MORE THAN 1,300 ANIMALS OVERWHELM BERKELEY AND CHARLESTON SHELTERING SYSTEM

Charleston Animal Society is sounding the alarm: both its Main Campus in North Charleston and its Berkeley Campus in Moncks Corner are beyond capacity, with more than 1,300 animals currently in the Animal Society’s care.

18 DOGS ABANDONED NEAR BUSY GOOSE CREEK INTERSECTION

The Goose Creek Police Department received calls on the morning of Monday August 25th that more than a dozen small dogs were seen running at large near the intersection of Red Bank Road and Highway 52.

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.

48-HOUR DOG ADOPTION BLITZ AT CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY

For the next 48 hours, Every dog that is adopted at Charleston Animal Society will go home with a $100 Petco gift card!

PETCO LOVE PICK ME! SC RETURNS JUNE 20–29

Get ready for South Carolina’s biggest dog and cat adoption event of the year! From June 20 to June 29, Petco Love Pick Me! SC will ignite a wave of compassion across the state, aiming to find loving homes for 2,500 dogs and cats in just 10 days! This statewide adoption celebration, powered by Petco Love — and organized by Charleston Animal Society’s No Kill South Carolina initiative — unites more than 90 animal shelters, rescue organizations, and Petco pet care centers, making it easy to find your new best friend wherever you live.

LOWCOUNTRY PAWS UNITE: BERKELEY, CHARLESTON AND DORCHESTER SHELTERS ARE SEVERELY OVERCAPACITY

Summer temperatures have hit and Lowcountry animal shelters are facing a critical overcrowding crisis. Dogs and kittens are filling every available kennel. Charleston Animal Society, Berkeley Animal Center, and Dorchester Paws are joining forces to launch their second annual lifesaving adoption event, Lowcountry Paws Unite, offering great adoption deals on all animals now through Sunday.