Josephine M. Mathis wasn’t one to pamper herself. Those who knew her said she bought her clothes at yard sales and never, ever splurged for a special gift or luxury for herself. By all accounts, Mathis lived a simple life. But she was saving up for something big.

They might not know it, but many of our local animals have a reason to celebrate with the grand opening of Florence County’s new animal control facility.

The 6th Annual Dog Day Afternoon, a benefit for the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, will be presented at the House of Blues from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.on Saturday.

The Grand Strand Humane Society has announced plans for a fundraiser on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the T.I.G.E.R.S. Wildlife Preserve.

Carolina Entertainment Complex on U.S. Highway 501 in Marion County will be having a special show on April 4 to raise money for Paws to the Rescue. From camping to karaoke, the venue offers something for all members of the family.

Florence County Council heard Thursday morning from a Scranton resident calling for a ban of pit bull-type dogs and a group of Florence students opposing breed-specific legislation.

The Florence Area Humane Society will have a pet adoption from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Planet Arf on South Cashua Drive in Florence.

A Florence woman is recovering after being attacked by two bulldogs Monday morning.

The Florence Area Humane Society recently responded to what they call an animal neglect case involving horses.

The downward spiral of our economy is topping headlines this year. It’s affecting families in yet another way that may surprise you, unfortunately involving your family pet.

A Darlington County woman whose daughter’s ear was partly bitten off by a dog called for tougher animal control ordinances Monday night during a Darlington County Council meeting.

An animal from the Grand Strand Humane Society tested positive for distemper.

A lot of barks and meows have come and gone since the project began, but a new Florence Area Humane Society animal shelter is on the horizon. Bids on the 7,400-square-foot shelter will go out March 13.

Litter was the talk of the meeting when Florence County Council last convened, but breed-specific legislation could take over as the top issue when council gathers Thursday.

A student group formed to fight the passage of breed-specific legislation will make a second appearance at Florence County Council’s regular meeting Thursday.