The Humane Society of South Carolina isn’t typical. There’s no shelter. No adoptions or fosters. Instead, this organization, located in Columbia, focuses on bringing down animal overpopulation while also investigating as many cruelty and neglect cases around the Palmetto State as possible. Carolina Tails recently had the chance to interview […]
Yearly Archives: 2022
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SolensiaTM to control the pain of osteoarthritis (OA) in cats, helping improve their mobility, comfort and overall well-being. Solensia is a once-monthly injection administered in a veterinary clinic. Feline OA is a highly prevalent condition affecting nearly 40% of all cats. […]
By SEAN HAWKINS, CAWA, CFRE The battle of the buldge is not just for people anymore! According to a study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 56% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. The 2012 “People and Pets Exercising Together” study demonstrated that a higher […]
By Dan Krosse Spring is in the air and that means it’s time for Celebrity Paws in the Park, presented by Crews Subaru. Bring your dog and come join the fun at Riverfront Park in North Charleston on March 19th. People can participate in a competitive 5K race or a […]
By ALDWIN ROMAN, CAWA I didn’t bring Margo and her puppy home for me or my wife. It was for our two daughters. I wanted them to see and experience watching a mom care for her puppy. There was nothing special or out of the ordinary about fostering Margo and […]
By Dan Krosse IT’S A STARTLING STATISTIC, BUT ONE OUT OF THREE PETS WILL GO MISSING IN THEIR LIFETIME! THAT’S 10-MILLION ANIMALS EACH YEAR. SO, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR PET GOES MISSING, OR IF YOU RUN ACROSS A MISSING PET? LET’S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK. BEFORE YOUR PET […]
Anderson County PAWS has been named the No Kill South Carolina 2024 Organization of the Year. The organization received the award in recognition of its tireless efforts to save animal lives throughout South Carolina. “I’m truly honored to have PAWS receive this incredible achievement,” said Dr. Kim Sanders, PAWS Veterinarian […]
Tucked away near Summerville –the place known as “Flowertown, USA” – is a sanctuary dedicated to gibbons (small apes). It’s a jungle-like wonderland that has lifesaving at the core of its mission. The visionary leader who founded the International Primate Protection League (IPPL) sanctuary, Dr. Shirley McGreal, died on November […]
After 149,471 votes were cast by the public to determine the winners, Pippin and Sirri, the official Spokesdog and Spokescat of the 2021 Rescue Brew Beer, are now on the labels of the new Palmetto Brewing Company beer. The Rescue Brew Beer made its debut at a special event Saturday, […]
Charleston Animal Society is excited to host its annual Volunteer Appreciation Party on the afternoon of Sunday, May 22! The event will take place at the Blackbaud Corporate Campus on Daniel Island and will be a chance for Charleston Animal Society volunteers to come together and be celebrated for all […]
The Better Business Bureau (BBB), serving the Midlands and the Lowcountry, honored Charleston Animal Society with the 2021 Large Business of the Year Torch Award. The mission of the BBB is to create an ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other. In this spirit, BBB Business of […]
The #BettyWhiteChallenge took the internet by storm in January. More than 1,600 donors gave to Charleston Animal Societyas part of the nationwide tribute to one of TV’s best-known comediennes. “Betty White was a tireless advocate for animals her entire life,” said Charleston Animal Society President and CEO Joe Elmore, CAWA, […]