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In this issue
SIT, STAY... BEHAVE: Training A Service Dog HEALTH & WELLNESS: When is it best to Spay & Neuter? PEACE, LOVE & REAL TALK: with Alicia Rose Willliams FEATURE STORY: Caribbean Potcakes Come to the Lowcountry
IN THE NEWS
THINK OUTSIDE THE SHELTER: Why Fostering is Crucial to Save Lives. GO GREEN: Adopt A Recycled Dog! LOCAL DOG EVENTS
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Ha l lowee n S a fe t y T i p s Halloween can be the spookiest night of the year, but keeping your pets safe doesn’t have to be tricky. The ASPCA recommends taking these simple, common sense precautions to keep your pet happy and healthy all the way to November 1.
Stash the Treats
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The candy bowl is for trickor-treaters, not Scruffy or Fluffy. Several popular Halloween treats are P O I N T O F toxic to pets. Chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking chocolate— can be very dangerous for cats and dogs, and sugar-free candies containing the sugar substitute xylitol can cause serious problems in pets. If you suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately.
Watch the Decorations and Keep Wires Out of Reach While a carved jack-o-lantern certainly is festive, pets can easily knock over a lit pumpkin and start a fire. Curious kittens are especially at risk of getting burned or singed by candle flame. Popular Halloween plants such as pumpkins and decorative corn are considered relatively nontoxic, but can produce stomach discomfort in pets who nibble on them.
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Be sure to have your pet try on the costume before the big night. If he or she seems distressed or shows abnormal behavior, consider letting your pet wear his or her “birthday suit” or don a festive bandana instead.
Keep Pets Calm and Easily Identifiable Halloween brings a flurry of activity with visitors arriving at the door, and too many strangers can often be scary and stressful for pets. All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate room away from the front door during peak trick-or-treating hours. While opening the door for guests, be sure that your dog or cat doesn’t dart outside. And always make sure your pet it wearing proper identification—if for any reason he or she does escape, a collar with ID tags and/or a microchip can be a lifesaver for a lost pet.
For some pets, wearing a costume may cause undue stress. The ASPCA recommends that you don’t put your dog or cat in a costume unless you know he or she loves it. If you do dress up your pet for Halloween, make sure the costume does not limit his or her movement, sight or ability SOURCE: ASPCA to breathe, bark or meow. Check the costume carefully for small, dangling or easily chewed-off pieces that could present a choking hazard. Illfitting outfits can get twisted on external objects or your pet, leading to injury. www.lowcountrydog.com
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Training A Service Dog WRITTEN BY: RYAN BOSELOWITZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Service dogs- how do they work? Can any dog be a service dog? Can anyone have a service dog? What about emotional support animals? Is it really such a big deal if I just bring my pet dog into the grocery store with me? It’s all a bit confusing, especially when you throw in things like online certifications and the difference between service dogs, emotional support animals and therapy dogs- it’s a lot! These are all incredibly important questions and I will be answering all of them. I want to preface this with: I am NOT a lawyer. I have done extensive research, but please do your own research and consult any necessary professionals. I am by no means an expert. I am a disabled woman who is training her own service dog. I’m also a bit of a nerd, so before getting a young dog to train as my service dog, I did about three years (only sliiightly excessive) of research. Most of the questions above are questions that I had before doing any research about service dogs, and the answers are all things that I learned and want the general public to know. To start off: according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), in order to qualify for a service dog, an individual must be disabled and the dog (or, in rare cases, miniature pony) must be trained to perform tasks to mitigate their handler’s disability. Emotional support animals (ESAs) can be any animal and provide emotional support to their owners, but are not trained to perform tasks. It is important to note that emotional support alone is not enough to qualify a dog as a service animal. There are other laws that apply to ESAs that apply to these animals, but they are not permitted in public other than places that any pet is allowed to go. Therapy dogs are permitted in places like hospitals, retirement communities and
“It takes about 2 years to fully train a service dog, and most dogs are not cut out for the job.” schools and are there to bring joy and comfort to the people in those settings. It is also important to note that there are NO legitimate online registries for service dogs, emotional support animals or therapy dogs. Every single one of them is fake. In order to have a service dog, you must be disabled and your dog must be trained to mitigate your disability. For an emotional support animal, documentation must be obtained from your treatment provider. Therapy dogs are certified through local therapy dog organizations. It takes about 2 years to fully train a service dog, and most dogs are not cut out for the job. When I was looking for a dog to train, I looked for a breeder that had other dogs go on to be service dogs in the past and had my trainer temperament test Logan to be sure that he was up to the job. He has been in training for about a year now and he is doing wonderfully, but it is a lot of work! We work with a professional service dog trainer to ensure that we are up to the standard that service dogs should be. We spend hundreds of hours training, just the two of us. His job is important- he assists me with things like balance, picking up dropped items and performing other tasks to help regulate my heart rate and blood pressure. It is no small task, and neither is training him. One of the hardest parts of being a handler is when people bring their pet dogs in places that they are not allowed to be. This makes it harder for service dog teams for a few reasons. The first is that, no matter how well trained your dog is, they are not a service dog. They have not gone through the years of training to prepare them for different things that can happen in public. This means that they may bark, growl, have accidents in public, etc. The staff and general public see that and, especially if said pet is wearing a service dog or ESA vest, and it may shift their view of service animals. This can mean that service dog teams face pushback from staff, even if
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their service dog is behaving exactly as they should. The second reason is that sometimes, the pet dog is aggressive, reactive or so stressed that they lash out at the service dog when they see them. This has happened to Logan and I on multiple occasions (thankfully the dog remained leashed). It is expected but it is still scary. If a service dog is attacked, it can be traumatic for the service dog and they may not be able to work past their fear, ending their career as a service dog. For someone with a disability, this can be absolutely life altering. No one brings their dog into a store with malicious intent. While I never brought my pet dog into stores, I had no idea why it was such a big deal until I started researching and talking to other handlers. It is also important to note that it is illegal to fake a service dog- link to the law will be below. All of that said, getting Logan was the best choice I’ve ever made. Owner training is challenging but with the correct professional support, an owner trained service dog is a shining example of what a service dog should be. I am so proud of Logan. By the time he is done with his training, he will be an amazing example of a service dog. There are also some really fantastic service dog organizations out there, though you do need to be careful of frauds. If you think you may benefit from a service dog, I would highly suggest speaking to your treatment team! They are utterly life changing. ■ If you want to follow our journey, check out our Instagram, @Loganthelifesaver! ·The ADA service dog laws: https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_ qa.html#:~:text=A.,related%20to%20the%20person’s%20 disability. ·Fair housing act as it applies to service dogs and ESAs: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PA/documents/ HUDAsstAnimalNC1-28-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3cGNWyLcw cLgYEZibVg94ubThx-cXCMiL5My2fulqFpN5fgUYSub8p70s ·SC Service dog bill: https://www.pandasc.org/governor-mcmaster-signsservice-animal-bill-into-law/
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The “Age-Old” Discussion: When is it Best to Spay and Neuter Your Pet? WRITTEN BY: MEREDITH JONES, DVM PET HELPERS SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC
When a family adopts a new puppy or kitten, there are many discussions the owner might have with their family veterinarian in regards to their new family member. Conversations concerning vaccinations, deworming, house training, chewing, etc.. might come up during those first visits as well as the very common discussion of when the best time is to spay or neuter their particular animal. The spay/neuter argument has become a hot topic as of late, but it has been going on for decades. Pet sterilization has generally been promoted as a way to end pet overpopulation and needless euthanasia. This thought has generally been successful and has significantly decreased the number of animals euthanized in shelters yearly. In recent years, there have been several studies completed at different veterinary schools involving the appropriate age of sterilization, often for specific breeds. These seem to question the validity of spay/neuter and may at times promote abandoning the practice for some animals all together due to the possible risks associated. This really raises the question of what is the best practice in regards to spay/neuter. While several studies have been completed, they point to a greater need for more research for a more complete picture to answer what is truly “right and wrong”. While these studies are beneficial, they also show the need for more research with less variability and
more consistency. The research that has been performed shows both positives and negatives to the spay-neuter question. For example, it presents that while early sterilization (often prior to the first heat cycle) can significantly reduce the possibility of mammary cancer and pyometra (infection of the uterus) in female dogs and cats, it has also been linked to an increase in certain cancers and orthopedic conditions, especially in large breed dogs. However, research has also shown that sterilized animals generally live longer than their unsterilized counterparts and are less likely to die from infection and trauma. In a quote from Deconstructing the Spay/Neuter Debate, Dr. Philip Bushby states, “What’s too often missing from the discussion is that spay/neuter decisions shouldn’t be based on the impact on a small handful of diseases. Instead, we must look at the overall health and longevity of the animal.” Many questions have also been brought up about pediatric spay/neuter (puppies and kittens sterilized as early as 6 weeks old). Research studies at both Texas A&M and Cornell have shown that there is no correlation between pediatric spay/neuter and any long-term detrimental health effects. The facts out there can certainly create some questions in the mind of the concerned pet parent to make the best and safest decision for their individual animal. While the correct age for when to spay/neuter is ultimately up to what the client desires, it is recommended to discuss with your veterinarian what will be best for your animal.
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There is no perfect or right answer for every animal. Generally, you have to base your decision off the individual needs of that animal and research. Here are some helpful facts we do know: spayed and neutered animals generally live longer, they have a decreased chance of dying from infections and trauma, they have reduced risk of certain cancers involving sexual organs, they have decreased desire to roam, generally less aggression, and sterilized animals cannot produce unwanted litters. Yes, research shows that spay/neuter can increase the chance of some orthopedic disease and cancers, however; research has been done on mostly all purebred animals and proves that more research is needed. Dr. Bushby’s article has a good summary for what spay/neuter recommendations can be made with our current understanding of what is “the best practice:” Shelter Dog or Cat (male or female) – prior to adoption, as young as 6 weeks of age Feral/Community Cat – trap/neuter/return (to field)
at any age after 6 weeks Owned Cat (male or female) – prior to 5 months of age Owned Dog (small breed, male or female) – prior to 5 months of age Owned Dog (large-breed, female) – prior to 5 months of age Owned Dog (large-breed, male, free roaming) – prior to 5 months of age Owned Dog (large-breed, male, inside) – after growth has finished between 15-18 months In summary, there is much research to be done in the area of canine/feline spay neuter and much that could change. Ultimately, spaying and neutering your feline or canine friend is generally what is best for them and the community. However, the best practice is always to discuss your options with your veterinarian and make your decision off of what is best for your animal. ■
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T h e To w n o f Summerville is Turning a Blind-Eye to C i t i ze n ’s C a l l to Ban Puppy Sales EDITORIAL BY: ALICIA ROSE WILLIAMS Founder, Eunoia Rescue
*Disclaimer: The following article is the opinion of Alicia Williams. Although facts were gathered from The Human Society, their opinion is not being represented.
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Well I’m back and writing another opinion piece about a topic we have previously discussed; puppy-selling pet stores. That’s right, I’m talking about Petland located in Summerville, South Carolina. The cries to end PetLand’s selling of puppies have been completely ignored - even with community protests, letters to councilmembers, and support from The Humane Society (which is a nationally known organization). To recap, let’s quickly go over some reasons why we are anti-puppy-selling pet stores. A) We already have an over population of animals. Many shelters in South Carolina have to euthanize simply due to lack of space to place all of the homeless animals. So why are we purposely breeding more when a surplus is already present? B) Most (if not all) of the puppies for sale are provided by commercial dog breeding facilities characterized by quick breeding and incredibly poor living conditions – also known as a “puppy mill.” PetLand lies to consumers as to where the puppies come from and allow the community to think that the animals are provided by reputable breeders. C) There have been several cases where PetLand has sold sick puppies. If an owner of a sick dog demands to be reimbursed for the veterinary medical bills – some Petland franchises require a contract that denies the consumer to talk about their experience with Petland or to report the deceptive practices to the Department of Consumer Affairs. ***Remember, these are only some of the reasons as to why Petland should cease in the selling of puppies. A simple Google search will reveal more ground as to why puppy-selling pet stores should be outlawed. Some of the residents of Summerville (where Petland Summerville is located) have done their research – and they’re pissed. This year Dorchester County passed a ban on the sale of puppies and now they want the town to do the same. In hopes to make a difference, many wrote to their local government asking for help. Even Kelsey GilmoreFuteral, the South Carolina State director of The Humane Society wrote in. After reviewing the e-mail thread between Gilmore-Futeral and Summerville County councilmembers, I’m pretty appalled. After Gilmore-Futeral’s initial email, Councilman Terry Jenkins stated that, “this issue is better handled by the public and not our Council. I believe that this matter is resolved easily by the public not buying
these animals if they are inferior and not by Council restricting who can [buy] and sell a legal product. I am certainly open to further communication on this matter but I do feel strongly about my position.” Councilman Bob Jackson, Councilman Walter Bailey, and Councilwoman Kim Garten-Schmidt all agreed with Jenkins. Ummmm, I’m sorry? The problem would “easily” be resolved by the public not buying these animals…? Even though Petland is practicing a cruel and inhumane operation – people are still going to make the purchase from them either out of ignorance or selfishness. People know that some merchandise is crafted in sweatshops, and still go through with the purchase. People know that cigarettes are bad for your health, and still go through with the purchase. My point is that the consequences, even when they’re known to the public, do not slow down sales. The fact Jenkins thinks that not purchasing the animals from PetLand altogether will resolve the problem is laughable. Jenkins goes on to state that he finds it “hard to believe” that if the allegations against Petland are done so often – “how is the public not aware of this?” Well, Mr. Jenkins, just like other businesses that conduct malpractice – Petland lies. Petland pays people off so the truth isn’t found. Petland partakes in false advertisement. It’s all one big façade and not only are the consumers the victims – but the animals are victims too. Alas, Jenkins provides a suggestion to help resolve the Petland predicament. “A simple advertising campaign or community awareness outreach should resolve the issue,” he says. Yes, because the Smokey the Bear campaign trying to prevent forest fires or the “Keep America Beautiful” campaign against littering totally solved those problems (SARCASM/ MAJOR EYE ROLL). Mr. Jenkins and the rest of the Town of Summerville council: Stop being afraid that outlawing a barbaric practice will be seen as “anti-business.” Stop offering suggestions that have already been proven to be unsuccessful. Stop neglecting the issues at hand. Stop worrying about your own personal agendas and listen to the people of your community. Frankly put, if the “public sector” were able to successfully prevent puppy sales within PetLand – it would have already happened. Wake up, listen to your people, and do something. ■
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Caribbean Potcakes Come to the Lowcountry!
Eunoia Rescue has teamed up with two other organizations to bring the Caribbean to the Lowcountry!
W R I T T E N BY : H A L I S E L E RT, S TA F F W R I T E R
In early August, Eunoia Rescue partnered with Caribbean Canine Connection (CCC), a group based in Connecticut, to rescue island dogs from the Caribbean, primarily the British Virgin Islands through PAW BVI. Kristen Gaskins, owner of The Longboard – Sullivan’s and The Longboard – STJ, USVI, reached out to Alison and Kevin Driscoll, co-founders of CCC, to offer flight volunteer services as she frequently flies from Charleston to the Caribbean for business. Alison and Kevin were excited at the opportunity to regularly get dogs off of the islands, but were nervous as they didn’t have any Charleston rescue connections. The Driscolls did some research and reached out to Eunoia Rescue to see if a partnership would be possible. After a Zoom meet and greet and sharing rescue stories, Eunoia knew they wanted in. “It was evident from the start how passionate CCC is about saving the island dogs, or Potcakes/ Coconut Retrievers, as they’re lovingly called” said Nicki Shriver with Eunoia Rescue. The group was nervous about handling the logistical side of things, but luckily, Tash Ruscheinski with PAW
The first group of puppies fromthe Caribbean took flight in August to the Lowcountry
BVI, handled everything from having the animals vetted, to coordinating their ride to the USVI from the BVI, to getting them approved to fly. The first set of Caribbean Castaways arrived to Eunoia Rescue on August 19 around 11:30pm. Six puppies from two different litters were the first of the CCC-PAW BVI-Eunoia Rescue partnership to get their freedom flight. All six puppies safely arrived and were immediately placed in foster homes to start learning proper socialization, how to be house dogs and to await their final vetting. The best part of the endeavor was that 13 more island dogs were able to take their places in the shelter/ foster homes in the Caribbean—meaning a total of 19 dogs were saved in the first attempt! Since launching this partnership, Eunoia has taken on a total of 8 Potcakes and has plans to bring more stateside. Unfortunately, due to travel restrictions, Eunoia is only able to help small or young island pups at this time. To be able to fly in cabin, a dog has to be under 20 pounds. Larger dogs can fly in the cargo hold, but this can only happen when temperatures are cool. Eunoia plans to get as many pups out as possible at this time and help the adults as soon as conditions are
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safe enough to do so. Eunoia Rescue also remains primarily dedicated to focusing on the animals in need in South Carolina shelters—they just know they can and should spread the love. Eunoia, CCC, and PAW BVI want readers to know that there are plenty of volunteer opportunities available for those interested! PAW BVI and CCC are always looking for flight volunteers to bring animals back to the US. They won’t pay for or plan the human’s flight, but will organize and fund everything relating to the animal. Fosters are always needed at Eunoia Rescue! And of course, these babies need homes! If interested in getting involved in this amazingly fun mash up, please contact Eunoia Rescue. ■
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Scooby and the Gang were called out to the Lowcountry to investigate a ghost sighting at a 1800’s Chapel. They arrived to find 2 ghosts haunting the chapel around an old piano. Scrappy Doo decided to run in and investigate while Scooby followed closely behind.
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Scooby and Scrappy chased the ghosts out into the cemetary where they confronted them.
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Scooby-Doo was pretty terrified of these ghosts but Scrappy decided they seemed a little too familar and removed their sheets to discover that the ghosts were actually their brother and sister, Roc and Frankie. Relieved that another caper had been solved, Scooby and the gang returned to the chapel and they all took long naps and Scooby exclaimed, “ghost hunting is exhausting work Scrappy!� Scooby-Doo is portrayed by Gregory, who won our 2020 Lowcountry Dog Model Contest with over 20% of the votes. Scrappy-Doo was portrayed by Gracie the Frenchie and the ghosts were Roc and Frankie. All four dogs live with Alice Taylor of Waters Edge Great Dane Rescue and all have unique rescue stories. Gregory also models for our 2021 Lowcountry Dog Calendar cover available now at lowcountrydog.com/ calendar
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In The News Berkeley County Man Charges With Ill-Treatment of Animals On September 14, Berkeley County Animal Control received a call for service from a concerned citizen regarding a welfare check on dogs at a residence on Frazier Hill Drive in the Moncks Corner area of Berkeley County. The Animal Control Deputy located two dogs chained up at the residence. One dog was chained up to a tree in front of the residence and the second dog was chained up on the side of the residence.
Celebrate the new Wannamaker dog park in October with special Yappy Hour events The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) invites dogs and their owners to celebrate the upcoming opening of the area’s newest dog park during two special happy hour events this fall! Enjoy Yappy Hour on Thursday, Oct. 8 and 15 at Wannamaker County Park’s new dog park.
Woman in custody after dog goes missing from Berkeley Co. groomer Authorities said an investigation showed that Hutson was at a different location throughout the dog’s stay, leaving Frankie unattended and without food or water. Officials added that the dog likely passed away during Hutson’s lack of care.
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Why Fostering is Crucial to Save Lives. W R I T T E N B Y : J U L I E M U R R A Y, STAFF WRITER
Covid-19 has changed many things about our lives. We haven’t been able to gather with friends at our favorite restaurant, take in a matinee on a Sunday afternoon or listen to a concert in the park for 6 months. Another activity that I’m definitely missing is being able to volunteer at my local animal shelter. I’ve had to get more creative in the ways that I help in the rescue community. Thankfully, social distancing does not apply to dogs and cats (can you imagine if it did?), so this may be a good time for you to consider fostering an animal in need. Fostering a cat or dog from your local shelter or rescue is a great thing to do for many reasons; lots of us are still working from home and have the time to dedicate to feeding neonatal kittens or going on a long walk with an energetic pup. Just think how much better that 2 hour Zoom marketing meeting would be with a snoozing dog in your lap! Animals also provide much needed companionship if you are quarantining solo, like me. I don’t know what I would do without Zelda, especially in the early stages of the pandemic. Another advantage of fostering is that it costs zero dollars! This is especially important right now, as many people find themselves out of work or not making as much money due to reduced hours. A reputable rescue organization will provide absolutely everything you need to care for your foster dog or cat; food, puppy pads, litter and flea/ heartworm preventive are all included. All you have to do is provide love and a safe, warm place to live. There are several different types of foster experiences to choose from as well. There are people who take in a litter of kittens and feed and care for them until they are old enough for
adoption. Others may decide to foster a dog who was just pulled from an animal shelter and give him a quiet place to stay until he finds his forever home. There are also fosters who have been injured or had surgery and need somewhere to recuperate, away from the shelter. My last foster dog was surrendered to a local shelter by her owner after she was hit by a car and the owner could not afford her medical bills. She was unable to walk when I first got her and needed pain meds and special food since it was difficult to get her to eat. After a few weeks of resting and healing, I came home one day and she WALKED to the door to greet me! Seeing her become healthy and playful over the weeks was one of the best feelings I’ve ever experienced. One of the toughest types of fostering is the hospice fosters. This is when you open your home to an animal who doesn’t have much time left due to things like age, a terminal illness or a birth defect. When you foster a hospice case, the animal is able to live out its remaining days in a loving home, in comfort and in peace until they cross the rainbow bridge. I’ve done this a couple of times as well and it is extremely tough….but also very rewarding. Knowing that your foster dog or cat didn’t have to pass away scared and alone is a kind of salve to the heartbreak. We are lucky to live in the Lowcountry for many reasons, one of them being the fact that there are many wonderful organizations that would be happy to have you sign up as a foster. I’ve done my fostering through Pet Helpers and Eunoia Rescue (founded by our very own Alicia Williams!) and had great experiences with both. This publication is a great resource to find out about different rescues in your area. Usually, if you go to the organization’s website, they have a section about fostering and you can read more about their specific requirements and even fill out a foster application. If you have been thinking about fostering, now is a great time to go for it. I can’t say enough about how great the experience is - it will fill you with happy thoughts and all the good feelz. Full disclosure: I’m actually a failure at it...only because I have ended up adopting almost every single foster dog I’ve ever taken into my home. Oops. ■
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Events 1 0/3 /2 02 0 Rescu e Me ! A do p ti o n Event Cyp ress Gardens 1 0 t o 3 p m
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