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2013 Annual Pet Contest
3rd Annual Pet Contest: Meet Our Winner and Check Out Our Other 4-Legged Friends
Adopt a Friend
Do you remember the days when pet stores occupied almost every major shopping mall? Do you remember those puppies or kittens who would gaze up at you with those sad, round eyes, just pleading for you to take them home and get them out of…
August 2010 - MOST ADORABLE PET CONTEST
Brooke's Bed and Biscuit
This Valentine’s Day, be true to your sweetheart. And what could be a better gift than a day or two of pampering? You’ll be thanked with a big kiss and a bark. Yes, we’re talking about your sweet pooch or kitty. How about a day in…
CH2 3rd Annual Pet Contest Winner: Belle!!
Belle is the reigning queen of CH2’s 3rd Annual Most Adorable Pet Contest on Facebook! She won handily with over 1300 votes, due in part to Gudrun Kaiser’s (adoption coordinator at Noah’s Ark Animal Rescue) tireless efforts promoting her on Animal Rescue sites. She…
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…
Dental Care for Pets
“But Doc, why does Fluffy need his teeth cleaned when he only eats dry food?” This is one of my favorite questions regarding dental care. The owners are truly puzzled. To their question, I have a simple answer. “Imagine what your teeth would look like…
Doc Pat Brackett: Tougher than Your Tough
Dad said to try “training your eye on the lead horse” as they thundered down the muddy track. Naturally, my eye focuses on the hands of the driver of the sulky, his hands gripping the reins tightly as the beast strains and stretches its muscles…
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…
Dogs on the Beach
They run, they frolic, they’re beautiful, they poop. Plastic bag? Paper bag? Surgical gloves? Where do you put it? What do you say to the beautiful lady you just met on the beach with her well-behaved, rescued Greyhound, as your huge Lab fouls what seems…
Groomingdales: Caring for our Creatures
Jen and Jeff Prekop, the owners of Groomingdales pet grooming, share a love of animals, from pampered pets to feral cats and humane society residents. “I’ve been involved in animal rights and rescue for years and years,” said Jen, who is a member of PETA…
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…
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,…
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 Your New Best Friend
Dog lovers of the Lowcountry, there is a hidden gem full of beautiful, sweet adoptable dogs right in our backyard. Maranatha Farm, a 501 © (3) non-profit organization, is located in Ridgeland, about 30 minutes from Bluffton. Although my description of the farm could never…
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…
One Luxurious Kennel
Three Black Dogs on Ulmer Road in Bluffton is what pets and their parents have been waiting for for years. It’s an extended-stay vacation home for animals, offering an array of services from boarding and doggy daycare to training and grooming. With two business-savvy animal…
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…
Pet Section: Canine Physical Rehabilitation
The use of physical therapy to assist recovery is now an accepted practice in human medicine and surgery. Physical therapy has been a vital part of helping people recover from injury, surgery and illness since WWI. Our animal friends deserve the same services to help…
Pet Section: Does Your Dog or Cat Have the "Mange"?
I’m sure you’ve seen it—the miserable dog or cat that is half bald, has lizard-like skin and is all covered in scabs. The poor thing is so itchy it can’t stop tearing itself apart between biting, chewing, and/or scratching. When I first came here over…
Pet Secton: Dog and Human Bonding: Start Early
Sharing your life and home with a new puppy is not merely a matter of housebreaking and training your dog to sit. The most important things to share are your patience, guidance, trust and bonding skills. By following some simple early bonding techniques, your special…
Pete the Cat
Artist James Dean has a thing about cats. Well, one cat in particular. His name is Pete. Pete is a blue (the real Pete was black), groovy, VW bus-driving, coffee-drinking, Beatles-loving, cool character. And it was this cat that changed Dean’s life in ways he…
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…
Small Business: Did Anybody Try To Talk You Out Of It?
“Oh, yeah! Almost every single person that we spoke to said it was a bad investment,” said insurance agent-turned-bar owner Rob Hummel. “Although people closest to us said, ‘You guys can make this happen,’ there were those who said, ‘Are you guys crazy?’” (From Left to…
The Diagnostic Balancing Act
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…
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3rd Annual Pet Contest: Meet Our Winner and Check Out Our Other 4-Legged Friends
Thanks again to everyone who submitted their pet’s photo for our Facebook contest!
Adopt a Friend
Do you remember the days when pet stores occupied almost every major shopping mall? Do you remember those puppies or kittens who would gaze up at you with those sad, round eyes, just pleading for you to take them home and get them out of…
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!
Brooke's Bed and Biscuit
This Valentine’s Day, be true to your sweetheart. And what could be a better gift than a day or two of pampering? You’ll be thanked with a big kiss and a bark. Yes, we’re talking about your sweet pooch or kitty. How about a day in…
CH2 3rd Annual Pet Contest Winner: Belle!!
Belle is the reigning queen of CH2’s 3rd Annual Most Adorable Pet Contest on Facebook! She won handily with over 1300 votes, due in part to Gudrun Kaiser’s (adoption coordinator at Noah’s Ark Animal Rescue) tireless efforts promoting her on Animal Rescue sites. She…
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…
Dental Care for Pets
“But Doc, why does Fluffy need his teeth cleaned when he only eats dry food?” This is one of my favorite questions regarding dental care. The owners are truly puzzled. To their question, I have a simple answer. “Imagine what your teeth would look like…
Doc Pat Brackett: Tougher than Your Tough
Dad said to try “training your eye on the lead horse” as they thundered down the muddy track. Naturally, my eye focuses on the hands of the driver of the sulky, his hands gripping the reins tightly as the beast strains and stretches its muscles…
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…
Dogs on the Beach
They run, they frolic, they’re beautiful, they poop. Plastic bag? Paper bag? Surgical gloves? Where do you put it? What do you say to the beautiful lady you just met on the beach with her well-behaved, rescued Greyhound, as your huge Lab fouls what seems…
Groomingdales: Caring for our Creatures
Jen and Jeff Prekop, the owners of Groomingdales pet grooming, share a love of animals, from pampered pets to feral cats and humane society residents. “I’ve been involved in animal rights and rescue for years and years,” said Jen, who is a member of PETA…
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…
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,…
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!
Meet Your New Best Friend
Dog lovers of the Lowcountry, there is a hidden gem full of beautiful, sweet adoptable dogs right in our backyard. Maranatha Farm, a 501 © (3) non-profit organization, is located in Ridgeland, about 30 minutes from Bluffton. Although my description of the farm could never…
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…
One Luxurious Kennel
Three Black Dogs on Ulmer Road in Bluffton is what pets and their parents have been waiting for for years. It’s an extended-stay vacation home for animals, offering an array of services from boarding and doggy daycare to training and grooming. With two business-savvy animal…
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…
Pet Section: Canine Physical Rehabilitation
The use of physical therapy to assist recovery is now an accepted practice in human medicine and surgery. Physical therapy has been a vital part of helping people recover from injury, surgery and illness since WWI. Our animal friends deserve the same services to help…
Pet Section: Does Your Dog or Cat Have the "Mange"?
I’m sure you’ve seen it—the miserable dog or cat that is half bald, has lizard-like skin and is all covered in scabs. The poor thing is so itchy it can’t stop tearing itself apart between biting, chewing, and/or scratching. When I first came here over…
Pet Secton: Dog and Human Bonding: Start Early
Sharing your life and home with a new puppy is not merely a matter of housebreaking and training your dog to sit. The most important things to share are your patience, guidance, trust and bonding skills. By following some simple early bonding techniques, your special…
Pete the Cat
Artist James Dean has a thing about cats. Well, one cat in particular. His name is Pete. Pete is a blue (the real Pete was black), groovy, VW bus-driving, coffee-drinking, Beatles-loving, cool character. And it was this cat that changed Dean’s life in ways he…
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…
Small Business: Did Anybody Try To Talk You Out Of It?
“Oh, yeah! Almost every single person that we spoke to said it was a bad investment,” said insurance agent-turned-bar owner Rob Hummel. “Although people closest to us said, ‘You guys can make this happen,’ there were those who said, ‘Are you guys crazy?’” (From Left to…
The Diagnostic Balancing Act
Have you ever gone to the vet with a sick dog or cat and not understood the process of determining their illness? Diagnostic testing and communication with your veterinarian is designed to help with the process.
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…
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