CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY CEO TO STEP DOWN IN 2019 Joe Elmore Led Animal Society Out of Crisis to Become National Lifesaving Model (CHARLESTON, SC) – Charleston Animal Society’s Chief Executive Officer, Joe Elmore, will bring his tenure to a close in late 2018 or early 2019, pending a national search for the organization’s next chief […]
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Major Spay-Neuter Event Held for Rural Lowcountry Town

No Kill South Carolina Helps Coordinate Major Spay-Neuter Event for Town of Andrews 44 dogs and cats were spayed or neutered in the Town of Andrews on Wednesday. The event was organized for the rural Georgetown County town by All 4 Paws Rescue based on Pawley’s Island. “Andrews does not have a veterinarian, and we […]
Carriage Operators Bring Puppy Mill Supporter to Charleston

Leading animal rescue organizations across the state condemn the presence of Mindy Patterson, Co-Founder of The Cavalry Group, at the Carriage Operators of North America (CONA) Convention being held this week in Charleston. Patterson is scheduled to speak on Friday. Charleston Animal Society, Pet Helpers and the South Carolina Animal Care and Control Association are […]
$3,000 Reward for Information on Who Killed Ava the Dog in North Charleston

Two weeks before Christmas, Ava, a 1-1/2-year old-dog was shot and killed in her yard on South Allen Drive in North Charleston. “She was the center of my life. Her personality was everything and I spoiled her rotten,” said Ava’s owner, Lamesha Haynes. “She was the light of my life and now she’s gone.” North […]
Pucks & Paws Night with the Stingrays!

Charleston Animal Society is sponsoring Pucks & Paws Night with the Stingrays on January 12! Game time is 7:05pm, but doors open at 6pm! Dogs are invited to this special night of hockey, as the Rays take on the Atlanta Gladiators. Click Here to purchase tickets. Here are some team stats to warm you up […]
Below Freezing Temps Coming: Take Precautions with Pets

With the weather forecast calling for temperatures to dip into the 20s and teens over the next several days, Charleston Animal Society is urging the public to take steps to protect their pets during this time of inclement weather. “Because the Charleston area rarely experiences temperatures this low, it is natural that many of usare […]
Mother Honors Murdered Son through “Justin’s Angels”
By Candice Brown, Mother of Justin Brown Mother Honors Slain Son with Donations to Charleston Animal Society For the past six years, I have honored my deceased son’s memory by hosting a fundraiser for the animals of Charleston Animal Society. I named the fundraiser Justin’s Angels, after my son Justin who loved, respected, and rescued […]
Share the Love Event This Weekend!

Share the Love as Charleston Animal Society & Crews Subaru Sponsors a FREE Spay-Neuter Event WHO: Charleston Animal Society and Crews Subaru (8261 Rivers Ave, Charleston, SC 29406) WHAT: Come Share the Love at Crews Subaru December 15th and 16th. Charleston Animal Society will provide 100 FREE spay-neuter appointments, all you have to do is show […]
30 Animals from St. Croix (USVI) Coming to Charleston Animal Society
Evacuation Efforts Continue to Help Animals Impacted By Fall Hurricanes. At the request of the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), the Charleston Animal Society will receive 30 homeless dogs and puppies displaced by Hurricane Maria in St. Croix. The ASPCA is collaborating with Wings of Rescue, and the Pittsburgh Aviation […]
Thank You for a Fantastic Chili Cook-off Charleston!

Charleston Animal Society’s largest fundraising event was held Saturday, November 18, at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. Money raised goes to Toby’s Fund, the Animal Society’s medical fund that treats nearly 20,000 abused, ill and injured animals each year. “The weather was beautiful and the cause was even better,” said Chili Cook-off Chairwoman Jaime Weber. […]