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Publisher: Charleston Animal Society Editor-in-Chief: Dan Krosse Managing Editor: Joe Elmore Advertising Manager: Keith Simmons Advertising Sales: Ted DeLoach Graphic Design: Heineman Design Copy Editor: Eve Baker, Rebecca Overdorf Writers: : Dan Krosse, Joe Elmore, Sean Hawkins, Becca Boronat, Dr. Shirley McGreal, Kay Hyman, David Aylor Photographers: Jeanne Taylor, Scott Guy, Marie Rodriguez, Dan Krosse, Aldwin Roman, Kay Hyman For inquiries regarding advertising, distribution or suggestions in Carolina Tails call (843) 410-2577 or ksimmons@charlestonanimalsociety.org. 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 747-4849 www.CarolinaTails.org
Chairwoman: Laurel Greer Vice Chair: Dillard Salmons Stevens Secretary: Peter Waters Treasurer: Martin Deputy Executive Commitee of the Board Patricia Henley David Maybank, Jr., Esq. Robert Nigro Louise Palmer Hank Greer Members of the Board Linda Bakker Luigi Bravo Caroline Clark Edward “Ted” Corvey, III, Esq. Henry Darby Jane Graham
Brantley Meier, DC Carolyn Murray Richard Murphy Celeste Patrick, MD Donald Smith Diane Straney George “Pat” Waters
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WINTER 2021
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Welcome
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Pet Pointers
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A Year Like No Other Looking Back at Lifesaving Efforts in 2020.
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Best Year Ever? Why our pets think 2020 was the absolute best year possible.
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No Kill Anniversary for Charleston County
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Electric Vehicles & Cats
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Humane Alert: Are Pigs Being Baked Alive at the Slaughterhouse?
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Science: Dogs Sniffing Out COVID-19
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Indoguration
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Maritime Forest on Chopping Block How Sullivan’s Island’s decision could irreversibly impact wildlife and nature.
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Making a Difference Through Planned Giving
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Animal Advocate Al Cannon
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Vet Directory
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Goodbyes People and animals who left us in 2020.
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SC Animal Organization of the Year
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New Rules for Emotional Support Animals
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Ask a Lawyer
Cover photo: More than 1,600 animals were adopted during the statewide Pick Me! SC Adoption Event. One of several milestones in 2020. Photo by: Jeanne Taylor.
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