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.