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.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The New Hanover County Sherriff’s Office Animal Services Unit is starting a new community program free for kids, according to the organization’s Facebook page.

Pawsitively Kids aims to provide children in second through sixth grades with fun, educational information about the animal shelter, and teach them about pet care, training and animal services careers.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Neighbors in the Gordon Woods community are warning about an aggressive hawk.

The hawk has reportedly attempted to snatch small animals from yards in the neighborhood.

Tommy Barham said the hawk has gobbled up the neighborhood's squirrels and now it has set its sights on small pets.

He says the hawk tried to go after his toy poodle, Max, who was in his backyard. His wife chased it away before it was too late.

Now, he's urging neighbors to be on alert.

Barham is trying to spread the word about the hawk. He is asking his neighbors to keep a close eye on their small pets.

"I'm concerned that people do not know about this and they will let their dog go out and if the hawk happens to be around, he could take them," he said.

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