In a bold step to enhance animal welfare services and prepare for regional growth, Charleston Animal Society has entered into a partnership with Berkeley County to manage operations at the Berkeley Animal Center. The Berkeley County Council voted to approve the partnership at the county council meeting on May 27, 2025.
90% of South Carolina pets are being saved from euthanasia for the first time in state history.
Charleston Animal Society is proud to announce the grand opening of the Sadie Greer Memorial Garden, a tranquil new remembrance park that offers a final resting place for cherished animal companions. Nestled beneath the sweeping branches of live oaks on the organization’s North Charleston campus, this unique space invites peaceful reflection on the unconditional love and joy pets bring to our lives.
Want to support Charleston Animal Society AND local students? Want an adorable portrait of your best furry friend? Look no further! We are thrilled to be partnering with middle school students from East Cooper Montessori School in their initiative to fundraise for a good cause! These students, who are art majors at ECMCS, want to paint an adorable portrait of YOUR pet in order to raise money to support the lifesaving work at Charleston Animal Society!
Have you ever seen a cat walk on his two front legs? Well that’s Pogue the cat’s reality. This affectionate 3-year-old tabby was born with a congenital deformity that makes him unable to use his hind legs. Part of his tail was amputated after it was discovered he had previously fractured it.
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.
Charleston Animal Society has once again solidified its status as a leader in animal welfare by receiving a prestigious national award from Best Friends Animal Society, one of the largest national organizations dedicated to companion animal welfare. Recognized as a “pacesetter,” “thought leader,” and “international model for lifesaving success,” Charleston Animal Society continues to set the standard for animal rescue and protection efforts.
A severely emaciated French Bulldog was recently rescued in North Charleston, and Charleston Animal Society is asking the public for help in identifying his owner. The dog, now named Valentine, was discovered near the Alston Arms Apartments in the Midland Park neighborhood of North Charleston and brought into Charleston Animal Society on February 3rd.
2024 was a record breaking year in so many lifesaving ways. Catch the latest CEO from President and CEO Joe Elmore, CAWA, CFRE to find out what records were broken!
For nearly 14 years, Louie, a three-legged black lab, helped shape Charleston Animal Society’s Compassion Education programs, becoming the heart of its mission. This beloved “tri-pawd” taught more than 90,000 compassion lessons, patiently allowing these aspiring veterinarians to check his heartbeat, comforting children who could relate to being different, and proving that compassion and perseverance can change the world. His impact on humane education is undeniable—that is his legacy.
