By Victoria Hansen Dusk descends as a strangely cool breeze brushes across the greens. A couple of stragglers take their parting shots, lingering in the fading light. Ted Kornya, a volunteer with the Charleston City Golf Course, rounds up water coolers from his cart. He too takes his time, with […]
Daily Archives: December 12, 2018
By Nolan Schillerstrom A Crucial Lowcountry nesting ground is washing away. For decades, Crab Bank has played an important role in supporting South Carolina’s coastal bird populations. At its peak, this tiny island near the mouth of Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant was home to 5,000 nesting birds at one […]
What’s on tap for animal legislation in the New Year? By Ellie Whitcomb Payne State animal care advocates have a voice in Columbia through the South Carolina Animal Legislative Committee. This group works to promote laws “aimed at a positive environment for animals and those charged with their care,” according […]
No matter how much we love our pets, there’s always the chance they will run into a legal situation. Attorney David Aylor took time to answer questions from our readers in this edition of Ask a Lawyer. QUESTION: While at an ag show last year, our family’s goat ate something […]
By Helen Ravenel Hammond Photos By Marie Rodriguez Anyone who has walked a dog through a neighborhood has encountered the age-old question: “Would my neighbor mind if I tossed my dog’s poo bag in their garbage can?” Tasha Gandy and Amanda Hollinger live in Oak Terrace Preserve in North Charleston […]
By Kim Almstedt There was a time in our country when an estimated 15-20 million companion animals were euthanized annually due to overpopulation. According to the ASPCA, this number has decreased to an estimated 1.5 million companion animals facing euthanasia each year. Spay and neuter efforts and increased adoption of […]
Honor your fur-babies this holiday season with inspired gifts from pet shops right here in the Lowcountry. Charleston Animal Society Retail Store North Charleston Why does Fido have a spotted tongue? Why does he bark at every passing car? This Wisdom Panel 3.0 DNA Kit could have all your questions […]