The Humane Society of South Carolina isn’t typical. There’s no shelter. No adoptions or fosters. Instead, this organization, located in Columbia, focuses on bringing down animal overpopulation while also investigating as many cruelty and neglect cases around the Palmetto State as possible. Carolina Tails recently had the chance to interview […]
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SolensiaTM to control the pain of osteoarthritis (OA) in cats, helping improve their mobility, comfort and overall well-being. Solensia is a once-monthly injection administered in a veterinary clinic. Feline OA is a highly prevalent condition affecting nearly 40% of all cats. […]
By SEAN HAWKINS, CAWA, CFRE The battle of the buldge is not just for people anymore! According to a study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 56% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. The 2012 “People and Pets Exercising Together” study demonstrated that a higher […]
By Dan Krosse Spring is in the air and that means it’s time for Celebrity Paws in the Park, presented by Crews Subaru. Bring your dog and come join the fun at Riverfront Park in North Charleston on March 19th. People can participate in a competitive 5K race or a […]
By ALDWIN ROMAN, CAWA I didn’t bring Margo and her puppy home for me or my wife. It was for our two daughters. I wanted them to see and experience watching a mom care for her puppy. There was nothing special or out of the ordinary about fostering Margo and […]
By Dan Krosse IT’S A STARTLING STATISTIC, BUT ONE OUT OF THREE PETS WILL GO MISSING IN THEIR LIFETIME! THAT’S 10-MILLION ANIMALS EACH YEAR. SO, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR PET GOES MISSING, OR IF YOU RUN ACROSS A MISSING PET? LET’S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK. BEFORE YOUR PET […]
Q&A With Our 1st District Congresswoman U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace represents Congressional District 1 in South Carolina, which runs up and down the coast between Georgetown and Beaufort. Mace took time out of her busy schedule in her first term in Congress to answer these important questions from Carolina Tails […]
BY JEANNE TAYLOR On June 14, 2021, a dream came true when a new shelter opened for Berkeley Animal Center! The ribbon cutting was a well-attended event peppered with local dignitaries and community stakeholders. It was clear from the crowd’s response that this was long overdue. Until that point, Berkeley […]
By JEANNE TAYLOR Finding a new home for Dorchester Paws has been challenging – to say the least. Plans for a new shelter to open in 2021 went sideways when the county’s donated land was deemed unsuitable due to wetlands that would cost over $1 million in site preparation to […]
By DAN KROSSE There was a catch in her throat. Then a battle to fight back tears. Thank God she had a puppy in her arms to help her through the interview. “It’s beyond what anyone can imagine,” said Dede Carey. Then this amazing nurse felt the need to apologize […]
Updating Your Estate Plans Now Can Help Establish Your Legacy BY SEAN HAWKINS, CFRE, CAWA CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Your story is the greatest legacy that you will leave to your family, friends and community. When you leave a gift to Charleston Animal Society in your will, trust, or through another […]
By JOE ELMORECHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY PRESIDENT AND CEO In the mid-2000s, the City of Charleston requested Charleston Animal Society to be a member of a special committee to recommend regulations for the carriage horse enterprise in Charleston following a whistleblower’s complaints and photos of inhumane conditions and practices. The City […]
By DAN KROSSE Treating behavior in cats and dogs is a “new frontier” in animal sheltering. “We treat animals with medical issues based on the generosity of our donors,” said Charleston Animal Society President and CEO Joe Elmore. “Now it’s time for an evolution as we add the treatment of […]
By Denise Wilkinson, Pawmetto Lifeline CEO Shelters, private clinics, and emergency clinics are in a statewide crisis due to the national and state veterinarian shortage that is paralyzing the veterinary medical field. It is impacting every level of care from basic vaccinations to the more critical needs at the emergency […]
By ALDWIN ROMAN, CAWACHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS AND STRATEGY Adog is shot multiple times and killed by its owner. Ten days later, police say two individuals impersonating animal control officers arrived armed at a family home and steal a mom dog and her four puppies. Ten days […]