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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 […]

These days, the spread of disease is all anyone can talk about. COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus, has thrown the world into chaos, creating a new normal of quarantine and social distancing. One bright spot came when the World Health Organization reported that social distancing didn’t need to include our pets; they are unlikely […]

Get lit and support the animals at the Humane Society of Charlotte! Montford Wicks, owned by Larry & Emily Gulledge, was started in the Montford neighborhood of Charlotte where they hand pour their 100% soy candles. Montford Wicks has generously agreed to team up with HSC and has created exclusive, limited-edition candles with the Humane […]

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) generously awarded the Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) a $10,000 grant on February 13, 2020. HSC will use these gifted funds for our animal transport program. HSC partners with municipal shelters in the region, some as far as 100+ miles away, to create positive […]

The Humane Society of Charlotte stepped in to help animals in need for the second time this winter (see photos here!) On Wednesday, January 15, 2019 a home in Laurens County, SC was raided on suspicion of a puppy mill operation and more than 150 animals were discovered. The Humane Society of the United States […]