By Nolan Schillerstrom A Crucial Lowcountry nesting ground is washing away. For decades, Crab Bank has played an important role in supporting South Carolina’s coastal bird populations. At its peak, this tiny island near the mouth of Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant was home to 5,000 nesting birds at one […]
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What’s on tap for animal legislation in the New Year? By Ellie Whitcomb Payne State animal care advocates have a voice in Columbia through the South Carolina Animal Legislative Committee. This group works to promote laws “aimed at a positive environment for animals and those charged with their care,” according […]
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: While at an ag show last year, our family’s goat ate something […]
By Helen Ravenel Hammond Photos By Marie Rodriguez Anyone who has walked a dog through a neighborhood has encountered the age-old question: “Would my neighbor mind if I tossed my dog’s poo bag in their garbage can?” Tasha Gandy and Amanda Hollinger live in Oak Terrace Preserve in North Charleston […]
By Kim Almstedt There was a time in our country when an estimated 15-20 million companion animals were euthanized annually due to overpopulation. According to the ASPCA, this number has decreased to an estimated 1.5 million companion animals facing euthanasia each year. Spay and neuter efforts and increased adoption of […]
Honor your fur-babies this holiday season with inspired gifts from pet shops right here in the Lowcountry. Charleston Animal Society Retail Store North Charleston Why does Fido have a spotted tongue? Why does he bark at every passing car? This Wisdom Panel 3.0 DNA Kit could have all your questions […]
By Claire R. Grimes Last year, a whopping 507,000 animals were flown commercially in the United States, according to the Department of Transportation. Unfortunately, 24 of these animals died from the conditions of their flights, which resulted in various airlines altering their pet flight policies to ensure better safety and […]
By Matthew O’Brien The campus of Wake Forest University sits on the edge of a once buzzing city, Winston-Salem, which is planted in the middle of the Tobacco Belt in central North Carolina. And like many other college towns, Winston-Salem is challenged by the plight of homeless animals. Each year, […]
By Joe Elmore, Charleston Animal Society CEO “You can fool all the people some of the time and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.” Last Fall, we provided you with an update on our efforts to make working conditions […]
The 500-pound pig escaped from a truck onto I-26 during rush hour traffic. By Dan Krosse It was rush hour madness like no one ever imagined. Cars and trucks coming to a screeching halt after a 500-pound pig was seen taking up an entire lane to himself! Somehow Babe the […]
By Joshua Carpenter Costner Seven years ago, this December, I first encountered “The Big Myth.” It involved a lie about a potbelly pig and my life changed forever. It started when Oliver, our potbelly pig came to live with us. He was purchased for $1,100 from a breeder in Tampa, […]
By Casey L. Taylor, JD Tucked away near Summerville, SC – 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 International Primate Protection League (IPPL) sanctuary is a secret to […]