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Charleston Animal Society evacuates hundreds of animals this hurricane season. By DAN KROSSE Photos ALDWIN ROMAN, DAN KROSSE, KAY HYMAN, DEVIN TEAGUE, KARA THOMPSON, ASHLEE ROSADO The guiding principle during hurricane season at Charleston Animal Society comes from a saying that dates back centuries, “...hope for the best and prepare […]

By JOE ELMORE, CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY PRESIDENT & CEO THROUGH THE FIRST SIX MONTHS of 2019, more animals in Charleston County have tested positive for rabies (5) than in any entire year since 2010. That’s alarming and we should be responsible and vigilant in reducing the risk of rabies transmissions. […]

Join the pet walk raising money for Charleston Animal Society’s medical fund. THE COUNTDOWN IS ON TO THE 2019 Paws in the Park Pet Walk! Scheduled for November 16th at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, Charleston Animal Society is hoping you will join and help set the record for the […]

These amazing sea creatures are disappearing off the South Carolina Coast. By ANNA VECCHIONE, PH.D. SEAHORSES, LIKE OTHER MARINE species in South Carolina’s waters, face many challenges—urban development, pesticide runoff in the water, pollutants from vessels, loss of habitat, and others. The common lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) was first documented […]

YOU WON’T BELIEVE THE DAMAGE YOU’RE LEAVING BEHIND IF YOU DON’T. By AMY SCARONI, PH.D. LET’S JUST DIVE RIGHT IN: DOG POOP IS FULL OF BACTERIA, such as Fecal coliform, E. coli, and Enterococcus, along with viruses and unwanted nutrients – and it is ending up in our rivers, streams, […]

By ALDWIN ROMAN, CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER When I hear someone say, “Dogs belong in your house, sleeping on your bed, not on a chain,” I pause and think, “I wish it was that simple.” 44 fences serving 92 dogs later, let me explain. Charleston Animal Society started […]

Veterinary Specialty Care opened new location in September Veterinary Specialty Care (VSC) is a leading provider of emergency and specialty veterinary care in the Lowcountry. In September, VSC opened the doors on a brand new 24-hour emergency hospital in Summerville located at 319 E. 3rd North Street. As big supporters […]

Photos JEANNE TAYLOR JTPETPICS.COM EDITOR’S NOTE: Karen and Bob Siegel are big supporters of Charleston Animal Society and made the winning bid at the 2018 Gala for a cover shoot on Carolina Tails. Karen spoke to us about her love of large breed dogs and why we all need to […]

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DEAR FRIENDS, So are you going to lace up walking shoes or running shoes on November 16th? That, of course, is the date of Paws in the Park, where you along with everyone at Charleston Animal Society will join together to break the record for the largest Pet Walk in […]

No matter how much we love our pets, there’s always the chance they will run into a legal situation. Attorney David Aylor took time to answer questions from our readers in this edition of Ask a Lawyer. QUESTION: I had everything lined up for a trip to Croatia, including a […]