By Ellie Whitcomb Payne Travel 13 miles off the beaten path through Wadmalaw Island and you’ll find a hidden treasure. Here, scientists work to fulfill the mission of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, “to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of […]
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Exciting research by the ASPCA suggests there could be at least 1.2 million households—or approximately 2.3 million adults—in the United States with both the resources and desire to adopt horses in need. This discovery indicates that there is a population ready to absorb horses most at risk. Estimates vary about […]
By Teri Errico Griffis Starting this summer, Charleston Animal Society will hit the road across Charleston County with the biggest companion animal initiative seen in the Lowcountry since No Kill Charleston™ and No Kill South Carolina™. A $726,000 grant from The WaterShed Animal Fund will allow the launch of […]
Charleston Animal Society is teaming up with researchers at MUSC to help smokers kick the habit! This alliance for “Project Quit” may seem surprising, but when you consider that pets are suffering from second-hand smoke and other nicotine dangers, the teamwork is the perfect combination. “So many people are surprised […]
By Helen Ravenel Hammond Photos: John Martin and Joanna Ferrell Who can forget the story of Gumby the escape artist? He’s the white hound who refused to be adopted and kept jumping adopters’ fences to return to Charleston Animal Society (Carolina Tails, Winter 2016). When this hound mix came in […]
By Kathleen Millat Johnson Photos by Marie Rodriguez Dogs and cats have been known to live twenty years or more, but turtles are a different story. Nancy Baker of West Ashley and her Eastern Box turtle, Mert, have been together for 59 years! Aware that these turtles may live […]
By Dan Krosse Anyone who’s seen photos of heartworms knows how disgusting they are. Long, spaghetti strings of evil that wind themselves into your dog or cat’s heart and then inflame the lungs – leading to a slow, painful death. “Every dog and cat in South Carolina needs to […]
By Ellie Whitcomb Payne Charleston Animal Society and other Lowcountry shelters see a surge in hound dogs brought in as strays each winter and spring. Picked up in rural areas, some with hunting-style dog collars, many others without, these animals fit the profile of “deer dogs” and the shelter is […]
You can no longer keep a pet cheetah in South Carolina. As of January 1, South Carolina lawmakers passed a law aimed at stopping people from owning exotic pets. The Palmetto state was one of only five states in the country that had no restrictions on people keeping dangerous wild […]
More and more people are turning to marijuana-related products for their pets. Is that a good thing? By Helen Ravenel Hammond Let’s get honest here. If your beloved pet had a serious illness or even a terminal disease, you would most likely do whatever it is in your power […]
By Teri Errico Griffis A baby in a wintry hat and mittens can make us all coo out loud, but the next cutest sight to see may be a puppy in a sweater or rain boots. But while it’s adorably entertaining—is it necessary? An expert at Charleston Animal Society weighs […]
By Ellie Whitcomb Payne Photography by Hank Greer A striking, painted eye locks directly with Hank Greer’s camera lens. The photograph, a vivid portrayal of the delicate blending of lines between the natural and developed environments that distinguish Seabrook Island. Soon, spring will again begin to blossom and Hank, […]
By Dan Krosse They’re everywhere we go. You can’t miss the glow. The beeps. The chirps. The ringtones. And for many of us, leaving the room without our cellphone is enough to induce nervous sweats, shakes and anxiety. We love our phones, but are any of us thinking about […]
By Teri Errico Griffis Come the new year, everyone’s goals are to be healthier, happier and make better choices with their money. But a good financial plan isn’t just about setting a budget number and trying to stick to it. Financial Advisor Michael E. Lewis II has some tips on […]