Post-traumatic stress disorder: we all know what it means, but do we understand the impact of PTSD on the daily lives of those who suffer from it? Probably notâhow on earth could anyone comprehend the experience of a military veteran in a war-torn area without having a shared or even similar experience? According to the American Psychiatric Association, PTSD is clinically … [Read more...]
Charleston Animal Society is Leading the Way for a No Kill State
The town of Mount Pleasant and the Charleston Animal Society have a long-standing relationship of saving animals together. This teamwork is continuing to flourish as the Society introduces a new initiative to the state. At its 147th annual meeting, Charleston Animal Society announced that the Palmetto State can become a No Kill State by 2024. The initiative is funded through a … [Read more...]
Celebrating Mother’s and Father’s Day With Fur Babies
Calling All Parents of Four-Legged Children In a year that saw most people spending a lot more time at home, itâs no surprise that our pets have further solidified their bond with us as bonafide members of the family. According to the American Pet Products Associationâs (APPA) biennial National Pet Owners Survey, an estimated 67% of American households had a pet, with 50% … [Read more...]
Capturing Life in Dog Years: A Day in the Life of a Pet Photographer
Pet photographer? Yes, it really is a thing! My days start like those of most other people â early to rise, coffee and tending to the dogsâ breakfast when the barking chorus of obviously starving canines begins at 7 a.m. Then I head to my office for a day that may include administrative and marketing tasks and likely some editing. If itâs a Tuesday, Iâll be photographing … [Read more...]
Homeward Bound: Journey’s Story
Editor's Note: Journey is a 6-month-old Australian shepherd puppy who was adopted by Mount Pleasant Magazine writer Cullen Murray-Kemp and his girlfriend in March and moved from the Upstate the Lowcountry. This is Journeyâs story, in his own words. One night my three brothers and I were minding our puppy business when an inviting scent wafted within striking distance of our … [Read more...]
The Dog Days of Summer: How Caitlyn Stole Mount Pleasant’s (and the World’s) Heart
Snoopy. Odie. Scoobie. Marmaduke. Benji. Lassie. And now Caitlyn. What do these pooches have in common? They're household names for various reasons. Just weeks ago, Caitlyn was another dog in an abusive situation after her owner at the time wound electrical tape tightly around her muzzle, cutting off the flow of blood to her tongue and making eating and drinking impossible. … [Read more...]
Bird’s the Word: Chickens in Mount Pleasant
Many residents of Old Mount Pleasant are experiencing a movement of sorts. That movement is strutting around their backyards, pecking at the ground and delivering a vehement squawk or windy flap every now and again. Yes, I am speaking about chickens, living as closely as beyond your neighbor's fence if not in your own yard. These inner city hens actually are doing a world of … [Read more...]
Pets and Their People
Pets come in many sizes, shapes, breeds and personalities, something that can be said for their owners as well. People choose pets for many reasons, but sometimes pets choose their people. Regardless, the bond shared between a pet and its owner develops over time and rarely is broken. Paige Pollock, Realtor - Carolina One Real Estate: Pollock has spent a lifetime with … [Read more...]
Practicing Family Pet Medicine: Advanced Animal Care
D r. LesLie steeLe, who owns Advanced Animal Care with her husband, Dr. David Steele, also a veterinarian, practices what they lovingly refer to as âfamily pet medicine.â Both their professional lives and their personal lives revolve around their desire to help family pets. âOur patients reach beyond Mount Pleasant. They come from other nearby locations such as Daniel … [Read more...]
Your Furry Family Memberâs Doctor: Cara Daniel of Tidewater Veterinary
Thereâs no doubt Mount Pleasant is a pet-friendly town. Just look around on any beautiful day â or even a rainy day â and youâll see residents walking their dogs and brushing their cats. Dr. Cara Daniel, of the newly opened Tidewater Veterinary, understands that pets are part of the family and deserve the best care possible. After a stint working with other veterinarians, … [Read more...]