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One year ago, Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina. Communities were left reeling, and shelters across the region were overwhelmed with animals in need of care and safe housing. At the Humane Society of Charlotte, we knew we had to step up for our friends and neighbors in need. Thanks to strong partnerships, a committed […]

With summer vacation approaching, families are ready to travel and spend time away from home once again. While some pet owners are comfortable leaving their furry friends at home with reputable boarders or trusted pet-sitters, others prefer to travel with their pets.  Traveling with a pet can have its challenges but with some simple tips and […]

September 28 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance started to raise awareness about rabies and bring together partners to enhance prevention and control efforts worldwide. The Humane Society of Charlotte is doing our part in preventing rabies cases in our community by encouraging dog and cat owners to have their pets vaccinated, as […]

As the weather gets warmer and the sun gets brighter, we look forward to spending more time outside, however, the potential for dehydration, heatstroke, and danger to our dogs increases. Being prepared for the heat of summer and knowing how to handle symptoms of overheating in your pet is important. Understanding which signs to look […]

Adopting is an exciting decision and just as you would prep for any new addition, it’s important to prepare to take on the new responsibilities of pet ownership. Most often those new responsibilities involve pet training and basic manners, but when you take a chance and adopt an animal who is recovering from an infection or illness, you are giving that animal a second chance […]

NBCUniversal’s Clear the Shelters™ pet adoption campaign is back, and the Humane Society of Charlotte is once again proud to participate in this nationwide effort to help as many animals as possible find loving homes. Over the past eleven years, Clear the Shelters™ has helped more than one million pets across the country get adopted […]

A fundamental belief that guides the Humane Society of Charlotte is the importance of the human/animal bond. This relationship, indescribable by words, is the connection that ties us to our pets and our pets to us. These relationships often last the entirety of lifetimes, beyond that of the actual pet, and can draw intense emotions […]

This year, the Humane Society of Charlotte turns 47! That’s 47 years of connecting pets and people, saving lives, and strengthening our community. Whether you’ve been with us for years or you’re just getting to know HSC, we’re inviting you to help us celebrate this milestone by giving back in a way that’s meaningful to […]

Most people discover their true passions at a young age. For many, life is never the same after their first pet. This experience sparks a lifelong love of animals that begins on that very first day. Did you realize that helping animals was a calling at a young age? Do you want to do something […]

This year marks a very special milestone at the Humane Society of Charlotte—Shelly A. Moore is celebrating 15 years as our President & CEO. If you know Shelly, you know that she is much more than a leader. She’s a visionary, a force of nature, and someone who brings her whole heart (and a healthy […]