Caitlyn the dog

20/09/2024

Your support of Charleston Animal Society will help to alleviate cruelty and save lives! Please give now and your gift will DOUBLE thanks to a generous match by Shelly Leeke Law Firm! Go to www.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org/endcruelty or donate below!

9 years ago, Caitlyn the dog came to Charleston Animal Society with electrical tape wrapped tightly around her muzzle, cutting off blood flow and clamping her teeth down on her tongue.

Little did we know, the story of her abuse, recovery, and animal cruelty trial would capture the hearts of millions across the world, making her the face of the horrors of animal cruelty in South Carolina.

For 150 years, Charleston Animal Society has been dedicated to a single mission: the prevention of cruelty to animals. Community leader and Charleston Animal Society Board Member, Shelly Leeke is issuing a challenge for animal lovers everywhere to join the fight against animal cruelty for the next 150 hours.

Leeke Law Firm is putting up a $25,000 challenge gift to double all donations now through Tuesday, September 24th. Become an advocate for Caitlyn and countless animals like her at CharlestonAnimalSociety.org/EndCruelty

26/05/2024

9 years ago on May 27th, 2015, the world was shocked by an image that showed a horrific animal abuse case. Caitlyn the dog arrived at Charleston Animal Society with her muzzle wrapped so tightly with electrical tape that it had cut off circulation to her tongue and cheeks. She was in a lot of pain, her condition was critical and her prognosis was guarded. That was a quote on that day from Lucy Fuller, DVM, Senior Director, Veterinary Medicine. The image of her and the look in her eyes sent shock waves throughout the US and beyond. TODAY at almost 11 years old this true survivor is living a fairytale life. She has a human brother and dog friends and a loving mom and dad. Her world changed forever on that day. You will not believe the life she lives and who adopted her! Her dad is the prosecutor who put her abuser in jail. She has been growing older and now has a grey muzzle but her distinctive scars are still prevalent on her face. Please consider donating in Caitlyn's honor to our Caitlyn anti-cruelty fund to help us to fight cruelty on all fronts! https://charlestonanimalsociety.org/caitlyn/ or consider purchasing a raffle ticket for our 2025 Subaru Forrester. https://go.rallyup.com/subaru/Campaign/Details All proceeds benefit homeless animals in our community!

19/05/2024

Let’s show Caitlyn and our community some love! Last call for votes! This is a friendly reminder that Charleston Animal Society's 2024 Rescue Brew Beer Contest is ending soon! Voting officially ends on 5/20/2024 at 11:59:59 PM, so now is the time to make sure that Caitlyn is in the lead!
Go to www.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org/vote-4-Caitlyn to vote. Bites are $1 each and help us to save lives at Charleston Animal Society!

18/05/2024

Last call for votes! This is a friendly reminder that Charleston Animal Society's 2024 Rescue Brew Beer Contest is ending soon! Voting officially ends on 5/20/2024 at 11:59:59 PM, so now is the time to make sure that Caitlyn is in the lead!
Go to www.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org/vote-4-Caitlyn to vote. Bites are $1 each and help us to save lives at Charleston Animal Society!

17/05/2024

It's the comeback story you have always loved! Please help us to get Caitlyn the Dog on the cover of Rescue Brew! This month May 27th marks the unbelievable 9th year anniversary of the day that Caitlyn arrived in our shelter with her muzzle wrapped Caitlyn is an animal cruelty survivor. She is one of the most inspirational stories from Charleston in the last decade. She has become synonymous with the fight against anti-cruelty and the importance of animal welfare and animal cruelty efforts. She is an amazing spokesdog for the Rescue Brew! Please cast your VOTE NOW! Each Vote is only $1. Lets get this girl into the top three! Each vote helps animals in need find the care they deserve just like Caitlyn. Vote today and save lives! https://www.gogophotocontest.com/rescuebrewcontest-2024/entries/503584

11/02/2024

Many of you have asked for updates on Caitlyn! She is living the most amazing life with her family and has a human little brother in her life! She has been very busy as a big sister and is wearing her sugar coated muzzle with grace and beauty! You can follow her on Instagram at Caitlyn_the_dog! Her human mom is busy with her human baby brother but posts a pic or two when she can!

17/09/2022

One day at a time! Love and an amazing veterinary team will help her survive this horrific injury,

Charleston County deputies are investigating a possible case of animal cruelty involving a chihuahua puppy found in a plastic storage bin Tuesday, the Charleston Animal Society said.

19/08/2021

Please share this post and help my chicken friends! Thanks and love Caitlyn

08/06/2021

27/05/2021

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06/04/2021

Please VOTE for us! http://ow.ly/aWoe50E3FUh

VOTE NOW-Animals are important & your VOTE is needed! Show your support for our lifesaving work by casting your VOTE online today. We are nominated in 14 categories. Voting is so simple – Just follow the links & VOTE for Charleston Animal Society! http://ow.ly/aWoe50E3FUh

19/03/2021

18/03/2021

72-HOURS TO END CRUELTY CAMPAIGN RUNS THURSDAY - SATURDAY
Shelly Leeke Law Firm matching all gifts to Charleston Animal Society up to $10,000!
In the past three months, more than 20 animal victims of cruelty have come through the doors of Charleston Animal Society. “We are looking at a problem of overwhelming proportions, and all of us need to work together to stop it,” said Charleston Animal Society President and CEO Joe Elmore, CFRE, CAWA. “Too many broken souls continue to need our help.”
The latest victim is “Lana,” a 10-year-old dog brought in March 9th after being beaten and severely cut. Mama’s wounds, including head injuries, were so severe she needed ongoing emergency treatment from Charleston Animal Society’s veterinarian team. Law Enforcement is investigating the case.
Since December, victims of animal abuse have included:
· A dog shot and killed in North Charleston
· 5 dogs stolen from a home on Johns Island
· A kitten shot in the spine in North Charleston
· 10 dogs rescued from a Midlands shelter flooded by a
hoarding case
· A dog left abandoned, chained in the woods on Johns
Island
· A dog with a gaping wound left abandoned, tied to a pole
in North Charleston
· A beagle pushed out of a car near Edisto Island Please give to help us save more lives!
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16/03/2021

21/01/2021

Please help if you can.

16/12/2020

29/10/2020

Lets see those cuties! We know our customers have the most amazing dogs, so we are asking you to prove it! We will be awarding one lucky dog FREE GROOMING FOR A YEAR! All you have to do is post your furry family members pictures in their howl-o-ween costumes in the comments (or post them to our page) entering them into the Yuppie Puppy Costume Contest!

Here are the rules:

*Submit a picture of your dogs(s), via Facebook, by November 2, 2020.
*One dog per picture, please. You can submit multiple dogs but there can only be one winner.
*We will collect the photos and post them to our page on November 4, 2020.
*The fur-baby with the most likes by November 30, 2020 wins FREE GROOMING FOR A YEAR!

Its that easy! Get your family, friends, co-workers and everyone you know to vote making sure your furry family member wins! The more you spread the word, the more likes you will get.

Good luck to all! We cant wait to see the creativity.

15/09/2020

Brandon McMillan has been a dog trainer to the stars for most of his career. Some of his clients include Ellen DeGeneres, Andy Cohen, Don Cheadle, and Kate Hudson. “When the 20th Annual Charleston Animal Society Chili Cook-off had to transform from being an in-person event with thousands of people attending to an online fundraiser, I was honored to help lead the pack,” Brandon said. Brandon McMillan. We want you to get involved, too, by starting a fundraising team at www.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org/ChiliCookOff

04/09/2020

This girl reminds me so much of our beloved Caitlyn!

04/08/2020

Your help is needed! Please share and help us to save lives!

22/07/2020

Please help my friend!