Mount Pleasant, SC

BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ certified cities have programs and policies that make it easier for pets and pet owners to live a happy, healthy life together.

Why is Mount Pleasant a Pet-Friendly City?

Certified in the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program in 2021, Mount Pleasant, SC, scored especially well in the Shelters trait of our pet-friendly cities model.

The city works hard for its four-legged residents, including the local TVAR (Trap, Vaccinate, Alter, Return) program that plays an important role in humanely reducing homeless pet overpopulation.

Mount Pleasant’s Mayor Will Haynie on Being Pet-Friendly

“We are thrilled to be recognized by BETTER CITIES FOR PETS. Our furry friends not only enhance our quality of life here in Mount Pleasant, but also help build community in our town. The town’s strong response related to supporting pet parents in challenging times is key to reducing pet homelessness and keeping people and pets together. My family’s eight-year-old rescue, Rusty, couldn’t agree more.”

– Mayor Will Haynie

Plus, a Pet-Friendly Airport

Mount Pleasant is served by Charleston International Airport (CHS), one of the airports certified pet-friendly by the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program. Read about CHS’s pet-friendly features here.