By JOE ELMORE, CAWA, CFRE A HORSE CARRIAGE COMPANY’S LAWSUIT AGAINST ANIMAL ADVOCATES COLLAPSES IN COURT. Charleston Animal Society and other animal advocacy organizations and individuals won a major lawsuit brought against them to intimidate and stifle their efforts to bring humane reform to Charleston’s carriage tourist attraction. This was […]
Carolina Tails
248 posts
By ERIC ROBINSON In late May, the Judiciary Committee of the North Carolina State Assembly approved a legislative bill, which would allow for early dismissal of lawsuits making libel or other claims that are meant to shut down discussion of important public issues. The bill is now due to be […]
EXCITING FUTURE BEING PLANNED FOR ANIMALS AND CHILDREN IN SOUTH CAROLINA. CAROLINA TAILS: Tell us about the expansion of the Charleston Animal Society campus.JOE ELMORE: This project would benefit South Carolina residents and animals for decades to come. A very important step in the process was to access the land […]
Three volunteer awards were presented at Charleston Animal Society’s Volunteer Recognition Event that had the theme: “Lights, Camera, Appreciation!” Throughout the year, the hard work and dedication of volunteers saves countless animal lives. Charleston Animal Society relies greatly on our 1,200 volunteers, and in turn, the animals of our community […]
JIM ELLIOTT Elizabeth Bradham Humanitarian of the Year Award The Elizabeth Bradham Humanitarian Award was presented to Jim Elliott, Executive Director and Founder of The Avian Conservation Center / Center for Birds of Prey, based in Awendaw. Elliott has been a life-long student of birds. His many years of experience […]
Lifesaving effort inspired by the loss of teenage boy who drowned. By DAN KROSSE With the summer heat cranking playing near the pond, up across the Lowcountry, many people will be looking to cool off with a swim. But did you know South Carolina is ranked #9 among the most […]
By NATASSIA DONOHUE August is National Make-A-Will month, and after the last two years of the pandemic, more Americans are creating wills than ever before. Yet, our partners at FreeWill note that recent surveys show almost two-thirds of people still haven’t made an estate plan. You may be thinking that […]
The world’s oldest dog lives right here in South Carolina. Pebbles, a four-pound Toy Fox Terrier was born March 28, 2000, and was named the oldest dog in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records in May. Pebbles lives in Taylors, SC with her parents Bobby and Julie […]
Congratulations to Suzanne and Robert Cure from Barboursville, WV — the 2022 Lifesaving Lexus Raffle winners! The Cures became supporters of Charleston Animal Society when Caitlyn the dog was rescued in 2015. “We have a picture of her on our mantle,” said Suzanne. So, when Charleston Animal Society President and […]
DEAR FRIENDS, We continue to live through tumultuous times. As if a pandemic were not enough for us to endure, many of us are shocked at the skyrocketing price of groceries and other important services. Don’t even get me going on the price of gas! There is the war in […]
Good news for cat owners worried about post-operative pain control. A new pain medication’s been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that involves one topical application after surgery that can last up to four days. In the past, an owner might have to take their cat in […]
By BECCA BORONAT There are Unsung Heroes all around us, in every community, helping us get one step closer to creating No Kill South Carolina. One of these people is Samira (Sam) Yaghi who volunteers for the Fairfield County Adoption Center in Winnsboro, SC – and was recently named the […]
By LISA PEARCE HEALING HEARTWORM AND EMPTY THE SHELTERS The Bissell Pet Foundation has provided medical support to South Carolina dogs suffering from heartworm disease with a two-year $20,000 grant award. This lifesaving medical treatment will cover the cost to save 100 adoptable dogs. Each year, the Animal Society participates […]