By: Dr. Angele Bice, Associate Director of. Public Health and Spay/Neuter Initiatives Thanks to the Charleston Animal Society, I recently experienced the opportunity of a lifetime. Students for International Veterinary Opportunities (SIVO) is an academic program and non-profit effort for veterinary students and doctors at the University of Florida—and I am […]
Yearly Archives: 2016
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The Perfect Pet Tracking App Losing a dog is a pet owner’s biggest fear—but Whistle will be your new hero. This app allows you to create a customizable “Whistle Zone” as a safe area for your pet to visit, and all you need to do is attach the rechargeable, waterproof […]
By: Helen Ravenel Hammond It’s a girl. It’s a boy. It’s both?! That’s what Kelly and Zach Hoelz were told when they adopted “Luna” at Charleston Animal Society in August. Yep, Luna (originally named “Sally”) was a hermaphrodite, meaning he/she had both male and female reproductive organs. Dr. Lucy Fuller oversees […]
By Teri Errico Photo by Tamera Parrish Dwight is no ordinary feline. Dubbed “The Cat Who Thinks He’s a Dog” for a reason, he fears no pups, chats when he wants something and loves going for walks alongside his owners. One of the most special traits of Dwight is that […]
The science behind a saltwater tank is a great way to let your children geek out (tech-free) this fall. Guide them to find their inner genius by helping set up a private, underwater world. Every year, 450,000 kids and adults of all ages marvel at the stunning, natural exhibits showcased […]
Years ago, at dawn and dusk every single day, dozens of cats would line the side of the street in a quiet quarter of Folly Beach. The seemingly sentinel-like stance could give a passerby pause, but the locals know this is Cat Lady territory. She can barely see over the […]
By V.K. Hansen The enticing scurry of squirrels in the trees falls silent. That squeaky chew toy in her mouth just goes flat. But Lola, a nearly 3-year-old pit mix, doesn’t know any different. The gorgeous white, light greened-eyed dog with a brown speckled nose is deaf. “Most likely, Lola […]
Realtor and photographer Rob Byko doesn’t worry about being in the “dog house” with his wife. He lives there. “Our dogs are the center of our lives,” said his wife Karen Byko. Her husband laughs that the dogs even have their own line item in the budget. “Just to say […]
Moving is already stressful, exhausting and scary, and that’s just for humans! Imagine how it feels for pets who watch their world get packed into boxes, loaded into a truck and moved into a foreign world full of new smells and spaces. According to the National Council on Pet Population […]
By Dan Krosse Photography: Jonathan Boncek On August 8, 2016 the defendant accused of nearly killing Caitlyn by taping her muzzle shut more than a year earlier, pleaded guilty to a felony count of animal cruelty. William Leonard Dodson now faces six months to five years in prison. (He had […]
It was a special day when the Charleston Animal Society animal care campus turned into a sea of military pageantry. On May 14th at 11am, Charleston Animal Society held a special dedication of the Joan August Terry military memorial that was placed under the flagpole. The stone marker commemorates the […]
By: Teri Errico For more than 20 years, Kay Hyman has been making the media rounds, promoting Charleston Animal Society and the furballs that come through their doors. One of her weekly stops is to visit with Mix 96’s 2 Girls & a Guy. The hosts have a loyal following, but […]
Skip the summer road trip and instead, check off the Carolina Tails Summer Bucket List. There are 91 days of summer and we want to make sure they don’t slip by without you making the most of each and every day. Let’s get this summer party started! Ice Cream Date […]
If ever there was a man’s best friend, it was Drake. Faithful and loyal, the golden retriever was a high-energy companion that would follow my husband to the ends of the earth. His devotion was probably best displayed one December afternoon when we were picnicking on one of the many […]
By V. K. Hansen Maybe it’s in the eyes—small yet reflective, sunken in a tidal pool of lines, and heavily draped in thick, wiry lashes. “I think circus elephants always look so sad,” said Lowcountry mom and doctor, Jen Fiorini. “I’m glad to see them go.” Barnum and Bailey’s Ringling […]