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The Humane Society of Charlotte is pleased to announce that we have been certified by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, as a Service Enterprise! Achieving Service Enterprise certification is a very prestigious accomplishment for our organization. In fact, organizations that certify join the top 11% of nonprofits nationwide in […]

The Humane Society of Charlotte is excited to announce the addition of our new Special Events Manager, Kelsey Young.  Kelsey joined the Humane Society of Charlotte in January of 2019 from the NorthStone Country Club. Prior to her time with NorthStone, Kelsey spent four years with NHL team, the Charlotte Checkers, working on their charitable […]

  With excitement, the Humane Society of Charlotte is proud to announce a new addition to our pack!  Libby Jones joined the HSC team as the Vice President of Operations in January 2019. Libby focused the entirety of her career thus far working with animals in some form. Beginning in animal husbandry, Libby started her career in […]

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 […]

Like clockwork, the Humane Society of Charlotte staff arrives early in the morning. The dog and cat kennels are cleaned and sanitized. Animals go for potty breaks and eat their breakfast. We replace torn beds and blankets and distribute new toys. The doors open and adopters begin streaming in to meet their new best friend. […]

Animal welfare is a matter of the heart. At the Humane Society of Charlotte, the core values embodied by our organization are what give us heart. Not only do these core values determine our approach to business, but also it determines the character of our employees, the leadership qualities of our board and the tone […]

Looking Back As The Humane Society of Charlotte moves into the first part of a new and exciting year, our organization is proud to reflect on the work that our devoted volunteers and staff continue to do that impacted animal welfare in Charlotte in 2017. As an organization, HSC has accomplished pivotal successes in our […]

June is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month and, with kitten season upon us, there are more cats in need than ever. Learn about adopting a cat from the Humane Society of Charlotte here. But what if you can’t adopt? Here are some easy ways you can still help: Donate your Facebook status. Just paste this message into the […]

Playing in the summer sunshine with your dog is great fun, but there are a few simple precautions you can take to keep your dogs cool in the heat and protect them from heat-related problems. By understanding how your dog copes with the warm temperatures and planning ahead you can avoid potentially dangerous situations. How […]

Many dogs and cats simply can’t handle the first signs of a thunderstorm.  With the spring/summer months upon us, we’ve found some interesting and helpful tips on how to help your pets with their “storm phobia”. Click here for tips on how to help your family pets during storms. Remember to always contact your pet’s […]