FOCUS: Animal Society’s cool beer contest

UPDATED, 9/14:  Voting is now open.

Staff reports  |  Charleston Animal Society has teamed up with the Palmetto Brewing Company, Live 5 News, Charleston City Paper and Cupcake DownSouth to launch the “2020 Rescue Brew Beer” contest. 

One dog and one cat will win the honor of appearing on the label of Palmetto’s “2020 Rescue Brew Beer” being released Nov. 21. Nominations to enter the contest end on Sept. 8 and voting by the public for favorites starts Sept. 9. Funds raised through the online contest and beer sales support the lifesaving work of Charleston Animal Society 

Go to CharlestonAnimalSociety.org/RescueBrew to enter your pet by uploading a photo and telling us why he or she deserves to win. 

“All of us at the brewery are huge dog and cat fans and it is important for our company to support programs that help pets and people,” said Collin Clark, director of Brand Development for Palmetto Brewing. “We’re excited that the contest and beer support Charleston Animal Society!” 

“We could not be more excited to partner with local businesses and one of my favorite charities, Charleston Animal Society, to create a fun way to raise needed funds,” said Andy Brack, publisher of the Charleston City Paper.  “We encourage all of our readers to submit their pets and vote for their favorites, just like they do in Best of Charleston every year.” 

How the contest works 

1. Go to www.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org/RescueBrew to upload a photo of your pet and tell us why your dog or cat should win. 
2. A $10 entry donation benefits Charleston Animal Society. 
3. Show your entry confirmation to Cupcake DownSouth at either bakery location, 644 D Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant or 1213 Lincoln Street, Columbia, to receive a free pupcake. 
4. Nominations run now through Sept. 8. 
5. Voting begins Sept. 9 and ends Oct. 8. 
6. From the top three vote getters, our judges pick one winning dog and one winning cat to appear on the “Rescue Brew Beer” labels. 
7. Winners and beer revealed on Nov. 21. 

Each year, Charleston Animal Society helps and heals 20,000 animals. “We can’t express our appreciation enough for these community partners who’ve stepped up to make the ‘Rescue Brew Beer’ contest a reality,” said Charleston Animal Society President and CEO Joe Elmore.