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Pet Helpers founder has established a reward for whoever finds Willa the cat
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (319+ words) Willa the cat was known as the "Mayor of Church Street" before allegedly being snatched off the sidewalk in front of her home. CHARLESTON " The founder of a local animal shelter has established a reward for whoever finds a cat…...
'A safe haven for animals': Grand Strand Humane Society breaks ground on $12M center
22+ hour, 18+ min ago (619+ words) The Grand Strand Humane Society broke ground on their new building on Waterside Drive on March 9, 2026. MYRTLE BEACH " After years of waiting, the Grand Strand Humane Society has broken ground on a $12 million adoption and veterinary center." The 34,000-square-foot building…...
FOTAS: We can learn a lot from a cat
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (370+ words) Gracie had her front paws amputated after an accident. Gracie has adjusted to life after having her paws amputated. Sweet Gracie was found on Valentine's Day, severely injured and in desperate need of help. A compassionate citizen stopped to help…...
FOTAS: Updates on adoptions from the Aiken County Animal Shelter
1+ week, 3+ day ago (386+ words) Kitten Beetlejuice is pictured with his new best friend after being adopted from the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Darla is doing well in her new home after being adopted from the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Bella is living the good…...
Horry County's overcrowded animal shelter offering incentives to encourage adoptions
3+ mon, 10+ hour ago (654+ words) The barn at the Horry County Animal Center had to be converted into more dog kennel space due to the shelter being at overcapacity. CONWAY " The Horry County Animal Care Center's barn is filled with rows of large metal dog…...
Aiken County Council moves forward on plan to construct low cost spay/neuter clinic for pets
2+ week, 5+ day ago (596+ words) Aiken County Administrator Brian Sanders speaks Feb. 17 during a meeting of County Council's Development Committee at the Aiken County Government Center. The construction of a low cost spay/neuter clinic was discussed during the meeting. AIKEN" Spending money to save…...
ANIMAL CONNECTION: Take a shelter dog on a date this Valentine’s Day weekend
1+ mon, 18+ hour ago (502+ words) Alfred sports a fancy tie and his best smile for Valentine's Day. Artie's all dressed up for Valentine's Day. Petunia is all smiles as she prepares for Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is usually about flowers, chocolates and reservations. But at…...
Only 4 cat cafes exist in SC. How has one in Georgetown helped hundreds of cats get adopted?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (820+ words) GEORGETOWN " Sitting at the Purr and Pour Cat Cafe on Dec. 16, a pair of women clutched ceramic coffee mugs and watched a black, furry form crawl from a basket on the table between them. The cat stood, stretched and leaped…...
Suspected Charleston-area cat thief jailed again for littering pet’s discarded collar
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (577+ words) Willa the cat, who was taken from her Church Street home in Charleston on Jan. 15. CHARLESTON " Last week, police accused Katy Barnes of being a cat thief. This week, they charged her with being a litterbug. For the second time…...
Where’s Willa? Search is still on for Charleston cat allegedly nabbed by food delivery driver.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1227+ words) CHARLESTON " Katy Barnes drove away with more than a $15 tip after delivering Greek food to a downtown home. According to police, she also took a neighbor's housecat. Willa the cat remains missing since she was allegedly stolen on Jan. 15 from…...