The lives of thousands of animals in shelters across South Carolina are at stake, as homeless animals have been pouring into shelters for weeks. To solve this unprecedented crisis in SC, shelters across the state have joined together to launch “Summer Slam Emergency Rescue Operation.”
Sweet Dulce was found emaciated, dehydrated and barely alive. Just skin and bones at a weight of 4 pounds, this pitiful cat had a long, bumpy road to recovery ahead of her.
Late last week, a local veterinarian stumbled upon a sweet, little dog in a horrible situation. Pecan, a 21-pound stray beagle, had likely been hit by a car and was suffering from two badly broken legs.
Dezzi was brought to Charleston Animal Society after her human father passed away. She is an affectionate feline looking for a loving family, like many cats here.
Charleston Animal Society deployed teams to assist the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office with the largest animal cruelty operation in South Carolina history following an operation in Gray Court, SC on July 16th.
Today, we have nearly 900 animals in our system of care. A majority of these animals are young kittens that desperately need to be cared for in a foster home.
Last week, a young cat was brought in with a zip tie bound tightly around his front leg. His foot was swollen to twice its normal size and our expert staff worked quickly to protect this cat from further injury.
Yesterday, we received a call from Suwannee County Animal Shelter in Florida. They needed our help transporting ten dogs out of Hurricane Elsa’s path. Our team immediately jumped into action.
A three-year-old dog is recovering at Charleston Animal Society after he was discovered with a choke collar embedded at least an inch into his neck. The lifesaving veterinarian team at the shelter took emergency action when Rocky was brought in June 23rd. “We immediately had to shave around the wound so we could then cut the collar out,” said Chief Veterinary Officer Lucy Fuller, DVM. “Embedded collars are very dangerous because they threaten so many vital areas in the neck.” $1,000 REWARD BEING OFFERED Charleston Animal Society is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and felony conviction of the person responsible for the actions that led to Rocky’s injury. He was found by a North Charleston Animal Control officer after a concerned citizen called in. He was running loose in an industrial area near Riverfront Park. “This collar was so embedded that it took at least weeks, if not months for it to go this deep,” said Fuller. “Rocky was likely tied up and constantly pulling on the chain, which then caused the collar to cut through the neck.” His owner hasn’t come to the shelter to try and find him. If you know who is responsible, call North Charleston Animal Control at: (843) 740-2800. CONTINUING TREATMENT FOR ROCKY Rocky was given pain medications and antibiotics and his wound was initially treated with honey, to help clean the injury. His bandages are changed daily and he has been extremely friendly to staff. “None of this treatment would be possible if it weren’t for the care, compassion and generosity of our donors and supporters who give to Caitlyn’s Anti-Cruelty Fund,” said Charleston Animal Society Vice President of Operations and Strategy Aldwin Roman, CAWA. “Thanks to people like you, we remain committed to fighting cruelty wherever it exists.” You can help us fight cruelty at CharlestonAnimalSociety.org/Cruelty INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
$1,000 Reward for Information on Dog Rescued with Embedded Chain
The 4th of July Holiday is a celebration, but it can be dangerous for pets who are spooked by fireworks. Because one out of three pets will go missing at some point in their lifetime, Charleston Animal Society is teaming up with Petco Love Lost to keep animal safe.
