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 facebook including the phone number you would like others to call if your pet is found. We can also cross post with the Daniel Island Moms and Daniel Island Pets pages.
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.
Email us a photo and paragraph to post on facebook including the phone number you would like others to call. We will cross post with the Daniel Island Moms page.
If we are closed, 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
Training
Bark Busters: Home Dog Training
James and Michelle Rodriguez
843.864.1938 | email
Purely Positive: Dog Training, Classes and Lessons
Susan Marett, CPDT-KA
843.532.8154 | email
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
Pet Insurance
We accept pet insurance from any carrier and encourage pet owners to shop around to find the best fit for them. For more information on pet insurance, read our article: "Is Pet Insurance Right for You?" Below are links to two of the carriers we are most familiar with:
Exotics Information
Oxbow Animal Health
House Rabbit Society
Ferret Universe
Area Veterinary Specialists
Veterinary Specialty Care (Mt Pleasant, North Charleston)
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)
Coastal Carolina Veterinary Specialists (Dr. Robert T. Pernell, Whitney Rainero) Surgery and Rehabilitation Therapy
Mobile Veterinary Surgical Associates (Dr. Chris Hill) Performs orthopedic surgeries and consultations in our hospital.
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.
Pet Rest
Local pet crematorium providing home pick-up and keepsakes.843.797.5735
Other Helpful Resources
Indoor Pet Health and Happiness