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Cat Who Swallowed 38 Hair Ties
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While Juliet isn't out of the woods yet, her health is on the upswing after the removal of 38 hair ties the cat somehow swallowed. "Juliet is in fair condition, but she is being fed very carefully at this time with a feeding tube," said Charleston Animal Society Associate Director of Veterinary Care Leigh Jamison, DVM. "This blockage has caused a liver condition that we are watching closely."
BITTER FREEZE THREATENS ANIMALS
Temperatures are expected to dip into the 20s later this week and Charleston Animal Society is urging pet owners to take precautions to protect companion animals and livestock. Please see this lifesaving information from the American Veterinarian Medical Association:
CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY DELIVERING ADOPTED PETS ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY!
Charleston Animal Society is teaming up with Hendrick Automotive Group to get every animal in the shelter "Home for the Holidays." On Saturday, December 17th, Charleston Animal Society will kick-off the event with fee-waived adoptions, hot cocoa and snacks for visitors, plus pet pictures with Santa (available 10am - 2pm)!
Petco Love and Bobs from Skechers to Recognize Local Animal Welfare Employees for Putting Their Best Foot Forward for Pets in Need
On Giving Tuesday this month, the philanthropic BOBS from Skechers™ collection from The Comfort Technology Company™ and national nonprofit Petco Love announced an initiative supporting hardworking employees at animal welfare organizations nationwide who put their best foot forward for pets in need. The long-time partners are celebrating the holiday season by gifting 1,000 pairs of BOBS® footwear to shelter employees from Petco Love’s extensive network to acknowledge their part in helping pets find homes.
DOG ABANDONED WITH POSSIBLE BURNS IN WEST ASHLEY
Two days before Thanksgiving, a person found the dog left alone in a cat carrier, in front of an apartment in the Palmilla Apartment Complex in West Ashley. The dog was taken to an emergency vet clinic for treatment of what appear to be chemical burns. Charleston Animal Society veterinarians have continued lifesaving care or the schnauzer-mix, including pain medication and antibiotics.
POT BELLIED PIG STOLEN FROM CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY: $5,000 REWARD BEING OFFERED
Who stole "Piggie Stardust?" That's the question after a pot-bellied pig being cared for by Charleston Animal Society was stolen over the Thanksgiving weekend. North Charleston Police are investigating the theft that occurred in the shelter's barn. On November 16th, PIggie Stardust was found as a stray at a Home Depot in North Charleston and was then brought to Charleston Animal Society for her protection and care.