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.
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?
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.
Last Wednesday afternoon, May 18, 2022, Charleston Animal Society was honored to have a group of nine sales team members from Mars Petcare for their volunteer give-back day while the group was in Charleston for week-long meetings.
On June 4th shelters across the Lowcountry are joining forces to host a Lowcountry Foster Fair at four different locations in the Tricounty area.
A dog and cat have been found shot in North Charleston within the past week. On May 12th a cat shot with pellets was found on the 7400 block of Tedder Street. Just five days earlier, a puppy was found with a gunshot wound to his paw on the 5200 block of Rivers Avenue.
Charleston Animal Society unveiled its sixth annual lifesaving car raffle on New Year’s Day! This year, one lucky winner will receive a 2024 Lexus TX 500h F Sport Luxury Vehicle. All proceeds go to the animals thanks to Hank and Laurel Greer who have purchased the Lexus for the raffle.
