Lowcountry Dog Magazine Apri/May 2010

volume 6, issue 3

house call vets

magazine april/may 2010

dogs for the paws art project training for pet therapy

LOVE’s Legacy george and mandy geils’ untiring commitment to homeless pets

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Publisher Leah England (843) 478-0266 leah@lowcountrydog.com

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Interns Gillian Nicol, Communications Christian Broder, Social Media Guest Photographer Julia Lynn www.julialynn.com Staff Photographer Ashley Smith Blackburn www.lowcountryfocus.com Accounting Carrie Clark Financial Services (843) 367-9969 carriecl@comcast.net For Ad Rates Call

(843) 478-0266 Lowcountry Dog Magazine PO Box 22 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465 www.lowcountrydog.com Web: lowcountrydog.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/leahengland Facebook: facebook.com/lowcountrydog This magazine is printed on 100% recycled paper. Continue the green process by recycling this copy.

Lowcountry Dog’s mission is to be the leading local resource for dog owners regarding regional events, health and wellness information, trends, style and lifestyle choices. We also strive to be a mouthpiece to the public for various dog related non-profits and promote pet adoption and other responsible pet care practices.

Dog lovers can pick up the bi-monthly magazine for free at most area veterinarians and pet stores throughout the lowcountry, as well as numerous restaurants, coffee bars and retailers. A full distribution list is posted to the magazine’s web site, lowcountrydog.com. Subscriptions are also available. Please call 843-478-0266 for more information.

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april/may 2010 house call vets 5 summer lovin’ 8 love’s legacy 12 dogs for the paws 21 health and wellness 22 Fleas, Ticks & Heartworms training 24 Training for Pet Therapy adoption 26 Pet Helpers

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Lowcountry Dog Magazine does not endorse or guarantee any product, service, or vendor mentioned or pictured in this magazine in editorial or advertising space. Views expressed by authors or advertisers are not necessarily those of the publisher.

Cover photo and middle table of contents photo by Julia Lynn.

From street dog to cover model. This is Camp Road, one of the Geils’ four dogs who was found as a stray on the road for which he is named.

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Vets

Top: Dr. Findley inside her mobile clinic.

Below: Dr. Garro visits with a patient.

text and photography by Stratton Lawrence Whether your dog is old and arthritic or your schedule is just too hectic to squeeze in another waiting room, getting your pal to the veterinarian can be stressful, both for you and your dog. Fortunately, some veterinarians still practice medicine the old-fashioned way, visiting your home to provide care in the environment where you and your dog are most comfortable.

Dr. Lisa Garro began her Lowcountry Home Vet practice in 1998.

Dissatisfied with the “assembly line” nature of the traditional clinic she’d been working in, she sought out a way to provide patients and owners a more intimate level of respect and care.

“I didn’t ever want to feel like I wasn’t actually treating the whole animal. I wanted to always have plenty of time to educate clients and give them all the time they wanted to ask questions.

Sometimes in busy clinic situations, they’re not allowed the ability to do that,” says Garro. “House calls are perfect for that. I like the more personal connection it allows with pets and their owners.”

Garro visits between four and seven patients a day, traveling across the Lowcountry from her James Island home. Most of her care is wellness related — as a traveling vet, she’s unable to administer anesthesia, do X-rays, or conduct surgery without the amenities of a modern clinic. For those services, she refers patients to traditional vets with whom she’s built relationships.

But for everyday care, many pet owners find her an ideal match. Whereas one might expect a disproportionate number of

elderly or handicapped people to utilize her services, Garro says her clients don’t exhibit any trends other than people looking for a quality vet they can trust.

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that I’m a good vet, and they use me for that reason — not necessarily that I do house calls,” says Garro, who does mention the appreciation she gets from clients in assisted living facilities or otherwise unable to travel to a veterinarian office.

Another mobile vet recently joined Garro on Charleston’s roads. Dr. Kendra Findley launched Doc At Your Door last fall, and her bright green and white ambulance is found crisscrossing the Lowcountry. Findley followed the example of a vet friend in Charlotte with a mobile clinic, but added her own touch with the ambulance. She’s outfitted the vehicle with compartments, pet carriers, and tables to allow her to work with many of a modern office’s luxuries, in the comfort of your driveway. Although she’s not yet performing surgeries, she hopes to begin some simple procedures after a few more equipment upgrades this summer.

Findley’s practice has grown quickly, an indication of the demand and appeal of at-home care. Like Garro, she’s a onewoman operation, utilizing a few volunteers but taking care to personally handle phone calls and questions.

“My goal is to be as convenient for pets and owners as possible,” says Findley, who doesn’t schedule other patients an hour before or after an appointment. Her typical day begins at 9 a.m., and she makes appointments until 7 p.m. Seeing fewer patients obviously means less total income than a traditional practice, but the minimized overhead spending makes mobile work economically viable.

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less expensive, than the costs at a traditional veterinarian.

Each charges a travel fee, increasing the benefit for clients with multiple pets. Findley recently visited a family with four dogs and a cat. “Just imagine trying to load them all up, getting them into the clinic, sitting in the waiting room, and then paying the bill with them all yanking on your arm,” says Findley. “It’s a real convenience, not to mention the fact that the owner gets to talk to me specifically and not a technician.”

Beyond the owner’s stress, many pets’ anxiety levels peak when taken to the vet. Diabetic cats are of particular concern — insulin level readings often spike to inaccurate heights when taken at clinics. Furthermore, observing a pet in their home environment can help lead to more accurate and helpful diagnosis of behavior or environment related issues. And when a pet reaches the end of their life, at-home euthanasia provides an added level of comfort for the animal and the owner.

“We did not have to load (our dog) into the car and take her to a place where she was obviously not comfortable,” says one patient of Findley’s.

“When her final day arrived, it was very comforting for her to be able to be in her favorite bed and go so peacefully.”

When a dog and its owners have established a relationship with their vet, in their home, the difficult decision to euthanize becomes that much more peaceful with at-home care.

“I have clients that I’ve had from day one, where you get to see your patients from when they’re puppies all the way through their life,” says Garro. “I’m trying to build long term relationships with people that want an excellent veterinarian. I try to make myself accessible and available.”

Garro’s Lowcountry Home Vet was the first house call practice in the nation to receive accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association, and she’s even been featured in a TIME magazine piece on at-home vets. She attributes her success to offering high-quality medicine and a hands-on approach, coaching owners on how to help treat and cope with chronic conditions. Findley says she gets waves all over town in her Doc At Your Door ambulance, and after just a few months on the job, referrals are rolling in.

For many pet owners, house call vets are a win-win that saves money upfront and allows them to not have to take time off work. Seeing a dog in its home can mean more accurate diagnosis and helpful insight. That means more educated pet owners and proactive preventative measures. Because whether you utilize a traditional or at-home veterinarian, your dog’s health begins with their life at home.

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Summer

Lovin’ Summer is quickly approaching and we are all looking for the best way to have fun with our dogs. Before unleashing your dog at the Battery in Downtown Charleston or popping by your nearest beach to take a dip with your pup, be aware of the following laws that could apply to your four-legged friend to avoid being fined for your fun. Additionally, summer in the south can be a dangerous time for animals as the temperature rises to deadly heights.

Keeping pets safe, happy, and healthy are important goals.

If your favorite way to exercise is on a long stroll with your dog, keep Fido on the leash. The City of Charleston used to have a law that your dog was adequately restrained if he or she was under strict voice control. However, this law no longer exists and your dog must be on a leash that is no longer than 16 feet long when on a public street or sidewalk. If a city park allows dogs off-leash, but under strict voice control, signs reflecting the same will be posted at the park. Keep off of tennis courts, fenced recreation fields, and athletic fields at any time as dogs are banned from these areas, whether leashed or not. When out with your dog, bring a baggie because leaving your pet’s fecal matter on public or private property could earn you a citation, as well. If you would like to learn more about the laws in and around Charleston, visit www.municode. com to access the free municipal code library for local laws and codes.

If you prefer to let your dog off-leash for his exercise, consider visiting one of the Lowcountry’s lush dog parks. Pay close

attention to the rules posted outside each dog park and make sure you have the time to invest in monitoring your dog at the park – constant supervision is required while your dog is at play. Because the dog park is a public place, you may want to follow your pup around with a baggie until he relieves himself because it’s the law!

Downtown you can visit the Hampton Park Dog Run at Rutledge Avenue and Grove Street near College Park ball field or Hazel Parker Playground at 70 East Bay Street. One of the area’s newest parks is in West Ashley off Highway 61 at 55 Sycamore Drive. For more information on local dog parks check with the Department of Recreation at (843)724-7327 or visit www. lowcountrydog.com and click on Dog Parks.

The beach is a wonderful place to exercise your dog in the summer because the water helps to keep them cool. The three most popular beaches to exercise dogs in the area are the Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, and Folly Beach. Plan ahead if you want to visit either the Isle of Palms or Sullivan’s Island as they require special dog licenses.

At Sullivan’s Island, a resident pays $25 and a non-resident pays $35 to obtain a license. A $2 discount is given to owners of dogs with proof of an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizenship Certificate. You must also bring with you a veterinarian-issued rabies vaccination certificate – a collar tag is not valid proof. You must provide Town Hall with your general contact information, a valid driver’s license, or other acceptable photo

Kelsey Gilmore & Kelly Holcombe identification for a notary to validate your affidavit and application. If you are attempting to obtain a resident’s license, bring with you your driver’s license with Sullivan’s Island address or other proof of Island residency. Finally, prepare to author an affidavit that your dog has no history of aggressive behavior and that you have insurance against potential dog bites.

Upon successful completion of the permit application, the owner will be issued a dog tag and collar to be worn by the animal at all times on the Island. Sullivan’s Island summer hours begin May 1 and run until September 30. Dogs are allowed on the beach off-leash from 5:00am to 10:00am.

No dogs are allowed on the beach from 10:00am to 6:00pm, but are allowed on the beach on-leash from 6:00pm until 5:00am.

For more information or to obtain a license go to Sullivan’s Island Town Hall or w w w. s u l l i v a n s i s l a n d - s c . c o m / licensespermits.aspx Isle of Palms now also requires licenses for resident dogs to play in its surf.

Beginning March 1, 2010, Isle of Palms residents were required to show proof of rabies vaccination and pay $5 for a City dog license. Dog licenses can be purchased at the Public Safety Building at 30 J.C. Long Boulevard. On November 17, 2009, the Isle of Palms City Council unanimously passed a law that extends the hours dogs are allowed to be off-leash on the Isle of Palms Beach. The new hours are from 4:00pm to 10:00am from September 15 through March 31, and from 5:00am to 8:00am from April 1 to September 14. At all times, owners must be in close proximity to the continued on pg. 11

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dog, have a leash in hand, and have the dog under control. Owners are required by law to clean up after their pets.

Summer heat can threaten dogs’ safety with heatstroke and dehydration. The temperature inside a car can soar to 117°F within 60 minutes, even when the outside temperature is just 72°F. Opening a window or leaving a bowl of water for your dog will make little difference and still leaves dogs in serious danger of suffering from heatstroke, which can be fatal.

Charleston and the surrounding municipalities all have laws punishing animal neglect and cruelty. If you see a dog locked in a car and see any signs of heatstroke (excessive panting and profuse salivation, overly red or purple gums, a rapid pulse, lack of coordination, reluctance or inability to rise after collapsing, seizures, vomiting or diarrhea) contact the authorities or animal control.

Here are some numbers to keep handy this summer in case of emergency situations: Animal Control - City of Charleston (843) 577-7434 Charleston County Animal Control (843) 329-1551 Mt. Pleasant Police Department (843) 884-4176 Folly Beach Police Department (843) 588-2433 Summerville Police Department (843) 871-2463 Keep your dog happy and healthy this summer by learning and following your community’s local rules and by being conscious of the threats that summer brings to your dog.

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Ginger and the actor Robert Goulet.

Love’sLegacy George and Mandy Geils’ untiring commitment to homeless pets photos by Julia Lynn text by Laura Reiman

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andy Geils was visiting a friend in North Charleston when she first saw Lady. A small dog, Lady was being held up by a chain and beaten by a young boy. Mandy decided then and there she would take the dog home with her, and ended up buying Lady from the boy. Lady is now the oldest of the Geils’ pack; an energetic, dominant mutt. A part of the family.

Mandy and George Geils have a long history of adopting dogs. When they first became engaged in 1960, a friend happened upon a small and shivering dog almost frozen on a sidewalk in downtown Charleston. Once married, the Geils took the dog, aptly named Snow, into their home.

Since that first rescue, the couple’s charity has included nine rescue dogs.

“We kind of get matched up with these dogs. We just know we have to get these dogs off the street,” says Mandy. Each dog has entered the lives of the Geils through a twist of fate, Mandy or George finding them at just the right time.

One such story is that of Ginger. Found on the street, Ginger was the Geils’ 5th rescue dog, and their most famous. When “Camelot” came to town in 2001 with actor Robert Goulet, a casting was held for a gentle mixed-breed dog.

Ginger fit the bill and played her part for the few days the show was in town, cementing herself as the local talent for “Camelot.”

Mandy calls Ginger her little Broadway dog, and George Geils recalls what an incredible athlete she was. “If you threw a ball 100 feet in the air she could catch it. She was a real ball player and was addicted to a little yellow tennis ball,” he says. Ginger was buried with that tennis ball when she died at age 15 of melanoma.

Currently, the Geils have four dogs – three rescues, Lady, Pia and Camp Road, and a German shepherd named Hans.

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George and Mandy Geils and their family of dogs.

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George and Lady share a special moment.

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Pia is the most energetic of the Geils’ clan.

Mandy was at her veterinarian’s office one day, picking up some heartworm medicine, when she was first introduced to the dog.

Two girls came in looking for the vet while Mandy was waiting for her medicine. In their arms was a crumpled, small puppy, obviously injured. With no money, and the doctor out, the group was sent to Pet Helpers for assistance. Mandy wanted to follow up on the puppy she had seen so she called Suzanne Carr, executive director at Pet Helpers.

Pia’s story was not a happy one. The boyfriend of Pia’s first owner had taken a 2x4 to the dog’s leg and broken every bone. Once the abuse was admitted, Pet Helpers became responsible for the dog. After hearing the story, Mandy knew she wanted to take over Pia’s care. The feisty dog is the Geils’ most recent adoption, and has made a full

recovery. “We couldn’t ask for a better home for one of our animals,” says Carr.

Mandy laughs as she describes Pia, the once vulnerable puppy in a cast and confined to a crate, now a demanding and determined dog that loves to leap on beds and sofas.

She explains there is a special feeling that comes with adopting an animal, abused and broken, and watching them heal and recover in their new life.

Pia’s companion now is often Camp Road, yet another of the Geils’ good deeds. Camp had a temporary home in a kennel down the road from the Geils’ house on James Island.

He had been hanging around the area so the owner of the kennel was feeding him. She didn’t have room to take in another dog for an extended time, so she planned on taking him to the shelter – but not before calling the Geils. The couple took one look at the Camp, named for the road of the kennel, and had to

take him home.

Mandy likes to think of Camp as a sweet and good-natured companion. George likens him to a beanbag. He is gentle, in charge of no one, and loves the Geils’ grandchildren – as they love him. One grandson, George, wants Camp to be by his side whenever he is visiting. Camp obliges.

And then there is Hans. The Geils have always had a German shepherd among the mix, a good family dog they raised their children with and enjoy. Mandy’s husband came home one evening shortly after the death of their German shepherd Fanny, with a little black ball of fur in his arms. He walked in and said, “Merry Christmas,” and that was that. The puppy had been born on Mandy’s birthday, and immediately fit right in with the family. Mandy likes to think those thoughtful gestures, like adding a new family member, are what’s truly important at Christmastime. She remembers telling her friends, “It’s not how much money you spend or how much you receive. It’s the special moments like meeting Hans, after the loss of our last shepherd, that really matter.”

According to George, Hans is a “compulsive checker.” He makes sure everything is in order and is easily startled by new or different things. His favorite toy is a red kong, enjoying the game of catching the erratically bouncing ball on the fly. Hans is like a child to the Geils, happiest when he is sitting with the family all together. “If we

are at different ends of the house, he will just keep moving between us,” says George.

Even with a 90-pound shepherd in the mix, little Lady is still the dominant dog of the pack. She straightens out all the others, and takes her place in the Geils’ bed every night. She keeps watch at the window, and makes sure the family is protected. Especially from raccoons.

Hans and Pia are assigned to the washroom at night, tucked away with some milk, which they adore.

The Geils like to keep order in the house by following a “two and two” rule. Often this means during the day Hans and Lady are in one area, and Camp and Pia take another. The males tend to give each other a once over as they pass, but there is general goodwill all around.

Over the years the Geils’ dogs have attended several obedience classes. Ginger had professional training, as has Hans because of his size. Mandy says the group classes have given them the tools they need to handle new additions to the family. Even with a spitfire like Pia, Mandy says obedience is always easier when the dog is smaller.

They also have a large yard for the animals to expend extra energy.

Even better than the yard, however, are beach visits and car rides.

The family home on James Island is close to the water, and while free

Mandy and Hans deep in conversation.

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running is an activity of the past with new leash laws, the dogs still enjoy a good romp in the sand.

The Geils believe there are many dimensions to the joy they get from rescuing and owning dogs. Mandy calls it her avocation – her hobby. With grown children and an empty house, the dogs provide great company for her. As for George, a hardworking physician, he relishes coming home and relaxing with the dogs, finding nothing better than a welcome home of sloppy dog kisses as he walks through the door.

Mandy and George take pleasure in having dogs, and the tradition has extended to their children. George Jr., the oldest son, has rescued around four dogs while the youngest son, Andrew, has already rescued his first.

The family also supports Pet Helpers when they can. Not only do they help give a home to dogs in need, but they also stay in touch and do what they can to help. “They are great animal lovers and very important to the shelter,” says Suzanne Carr at Pet Helpers .

Each dog has his or her own idiosyncrasies. Camp is the professional foodie and seems to expand like an accordion to find food. Pia is endearingly “off her rocker” – a little high strung and determined to gain alpha status to no avail. Lady is a sweet, yet self-assured watchdog. Even partially deaf and with cataracts, she puts the others in line and keeps a vigilant watch. Hans takes his place as the extra-spoiled but sensitive and loyal giant.

One thing they all have in common is their unconditional love for their owners. Always there, and a constant source of love even when times are tough, the Geils family isn’t complete without their dogs.

Special Thanks are extended to the Geils Family. The couple was the winning bidder on a LCD cover story auction item at Pet Helper’s annual Fur Ball Gala. We thank the Giles for their generous donation to Pet Helpers and enjoyed sharing their inspiring story with LCD readers.

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upcoming events april 10th & 11th 10:00am-4:00pm, 12:00am-4:00pm lcd model contest at petfest 2010. Do you dream of your

april 17th 8:00am-10:00am cas rabies and micro chip clinic. 2455

may 1st 8:30am-3pm charleston dog show. Marion Square. Friendly

Remount Road, N. Charleston, S.C. 29406.

dog on the cover of Lowcountry Dog Magazine?

Enter the LCD model contest at this year’s Pet Fest. It’s a free and fun contest where your dog will meet publisher Leah England and his or her doggie headshot will be taken. Mark your calendars now for this fun event filled with vendors, rescues and shelters, a charity walk, a microchip clinic, frisbee demonstrations, dock dogs, entertainment, food tents and much more. Entry into the event is $5 per person. Palmetto Islands County Park in Mt. Pleasant. www.ccprc. com or (843) 795-4386 for more info.

april 17th 12:00pm-1:00pm paw to palette seminar. Mt. Pleasant All

canine competition, dog vendor village, silent auction, microchipping clinic, rescue groups, Canine Good Citizen testing, Obedience Demonstrations, gourmet lunch boxes, canine concessions and much more. www.charlestondogshow.com

april 10th 10:00am-12:00pm paws for the blind. Summerville. Join

april 24th 11:00am-1:00pm paws for a cause. Join us for a day of fun at the

the Low Country Golden Retriever Rescue in supporting the Lions programs for the blind. Visit www.lcgrr.org

2nd Annual Paws For A Cause at the James Island County Park to celebrate canine cancer survivors and help find hope for our loved ones! The day will kick off with a one mile dog walk around the park followed by live entertainment, contests, doggie activities, and more! $25 , $20 student.

Lowcountrypawsforacause.org for information.

april 10th 2:00pm-3:00pm pet helpers pet support team. Pet Helpers’ Junior Volunteer Program for ages 6-11. Meets the first Saturday of every month in the Pet Helpers Education Room. Contact Christine Bush at cbush@ pethelpers.org or (843) 795-1110 ext. 25.

april 13th 4:00pm-6:00pm pet helpers high school speaker series. Speakers will cover a variety of topics that will appeal to animal lovers and humanitarians in grades 9-12. $5 suggested donation. Meets the second Tuesday of every month at Pet Helpers. Spots are limited.

Email kmehle@pethelpers.org to register.

april 17th 4:00pm-7:00pm from wags to wishes humanenet fundraiser. Shelmore Village in Mt. Pleasant. 25 animals on site for adoption, Silent Auction and a Chinese Raffle.

Free admission. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring your family out for an afternoon of fun, have dinner, and support a great cause.

april 17th sea & sand festival.

Folly Beach. Visit Pet Helpers at this local festival favorite.

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is Well. (843)849-2209. The experts from Bark Busters and All is Well will discuss canine psyche and nutrition. Learn how dogs communicate within a pack, what ingredients to look for on a dog food label, etc. FREE. Event for humans only.

Not appropriate for children under 12yrs.

april 24th 11:00am-3:00pm new hope pit bull rescue meet & greet. Parson Jack’s Café in West Ashley.

Visit www.nhpbr.org for more info.

april 24th kiawah earth fest.

Night Heron Park. Enjoy eco-friendly vendors, rescues, artists and family crafts.

Live entertainment throughout the event.

FREE. Food will be available for purchase.

april 24th 11:00am-12:00pm dog park safety seminar. James Island County Dog Park. Dog parks can be a great way to exercise and socialize your dog - but can also be unsafe if proper measures aren’t taken. Join the experts from Bark Busters for a seminar on dog park safety to keep you and your dog safe and happy at the park.

may 8th 1:00pm-3:00pm new hope pit bull rescue meet & greet. Hairy Winston, Towne Centre, Mt. Pleasant.

Visit www.nhpbr.org for more info.

may 15th 12:00pm-1:00pm paw to palette seminar. West Ashley All is Well. (843) 573-2288. The experts from Bark Busters and All is Well will discuss canine psyche and nutrition. Learn how dogs communicate within a pack, what ingredients to look for on a dog food label, etc. FREE. Event for humans only.

Not appropriate for children under 12yrs.

may 22nd 9:00am lowcountry arthritis walk 2010. Palmetto Island County Park. Help raise awareness and donations for canine arthritis! Early online registration is encouraged and can be completed at: www.lowcountrywalk. kintera.org Early registration is required to receive a walk t-shirt for the owner and scarf/goodies for the dog. All donations raised are used for arthritis research with a great percentage allotted to local research clinics and hospitals in the lowcountry area.

may 22nd 10:00am-2:00pm planet bark’s bark heard around the world. 1058 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt.

april 30th- may 2nd 10:00am4:00pm akc dog agility trial. The

Pleasant. An event to educate the public on puppymills and raise awareness for rescue groups. Local rescues, dog baths, hot dog lunch, demonstrations, rabies and microchip clinic. Visit www.planetbark.com for more info.

Charleston Dog Training Club will host its semi-annual AKC dog agility trial at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center on Johns Island.

Approximately 150 dogs and handlers will compete for time and accuracy on obstacle courses including jumps, tunnels, seesaws, and weave poles. FREE. Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome.

Call 696-2892 for further information.

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Dogs for the PAWS

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local artist paints 80 rescue & shelter dogs Motivated by the special bond between shelter dogs and the people who adopt them, Charleston-based artist Annamarie “Missy” Johnson began a special art awareness project in September 2009. The artist is painting 80 rescue and shelter dogs’ portraits and sharing their stories on her blog, Facebook page and Twitter profile.

The project is designed to increase awareness of animal shelters and rescues nationwide, and Johnson hopes to write a book about her experience and the 80 dogs she comes to know during the project. When she completes the project, proceeds from the artwork and book sales will be donated to the rescues and shelters from whence her subjects came.

What began as a way to “get back into painting” has turned into a source of daily tears and joy for the artist. “I get to hear these stories of courageous, aged, neglected and sometimes abused dogs that survived terrible events at the hands of humans...but who each end up loving members of their new family. A friend said the project is ‘heartbreakingly heartwarming’.

That’s what these portraits make me feel as I am painting them.”

But Johnson also reminds us that her growing wall of completed rescued dog portraits is bittersweet: “It’s just a small sample of the millions of animals that are put to sleep each year. And that’s why I am doing this project; it’s my way of reminding people that adopting a homeless pet is so rewarding and should be their first choice when they want to add a furry

member to their family.”

The paint is barely dry on portrait no. 45, a pit bull named Marley whose tale has been featured here in the pages of Lowcountry Dog. Marley was abandoned at only a few weeks old with a kitten collar around his neck. As he grew, the collar cut into his neck and his head began to swell abnormally. It took animal control months to capture Marley, took major surgery to remove the 9 inch collar from his 13 inch neck, but he’s now happy and loving life in his new forever home.

Despite being more than halfway through her 80 free portraits, Johnson is still accepting applications from pet parents all over the country. Just email bassetpad1390@att.net with your dog’s rescue or adoption story, and a few clear photos in order to be considered.

When asked about her achievements thus far, Johnson humbly attributes the project’s success to those who have shared their dog’s story. “With each new dog that I paint, more and more people share the blog link with others, and this sort of ‘network’ has evolved with all these people sharing their love for their dogs. So it’s the dogs and their families who are making this into something bigger than I ever imagined.”

Read more amazing stories and enjoy all 45 rescued dog portraits at www.dogsforthepaws.blogspot.com Or visit with the artist at www.facebook.com/DogsforthePAWS or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/AnnamarieArtist

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Fleas, Ticks and Heartworms Kendra Findley, DVM

Everyone h a t e s these little parasites but apart from being unpleasant to look at do we really know why we dislike them so?

FLEAS Fleas are a tremendous inconvenience for pet owners in that they are difficult to eliminate once they’ve established themselves in an environment.

It may be necessary to use any number of pest control products to control a flea problem including foggers, monthly topicals, sprays, collars etc. Each of these items requires repeated and proper use to eliminate a flea infestation. But why do we as pet owners need to control flea populations?

Flea Allergy Dermatitis: FAD is a common problem particularly in the Lowcountry and causes intense itching in affected pets.

Typically the skin is inflamed and hair loss around the tail base (in dogs) and the flanks or stomach (in cats) is noted by the pet owner. The most common complaint from pet owners is “my pet is scratching all night but not as much during the day, so it couldn’t be fleas.” A single bite from a flea can cause FAD so you may never notice a flea presence on your pet and your pet IS itchy all day, it just seems like an evening condition because that’s when you’re home to notice it.

Tapeworms: Flea bites can also transmit certain types of tapeworms to your pet.

These are flat, white worms that look like grains of rice. They are commonly seen moving in the pet’s feces after a bowel movement but they can often be found in the pet’s bedding. Tapeworms live in a pet’s intestinal tract and steal valuable 22

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nutrients needed for healthy weight management.

Anemia: This condition results when a pet has a heavy flea burden. Quantifying the word heavy is difficult due to the wide variety of pet sizes and blood capacity. A small dog, puppy or kitten wouldn’t have to have many fleas to develop the level of blood loss necessary to result in anemia. Anemia itself makes the pet very weak and tired and can be fatal in some cases.

Let’s not forget that fleas will bite pet owners as well and the bite can be just as itchy as it would be for their pets.

Children are often more severely affected than adults.

TICKS Ticks are not as widely seen in the Lowcountry as in other areas but they do have a few transmittable diseases associated with them as well.

These diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme Disease can cause joint swelling, fever, inappetance and lethargy. The biggest problem with ticks is that they like people as hosts too. There are few things more disgusting than removing an embedded tick from your own body. That alone is reason enough for me to apply a preventive to my pets.

HEARTWORMS This particular parasite is probably the least understood among pet owners and the most important in my professional opinion. Heartworms are literally worms

that live in the heart of both dogs and cats when left untreated. Pet owners want to know if continuous prevention is necessary because in some cases it can be cost prohibitive. The answer is ABSOLUTELY. Dogs should be on heartworm prevention year round in the Lowcountry due to our mild winters and the increased incidence of heartworm disease in this area. The American Heartworm Society completed a study showing that more than 100 cases of heartworm disease occur per clinic in the Lowcountry. This disease causes serious and often times irreversible damage to a dog’s heart and the treatment can be both expensive and life threatening.

Heartworms are spread from one infected dog to another via a mosquito bite and we have no shortage of mosquitoes in the Lowcountry. Now you’re probably asking yourself this question…. “if my pet is indoors do I need to keep them on heartworm prevention?”

Again my answer is ABSOLUTELY. Indoor pets are just as at risk because they are never 100% indoor, they have to go outside at some point either to potty, take a walk or spend the afternoon at one of our gorgeous dog parks.

Now that you’re convinced that your pets should be getting a flea/tick preventive and year round heartworm prevention, what are your options?

Advantage/Advantix/Advantage Multi: Each of these products kills fleas. Advantix also kills ticks and repel mosquitoes while Advantage Multi doesn’t kill ticks but works on fleas as well as heartworms. By paying a little more for Advantage Multi you can protect your pet with a single product applied topically once a month to

the back of the neck.

Revolution: This product kills fleas, heartworms, treats scabies (a type of mange) and prevents ear mites. This is my favorite product for use on cats because of the added benefit of preventing ear mites.

Hear tgard/Sentinel/Interceptor/ Triheart/Iverhart: Each of these products is a heartworm and intestinal parasite preventive administered orally once a month. Sentinel also contains Lufeneron, a flea sterilizing agent. Triheart and Iverhart are recently introduced generics that are just as effective as the name brand preventives but can cost significantly less.

Frontline: One of the most popular flea/tick preventives on the market. This product is a topical solution applied once a month.

Comfortis: Comfortis is the only product currently on the market that is administered orally with a 30 day duration of effectiveness. This product is ideal for pets with skin problems in which a topical product would irritate the skin.

Kendra Findley is the owner of Doc At Your Door, a Mobile Veterinary Clinic.

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Training for Pet Therapy Jane Hirsch

At left: Jane and her two therapy dogs Chai and Will. Photo by Doug Pinkerton. At right: Rafter visiting with a young cancer survivor. Photo by Ed Simao.

Pet therapy is an activity that is gaining in popularity as the public becomes more educated about this enjoyable and rewarding experience.

An important clarification for people to understand is that therapy dogs are not service dogs, which are highly trained to perform specific tasks for disabled persons, allowing them to function independently in everyday life. Service dogs such as seeing eye, hearing and companion dogs are considered medical equipment and have legal access to any public building or establishment.

Therapy dogs have no such rights.

They are personal pets that have passed temperament, health and good manners evaluations before they are accepted into a registry for therapy dogs which provides insurance when the teams are visiting as volunteers. There are 3 major pet registries in the U.S.: Delta Society (www.deltasociety.org), Therapy Dogs International (www.tdi-dog.org), and Therapy Dogs Incorporated (www. therapydogs.com). Members of each are fiercely loyal -as they should be- but all have the same ultimate goal – to put as many safe and effective therapy teams 24

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into communities where the demand far exceeds the supply.

I am often asked how to train a puppy to become a therapy dog.

There is no guarantee that training will make a dog suitable for therapy. However, the good news is that the training that prepares a puppy or dog for therapy work is the same training that helps a dog develop into a good family pet and companion. The key elements to both are socialization and good manners.

There are three areas that are very important to therapy work: the relationship between handler and dog; control over the dog; and temperament of the dog. When I test a team, I look to see what kind of bond there is between the handler and dog. I have found that the stronger the bond, the better the therapy team. This bond develops over time as a person works, plays and spends time with his dog. A dog that is strongly attached to his person listens better, focuses better on the task at hand and is generally happier – which will come across to those he visits.

Control over the dog is a must in therapy work. This is the only dog activity where a person could be injured if a dog or handler makes an error. Teach the basic commands sit, down, stay and come. They might or might not be on the therapy test (depending on the organization), but they give the handler control. There are times that the person being visited has finished petting the dog and wants to chat with the handler. Having a dog on a sit or down

stay in front of the handler keeps him out of harm’s way. When young children want to pet a dog they’re more comfortable and less intimidated by one that’s lying down.

Another good command to have is a “leave it!” There are often food scraps, medication or bits of trash on the floors in rooms or hallways. A reliable “leave it!” can keep a dog safe.

A helpful position for a therapy dog is a stand stay. Medium and large dogs are often brought alongside of wheelchairs or beds to be petted and I have found the stand position is the most effective. Some people who want to pet dogs don’t want the mouth, i.e. teeth, coming at them. I always have handlers practice positioning the dog by the side and keeping the head turned toward the owner or straight ahead.

The exercise that fails teams the most, in my experience, is the walking on a loose leash. This means the dog must be able to walk by the handler’s side without constant pulling or lagging. The dog must stay on one side or the other and not crisscross in front or behind. This is for safety as well as for control. A dog that pulls out in front or lags behind might trip someone, get in the way of a wheelchair or be run into by a staff member pushing meal or medicine carts. A dog that loves people might pull his handler over to visit someone who is frightened of or allergic to dogs. If a dog lunges playfully at another dog he might knock someone down who’s standing or walking nearby.

Having taught and continually practiced the basic obedience commands is what ultimately gives the handler control.

The temperament of the dog is paramount to this type of work. A therapy dog must not mind strangers touching, petting and handling it anywhere on its

body. Dogs should not mind loud noises and unusual sights and smells, as well as not be frightened of medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs and canes.

Some dogs are born with this type of temperament, but many dogs that are not can work through minor issues and be able to do therapy. Taking dogs to public places where they’ll be exposed to various things and different people will help to develop sound dogs. Some wonderful places to socialize dogs are: farmers’

markets, pet stores, shopping plazas, public garage elevators, parks, downtown Charleston market area, playgrounds and busy neighborhoods. On these outings they’ll have the potential to see people of different ages and races, horses, other dogs, construction equipment, road work, machinery, baby strollers, screaming kids, and skateboards. These are good places to ask strangers to pet the dogs.

Remember that taking dogs to dog parks is not the same as having a leashed dog work around other dogs on leashes.

In summary, any breed or mixed breed dog of any size and at least a year old can be a therapy dog if he is well socialized and well behaved. The hardest part of the training for therapy work falls upon the human member of the team! The handler must be the team leader and know his dog’s strengths and weaknesses.

There is no such thing as a perfect therapy dog, but a good team leader knows how to best present his dog in the safest and most effective manner to ensure therapy visits that are enjoyable for all involved.

Jane Hirsch is the Vice President of Therapy Dogs Incorporated and the founder of the K-9 Care Unit. To learn more about these amazing organizations visit, therapydogs.com and k9careunit.org

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Rodeo was found in December wandering John’s Island. This 3-year-old female is now recovering nicely! She is housetrained and is a pretty mellow gal, eager to settle in with someone. She gets along well with some dogs – bring yours for a meet n’ greet if you already have one! Rodeo is heartworm positive and eligible for Pet Helpers foster-to-adopt program.

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Luci, a four-year-old mystery mix, is hoping for new beginnings.

She was found emaciated, with severe lacerations, and with a bad case of mange. She has put on a little weight and is healing nicely! She’s very affectionate and gentle, loves other dogs and adores carrying a toy around in her mouth. She’s not ready to win any beauty pageants yet, but she is a fantastic dog with a great canine spirit!

Mr. Bean is a laid-back dude who would love a stable home. He’s not too big and not too small and would be comfortable in any type of indoor environment. He’s tolerant of children and is affectionate with people when he has a chance to get comfortable. He’s a pretty quiet gentleman and is calm even around strangers and new dogs. He gets along with his canine peers here, but may not be suitable for a home with cats.

Vincent is a handsome, bronze Chow mix that is sometimes mistaken for a teddy bear. This 5-year-old is looking for a second chance after a new landlord wouldn’t accept him because of breed restrictions. Not only does he have a gorgeous coat, but he’s housetrained too! He recently underwent hip surgery and is recovering nicely… just in time to go home healthy with you!

Cooper is four-year-old sweetheart who is ready for a second chance in a stable home environment! This retriever mix is housetrained and would be a great traveler in your family vehicle. He rides like a pro and loves to watch the Lowcountry scenery pass by.

He knows ‘sit’ and ‘shake’ and can handle himself around humans of all ages. He had been with a single family for all of his four years before they had to give him up.

Merlot is a gorgeous four-monthold tricolor hound puppy waiting to start a life with a Lowcountry family! His littermates have already been chosen and whisked away and now it’s his turn. He was found abandoned with his brothers and sisters in a field outside of Charleston. From his freckled nose to the tip of his wagging tail, this guy is a bundle of puppy love!

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