My Nonprofit Reviews

CAS was my first introduction to an open-admission shelter. I had my biases against these types of shelters until I learned what they are about. While CAS technically is Open-admission I have seen them, time and again, bend over backwards to rehome ALL adoptable pets. Whether it be reaching out to an appropriate rescue, fee-waived adoption events or their Adoption Ambassador program. They truly care about each animal that comes thought their doors and do a remarkable job of placing animals where they are best suited. To prove they are making great strides they have gone from a 33% live release rate to over 70% in just a few short years. By 2015 they plan to be a no-kill community, which is no small feat in this type of shelter. They do such a great job by taking a holistic approach to sheltering. They have an array of amazing programs: foster homes (over 400 homes last I heard); an adoption ambassador program, where the ambassador is entrusted with adopting out the animal they foster; a humane education department that teaches youth about humane issues and the community about animal care; a TNR program that is free to the public; a free rabies clinic which offer spay/neuter and microchipping in the package; low-cost spay/neuter to the community; and an openness to hear new ideas to advance their cause. All of these, in addition, to the staff are what make this shelter a true asset to the Charleston community. I have recently moved away for the area, but am constantly bragging about this shelter and sharing the ideas I've taken away with the current shelter I volunteer with. CAS is truly a leader in the sheltering community and a benefit to the cause!

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