by: Teri Errico Happily-ever-afters do exist in the real world. For humans. For dogs. Even for neglected Pit bulls many would be scared to step in and save. Two local pups, aptly named King and Queen, found their happy ending and a safe new home thanks to the tireless efforts […]
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by: Helen Ravenel Hammond You have got to be kitten me! A cat café right here in Charleston offering adoptable cats, beverages and delectable pastries? Pounce Cat Cafe and Wine Bar is a purrfect idea that will hopefully become a reality this summer in downtown Charleston’s Cannonborough neighborhood. Ashley Brooks […]
Jamie Barnes knew she couldn’t ignore the calico cat she found in the bushes next to the nursing home where she worked nearly two summers ago. Barnes, the marketing director of Life Care Center in North Charleston, already had two cats of her own at home. She brought some cat food and set it out. That’s […]
If you’re planning to travel the friendly skies this summer with your pet, be aware that airline rules are always changing. Starting March 1, Delta stopped accepting pets as “check-in” luggage. That means, the only way you can travel with your pet on Delta is by treating your animal as […]
by: Elizabeth J. Bradham I was flying back to Charleston in February, sitting in the airport and trying to figure out if my flight was going to be canceled, when a young man with a service dog sat next to me. He had significant motion impairment and facial scars. When […]
by: Teri Errico Despite Charleston County becoming a No Kill Community, tens of thousands of animals in other areas of South Carolina are dying needlessly due to a lack of sheltering, medical availability and community support. To combat these alarming statistics, Charleston Animal Society is joining forces with five other […]
The Pets of Southern Charm By: Dan Krosse Photography: Jennifer Cady No one can deny that Southern Charm is the Holy City’s most talked about TV show. Airing on Bravo, the reality program centers on the ups, downs and drama surrounding a group of friends who live on the Charleston […]
The story of how a woman and her ailing dog forever changed the outlook of an anti-cruelty investigator. By: Aldwin Roman I first met Mrs. Smith on July 11, 2014. She had called Charleston Animal Society about coming in to have her sick, elderly dog euthanized. As an animal cruelty […]
BY: Dan Krosse We now have a glimpse inside the DNA makeup of “America’s Dog,” Caitlyn. Since being found last May in North Charleston with her muzzle taped shut, Caitlyn has fascinated and inspired millions of people around the globe with her story of survival. In December, People magazine named […]
Vincent can’t jump just yet, but it’s probably only a matter of time. The 3-year-old domestic short-haired cat recently paced across the floor of an exam room at Iowa State University’s Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center with the legendary curiosity long associated with felines. He took in his surroundings and strolled […]