Charleston Animal Society

Applause for Paws Gala: Mystical Moonlight Ball
2023-10-14 18:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Charleston Gaillard Center, 2 George Street, Charleston, SC, United States
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The Applause for Paws Mystical Moonlight Ball is Charleston Animal Society’s most prestigious black-tie event of the year. This year’s gala will be held at Charleston’s world-class Gaillard Center on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 6:30 to 10:30 PM. We invite you to participate in our flagship event as an attendee, business sponsor, or auction donor. Learn more at CharlestonAnimalSociety.org/Gala today!

Palmetto Park Jam
2023-10-15 12:00 - 16:30 | Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Get ready to jam with the ultimate Allman Brothers tribute band, Idlewild Revival! Grab your tickets now, and secure your spot for an afternoon of tunes. Whether you’re a die-hard Allman Brothers fan or simply love great music, this tribute will blow you away!
Gates open at 11 a.m. Live music is 12-4:30 p.m.
Advance admission is $20 per car.
Day-of admission is $30 per car, if still available.
Free for Gold Pass members.
Learn more at https://ccprc.com/3352/Palmetto-Park-Jam

Behind the Scenes Evening Tour
2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC, 29406
During a one-hour tour Joe Elmore, our President & CEO, shares his vision for Charleston Animal Society as we approach our 150th anniversary. You will also see first-hand four program areas and hear from our passionate staff who lead each area. I promise you will leave inspired about our important work. Plus, you can leave your check book at home as this is not a fundraising event!
To reserve your spot and to help us plan for wine and refreshments, please RSVP below:

Yappy Hour at Ellis Creek Fish Camp
2023-10-19 15:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-26 15:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-02 15:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-09 15:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-16 15:00 - 18:00 | Ellis Creek Fish Camp, 1243 Harbor View Rd, Charleston, SC, 29412
Come out and enjoy Yappy Hour at Ellis Creek Fish Camp. 10% of the proceeds from food sales will be donated back to Charleston Animal Society!
Buy your dog a treat from their dog menu anytime and 10% of sales are donated to Charleston Animal Society as well!

James Island Connector Run
2023-10-21 08:00 - 10:00 | South Carolina
The James Island Connector Run (JICR) provides one of the most scenic race routes in the Southeast and one of the most challenging courses in the Lowcountry! Overlooking the beautiful Ashley River and the historic downtown peninsula of Charleston, this new route-new distance 8K Run and 5K Run/Walk goes across the James Island Connector from the James Island side of the river, staying on the connector with no exit ramps. The post-race festival will include a finishers medal, and food at the finish line. The race starts at 8:00 am for both distances, runners and walkers.
A portion of the proceeds from the event is donated to Charleston Animal Society and the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation!
Learn more and sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Charleston/JamesIslandConnectorRun

Boats, Brews, and Bands Fall Boat Show
2023-10-21 10:00 - 15:00 | MarineMax Charleston, 142 Sportsman Island Dr, Charleston, SC, 29492
Join MarineMax Charleston for an exciting Saturday of Lowcountry Hospitality at our Boats, Brews, and Bands Fall Boat Show! Explore our incredible lineup of premier boats for nearly every taste and budget while enjoying live entertainment, ice-cold craft beer, and delicious eats from a local food truck. This event benefits the Charleston Animal Society, and we will have sweet and loving dogs available for adoption on Saturday. Don’t miss this family-friendly!
Step aboard the newest models from Scout, Aviara, Boston Whaler, and Sea Ray while getting the chance to meet other marina vendors throughout the Lowcountry!

Adoptions at PetSmart West Ashley
2023-10-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-11 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart West Ashley, 2076 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, 29414, United States
Join us at PetSmart West Ashley to meet adoptable pets and learn more about our programs!

Adoptions at The Crazy Mason
2023-10-21 13:00 - 16:00 | The Crazy Mason, 1909 Hwy 17, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
Come over to The Crazy Mason and meet adoptable pets and learn more about our programs!

Jeff Cook's Birthday Paw-ty
2023-10-23 - 2023-10-29 | Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC, 29406
This is one birthday that Charleston Animal Society loves to celebrate! In honor of Jeff Cook of Jeff Cook Real Estate’s birthday, adoption fees for all animals in the shelter from October 23rd to the 29th will be waived. Each year, Jeff Cook Real Estate sponsors 100 adoptions to celebrate Cook’s birthday.
The first 100 animals adopted at the shelter (2455 Remount Road in North Charleston) will be free. “Having partners like Jeff Cook is what makes our No Kill Community thrive,” said Charleston Animal Society President and CEO Joe Elmore, CFRE, CAWA. “Each year they step forward to save animal lives.”

Frontier Lounge Charity Bartending Event
2023-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Frontier Lounge, 135 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
Come on down to Frontier Lounge to enjoy drinks by guest bartenders Jon Clarkson and Dan Sampsonis from 7pm to 9pm. All proceeds will be donated to Charleston Animal Society!

Adoptions at Kimbrell's Furniture
2023-10-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Kimbrell’s Furniture, 208 St. James Ave A, Goose Creek, SC, 29445
Come out to Kimbrell’s Furniture to meet adoptable pets and learn more about our programs!

Fall Festival at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
2023-10-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1218 Belk Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Don’t miss this fun celebration of the beauty of fall with your family and four-legged pals!
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 Charleston’s favorite party band 40 Years Too Late, 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 Faith, fairy hair by The Sparkle Bar, arts & crafts, caricatures by Dawn, balloon animals + glitter tattoos by Carol’s Balloon Art and everyone’s favorite bounce house.
Trick or Treating.
And an amazing marketplace filled with the Lowcountry’s best exhibitors!

Dogtoberfest at Freshfields
2023-10-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Lane, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455, United States
Join Freshfields Village for the annual Dogtoberfest on Saturday, October 28 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on the village green. Guests are invited to bring their furry friends to the Village for a pet expo to benefit local rescue organizations. The Pet Expo is free and family friendly with activities including an adoptable meet & greet with local rescue groups, pet vendors, pet costume contest and music. Beer and wine will be available for purchase from FortyEight – Wine Bar & Kitchen.
The pet costume contest will be at 4:00 pm!
2023 Participating Pet Rescues:
Charleston Animal Society
Grateful Goldens Rescue
Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary
Lowcountry Lab Rescue
Dorchester Paws
Southern Tails for Precious Paws
Carolina Coonhounds
Shop local vendors including; Dog Tired, Dolittle’s, Lowcountry Dog Treats, Salt Marsh Animal Hospital, T&T Kettle Korn and Artist Michele Levani.

Crawls for Paws: Nightmare on King Street
2023-10-28 14:00 - 22:00 | South Carolina
Crawl for a cause! Crawls for Paws has partnered with Charleston Animal Society to bring you the most horrific and yet cutest Halloween event in town. Bust out your best Jason, Freddy, Leatherface, Michael Myers, and Ghostface, and summon your friends down to King Street for a chance to win $1000 at the best Halloween event Charleston has to offer! Not feelin’ the horror theme? That’s fine too! All costumes are encouraged and eligible to enter our costume contest.
Who are we? Crawls for Paws is Charleston’s newest charity throwing events around town with all of the proceeds going toward helping animals in need find a loving home and preventing animal cruelty. We’ve partnered with The Charleston Animal Society to help us achieve this mission!
E﻿vent Details:
Check-in will be from 2 – 5 pm at Mesu where you will pick up your scorecards and other swag, and then crawl to the other participating bars on your scorecard, enjoying drink specials and getting your scorecard marked at each bar.
-The first 400 to check in will get our signature Nightmare on King Street koozie
-Drink specials TBA soon
-Professional Photographer and videographer to capture the fun
-Free entry (with ticket) to all participating bars, DJs at multiple stops
-All proceeds will support helping animals in need find a loving home and preventing animal cruelty
-Hundreds of others in their scariest/sexiest costumes!

Costume Contest & Adoption Event at Mex 1 Cantina
2023-10-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Mex 1 Cantina, 1109 Park West Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC
Come down to Mex 1 Cantina to show off your furry friend’s best Halloween costume and meet adoptable pets!

Adoptions at Lowvelo
2023-11-04 11:00 - 15:00 | South Carolina
LOWVELO rallies everyone together for one great cause — raising money for innovative and lifesaving cancer research at the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center: MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston. LOWVELO connects a dedicated group of riders, volunteers, virtual participants, sponsors and staff members who are driven by compassion and a determination to end cancer.
Finish Line Block Party
Saturday, November 4
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Isle of Palms Finish Line
Our Finish Line Block Party on Isle of Palms will have live music from The Jake Bartley Band, food, drinks, local vendors and much more fun for everyone to enjoy. You can expect to cross the finish line on Ocean Boulevard into a family-friendly block party!

Harvest Festival at Johns Island County Park
2023-11-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Johns Island County Park, 2662 Mullet Hall Road, Johns Island, SC, 29455, United States
Come on out to Johns Island County Park for foot-stompin’ live music from local bluegrass bands, pumpkin decorating, kids crafts, hayrides and more. Feast on Southern delights like finger-lickin’ Carolina barbeque, kettle korn, and all of your favorite festival foods! Once you’ve eaten your fill, head on over to the crafters market to shop and meet some adorable adoptable pets!
Learn more and get your tickets today at https://ccprc.com/138/Harvest-Festival

Paws on the Patio at Burton's Grill & Bar
2023-11-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Burton’s Grill, 1875 U.S. 17, Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Guests are invited to bring their four-legged friends to enjoy an exclusive happy hour on the patio at Burtons Grill + Bar to benefit Charleston Animal Society. Reservations are mandatory and require a $10 non-refundable donation to Charleston Animal Society to hold your space at Paws on The Patio. Attendees will receive two drink tickets plus a buffet of delicious Burtons Grill + Bar appetizers. Guests will pay Burtons Grill + Bar $20 per person. Fidos, of course, are free! Plus, every Fido will receive his/her own party favor from Hairy Winston Pet Boutique!

Adoptions at PetSmart James Island
2023-11-11 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!

Adoptions at PetSmart North Charleston
2023-11-11 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart North Charleston, 7620 Rivers Ave #120b, North Charleston, SC, 29406, United States
Join us at PetSmart North Charleston to meet adoptable pets and learn more about our programs!

Adoptions at Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge
2023-11-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge, 145 Calhoun Street Unit 301, Charleston, SC, 29401
Come over to Ritual Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge to meet some adoptable pets and learn more about our programs!

Ruby's Birthday Bash benefitting Charleston Animal Society
2023-11-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Ruby’s Bagels, 1836 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC, 29407
Join us at Ruby’s Bagels in West Ashley 1836 Ashley River Rd. 9am-12 noon as we celebrate Ruby’s birthday by raising much-needed funds for the animals at the shelter (and we will have animals for adoption at the event)! Every dog and puppy adoption will go home with a dozen bagels and their famous cream cheese! 10% of all sales during the event at the West Ashley Ruby’s will go to the animals. Watch our FB page on Friday for the images of the pups and dogs heading to the event on Saturday.

Sip & Shop Adoption Event at J. McLaughlin
2023-11-18 11:00 - 15:00 | J. McLauglin, 560 Freshfields Dr, Johns Island, SC, 29455, United States
Come over to J.McLaughlin at Freshfields to enjoy refreshments while you shop and meet adorable adoptable pets!
