Emergency Call for Kitten Fosters
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.
Young Kitten Needs a Leg Amputation
A 3-month old, 2.5-pound kitten arrived at Charleston Animal Society a couple weeks ago with severe injuries to his back legs. Our veterinary team will amputate his back left leg and our administrative staff is helping him socialize as an office foster.
$1,000 Reward for Information on Dog Rescued with Embedded Chain
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
1-Week Old Puppies Go to a Foster Home
A mom and her 3 one-week-old puppies arrived at the shelter this week. The sweet mother dog is being treated for several medical complications while the puppies receive round-the-clock care at a wonderful foster home.
PICK ME! SC: SOUTH CAROLINA’S STATEWIDE ADOPTION EVENT BREAKS RECORD!
Pick Me! SC was a huge success, with 51 animal rescue shelters and Petco locations around the state opening their doors for pet adoptions June 18 – 27. The 2021 goal was to save 1,500 lives through adoptions and as the final adoption tally rolled in, the number of adoptions climbed to 1,723.
Kitten’s Leg is Amputated After She is Found Stuck in a Wheel Well
A one month old, one pound, kitten arrived after she was found with her front left paw lodged in a wheel well in a car on Wadmalaw Island. After having her leg amputated she is learning how to thrive in life with three legs.
Peony Pushes Through Multiple Medical Obstacles
Peony was found as a stray with a painful injury from an embedded collar. When she arrived at the shelter, our veterinary team found more medical complications with this sweet 6-year-old that we are helping her face now.
