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It may be a bit jarring to see a three-legged dog when you first walk into Craft Axe Throwing in Knoxville, TN. But snuggle up to Butters (previously Butterbean at Charleston Animal Society), and you will hear a fantastic lifesaving story

As Charleston Animal Society continues through its sesquicentennial year – one can’t help but be struck by the intertwined threads that link the history of Charleston and the history of Charleston Animal Society.

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and feast. For many, a roasted turkey is a longstanding tradition. But before you ask for the turkey platter, here are some facts about turkeys to consider, according to our friends at the ASPCA. TURKEYS IN THE WILD Turkeys are smart, sensitive […]

Neither animal control (the collection of stray animals), nor animal care (the sheltering and disposition of those animals), can effectively operate prevention and response strategies independent of each other, but that has always been the paradigm in our community.  The Animal Society has approximately 800 animals in its care as I write this, yet its shelter has capacity for approximately 230. 

A 21-year-old emaciated horse is recovering after being rescued August 9th. A Charleston County Sheriff's Deputy was dispatched to a property on Jacksonboro, Rd. in Ravenel, after an eyewitness called to report concerns about the horse's condition.

Robert and his wife Kelley currently have two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels that keep them active around the house and provide companionship and an added layer of fun during their travels. Honey and Bo are both around three years old, having been adopted as puppies during the pandemic. Early on in 2020, the Crews’ beloved dog Ginger passed away, leaving a dog-sized hole in their home and hearts.

the lion? Their secret lies in their ability to stick together, protect their own, and work as a team. This simple yet powerful lesson from the animal kingdom sparked a game-changing shift in our Humane Education department’s summer camp approach this year.

A young, gray and white dog not even a year old, was left bleeding on the side of a North Charleston street on a late afternoon in June. What happened to the dog is the definition of cruelty. 

Did you know the average person makes 24% of their annual donations between Thanksgiving and New Year’s?  This means charities receive 41% of their donations in the last few weeks of the year.  This is why Americans, among the most generous people on the planet, are overwhelmed with requests to support an infinite number of causes.

The dolphins we see swimming our coastal Carolina waters may not be the bottlenose dolphins we’ve always thought. A decade-long study involving the University of Miami and NOAA scientists has revealed that common bottlenose dolphins inhabiting nearshore coastal and estuarine waters between New York and Florida are likely a separate […]

Just like humans, it’s important for animals that emergency veterinary centers have a fully stocked blood bank.  Your cat (or dog) could be a lifesaver for another animal in need. Blood banking is a community effort!

in June, the journal Nature Communications dropped a bombshell report on research that shows a one-time shot of a gene therapy could provide long-term birth control for female cats.

It’s been a busy spring and summer for coyote encounters across the Lowcountry. Here’s what you can do to protect your pets.

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 […]