Lowcountry Dog Magazine Apri/May 2010

magazineapril/may 2010

volume 6, issue 3

house call vets

dogs for the pawsart project

training for pet therapy

LOVE’s Legacy

george and mandy geils’ untiring commitment to homeless pets

lowcountrydog.com

contentsPublisherLeah England (843) 478-0266 [email protected]

InternsGillian Nicol, Communications Christian Broder, Social Media

Guest PhotographerJulia Lynn www.julialynn.com

Staff PhotographerAshley Smith Blackburn www.lowcountryfocus.com

AccountingCarrie Clark Financial Services (843) 367-9969 [email protected]

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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’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.

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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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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.

“I do get a lot of people with kids and multiple animals, but

most clients are just folks who have gotten the word of mouth

House Call

Vetstext and photography by Stratton Lawrence

Top: Dr. Findley inside her mobile clinic. Below: Dr. Garro visits with a patient.

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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 one-

woman 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.

Both Findley’s and Garro’s prices are comparable, and at times

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 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

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

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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,

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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

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salivation, overly red or purple

gums, a rapid pulse, lack of co-

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Animal Control - City of Charleston

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Charleston County Animal Control

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Mt. Pleasant Police Department

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Folly Beach Police Department

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Summerville Police Department

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Love’sLegacyGeorge and Mandy Geils’ untiring commitment to homeless pets

photos by Julia Lynn text by Laura Reiman

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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Ginger and the actor Robert Goulet.

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George and Mandy Geils and their family of dogs.

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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 Hans

George and Lady share a special moment.

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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. Pia

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

april 30th- may 2nd 10:00am-4:00pm akc dog agility trial. The

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.

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

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

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 on-

line 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.

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.

Questions? Comments?Call 843-478-0266. Want to submit event information?Visit www.lowcountrydog.com and click on Contact Us. We will do our best to include your event as space allows. Our online calendar lists all events in full.

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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 [email protected] 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

Dogs for thePAWSlocal artist paints 80 rescue & shelter dogs

chicken george

herbie

henry

Everyone

h a t e s

these little

p a r a s i t e s

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

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

t r a n s m i t t a b l e

diseases associated

with them as well.

These diseases

such as Rocky

M o u n t a i n

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

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Fleas, Ticks and Heartworms Kendra Findley, DVM

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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 recover-ing 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.

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 tol-erant of children and is affection-ate 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.

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 ca-nine spirit!

Cooper is four-year-old sweet-heart who is ready for a second chance in a stable home environ-ment! This retriever mix is house-trained 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 sin-gle family for all of his four years before they had to give him up.

Vincent is a handsome, bronze Chow mix that is sometimes mistaken for a teddy bear. This 5-year-old is looking for a sec-ond 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 re-covering nicely… just in time to go home healthy with you!

Merlot is a gorgeous four-month-old tricolor hound puppy waiting to start a life with a Lowcountry family! His littermates have al-ready 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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Our mission is to end the euthanasia of all adoptable

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providing low cost spay/neuter surgeries; offering

humane education programs; pursuing animal cruelty

prosecution; and initiating animal welfare legislation.

Founded in 1978 by President Carol Linville, Pet

Helpers has become an integral part of the Charleston

community by offering refuge and rehabilitation to

thousands of animals each year through adoption,

foster care, humane education, lost-and-found pet

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Each year a dedicated full-time staff, supported by 200

volunteers, cares for homeless or rescued animals, and

assists the Lowcountry’s residents with their animal

needs.

Learn more at www.pethelpers.org

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