Community resources
Boarding
There are many credible, local boarding facilities in the Charleston area. The nearby options our clients use most often (and we recommend) are:
Camp Bow Wow of Charleston
1745 Clements Ferry Rd
Charleston, SC 29492
843.216.2278
Paw Plaza Hotel
367 Wando Place Dr
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843.884.3339
In The Dog House
1032A LeGrand Blvd
Daniel Island, SC 29492
843.884.5434
Lost and Found Pets
If your pet is lost...
Notify our receptionists by calling 843.881.7228
Email (or text) us a photo and paragraph to post on social media including the phone number you would like others to call if your pet is found.
If your pet is microchipped, also contact HomeAgain at 888.HOMEAGAIN.
If we are closed, visit The Charleston Animal Society to search for your pet.
If you found a pet...
Bring the pet by our office to have it scanned for a microchip.
We can post a photo to our social media to help spread the word.
Utilize The Charleston Animal Society as a central location for owners to reunite with their pets.
Injured Wildlife
Mammals: Keepers of the Wild
Drop sites include: Pet Vet and Veterinary Specialty Care
Call Keepers of the Wild directly if the injured/orphaned animal threatens your safety: 843.636.1659
Birds of Prey/Shorebirds: The Center for Birds of Prey
843.971.7474
Song Birds
Drop sites include: Pet Vet and Dorchester Veterinary Hospital
Turtles: Turtle and Tortoise Society
843.871.6606
Nuisance Aligators: SC DNR
Communal properties or homes with an association - contact your POA or HOA
Private properties - call 843.953.9856
Adoptions
Charleston Animal Society
2455 Remount Rd
North Charleston, SC 29406
843.747.4849
Pet Helpers
1447 Folly Rd
Charleston, SC 29412
843.795.1110
131 Central Berkeley Drive
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Pet Insurance
We can file your pet insurance from any carrier as long as we have a signed claim form from your insurance company. You will pay your total balance, and your insurance provider will reimburse you for what they will cover. We encourage pet owners interested in purchasing pet insurance to shop around to find the best fit for them.
Area Veterinary Specialists
Blue Pearl Vet (Mt Pleasant, Summerville)
Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (West Ashley)
Animal Eye Care of the Lowcounty (Dr. Anne Cook)
Southeast Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Clinic (Dr. Randy Thomas, Dr. Lisa Akucewich)
Birds and Exotics Animal Care (Dr. Jose Biascoechea, Dr. Katie Rainwater)
Animal Control
Animal Control Emergencies (all cities/counties): 911
City of Charleston (includes Daniel Island proper)
General Information/Trap Requests/Community Education: 843.720.3915
Loose Animals/Locked in Cars/Neglect/Nuisance: 843.577.7434
Berkeley County (includes Clements Ferry Rd and Cainhoy area):
During regular business hours: 843.723.3800 ext 4210
City of Mount Pleasant
843.884.4176
City of North Charleston
Officer/Trap Requests: 843.740.2815
Animal Pick-Up: 843.743.7200
Cremation and Memorial Services
Good Shepherd
Pet keepsakes and memorials for cremations arranged through our hospital.
Other Helpful Resources
Indoor Pet Health and Happiness