becoming the winner. Want to help Tico win the big prize? Vote for him here.

I warn you before you read this, your heart will melt. There are tons and tons of pets in the Charlotte metro and surrounding areas that need loving homes. Not to make you sad, but across the world, animal shelters take in millions of stray, abused, and lost animals each and every day. However, when you rescue one of these animals, you are giving them a second chance.

Here you will find a list of 8 different places you can rescue pets near Charlotte, North Carolina. Please make sure you have the time and financial means to take care of a pet before agreeing to.

Bring home a new family member!
Animal shelter
Located at 2700 Toomey Ave in Charlotte
(704) 377-0534
You can see more on rescuing a new best friend here.

Want a new best friend?
Pet adoption service
(704) 879-1729
You can see more about rescuing pets here.

Want to bring a little kitty home? They make great snuggle partners!
A nonprofit cat rescue group serving Southeast Charlotte, NC, and Upstate SC.
See more on rescuing a pet here.

I once found a bunny and he was adopted through CMPD Animal Control! They help find homes for all kinds of pets.
Animal Shelter
(704) 336-7600
Located at 8315 Byrum Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217.
Click here to see more on rescuing an animal here.

Animal Shelter
Located at 220 Joyceton Church Road Lenoir, NC 28645.
(828) 572-4822
You can see more about rescuing pets here.

Animal Rescue
(704) 920-3288
244 Betsy Carpenter Place Concord, NC 28025.
See more on rescuing pets here.

Located at 19110 Meridian Street Cornelius, NC 28031.
(704) 237-3602
You can see more on animals available to rescue here.

Animal Shelter
Located at 8177 Regent Parkway Suite 103, Fort Mill, South Carolina.
(803) 802-0902
You can see more about rescuing a pet of your own here.