Anderson County PAWS has been named the No Kill South Carolina 2024 Organization of the Year. The organization received the award in recognition of its tireless efforts to save animal lives throughout South Carolina. “I’m truly honored to have PAWS receive this incredible achievement,” said Dr. Kim Sanders, PAWS Veterinarian […]
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Tucked away near Summerville –the place known as “Flowertown, USA” – is a sanctuary dedicated to gibbons (small apes). It’s a jungle-like wonderland that has lifesaving at the core of its mission. The visionary leader who founded the International Primate Protection League (IPPL) sanctuary, Dr. Shirley McGreal, died on November […]
After 149,471 votes were cast by the public to determine the winners, Pippin and Sirri, the official Spokesdog and Spokescat of the 2021 Rescue Brew Beer, are now on the labels of the new Palmetto Brewing Company beer. The Rescue Brew Beer made its debut at a special event Saturday, […]
Charleston Animal Society is excited to host its annual Volunteer Appreciation Party on the afternoon of Sunday, May 22! The event will take place at the Blackbaud Corporate Campus on Daniel Island and will be a chance for Charleston Animal Society volunteers to come together and be celebrated for all […]
The Better Business Bureau (BBB), serving the Midlands and the Lowcountry, honored Charleston Animal Society with the 2021 Large Business of the Year Torch Award. The mission of the BBB is to create an ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other. In this spirit, BBB Business of […]
The #BettyWhiteChallenge took the internet by storm in January. More than 1,600 donors gave to Charleston Animal Societyas part of the nationwide tribute to one of TV’s best-known comediennes. “Betty White was a tireless advocate for animals her entire life,” said Charleston Animal Society President and CEO Joe Elmore, CAWA, […]
Charleston Animal Society’s recognition as a national leader in animal sheltering continues to grow. Grant makers like Maddie’s Fund have taken notice and provided resources for Charleston Animal Society to teach apprenticeships on the national level in fostering, education and shelter medicine. Even during the pandemic, Charleston Animal Society leaders […]
A controversial Bureau of Land Management (BLM) “emergency drought” roundup of nearly 800 wild horses in Colorado was postponed September 1, due to rain and the growing outcry from horse advocates and politicians. Opponents don’t like the method (using helicopters to stampede the horses and burros into pens) or the […]
Out of 2,700 tickets sold, the winning Tesla Model Y Lifesaving Raffle ticket landed in the hands of John Osborne. The Charleston resident missed the Facebook Live announcement of his big win, but during a phone call telling him he won, he summed it up well in just one word, […]
The Bald Eagle population in the U.S. has climbed from 72,000 in 2009 to 326,000 in 2016, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department. Now the once endangered species is spooking some pet owners, because these birds of prey have been seen swooping down on family pets, including small […]
Inspired by the name and mission of his tour, award-winning entertainer Blake Shelton made it his goal to identify a special community member on each stop of his Friends and Heroes 2021 run. Local animal lovers were thrilled when they learned the Lowcountry Local Hero was Charleston Animal Society’s Community […]
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, pet owners have wondered what impact the virus might have on their animals. Although new information has been generated in recent months, all studies that have been conducted still reinforce that dogs and cats become infected by the coronavirus through direct contact with infected people. […]
Jack Hanna, 74, is the former Columbus, OH Zookeeper who shot to international fame on late night talk shows and other television programs as a leading animal conservationist. Hanna was well-known in the Lowcountry because of his frequent visits to SEWE. In April, his family announced that Hanna has been […]
All of us know the headaches that came with finding, booking and getting a COVID-19 vaccination. But employees at Charleston Animal Society had their own dream team working on appointments, taking much of the stress away. Normally in charge of the shelter’s foster program, Christina Ellwood and Jodi Osborne were […]
No Kill South Carolina (NKSC), a program of Charleston Animal Society that is funded by the Petco Foundation has tracked euthanasia numbers since NKSC started in 2016. There’s good news to report as the number of cats and dogs being euthanized has continued to fall year after year, thanks to […]