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March is Women’s History Month, a 31-day celebration of the progress made by women all over the world, and for the Humane Society of Charlotte, we celebrate the great work that women have made in the animal welfare industry. There are countless women who drive the efforts of our organization and this week, we celebrate […]

March is Women’s History Month, a 31-day celebration of the progress made by women all over the world, and for the Humane Society of Charlotte, we celebrate the great work that women have made in the animal welfare industry. There are countless women that drive the efforts of our organization and this week, we celebrate […]

March is Women’s History Month, a 31-day celebration of the progress made by women all over the world, and for the Humane Society of Charlotte, we celebrate the great work that women have made in the animal welfare industry. There are countless women that drive the efforts of our organization and this week, we celebrate […]

Today, Monday, February 22 is National Walking the Dog Day and the Humane Society of Charlotte wants to help you combine past times that provide essential enrichment for your dog; quality time and exercise.   What is Enrichment?  Enrichment activities allow animals to express their natural personality and gives them an opportunity to interact with their environment: other people, and animals. It’s scientifically proven to enhance an […]

The Humane Society of Charlotte has been a trusted fixture in the Charlotte community for families wanting to adopt animals since 1978. The time after adoption can be the most crucial to the success of bringing home a new family member. This time following adoption is called the “Decompression Phase”. What is the Decompression Phase? […]

It’s September and school is back in session and in a variety of ways! The Humane Society of Charlotte wants to get in on the fun by encouraging you to adopt a Teacher’s Pet of your very own! But isn’t a new pet a lot to take on while kicking off a new school year, […]

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services and Humane Society of Charlotte accept rescued dogs into adoption program Animal welfare organizations including Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services and the Humane Society of Charlotte teaming up to assist the Humane Society of United States find placement for dozens of puppy mill dogs who were part of an animal cruelty investigation and seizure […]

Make sure to check out this article from Lori Megginson at The Peaceful Paw. “Rescue Dog’s – What to Expect When They Come Home Forever!”. Lori touches on recognizing common signs of anxiety in new pets and how to help them acclimate to their new surroundings! Lori knows this information first-hand, as she adopted Xxena […]

Questions about COVID 19 & Animals? Thanks to our friends and partners at the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, you’re covered. Check out these options and don’t forget to look at our COVID19 Toolkit and our Crisis Response Kit, both collaborated and created with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control team HSC & CMACC […]

  At the Humane Society of Charlotte, our vision is a humane community in which people and animals live together harmoniously. We are a community resource committed to creating a more humane and compassionate community for everyone by delivering effective, innovative services that strengthen the human-animal bond and improve the lives of companion animals and […]