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Yahoo
04-06-2025
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Tri-county animal shelters offering adoption deals amid overcrowding
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Animal shelters across the Lowcountry are joining forces to combat the ongoing overcrowding crisis. Charleston Animal Society, Berkeley Animal Center, and Dorchester Paws are working together to launch their second annual lifesaving animal adoption event, Lowcountry Paws Unit, where they will offer adoption deals on all animals through Sunday. The goal is to find forever homes for all animals living at a local shelter. 'Since May, these three shelters have taken in thousands of animals in need,' said Charleston Animal Society Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Aldwin Roman. 'Now we need the community's help to come save them.' According to Charleston Animal Society, overcrowding in shelters can pose significant challenges for both animals and staff. They said that with limited space, resources, and personnel, shelters struggle to provide the necessary care and attention every animal needs. 'Adoptions will help shelters alleviate the strain of overcrowding,' said Berkeley Animal Center Spokeswoman Heather McDowell. 'We urgently need to find these dogs and cats new, loving homes during our Lowcountry Paws Unite.' 'This truly is a crisis and summer has just begun,' added Dorchester Paws Executive Director April Howard. 'This is our bat signal to the community to please come save a life — today.' Lowcountry Paws United kicked off Wednesday, and deals on pet adoptions will continue through Sunday at the three shelters. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Joye Law Firm funds 150 pets for free spay/neuter services
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A local law firm is partnering with Charleston Animal Society to promote pet ownership by giving away free neuter/spay surgeries. Organizers say Joye Law Firm is funding 150 pets through the Charleston Paw Project Spay/Neuter Giveaway to help pet owners across the Lowcountry provide essential care for their furry friends. 'I'm proud to be part of this initiative to support responsible pet ownership,' said Charleston Animal Society Board Member and Joye Law Firm Attorney William Asche. 'Spaying and neutering are essential steps in preventing pet overpopulation and ensuring a better quality of life for animals in our community.' Officials say spaying and neutering are vital to reducing pet overpopulation, preventing animal homelessness, and improving the long-term health of pets. 'Many people don't realize that spaying or neutering your pet also saves lives,' said Charleston Animal Society Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Aldwin Roman, CAWA. 'When an animal is spayed or neutered, we prevent future unwanted litters – and that saves thousands of lives.' The Charleston Paw Project will select 150 winners in three waves on May 20, August 26, and October 21. Organizers say each winner will receive a spay/neuter certificate redeemable at Charleston Animal Society's Spay & Neuter Clinic, which also includes a one-year rabies vaccine for their pet. To enter, visit and complete the entry form with your contact information and pet details. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
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- Yahoo
‘Severely emaciated' French bulldog rescued in North Charleston; microchip may have originated overseas
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Animal advocates are hoping to identify the owner of a severely emaciated dog that was rescued in North Charleston and taken to an animal shelter. Leaders with the Charleston Animal Society said the French Bulldog, named Valentine, was found near the Alston Arms Apartments in the Midland Park neighborhood earlier this month. They described his condition as 'dire' and said he was roughly 10 pounds underweight with his ribs, hips, and spine visible. Valentine was also covered in sores and scrapes, had missing patches of fur, and appeared to have endured multiple untreated ear infections. 'Despite the trauma he has suffered, Valentine remains incredibly friendly and affectionate,' said Charleston Animal Society Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Aldwin Roman, CAWA. 'We named him Valentine, because even in the face of hardship, he still has a big heart.' While a microchip was found in Valentine, Charleston Animal Society said it appears to have originated overseas and is not listed in the most common national and international databases, creating a unique challenge in identifying its owner. 'Valentine still has a long road to recovery, but thanks to the dedicated efforts of Charleston Animal Society's American Animal Hospital Association accredited veterinary team, he is receiving daily care to help him regain a healthy weight and heal from his injuries,' officials stated. Charleston Animal Society encourages anyone with information about the dog or his owners to come forward. You can reach out to the Animal Resource Center by emailing help@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
