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Summerville Vote

Vote now for the Summerville Journal Scene's 2024 Readers' Choice! Ballot is open March 11 through April 12, 2024.
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Caitlyn: 9 Years Later

9 years ago, a very special dog named Caitlyn came into Charleston Animal Society's care after being made a victim one of the most shocking cruelty cases ever witnessed in our organization's 150 years. Her snout had been sealed shut with electrical tape, cutting off blood flow and making it impossible for her to eat or drink.
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PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week

Charleston Animal Society has received a grant from PetSmart Charities® to help prepare more pets in Charleston County for adoption. Some four million pets find themselves in U.S. shelters each year. In partnership with PetSmart Charities, Charleston Animal Society will bring adoptable pets to four PetSmart locations in support of National Adoption Week, taking place March 18 - 24, 2024.
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CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY TURNS 150

Charleston Animal Society, the first animal protection organization in South Carolina and one of the oldest in the entire country, celebrates its 150th anniversary on March 14.
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City Paper Best of Charleston Voting Now Open

Charleston Animal Society needs your help voting for us in Charleston City Paper’s Best of Charleston 2024! Show your support for our lifesaving work by nominating us in the following categories. Nominating is so simple - just follow the links below and write in Charleston Animal Society!
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Almost Dead Last

Each year, the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) publishes its U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report. Unfortunately, South Carolina is almost dead last, falling to #47 when it comes the strength of animal protection laws here. Where does the Palmetto State fall short?
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