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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.”

By Alexis Clinton, June 6th | “The expansion is a game changer for the community because it creates a place where people want to come.” says Humane Society CEO, Shelly Moore.

By Karlie Simmons, June 2nd | The facility offers more room for staff and animals, an expanded veterinary clinic, adoption center, community education center, a pet food bank for families in need, cat café and, later this year, a public dog park. Sitting on 17 acres of land on Parker Drive off Wilkinson Boulevard in […]