Welcome DEAR FRIENDS,
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Photographer: Reese Moore
f you have been a reader of Carolina Tails since our first issue almost a year ago, I hope you can appreciate how our magazine has grown! Our spring issue tackles some seasonal problems that we run into every year, spring plants that are potentially poisonous to pets and the annual kitten season, when the feline birth rate in the Lowcountry peaks and we are inundated with kittens. We always need foster parents, particularly at this time of year, so we hope that you and your family will consider becoming kitten foster parents this year. Our cover story this quarter focuses on equine cruelty and the state of horses around South Carolina. Led by one of our fearless board members, Ellen Harley, we intend to expand our efforts regarding equine welfare – which we have been doing for more than 100 years. For too long, these beautiful creatures have not had adequate protections or enforcement, a situation which should no longer exist in our society. We will keep you posted as to our progress, so please stay tuned! As you know, Charleston Animal Society has a strong ethic of working with other animal welfare organizations in our community and elsewhere. Our goal is to take care of every animal possible, and we rely on outstanding partners such as Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary and Feline Freedom Coalition. My three running coaches -Henry, Hannah and Eugenie - are all graduates of Hallie Hill in Hollywood, SC. Who needs a gym when you have this trio keeping you on the run- literally!!! And I would like to close by thanking, our Pet Heroine, Jennifer Whitworth. Jennifer is an education volunteer who flies from Seattle to Charleston once per month, at her own expense, to continue to teach humane education for Charleston Animal Society. Who needs inspiration when you have Jennifer as a role model! So enough time at the desk - my canine coaches are ready to pound the pavement! With kind regards,
Elizabeth Bradham, President, Charleston Animal Society
Kitten season is upon us and Charleston Animal Society needs your help. Learn more about fostering these kittens until they can be adopted (Pg. 22).
SPRING 2015 | CAROLINA TAILS
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