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3rd Annual Pet Contest: Meet Our Winner and Check Out Our Other 4-Legged Friends
August 2010 - MOST ADORABLE PET CONTEST
“Would You Take Care of My Hedge Hogs?”
On one of the television episodes of Cesar Millan’s “Dog Whisperer,” he talks about the different barks dogs make. Some are calling for attention, some are angry or frustrated or, more often than not, they are just saying “hello.” Walking into Brooke’s Bed and Biscuit Luxury…
Beware Of Alligator
With the island bursting at the seams with tourists this time of year, we thought it was high time for a brush-up course on our favorite lagoon loungers: gators. Yes, we think they’re pretty special too, but common sense tells us to admire them from…
December 2010: GIFT GUIDE FOR PETS
RED AND WHITE DESIGNER PET CARRIER CUSTOM BEJEWELED COLLARS – YOU CHOOSE THE BLING! The Funkey Monkey 71 Pope Avenue 843.715.0512 ———————————————————————————————————- TAIL-WAGGERS DOGGIE HOLIDAY STOCKING FILLED WITH TOYS WHETHER THEY’VE BEEN NAUGHTY OR NICE. Tail-Waggers Coligny Plaza 843.686.3707 ———————————————————————————————————- A GIFT WITH A WAGGILY TAIL! (Editor’s Note: Giving a pet as a gift should be thought…
December 2011: Our Town - Malachi: The Miracle and the Messenger
A community fights to stop local dog rings When Margaret Mead said, “A small group of thoughtful people can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has,” she probably didn’t imagine a group of Bluffton residents surrounding a toothless, tortured pit bull being…
Dog Days On Hilton Head
It’s not only human visitors and those who have chosen to live in the Lowcountry who find excitement, fun, beauty and interest wherever we go. Our four-legged doggie friends also think living here and visiting with their owners is pretty special! We are an amazingly…
Editor’s Note: June 2010 - I NEED CESAR MILLAN!
My dog, Woody Brisby, bites people on occasion. Last month, he bit me for the first time. I know some of you are probably wondering why this dog is still alive—especially those of you who were his victims. I inherited Woody from a roommate and very…
Fifth Annual Equestrian Exposition Comes To Rose Hill
??“I can always tell which is the front end of a horse, but beyond that, my art is not above the ordinary.”??– Mark Twain If you feel your equine knowledge is at the same level as Mark Twain’s and you would like to kick it up…
Gimme Shelter - Pal's New Home Provides Hope For Adoptable Pets
Four to five thousand unwanted and homeless cats and dogs are euthanized each year in Beaufort County. That is not a typo. Four to five thousand every year. It is a heartbreaking statistic. Amy Campanini, executive director of Palmetto Animal League (PAL) witnesses that heartbreak every…
Hello My Name Is...Joe Maffo (Gator Joe)
Heritage Animal Hospital: Observations From The Woof Of An Animal's Mouth
The notion of animal dentistry is hilarious, unless you’re a dog, a cat or a fish—okay, maybe a fish is still hilarious. But the concept of dogs’ and cats’ oral hygiene being connected to canine and feline maladies elsewhere in their bodies is rapidly being…
Hilton Head Veterinary Clinics - Like Father, Like Daughter
Dr. Kirk Dixon loves it when it’s assumed that his veterinary practices on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are a husband and wife thing. The promotional literature shows a good looking guy with an attractive younger woman—both holding dogs—and it’s sort of a natural assumption,…
Home Away From Home - SOUTHPAW PET RESORT Is More Than A Kennel
Hilton Head is a world-class resort environment with plenty of business catering to the luxury-loving human. So what about an indulged dog? Is cell-block row really satisfactory when it comes time to board that precious pet? This was the question raised by Brecken and Stuart Campagna,…
I NEED CESAR MILLAN!
“He’s a Maneater….Tra-La-La-La” My dog, Woody Brisby, bites people on occasion. Last month, he bit me for the first time. I know some of you are probably wondering why this dog is still alive—especially those of you who were his victims. I inherited Woody from a roommate…
January 2012: Charity Corner - Save A Buck, Save A Pet: Palmetto Animal League Thrift Finds New Home
The newly opened Palmetto Animal League Thrift—formerly Animal House Thrift—now located in Sheridan Park facing Highway 278, may finally be in the perfect place to generate much welcomed revenues for the Palmetto Animal League (PAL), an animal adoption center that has enjoyed enthusiastic support from…
JUNE 2011: Pet Extravaganza!
Looking For An Excellent Adventure? Find It ON THE WATER
Hilton Head Island is paradise, and opportunities for fun abound on our beaches and beyond. Think miniature golf, face painting, psychics, surf shops, bars, clubs, shopping centers, and movies. But why not make use of the immaculate water right at our doorsteps and try an…
LOVE
Love. How can four little letters be so complicated? I mean most other four-letter words are quite self-explanatory. Right? Dictionary.com shows 14 definitions, seven verb uses, six idioms, and 16 synonyms for the word “love.” That’s 43 potential meanings behind those four letters. Now, throw…
Moss Creek Equestrian Center
Cathy Stangroom likes her job. Her office, laid out over 10 majestic acres in Moss Creek Plantation, is canopied by Spanish moss and teems with prolific pecan trees. Her co-workers include her daughter Calleigh, a string of beautiful horses and Jeffery, the obliging barn cat.…
October 2011: Chairity Corner - The Humane Touch: Hilton Head Humane Association Helps Those Who Need It More
It’s in the back of everyone’s mind this time of year. As waves build and storms roll through the harbor, hurricanes are never far from residents’ minds. In the right conditions, it doesn’t take much to find people glued to a television, intently watching a…
One by One, Noah's Arks Rescue Saves Lives
“Here is our sweet boy, Sukie, with his wonderful new family. We are so happy for him and for them. He has had such a hard life and can now relax in the arms of people who love him.” “Our sweet Sophia is fighting an upper…
PET EXTRAVAGANZA - Local Pet Finder: When Adding a New Member to your Household, Check Out these Local Rescues First!
PET EXTRAVAGANZA - Obesity in Pets
Obesity is not only the biggest health crisis facing human Americans, our pets are in the same predicament. Nationwide, it is estimated that 45 percent of all dogs and 58 percent of all cats are either overweight or obese. How do you know if your…
PET EXTRAVAGANZA - What is Your Veterinarian Doing for You?
When clients move, they often ask what they need to know to choose a veterinarian in the new area. This has always been a difficult question for me to answer. Instead, I’m going to bring to light what your veterinarian should be doing for your…
September 2010: CHARITY CORNER - Pennies For The Gulf
AMY ROSS WANTS YOU TO SEND YOUR PENNIES TO THE ANIMALS AFFECTED BY THE OIL SPILL IN THE GULF. GOAL Welcome to my Pennies for the Gulf non-profit organization. My goal is to help the animals affected by the Gulf oil spill by collecting pennies and/or donations from Hilton Head Island and surrounding communities. **Donate…
Small Animal Veterinary Medicine Today
I have had a career in small animal veterinary medicine for 37 years. The changes in the discipline I have seen along the way have been dramatic just as they have been in human medicine. When I started, the most common services provided by a general…
Tail-Waggers: Wagging a tail at sustainability
Jack Johnson sings a mellow tune in the background. Olive, a five-year-old Basset Hound rescue, rolls on to her back and telepathically sends messages of love, peace and belly rubs with her puppy dog eyes. And, chilling on a stool behind the counter of her…
Training Tips For Dog Owners: Answers To The Six Most Common Complaints
I was asked to write about the five most common dog owner complaints, but there are six so here goes. They are: leash pulling, jumping, puppy nipping and chewing, poor housebreaking, not coming when called and excessive barking. Following are training tips to help you…
What A Dog Wants, What A Cat Needs: TAIL-WAGGERS: Every Pet's Favorite Place To Shop & Hang Out!
Olive relaxes by the door, intent on her chew bone, but with one eye trained on the parking lot. Expecting a few friends for cookies and drinks, the two-year-old basset hound, a Hilton Head Humane Association adoptee, frequently plays hostess at Tail-Waggers, Hilton Head Island’s…
What's Buggin' You? A Day in the life of a Critter Getter
Thanks again to everyone who submitted their pet’s photo for our Facebook contest!
August 2010 - MOST ADORABLE PET CONTEST
CONGRATULATIONS TO SPIKE!
This lucky pooch had the most votes and will get a FREE photoshoot with Photography by Anne!
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AND HERE’S A FEW OF OUR RUNNER-UPS!
“Would You Take Care of My Hedge Hogs?”
On one of the television episodes of Cesar Millan’s “Dog Whisperer,” he talks about the different barks dogs make. Some are calling for attention, some are angry or frustrated or, more often than not, they are just saying “hello.” Walking into Brooke’s Bed and Biscuit Luxury…
Beware Of Alligator
With the island bursting at the seams with tourists this time of year, we thought it was high time for a brush-up course on our favorite lagoon loungers: gators. Yes, we think they’re pretty special too, but common sense tells us to admire them from…
December 2010: GIFT GUIDE FOR PETS
RED AND WHITE DESIGNER PET CARRIER CUSTOM BEJEWELED COLLARS – YOU CHOOSE THE BLING! The Funkey Monkey 71 Pope Avenue 843.715.0512 ———————————————————————————————————- TAIL-WAGGERS DOGGIE HOLIDAY STOCKING FILLED WITH TOYS WHETHER THEY’VE BEEN NAUGHTY OR NICE. Tail-Waggers Coligny Plaza 843.686.3707 ———————————————————————————————————- A GIFT WITH A WAGGILY TAIL! (Editor’s Note: Giving a pet as a gift should be thought…
December 2011: Our Town - Malachi: The Miracle and the Messenger
A community fights to stop local dog rings When Margaret Mead said, “A small group of thoughtful people can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has,” she probably didn’t imagine a group of Bluffton residents surrounding a toothless, tortured pit bull being…
Dog Days On Hilton Head
It’s not only human visitors and those who have chosen to live in the Lowcountry who find excitement, fun, beauty and interest wherever we go. Our four-legged doggie friends also think living here and visiting with their owners is pretty special! We are an amazingly…
Editor’s Note: June 2010 - I NEED CESAR MILLAN!
My dog, Woody Brisby, bites people on occasion. Last month, he bit me for the first time. I know some of you are probably wondering why this dog is still alive—especially those of you who were his victims. I inherited Woody from a roommate and very…
Fifth Annual Equestrian Exposition Comes To Rose Hill
??“I can always tell which is the front end of a horse, but beyond that, my art is not above the ordinary.”??– Mark Twain If you feel your equine knowledge is at the same level as Mark Twain’s and you would like to kick it up…
Gimme Shelter - Pal's New Home Provides Hope For Adoptable Pets
Four to five thousand unwanted and homeless cats and dogs are euthanized each year in Beaufort County. That is not a typo. Four to five thousand every year. It is a heartbreaking statistic. Amy Campanini, executive director of Palmetto Animal League (PAL) witnesses that heartbreak every…
Hello My Name Is...Joe Maffo (Gator Joe)
Hello My Name Is…Joe Maffo (Gator Joe)
Heritage Animal Hospital: Observations From The Woof Of An Animal's Mouth
The notion of animal dentistry is hilarious, unless you’re a dog, a cat or a fish—okay, maybe a fish is still hilarious. But the concept of dogs’ and cats’ oral hygiene being connected to canine and feline maladies elsewhere in their bodies is rapidly being…
Hilton Head Veterinary Clinics - Like Father, Like Daughter
Dr. Kirk Dixon loves it when it’s assumed that his veterinary practices on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are a husband and wife thing. The promotional literature shows a good looking guy with an attractive younger woman—both holding dogs—and it’s sort of a natural assumption,…
Home Away From Home - SOUTHPAW PET RESORT Is More Than A Kennel
Hilton Head is a world-class resort environment with plenty of business catering to the luxury-loving human. So what about an indulged dog? Is cell-block row really satisfactory when it comes time to board that precious pet? This was the question raised by Brecken and Stuart Campagna,…
I NEED CESAR MILLAN!
“He’s a Maneater….Tra-La-La-La” My dog, Woody Brisby, bites people on occasion. Last month, he bit me for the first time. I know some of you are probably wondering why this dog is still alive—especially those of you who were his victims. I inherited Woody from a roommate…
January 2012: Charity Corner - Save A Buck, Save A Pet: Palmetto Animal League Thrift Finds New Home
The newly opened Palmetto Animal League Thrift—formerly Animal House Thrift—now located in Sheridan Park facing Highway 278, may finally be in the perfect place to generate much welcomed revenues for the Palmetto Animal League (PAL), an animal adoption center that has enjoyed enthusiastic support from…
JUNE 2011: Pet Extravaganza!
Meet all the lovable pets of the Lowcountry!
Looking For An Excellent Adventure? Find It ON THE WATER
Hilton Head Island is paradise, and opportunities for fun abound on our beaches and beyond. Think miniature golf, face painting, psychics, surf shops, bars, clubs, shopping centers, and movies. But why not make use of the immaculate water right at our doorsteps and try an…
LOVE
Love. How can four little letters be so complicated? I mean most other four-letter words are quite self-explanatory. Right? Dictionary.com shows 14 definitions, seven verb uses, six idioms, and 16 synonyms for the word “love.” That’s 43 potential meanings behind those four letters. Now, throw…
Moss Creek Equestrian Center
Cathy Stangroom likes her job. Her office, laid out over 10 majestic acres in Moss Creek Plantation, is canopied by Spanish moss and teems with prolific pecan trees. Her co-workers include her daughter Calleigh, a string of beautiful horses and Jeffery, the obliging barn cat.…
October 2011: Chairity Corner - The Humane Touch: Hilton Head Humane Association Helps Those Who Need It More
It’s in the back of everyone’s mind this time of year. As waves build and storms roll through the harbor, hurricanes are never far from residents’ minds. In the right conditions, it doesn’t take much to find people glued to a television, intently watching a…
One by One, Noah's Arks Rescue Saves Lives
“Here is our sweet boy, Sukie, with his wonderful new family. We are so happy for him and for them. He has had such a hard life and can now relax in the arms of people who love him.” “Our sweet Sophia is fighting an upper…
PET EXTRAVAGANZA - Local Pet Finder: When Adding a New Member to your Household, Check Out these Local Rescues First!
When Adding a New Member to your Household, Check Out these Local Rescues First!
PET EXTRAVAGANZA - Obesity in Pets
Obesity is not only the biggest health crisis facing human Americans, our pets are in the same predicament. Nationwide, it is estimated that 45 percent of all dogs and 58 percent of all cats are either overweight or obese. How do you know if your…
PET EXTRAVAGANZA - What is Your Veterinarian Doing for You?
When clients move, they often ask what they need to know to choose a veterinarian in the new area. This has always been a difficult question for me to answer. Instead, I’m going to bring to light what your veterinarian should be doing for your…
September 2010: CHARITY CORNER - Pennies For The Gulf
AMY ROSS WANTS YOU TO SEND YOUR PENNIES TO THE ANIMALS AFFECTED BY THE OIL SPILL IN THE GULF. GOAL Welcome to my Pennies for the Gulf non-profit organization. My goal is to help the animals affected by the Gulf oil spill by collecting pennies and/or donations from Hilton Head Island and surrounding communities. **Donate…
Small Animal Veterinary Medicine Today
I have had a career in small animal veterinary medicine for 37 years. The changes in the discipline I have seen along the way have been dramatic just as they have been in human medicine. When I started, the most common services provided by a general…
Tail-Waggers: Wagging a tail at sustainability
Jack Johnson sings a mellow tune in the background. Olive, a five-year-old Basset Hound rescue, rolls on to her back and telepathically sends messages of love, peace and belly rubs with her puppy dog eyes. And, chilling on a stool behind the counter of her…
Training Tips For Dog Owners: Answers To The Six Most Common Complaints
I was asked to write about the five most common dog owner complaints, but there are six so here goes. They are: leash pulling, jumping, puppy nipping and chewing, poor housebreaking, not coming when called and excessive barking. Following are training tips to help you…
What A Dog Wants, What A Cat Needs: TAIL-WAGGERS: Every Pet's Favorite Place To Shop & Hang Out!
Olive relaxes by the door, intent on her chew bone, but with one eye trained on the parking lot. Expecting a few friends for cookies and drinks, the two-year-old basset hound, a Hilton Head Humane Association adoptee, frequently plays hostess at Tail-Waggers, Hilton Head Island’s…
What's Buggin' You? A Day in the life of a Critter Getter
As Joe Maffo spoke outside his Hilton Head Island office, something was moving inside his T-shirt. The small bump started inching to his waist then suddenly switched direction and raced up his chest. A tiny alligator head popped out of his shirt collar…
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