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U.S. Capitol Flies Flag to Honor Charleston Animal Society 150th Anniversary
Alongside the annual Paws in the Park fundraiser, the Charleston Animal Society was recognized in the country’s capital city. The organization, which seeks to prevent animal cruelty and operates a “no kill” shelter, flew a flag at the nation’s capitol building to celebrate its 150th anniversary.
“There’s so much work to be done,” President and CEO of the Charleston Animal Society Joe Elmore said. “Our state ranks #47 in animal protection laws across all the United States, and that is not good. We have a lot of legislative work to do, and we have a lot of work to do in our local community.”
Since its founding in 1874, the shelter’s mission—the prevention of cruelty to animals—has remained consistent. Charleston Animal Society was the first animal organization established in South Carolina and one of the first in the country. For 150 years, the Charleston Animal Society has supported the local community and raised awareness about animal cruelty prevention.
