Charleston Animal Society

Dog Day Afternoon
2025-09-07 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Wannamaker Park, 8888 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC, United States
Celebrate the dog days of summer with man’s best friend at the waterparks and pool after they have closed for the season!

Hendrick Toyota Adoption Event
2025-09-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Hendrick Toyota, 7151 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29406, United States
Join us at Hendrick Toyota North Charleston and find your perfect furry friend—adoption deals you won’t want to miss!

The Black Dog Adoption Event
2025-09-13 11:00 - 15:00 | The Black Dog General Store, 102 N Market St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Visit The Black Dog store on Saturday, the 13th, between 11 AM and 3 PM to adopt a dog from the Charleston Animal Society!

Realty ONE Group Coastal Adoption Event
2025-09-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Realty One Group Coastal, 604 Front St, Summerville, SC, 29486, United States
Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 AM – 3 PM at Realty One Group Coastal for a special day of wagging tails and new beginnings! Thanks to generous sponsorship, up to $2,100 in adoption fees are covered, helping more pets find their homes. Don’t miss your chance to meet adorable dogs and cats waiting to join your family!

Rescue Me Event
2025-09-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Cypress Gardens, 3030 Cypress Gardens Rd, Moncks Corner, SC, 29461, United States
7th Annual Rescue Me Adoption Event! Come prepared for food and drink from local food trucks and shop with local vendors and crafters. Petting zoo area, kids games, and so much more.
This event is happening during a free admission day to Cypress Gardens for Berkeley County residents. Charleston Animal Society – Berkeley Campus and several other local rescues will be present with available adoptable animals.

Adoptions at PetSmart North Charleston
2025-09-27 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart North Charleston, 7620 Rivers Ave #120b, North Charleston, SC, 29406, United States
Come out to PetSmart North Charleston to meet adorable adoptable pets and learn more about our programs!

Adoptions at PetSmart Mount Pleasant
2025-09-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart Mount Pleasant, 676 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Come out and meet some lovable, adoptable pets at PetSmart Mount Pleasant on Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM! Whether you’re looking to add a new furry friend to your family or simply want to support animal adoption, we’d love to see you there.

Adoptions at Petco West Ashley
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Petco West Ashley, 975 Savannah Hwy Suite 137, Charleston, SC, 29407, United States
Come out and meet some lovable, adoptable pets at Petco West Ashley this Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM! Whether you’re looking to add a new furry friend to your family or simply want to support animal adoption, we’d love to see you there.

2025 DogFest
2025-10-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Commonhouse Aleworks, 4831 Ohear Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29405
ECO Runways is hosting this year’s DogFest at Commonhouse Aleworks, with O’Hear Ave and Stone’s Alley closed for street vendors. Join us Saturday, October 4th, from 12–5 PM for a day of fun—and meet adoptable dogs from Charleston Animal Society!

Dogtoberfest
2025-10-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Lane, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455, United States
In celebration of Halloween, The Village’s most popular pet-friendly annual event returns with an afternoon of canine-themed fun. The Green is abuzz with furry friends in costumes, highlighted by a pet costume contest at 2 pm, local vendors with unique dog gear and accessories, adoptable pups from community rescues, and more. Plus, Freshfields offers dozens of pet-friendly retailers to explore throughout the Village.

Charleston Pride
2025-10-11 11:00 - 17:00 | The Refinery, 1640 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29405
Come see Charleston Animal Society at this year’s Charleston Pride Festival! Find us in at The Refinery with adoptable dogs and catch us in the Pride Parade too!

Paws and Pumpkins
2025-10-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Embassy Suites, 100 Ferry Wharf Road, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 11th from 12–4 PM for an afternoon of live music, delicious food, fresh coffee, lawn games, and pet adoptions from Charleston Animal Society. Bring your friends, family, and pups—it’s the perfect way to spend a fall day!

Palmetto Park Jam
2025-10-12 11:00 - 17:00 | Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Get ready to jam with Idlewild Revival, the ultimate Allman Brothers tribute band, at Palmetto Islands County Park! Whether you’re a die-hard Allman Brothers fan or simply love great music, this tribute will blow you away! Plus Charleston Animal Society will attend with some adoptable pups!
Event Schedule
Gates open at 11 a.m.

12 p.m. Novatones
1:30 p.m. Idlewild Revival

Tickets
Tickets are per vehicle, not per person – maximum 15 people per standard size vehicle. Guests must arrive together, as each vehicle must have a ticket for entry.

Purchase Tickets – $20 in advance, $30 day of
Free for Gold Pass members*

Adoptions at PetSmart James Island
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart James Island, 850 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC, 29412, United States
Join us at PetSmart James Island to meet adoptable pets and learn more about our programs!

Trick, Treat & Trail
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Wannamaker Park, 8888 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC, United States
Get ready to be treated during Charleston County Parks spooktacular fun run and festival chock full of trick or treating, candy and entertainment including face painting, jump castles, local vendors, refreshments and dog adoptions!

Adoptions at PetSmart West Ashley
2025-10-25 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart West Ashley, 2076 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, 29414, United States
PetSmart West Ashley 2076 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, United States Come out and meet adoptable pets at PetSmart West Ashley from 11am to 3pm!

Fall Festival
2025-10-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1218 Belk Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
🍁 Bring the whole family—furry friends included—for a tail-wagging good time at Fall Festival! 🐾
It’s time for the annual Pet Costume Contest to benefit Charleston Animal Society. Each pet registration is only $10 with all proceeds to benefit Charleston Animal Society. Registration begins at noon at the Charleston Animal Society table. The contest begins at 2pm. Register your furry friends for: Best Duo, Most Topical/Trending, Best Homemade, Best Inanimate Object and Funniest with great prizes including one lucky winner who will win a $500 gift certificate to Park West Veterinary Associates, which can be used towards a wellness visit, recommended testing and deworming, recommended vaccinations, and more.
Live music featuring Nicole Marie Quinn & Roman Holder, plus interactive dance activities for the kids with Heartbeatz Dance Academy.
Fun stilt walkers, Bubble Therapy play area and pedal-powered Spin Art with Good Clean Fun.
Face painting by Faces by Faith, fairy hair by The Sparkle Bar, caricatures by Dawn, balloon animals + glitter tattoos by Carol’s Balloon Art, Trick or Treating and more!
Refreshing cocktails available from Tito’s Handmade Vodka plus beer & wine from Burtons Grill & Bar. Delicious nibbles from Zimos Gyros, Gaucho Grill, The CodFather Nexton, Crazy Chris’ Concessions, Pure Fluff Co., Holy City Homemade Italian Ice, Holy City Popcorn and Nothing Bundt Cakes.
Plus, an amazing marketplace filled with the Lowcountry’s best businesses.
Fall Festival is hosted by Johnny O’ of 95SX Hit Music Now and is presented by Starling Chevrolet and sponsored by Park West Veterinary Associates, in partnership with Charleston Animal Society.

Bark in the Park
2025-11-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Daniel Island Waterfront Park, Daniel Island Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC, 29492, United States
Circle Saturday, November 1, on your calendar, and take your dog to Waterfront Park on Daniel Island to enjoy the pooch party of the year at the 5th Annual Bark in the Park festival.

The free event, hosted by The Daniel Island News, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include, as always, a day packed with food, music, and fun.

“It is one of the best Daniel Island festivals of the year,” said Daniel Island News associate publisher Patrick Villegas. “It’s in the middle of fall, not too hot, and just a fantastic day to meet other dog owners and their dogs to celebrate the pets that bring companionship to everyone’s daily lives.”

The event will showcase dozens of local vendors, both from the pet world and from businesses of all kinds. Including Charleston Animal Society’s Berkeley Campus adoptions!

Harvest Festival
2025-11-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Johns Island County Park, 2662 Mullet Hall Road, Johns Island, SC, 29455, United States
Join us at Johns Island County Park for a day of foot-stompin’ fun with live bluegrass music from local bands, pumpkin decorating, kids’ crafts, hayrides, and more! Savor Southern favorites like mouthwatering Carolina barbecue, kettle corn, and all your beloved festival treats. After satisfying your cravings, explore the crafters market for unique finds and early holiday shopping. Charleston Animal Society will also be there with adoptable dogs! It’s a perfect day of family fun, food, and festivities you won’t want to miss!

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Johns Island County Park, 2662 Mullet Hall Road, Johns Island, SC 29455

Revelry Brewing Block Party
2025-11-01 12:00 - 18:00 | Revelry Brewing Co., 10 Conroy Street, Charleston, SC, 29403
Revelry Brewing Co. and Charleston Animal Society, have teamed up again to host Revelry Brewing’s annual Halloween weekend Block Party! Come out for great food, drinks, and of course adoptable dogs!

Adoptions at Petco North Charleston
2025-11-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Petco North Charleston, 7400 Rivers Ave Suite Z, North Charleston, SC, 29406
Come out and meet some lovable, adoptable pets at Petco North Charleston this Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM! Whether you’re looking for a furry friend to add to your family or just want to show your support, we’d love to see you there!

Adoptions at PetSmart Mount Pleasant
2025-11-09 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart Mount Pleasant, 676 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Come visit PetSmart Mount Pleasant this Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM to meet some adorable, adoptable pets! It’s the perfect chance to find a new furry friend and learn more about our rescue programs and how you can make a difference.

YALLFest Charleston
2025-11-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting Street, Charleston, 29403, United States
YALLFest, Charleston’s annual Young Adult Literature Festival, is celebrating its 15th year! Founded by Jonathan Sanchez, owner of Blue Bicycle Books on King Street, this beloved local nonprofit event brings thousands of readers, authors, and publishers to downtown Charleston each November.
Over the course of the weekend, attendees enjoy author signings, engaging panels, special publisher events, and creative activations throughout the city. Festival venues include Blue Bicycle Books, The American Theater, Charleston Music Hall, The Charleston Museum, the Charleston County Public Library, and more.
The event is made possible through the generous support of book publishers from across the country, many of whom host interactive booths at The Charleston Museum featuring book giveaways, games, and exclusive swag.
This year, Entangled Publishing is partnering with a Charleston Animal Society to bring adoptable animals to their booth as part of a themed activation tied to one of their upcoming book releases. The animals will be hosted in a playpen under a tented, walled booth, with a managed line for visitors to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for both guests and the animals.
CLICK HERE for more information!

Adoptions at PetSmart James Island
2025-11-15 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart James Island, 850 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC, 29412, United States
Come visit PetSmart James Island from 11 AM to 3 PM to meet, adorable, adoptable pets and learn more about our programs!

Indigo Grove by Stanley Martin Homes Adoptions
2025-11-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Indigo Grove, 3025 Robeson Trace, Johns Island, SC, 29455, United States
Come out to Indigo Grove Neighborhood and not only find your self an amazing home, but also a furry friend!

Adoptions at PetSmart West Ashley
2025-11-22 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart West Ashley, 2076 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, 29414, United States
Come visit PetSmart West Ashley from 11 AM to 3 PM to meet adorable, adoptable pets and learn more about our programs!

Adoptions at PetSmart North Charleston
2025-11-22 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart North Charleston, 7620 Rivers Ave #120b, North Charleston, SC, 29406, United States
Come out and meet some lovable, adoptable pets at PetSmart North Charleston on Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM! Whether you’re looking to add a new furry friend to your family or simply want to support animal adoption, we’d love to see you there.

Adoptions at PetSmart Mount Pleasant
2025-11-29 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart Mount Pleasant, 676 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Come visit PetSmart Mount Pleasant this Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM to meet some, adorable, adoptable pets! It’s the perfect chance to find a new furry friend and learn more about our rescue programs and how you can make a difference.
