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 […]
Monthly Archives: August 2023
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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 […]