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HSC Alumni, Leonidas and Rogue found each other! Leonidas arrived at HSC after being transferred in from Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control in October of 2022. He was at the shelter for about two weeks before he was adopted. He was later returned as his adopter mentioned he was showing signs of aggression towards […]

December 12th: $25 off Bully Breed from HSCDecember 13th: BOGO 50% off Litter Mates (cats and kittens of equal or lesser value)December 15th: $25 off Small Breeds (Dogs under 25lbs)December 16th: Special Needs animal fee waived in lieu of donationDecember 17th: $25 off A.S.Ds (American Shelter Dog)December 18th: $25 off Hounds A’bayingDecember 19th: $50 off […]

Well hello there, friends.  My name is Lucky the good boy, and I am 14 years old.  Don’t let my age fool you though…I am just as quirky and energetic as some of the younger pups.  This story is about my journey at the Humane Society of Charlotte and all of the nice people who […]

With Hurricane Ian heading towards the Carolinas, it’s more important than ever to have an emergency kit for your pets. Don’t wait – gather the members of your household (two-legged and four-legged) and walk through the following steps to ensure your animals will be well cared for in the event of an emergency. Prepare a […]

Hi there, my name is Alex Johnson and I have had the pleasure to be the summer development and marketing intern here at HSC! I am going into my senior year at UNC Charlotte as a Political Science major with a minor in History.  My hope is to use my degree to work in a […]

Hear from one of our Legacy Society Members, Kelsey Ruocco on why she chose to include HSC in her planned giving August is National Make-A-Will Month. HSC has partnered with Free Will to expand our Legacy Society. If you feel compelled to add HSC to your will, we will show our thanks by recognizing you […]

The Humane Society of Charlotte urges everyone to remember to practice pet safety during Fourth of July Weekend. There is often an increase of lost pets following the Fourth. Festivities for the holiday often include fireworks and other commotion, which can be stressful to pets or result in them getting lost. Below are some tips and […]

By Mary Ramsey, June28th | In addition to the fireworks themselves posing a potential danger to animals, the loud noises, bright lights and strong smells that come with fireworks displays can trigger stress and fear for pets, which can be damaging to their health and lead to accidents if and when they try to run […]

June 23rd, 2022

By Cameron Moore, June 7th | On June 1st, the Humane Society of Charlotte celebrated their grand opening of their new facility. According to their website, the Humane Society, “helps support homeless animals and leaves a lasting legacy.”