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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 […]

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 […]

The Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC), in partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (CMACC), is warning pet owners about a growing and deeply concerning lost pet scam impacting communities across the country — including right here in Charlotte. What is the Lost Pet Scam Targeting Charlotte Pet Owners? Scammers are targeting pet owners […]

As pet owners, it’s almost inevitable that at some point in your cat or dog’s life, you’ll be helping them recover from sickness, injury, or even surgical procedures. While no one likes to be out of their normal routine, it can be especially tough to persuade your pets to take it easy during the healing process. Your […]

Written and submitted by guest author, Emily Jackson Most pet owners know that some plants, including lilies, poison ivy, azalea, daffodil, and oak, are harmful to their cats and dogs. However, you may be shocked to find out that we are surrounded by surprisingly common house plants that are poisonous to pets. This article goes […]