Welcome DEAR FRIENDS, As we embark on a brand new year, I want to thank all of you for your commitment to animals. But, the one thing that keeps me awake at night is the challenge of finding more people like you! All animals want to do is give us unconditional love. We, in turn, must recognize that humans are the only advocates animals have. We are the first, last and only line of defense for these beautiful souls and it is incumbent on us to give them the opportunity of having a healthy and happy life. They deserve nothing less. In this issue of Carolina Tails, I hope you enjoy meeting Vik, North Charleston’s newest four-legged police officer. Laurel and I were so torn up after learning that Mojo the K9 had died last year, that we decided to donate funds to purchase the police force a brand new K9 officer. We couldn’t be more proud (pg 8). I was blown away by the story written and photographed by one of our very own foster families! We hope this family’s experience will actually convince you to try fostering in your own home (pg 10). What happens when a blind, senior dog meets a beautiful and loving 83-year-old woman? Just in time for Valentine’s Day comes the amazing story of “The Donald” and Irene. Get out the tissues (pg 12). Who knew that those crazy cat videos all over the Internet could actually be good for you? That’s right, researchers in Indiana actually studied the impact these videos had on viewers, and we’re sharing the surprising results on page 17. Finally, please come to our 145th Annual Meeting on February 10th at Blackbaud International Headquarters on Daniel Island. It is always an hour or so of pure inspiration for animal lovers like you. We will share a bit about our history and look back at all of the ways we helped our local animals in 2018. PetSmart President David Haworth, DVM, PhD will be our terrific keynote speaker. Tell us you’re coming at RSVP@CharlestonAnimalSociety.org. Sincerely, Hank Greer with Louise Palmer and her Golden Retriever Oliver at the 2018 Chili Cook-off & Oyster Roast. Louise raised the most donations for the cook-off and received the Toby's Hero Award. (See more chili photos on pg 28).
Hank Greer, President
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