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    PET PORTRAITS FOR A CAUSE

    Want to support Charleston Animal Society AND local students?  Want an adorable portrait of your best furry friend?  Look no further! We are thrilled to be partnering with middle school students from East Cooper Montessori School in their initiative to fundraise for a good cause!  These students, who are art majors at ECMCS, want to paint an adorable portrait of YOUR pet in order to raise money to support the lifesaving work at Charleston Animal Society!
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    Cat Who Walks on Two Legs Finds Home

    Have you ever seen a cat walk on his two front legs? Well that's Pogue the cat's reality. This affectionate 3-year-old tabby was born with a congenital deformity that makes him unable to use his hind legs. Part of his tail was amputated after it was discovered he had previously fractured it.
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    Carolina Tails: 150th Anniversary Edition

    Inside the pages of our 150th commemorative edition, you will find the stories of the people and the animals who built the legacy of care we are so proud of. While our name has changed from “The South Carolina Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals” (1874-1940), to the “John Ancrum SPCA” (1940-2007), to “Charleston Animal Society” (2007-present) — our dedication to improving the lives of animals has never wavered.
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    CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY HONORED WITH NATIONAL AWARD FOR LIFESAVING SUCCESS

    Charleston Animal Society has once again solidified its status as a leader in animal welfare by receiving a prestigious national award from Best Friends Animal Society, one of the largest national organizations dedicated to companion animal welfare. Recognized as a "pacesetter," "thought leader," and "international model for lifesaving success," Charleston Animal Society continues to set the standard for animal rescue and protection efforts.
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    SEVERELY EMACIATED DOG RESCUED IN NORTH CHARLESTON

    A severely emaciated French Bulldog was recently rescued in North Charleston, and Charleston Animal Society is asking the public for help in identifying his owner. The dog, now named Valentine, was discovered near the Alston Arms Apartments in the Midland Park neighborhood of North Charleston and brought into Charleston Animal Society on February 3rd.
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    What Made 2024 a Record-Breaking Year

    2024 was a record breaking year in so many lifesaving ways. Catch the latest CEO from President and CEO Joe Elmore, CAWA, CFRE to find out what records were broken!
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