Blog Archive

Returning to the Office & your Pets: a series on navigating Separation Anxiety

After more than a year of working from home, HSC wants to assist pet owners and ease the transition back to the office. Since our pets have enjoyed our nearly constant company due to work from home mandates surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, as we all begin to return to the office, our pets will face […]

Adopting Cats with Ringworm…it’s not that scary!

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 house-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 at […]

It Takes Two Weeks: The Key to A Successful Adoption

Over the last 44 years, The Humane Society of Charlotte has been a trusted fixture in the Charlotte community for families wanting to adopt and rescue dogs and cats. 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 […]

Cast Your Ballot for A New Pet at HSC!

  The Humane Society of Charlotte is kicking off election season and we want YOU to Elect to Adopt a new furry friend! Whether you love Demo-CATS or Re-PUP-licans, you’re sure to find a winner at HSC but to be sure you’re selecting the right representative for your home, we’ve broken down our HSC pet’s […]

Why Adopting a Teachers Pet for Back-to-School is a good idea

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, […]

A Message from Our Friends at The Peaceful Paw

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 […]

HSC Responds to HSUS Puppy-Mill Bust

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 […]

Shop Target. Save the Animals. Be Happy.

Who doesn’t love a Target run? Target has everything you might need, including awesome pet supplies, and now they are committed to giving back to their communities. We’re here for it. The Humane Society of Charlotte was fortunate enough to be chosen as one of the non-profits for the greater Charlotte area to receive gifts […]

Clear the Shelters 2019 – Tips for Saturday!

It’s August, which means that Clear the Shelters sponsored by NBC Universal, is just around the corner. The Humane Society of Charlotte is excited to once again, participate in this nationwide event and help find as many homes as possible for the dogs and cats at HSC. For 2019, HSC will fee-waive our available dogs […]

What Makes An Adopter Pick?

  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 […]