Charleston County, SC
Since joining the ASPCA Partnership in 2008, Charleston County, SC, and its close-knit community of partner agencies—Charleston Animal Society, Humane Net and Pet Helpers—have made major strides in developing effective low-cost spay/neuter initiatives and successful adoption programs.
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Charleston Success Story
Charleston Animal Society’s (CAS) off-site adoptions program serves as a second chance for hard-to-place animals like Cecilia, a heartworm-positive German Shepherd and true unsung hero.
Cecilia was one of many victims of the difficult economy. Facing home foreclosure, her family surrendered her to the Charleston Animal Society in the hopes that she would find a new home. After receiving treatment for heartworm, Cecilia’s sweet demeanor became evident, and she got a chance to show off her winning personality in other ways, too.
When a local sheriff contacted CAS with a request to use one of its dogs in an investigation of cab drivers, who were allegedly scamming riders aided by service dogs, Cecilia was all-too-eager to strut her stuff. She played her part exceptionally well and contributed to the arrest and citation of two unscrupulous drivers.
Soon after, Cecilia was pulled from the adoption floor and placed in CAS’s off-site adoption program. She was the star of a Charleston community event called Pet Fest, where volunteers and staff shared her story with many admirers. It didn’t take long for Cecilia to find a great home—one she so readily deserved.
Charleston 2010 Highlights
- In less than three years, our Charleston partners have increased the number of animals’ lives saved by 65%.
- For the first time in the Charleston Animal Society's 130-year history, the community saved a majority of the animals in its care.
- In 2010, Charleston partner Pet Helpers performed more than 500 surgeries at a single spay/neuter event targeted at a rural community and setting a state record.
For more information about the Charleston Partnership, please visit our FAQs. To learn more about how your city can apply to become an ASPCA partner community, please visit ASPCApro.org.