When emergencies ranging from housefires to car accidents occur, firefighters are often the first to respond. However, while each firefighter is equipped and trained to protect human lives, animals are often left behind in the chaos. But what if firefighters could also provide essential care for animals in crisis? Thanks […]
You may not realize it, but there could be a cat killer laying on your dresser in plain sight. Every year, cats across the country are rushed to emergency rooms with potentially fatal blockages caused by the swallowing of hair ties. “We see this situation pop up about once a […]
My name is Jacoby Hinton, and it is with great sorrow and regret that I am writing to you today to inform you of the passing of my dog, Champ. You may (or likely not) remember him as a little bald puppy by the name of “Bandit.” In 2014 I […]
According to the New York Times, an international team of virus experts has linked the coronavirus to raccoon dogs that were being sold at the Wuhan, China market. The link was made through genetic data found on swabs taken from raccoon dog cages around the market in January 2020, just […]
Last year, the national Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) published Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters. Originally published in 2010, the new guidelines have been updated to incorporate advances in science and research now used in modern sheltering. Charleston Animal Society’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Lucy Fuller, served […]
Myths about big dogs being dangerous or unable to be around children are simply not true. With proper training and socialization, big dogs can be great family pets. Just ask the Campbells of North Charleston. wJake Campbell is a Coast Guard Gunner’s Mate, and his wife Michelle works in a […]
By Sarah Baskin From a single glance, it is clear that Archie is a gentle soul. His playful trot across the beach–tail wagging, tongue lolling–paints a perfect picture of the friendly character he has become over the years. However, despite his happy-go-lucky demeanor, the first year of Archie’s life was […]
There’s always a grain of truth in a cliché. And as you’ll read about here, these three cats are putting the “cats have nine lives” cliché to the test! An 1,800 Mile U-Turn from Texas Kirk Lee had just retired from the Navy in Charleston and had just started his […]
Photos by Mike Requidan, Tag Your Pix Music, dancing and fundraising were the recipe for success at the third annual Applause for Paws Gala at the Gaillard Center in Charleston October 15th. The crowd roared with applause when Gala Chairwoman Gerri Greenwood told the audience, “We are here to save the lives of the […]
The cats at Charleston Animal Society, weren’t quite sure what was happening. All they could see were a team of people in bright orange shirts adding shelves and cool looking cubbies to the shelter’s cat adoption area. Little did the cats know, they were at ground zero for “Operation Catification.” […]
In late September 2022, before Hurricane Ian bore down on the Southwest Florida coast, Charleston Animal Society sprang into action. 80 cats and kittens were brought to Charleston Animal Society from the Humane Society of Naples, and the Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Florida. Both shelters were in the […]
Charleston is mourning the loss of well-known attorney David Aylor who passed away at his home on January 2nd, 2023, at the age of 41. For four years (2016 – 2022), David never missed an issue of our Carolina Tails magazine with his “Ask a Lawyer” column. He made it […]
BY LISA PEARCE / PHOTOS BY WILL HOWELL An exciting opportunity for animal loving families living in the far reaches of Charleston County will continue thanks to PetSmart Charities. Helping Hands for Rural Paws (HHRP) extends quality services beyond clinic walls and shelters. Paused during the pandemic, this outreach program […]
For years, researchers have shown a direct correlation between violence toward animals and violence toward humans. Two recent mass shootings prove this point. As reported by Time, Newsweek, ABC News, and many other media outlets, the 18-year-old Uvalde gunman posted videos of cats he had killed and he was witnessed […]
BY NATASSIA DONOHOE Found wandering the streets, Pippin’s gone on to grace calendars, magazines and even beer cans! The last thing one would expect to see at Anson’s Restaurant in downtown Charleston is a pair of perfectly pointed, gold-fringed dog ears peeking out from the tabletop in a corner booth. […]