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LEXUS WINNER MEETS CAITLYN!

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Congratulations to Suzanne and Robert Cure from Barboursville, WV — the 2022 Lifesaving Lexus Raffle winners! The Cures became supporters of Charleston Animal Society when Caitlyn the dog was rescued in 2015. So, when Charleston Animal Society President and CEO Joe Elmore presented the couple with the keys to their new car, imagine their surprise when Caitlyn herself showed up to give them puppy kisses!

#CHSWalksTheDog: Ed Macy Tours

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Welcome to the first edition of #CHSWalksTheDog, a blog series that brings together notable Charlestonians, with shelter dogs in need, in iconic Lowcountry locations thanks to the talents of volunteer photographer, Heather Moran!

Charleston Animal Society Issues Heat-Stress Alert

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Charleston Animal Society is issuing a heat alert for all companion and working animals.  This week the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Lowcountry, due to temperatures climbing into the 90s. According to the University of Kentucky, heat stress will be at the DANGER or EMERGENCY level during daytime hours throughout this week.

ANIMAL HEROES: FUR THE LOVE OF RUFUS

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On June 1, Rufus, a five-year-old shih tzu mix, was found running the streets of Mount Pleasant with such thick matts of fur that it was difficult for him to see or even move normally. Rufus was in clear discomfort from his condition; often pausing to chew and lick incessantly at the knots of fur that covered his small body.

ADOPTION FEES WAIVED FOR SUMMER SLAM EMERGENCY RESCUE OPERATION

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In order to find homes for each animal in our care during the busiest time of the year for animal shelters statewide, we've launched the Summer Slam Emergency Operation -- offering fee-waived adoptions on all animals six-months and older. Can you make room for one more during this Emergency Summer Slam?

CAT FOUND WITH BROKEN JAR AROUND NECK

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This poor stray cat was wandering on the streets with a broken glass jar around his neck. If not for our amazing team of lifesaving veterinarians and technicians he could have suffered and died from injury from the broken glass or starvation.