PEDIGREE FOUNDATION® Names 2023 Rescue Dog of the Year

PEDIGREE Foundation announced today its 2023 Rescue Dog of the Year is Ciri, a husky pup adopted from Charleston Animal Society in South Carolina. Her inspiring story of compassion and community demonstrates the power of coming together to help more dogs find their perfect homes.

CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY TEAMS UP WITH PAPA JOHNS PIZZA FOR “TAKEOUT DOGS”

Every Papa Johns Pizza Store in Charleston will have a flyer profiling a long-stay shelter dog looking for a new home.

#CHSWalksTheDog: Carolyn Murray

In the age of social media and the 24-hour news cycle, few things are more refreshing than knowing you can trust the person delivering your news. Throughout her three-decade broadcasting career, WCBD News 2 Co-Anchor and Charleston Animal Society Board Member, Carolyn Murray, has consistently shown dedication to her community and her calling. 

#CHSWalksTheDog: Game Night

Struggling to choose between a game night in or a night out on the town? Don’t know what do with your dog while your out? Well Jess from Game Night Charleston has you covered! In this week’s edition of #CHSWalksTheDog, we headed down to the heart of Park Circle to meet up with Jess, owner and operator of Game Night Charleston, one of the newest and most extensive game rooms the Lowcountry has to offer!

CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY HOSTS RECORD-BREAKING EVENT TO SAVE ANIMALS

 Music, dancing and fundraising were the recipe for success at the third annual Applause for Paws Gala at the Gaillard Center in Charleston October 15th.

DOG RECOVERING AFTER BEING SHOT IN SHOULDER

Charleston Animal Society offering $3,000 Reward for information leading to the arrest and felony conviction of those responsible.

#CHSWalksTheDog: North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey

When assuming office, local elected officials pledge to serve their community. While many politicians try their best to listen to the needs of the constituents who voted them into office, it is rare to find an official who is as concerned about the quality of life the voiceless animals of their community as Mayor Keith Summey has continuously done during his 28 year tenure as the third Mayor of North Charleston.

CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY CLOSED FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30 FOR HURRICANE IAN

In preparation for Hurricane Ian, Charleston Animal Society will be closing early Thursday, September 29th at 2:00 PM and closed to the public Friday, September 30th. Regular hours are expected to resume pending the length and severity of the storm. Please see our website and social media to stay up to date on our response to the storm.

CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY LEADS SOUTH CAROLINA’S RESPONSE TO HURRICANE IAN

Charleston Animal Society rescued 80 cats and kittens from the Humane Society of Naples, Florida and Collier County Domestic Animal Services, Florida and is in touch with other Florida shelters via the Florida Association of Animal Welfare Organizations for pre and post-landfall response and recovery efforts. The cats and kittens were already available for adoption at their shelter(s) before being evacuated.