Entries by Will Howell
2026 Applause for Paws Gala
Join us October 4th at 5:30 PM at the Charleston Gaillard Center (95 Calhoun St in Downtown Charleston) for a night of dancing, dinner, and lifesaving as we celebrate 151 Years of serving the animals and people of our community.
CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY LAUNCHES “RAISING READERS” WHERE KIDS READ TO SHELTER ANIMALS!
Charleston Animal Society is proud to announce the launch of “Raising Readers,” a program designed to promote literacy in children while offering comfort to animals awaiting adoption. Sponsored by Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, the program officially kicks off with a launch event on Thursday, July 25, at Charleston Animal Society.
PETCO LOVE PICK ME! SC REACHES 15,000 ADOPTION MILESTONE
Over the course of just 10 days, an incredible 2,416 dogs and cats found loving homes during this year’s Petco Love Pick Me! SC statewide adoption event — bringing the total number of lives saved through the initiative and adoptions to more than 15,000 over the past eight years.
CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY ASSISTS IN MAJOR DOG SEIZURE WITH BERKELEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
In a significant case of suspected animal cruelty, Charleston Animal Society in partnership with the Berkeley Sheriff’s Office, is aiding in the rescue and care of more than 35 dogs seized from a Berkeley County property on Wednesday, July 2. Goose Creek Police assisted in the seizure. The operation followed the execution of a search warrant issued by the Sheriff’s Office after receiving reports of possible neglect and mistreatment of animals on the premises.
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CAN TERRORIZE YOUR PETS
Fireworks can be particularly distressing for animals due to their heightened sense of hearing and sensitivity to loud noises. The sudden bursts of light and deafening sounds can cause panic and anxiety, leading pets to flee in search of safety.
