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Each summer, the month of August kicks off “DOGust” celebrations everywhere! Our dogs bring us joy and love and deserve celebration every day but many pet owners that adopt a rescue animal don’t know their pet’s true birthday. We celebrate those birthdays in August – the universal birthday month for shelter dogs everywhere! Happy Birthday […]

What is “aggression” when it comes to dogs?   The term aggression gets thrown around often to describe animals that struggle to control their behavior, but in reality, the word aggression could easily be replaced with the words fearful, guarding, nervous, or reactive.   Regardless of the description, dog aggression is one of the most common behavior problems reported to the Behavior […]

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, […]

Los Servicios para Animales de Charlotte-Mecklenburg y la Sociedad Protectora de Animales de Charlotte acogen a perros rescatados en su programa de adopción. Varias organizaciones de bienestar animal, entre ellas los Servicios para Animales de Charlotte-Mecklenburg y la Sociedad Protectora de Animales de Charlotte, se han unido para ayudar a la Sociedad Protectora de Animales de Estados Unidos a encontrar un hogar para docenas de perros procedentes de criaderos ilegales que formaban parte de una investigación por maltrato animal y fueron incautados […]

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 […]