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From Martin
As the gavel of this amazing Board of Directors passes to me, I first want to thank Laurel Greer for all of her love and dedication that she has poured into Charleston Animal Society. She leaves Charleston Animal Society better and stronger than when she started – the mark of a true leader. There is so much to be proud of at our historic organization and so much to look forward to. The campus expansion project is something you will be hearing a lot about in 2025 and we are very excited to share details of the plan with you in the coming months.
A bit about myself, I have been a member of Charleston Animal Society’s Board of Directors since 2016. My passion for animals comes from being fortunate enough to have grown up with pet dogs, cats, turtles, ducks, parakeets, and fish. I live in Mount Pleasant with my wonderful wife Andrea. I have a daughter Ellington, a son Jack, and a dog George.
I hope you take time to read the story on pg.7 — “Trooper’s Hero.” It’s the story of Sam Rose, who didn’t give up on an abandoned dog in a swamp near McClellanville. I met that dog, Trooper, at a recent Board of Directors meeting, just as he was being placed on our adoption floor after weeks of treatment and recovery at Charleston Animal Society.
The reason I love this story is it exemplifies something inside all of us – a commitment to go that extra mile to help animals. Sam, we owe you a debt of gratitude. You inspired me to do more and I’m sure you will inspire our readers to do more as well.
Echoing Laurel’s sentiments – I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and safe, joy filled holidays. I look forward to meeting each of you at our future events, starting with Paws in the Park on November 23rd.
Cheers to our next 150 years at Charleston Animal Society!
