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Folly Beach to open dog park on Thursday

FOLLY BEACH (WCSC) - The City of Folly Beach will officially open their new unleashed dog are, The Bark Park, this Thursday at noon.

DJ Rich, Folly Beach councilman and co-owner of Planet Follywood DJ Rich, says the park is located at 513 East Hudson Avenue, right next to the water tower facility.

The park was made possible using Charleston County Greenbelt funds, and all dogs registered with the City of Folly Beach are welcome there.

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'Paws Go Red' at James Island County Park

'Paws Go Red' at James Island County Park

JAMES ISLAND (WCSC) - Pet Helpers and the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign have joined together for an afternoon of Heart Health Awareness for dogs and their owners.

This weekend, Lowcountry dog owners are invited to bring their dogs out to James Island County Park this Sunday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for the event Paws Go Red.

Admission into the park is only $1. There will be heart health screenings and free educational materials on human and canine heart health.

Owners recover lost dog

Owners recover lost dog

JAMES ISLAND (WCSC) - A lost Lab/Deerhound mix dog named Wolf reported missing earlier this week has been found safe and sound.

Thanks to all who helped spread the word.

 

Have you seen this dog?

Have you seen this dog?

JAMES ISLAND (WCSC) - A worried dog owner is asking for your help in finding her black Lab/Deerhound mix, who disappeared Monday after being frightened by a smoke detector.

Animal society struggling to keep pets

Animal society struggling to keep pets

CHARLESTON (WCSC) - The Charleston Animal Society wants the Charleston community to know that shleter dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens are struggling to survive right now.

Kay Hyman with the Charleston Animal Society says the shelter is so full that if they do not find foster or permanent homes, animals will die.

The animal society is hoping some in the community will step forward to open their homes for the holidays for just two weeks or for a lifetime.  Call 747-4849 or go to the shelter at 2455 Remount Road to see the animals.

Feral cats spay/neuter clinic on Oct. 16

Feral cats spay/neuter clinic on Oct. 16

JAMES ISLAND (WCSC) - Pet Helpers and the Feline Freedom Coalition are hosting a free spay/neuter clinic for feral cats in Charleston County on Sunday, October 16.

Emergency pet shelter at N. Charleston Coliseum

Emergency pet shelter at N. Charleston Coliseum

CHARLESTON COUNTY (WCSC) - The Charleston Animal Society and Pet Helpers are making sure there’s a safe place for pets in case Hurricane Irene rocks the Lowcountry this weekend.

An emergency disaster shelter for people and their pets will open in the North Charleston Coliseum if a mandatory evacuation is issued by Charleston County.