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Stay up on all the latest news from Charleston Animal Society.. We will keep this page updated with the latest news, happenings and important information you need to know. Thank you for your interest in our efforts to save even more animal lives.

A Record Breaking Year: 2023 By the Numbers

Despite overwhelming odds that animal shelters faced throughout the country during 2023, Charleston Animal Society continued its record-breaking trek toward building the first No Kill State in the Southern United States, from the Atlantic coast to Pacific Oceans and across America’s heartland.

CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY ANNOUNCES SESQUICENTENNIAL YEAR

Charleston Animal Society, the first animal protection organization in South Carolina and one of the oldest in the nation, proudly announces its upcoming Sesquicentennial year in 2024. For 150 years, this remarkable community institution has been dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals and providing a legacy of care.

KEEP PETS SAFE FROM BELOW-FREEZING TEMPERATURES 

Temperatures are expected to dip into the 20s later this week and Charleston Animal Society is urging pet owners to take precautions to protect companion animals and livestock.

2024 LIFESAVING LEXUS RAFFLE

Charleston Animal Society unveiled its sixth annual lifesaving car raffle on New Year's Day! This year, one lucky winner will receive a 2024 Lexus TX 500h F Sport Luxury Vehicle.  All proceeds go to the animals thanks to Hank and Laurel Greer who have purchased the Lexus for the raffle.

FIREWORKS SPOOK ANIMALS

When fireworks start flying to celebrate the New Year, dogs and cats start running in fear. Each year, Charleston Animal Society sees several missing animals turning up on its doorsteps, so people are urge to keep pets indoors and on leashes as the New Year celebrations begin.

YOUR GIFT GOES TWICE AS FAR ON GIVING TUESDAY

On Giving Tuesday, your support of Charleston Animal Society's lifesaving mission will go twice as far. An anonymous donor is providing a $50,000 match -- meaning your gift doubles through midnight on Tuesday, November 29th. Go to CharlestonAnimalSociety.org/GivingTuesday to donate.

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