#CHSWalksTheDog

Welcome to #CHSWalksTheDog, a blog series that brings together notable Charlestonians, with shelter dogs in need, in iconic Lowcountry locations thanks to the talents of volunteer photographer, Heather Moran.

Shelter life can be stressful for dogs – especially older dogs who might not have ever been away from what they knew as their home.  Day trips out of the shelter can provide long-time residents a break from being in a kennel, allowing them time to decompress and to be stimulated with the sights and sounds of normal life. We also hope that showcasing our longest residents in a different light – outside the shelter walls – might allow a potential adopter to become interested in them when a family sees more normal canine behaviors exhibited on a calm leash walk through the city.

#CHSWalksTheDog: Carolyn Murray

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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

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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!

#CHSWalksTheDog: Southern Screams

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In this week’s edition of #CHSWalksTheDog, we decided to visit the happy haunts and grinning ghouls at Southern Screams, Charleston’s premier haunted attraction, to show that there’s nothing scary at all about rescue dogs!

#CHSWalksTheDog: North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey

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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.

#CHSWalksTheDog: Palmetto Brewery

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In honor of Rescue Brew and all the good this fundraiser accomplishes, we decided to pay a visit to Palmetto Brewing Company at 289 Huger Street in Downtown Charleston to show some thanks to the amazing people who have helped to make the Rescue Brew Beer project a reality for the last three years. And what better way to celebrate the closing of Rescue Brew voting, than to bring in some very special rescues to the brewery!

#CHSWalksTheDog: Lodi Coffee

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Throughout the months of August and September, Lodi Coffee is offering a $50 giftcard to any new family who signs up to foster a dog or cat at Charleston Animal Society. This can be redeemed at their North Charleston location at 2210 Ashley Phosphate Road. 

#CHSWalksTheDog: Treat Lady

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Since 1999, the Trammell’s have called the Old Village home. True to its name, the Old Village is a time capsule to a bygone era where neighbors aren’t strangers and it’s normal to stop and chat on the corner for a while. Since retiring, the two have become fixtures of their community simply by doing what they love.

#CHSWalksTheDog: Coach Quenten Miller from Liberation Wellness Group

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With so much focus on the benefits of being active and outdoors for humans, it’s easy to forget the real need shelter dogs have for time to socialize and stretch their legs outdoors. Shelter life can be stressful for dogs – especially older dogs who might not have ever been away from what they knew as their home. Day trips out of the shelter can provide long-time residents a break from being in a kennel, allowing them time to decompress and to be stimulated with the sights and sounds of normal life.

#CHSWALKSTHEDOG: Charleston Fab Lab

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This week, we stopped by the Charleston Fab Lab to take a look at their awesome facilities and to give shelter dogs, Gustus (chocolate lab-mix), Tonya (beagle hound-mix), and Tyson (staffie pit-mix), some time outside of the shelter.