By Helen Ravenel Hammond For most animal lovers, it’s an unbearable thought – having to give up your pet. But when “life happens,” pet owners are many times left with the difficult task of “rehoming” a pet. “Whenever we can find a way to keep an animal out of the […]
A mother shares why her family became fosters to puppies and kittens. By Tamara Hart Photos: Tamara Hart (BumpMeetsBaby.com) Q: Which do you like fostering — Puppies or Kittens? Tamara: We’ve fostered both, and while I love puppy breath, kittens are a better match for the amount of time we […]
Vik was donated by Charleston Animal Society’s President & Treasurer. By Dan Krosse Photos By Tony Tassarotti K9s are an important tool to police because they provide an extra layer of safety to officers out on the street. That’s why North Charleston Police are so excited about their newest four-legged […]
When Charleston Animal Society’s rural initiative, “Helping Hands for Rural Paws” began late last Spring, no one imagined the depth of need that the program would encounter. “We know that rural communities are often overlooked when it comes to vet care for animals, and these statistics show that a program […]
Where in the world did Molly go? That’s the question that still baffles the Cullison family after a tearful reunion with their cat Molly just before Christmas. “I just couldn’t believe it, I was crying,” said Molly’s owner Lorie Cullison. Six years ago Molly went outside the Cullison home in […]
By Victoria Hansen Dusk descends as a strangely cool breeze brushes across the greens. A couple of stragglers take their parting shots, lingering in the fading light. Ted Kornya, a volunteer with the Charleston City Golf Course, rounds up water coolers from his cart. He too takes his time, with […]
By Nolan Schillerstrom A Crucial Lowcountry nesting ground is washing away. For decades, Crab Bank has played an important role in supporting South Carolina’s coastal bird populations. At its peak, this tiny island near the mouth of Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant was home to 5,000 nesting birds at one […]
What’s on tap for animal legislation in the New Year? By Ellie Whitcomb Payne State animal care advocates have a voice in Columbia through the South Carolina Animal Legislative Committee. This group works to promote laws “aimed at a positive environment for animals and those charged with their care,” according […]
No matter how much we love our pets, there’s always the chance they will run into a legal situation. Attorney David Aylor took time to answer questions from our readers in this edition of Ask a Lawyer. QUESTION: While at an ag show last year, our family’s goat ate something […]
By Helen Ravenel Hammond Photos By Marie Rodriguez Anyone who has walked a dog through a neighborhood has encountered the age-old question: “Would my neighbor mind if I tossed my dog’s poo bag in their garbage can?” Tasha Gandy and Amanda Hollinger live in Oak Terrace Preserve in North Charleston […]
By Kim Almstedt There was a time in our country when an estimated 15-20 million companion animals were euthanized annually due to overpopulation. According to the ASPCA, this number has decreased to an estimated 1.5 million companion animals facing euthanasia each year. Spay and neuter efforts and increased adoption of […]
Honor your fur-babies this holiday season with inspired gifts from pet shops right here in the Lowcountry. Charleston Animal Society Retail Store North Charleston Why does Fido have a spotted tongue? Why does he bark at every passing car? This Wisdom Panel 3.0 DNA Kit could have all your questions […]
By Claire R. Grimes Last year, a whopping 507,000 animals were flown commercially in the United States, according to the Department of Transportation. Unfortunately, 24 of these animals died from the conditions of their flights, which resulted in various airlines altering their pet flight policies to ensure better safety and […]
By Matthew O’Brien The campus of Wake Forest University sits on the edge of a once buzzing city, Winston-Salem, which is planted in the middle of the Tobacco Belt in central North Carolina. And like many other college towns, Winston-Salem is challenged by the plight of homeless animals. Each year, […]
By Joe Elmore, Charleston Animal Society CEO “You can fool all the people some of the time and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.” Last Fall, we provided you with an update on our efforts to make working conditions […]