Crescent Care Veterinary Clinic Nominating Category: Best Veterinarian Dr. Jeffrey Leeman, DVM, Owner
What is it like working with the Mount Pleasant community? I have found the community surrounding Crescent Care Veterinary Clinic to be a wonderful and caring group of people. Every year at Christmas, we have a giving tree to sponsor a local shelter — and we always have an outpouring of giving to assist the community shelters. Our community of clients and neighbors are always very generous.
How did your business get started? I have always dreamed of owning my own clinic. I worked in a corporate veterinary hospital for the first part of my career, and that was the absolute driving factor to start Crescent Care Veterinary Clinic. I wanted to treat patients collaboratively with their owners by tailoring their treatment plans instead of following corporate guidelines.
What is your most popular service? Our most popular services are things relating to preventive medicine. We do a lot of routine veterinary care such as annual assessments, spays, neuters and dentals. Routine preventive medicine is a key part to any pet’s health.
What is the most rewarding part of your business? I find the bond that I witness between our clients and their beloved pets so satisfying and rewarding. I have personally experienced the incredible relationship and companionship that animals can add to your life. Being able to treat and care for clients’ pets is very fulfilling.
Crews Subaru Announced as Presenting Sponsor Celebrating Animals and the People Who Love Them
Come join thousands of people and their “best friends” at Riverfront Park (1061 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405) on Saturday, March 19, 2022 for Celebrity Paws in the Park presented by Crews Subaru! People can participate in a competitive 5K race or a leisurely fun run and walk with their dog. Then, families are invited to sit, stay and play all day in six activity zones throughout the park, including dog adoptions, Dock Dogs® diving competitions and health and wellness services for pets. Participants can sign-up now at Paws.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org.
The brand-new Celebrity Paws in the Park presented by Crews Subaru will be the most important education and fundraising event of the season for Charleston Animal Society.
MORE THAN JUST A RUN!
Celebrity Paws in the Park is hosting the world famous “Dock Dogs®” dog diving competitions in the event’s Canine Sports Arena. Even non-professional canine athletes will be able to enjoy this once in a lifetime experience!
There will also be special stage shows with “Travis & Friends” that will teach kids how to be their best selves around dogs. Animal Planet star, celebrity dog trainer and winner of the hit reality show “Greatest American Dog,” Travis Brorsen, will be live on stage for these fun-filled educational segments.
“When Charleston Animal Society asked me to be a part of its inaugural Celebrity Paws in the Park, I could not resist,” said Brorsen. Travis built his career on sharing what he has learned about creating a positive learning environment for dogs and building relationships between them and their families based on friendship, kindness, and compassion. “We’re taking expertise from my show ‘My Big Fat Pet Makeover’ to create an exciting Couch to 5K Training Program where people working with their dogs can get fit together with the goal of participating in the 5K fun run or walk on March 19th,” Brorsen said.
In addition, there will be a Pet Adoption Zone, Health & Wellness Zone, and the Canine Sports Arena. Celebrity Paws in the Park will feature a full day of family-friendly programming that includes live obedience and working dog demonstrations.
CREWS SUBARU SPONSORSHIP
Charleston Animal Society is thrilled to welcome Crews Subaru as the Presenting Sponsor for Celebrity Paws in the Park in its inaugural year. “For the last 12 years, Crews Subaru has partnered with Charleston Animal Society to support our lifesaving mission,” said Charleston Animal Society President and CEO, Joe Elmore, CFRE, CAWA. “When we created Celebrity Paws in the Park as our spring signature event – an event that I know the community will fall in love with – we only approached Crews Subaru to partner with us as the Presenting Sponsor because we know of their commitment to this community and their support of organizations that help both people and pets.”
“As an integral part of our Subaru Love Promise to our community, we believe that people and pets are better together,” said Ken French, Marketing Guy for Crews Subaru. “As the 2021 Subaru Retailer of the Year, Crews supports many programs that benefit children, and Celebrity Paws in the Park brings our passions together. We are honored to be the Presenting Sponsor, not only in the inaugural year but for the next three years as Subaru Loves Pets!!”
SIGNING UP IS EASY
Anyone who wants to participate in the competitive 5K or the fun run or walk can sign up at Paws.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org. Friends of Charleston Animal Society are encouraged to create a fundraising team or fundraise as an individual. Competitors in both the 5K race and the fun run will win prizes based on their times and organized team themes. Fundraising teams and individuals will earn prizes based on the amount of funds raised. All money raised will go to lifesaving care to thousands of animals each year at Charleston Animal Society.
There are opportunities for additional businesses to become involved in Celebrity Paws in the Park. You can find information about becoming a sponsor at Paws.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org or by contacting Erin Nosker, Director of Business Partnerships and Events by email at [email protected] or by phone at (843) 329-1541.
About Charleston Animal Society
Since 1874, the mission of Charleston Animal Society has always been the prevention of cruelty to animals. Over 15,000 animals will turn to Charleston Animal Society for caring, compassion and hope this year alone. In addition to caring for homeless animals, adopting them into new homes, and reuniting lost pets with their families, the organization responds to animals in crisis as a result of both man-made and natural disasters. The comprehensive shelter medicine program not only provides direct services for as many as 1,200 animals in our system of care at one time, the shelter veterinarians also spay or neuter upwards of 10,000 dogs and cats each year and they provide emergency medical services to critically ill and injured animals arriving at the shelter daily. For more information, visit www.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org.
Michael’s Barkery Pet Spa and Boutique
Best Pet Website
Nominating Category:
Best Pet-Friendly Business
Karen Patrohay, Owner
How did your business get started?
Michael’s Barkery was inspired and started because of our son, Michael, who has a cognitive disability. In high school, all seniors were expected to do a job internship program, and Michael was no exception. Because of his love for his dog, Sunshine, a plan was put together for Michael to make and sell dog treats. Everyone loved them, and Michael loved making all the dogs and owners happy. There were not many options for Michael or others like him after high school, so we decided to start a unique dog spa and boutique where we provide employment opportunities to adults with cognitive disabilities while supporting animal lovers.
What is your most popular product?
Whether you are looking to pamper your pup with a spa grooming day, the perfect pet accessory or homemade specialty treats and cakes, we are your one-stop shop for you and your four-legged family members.
What are some challenges that you’ve overcome?
We have been open now for two years. We have 20 employees, of which 10 are teammates with cognitive disabilities. We opened our doors in November 2019, just a few months before COVID-19 hit. To say the least, that was not great timing. We were fortunate that grooming and pet food and supplies were essential, so we were able to remain open. We put into place curbside drop-off and pick-up, as well as several cleaning and safety protocols. As we had hoped, the community stayed with us and helped us to grow despite this difficult time.
Describe the atmosphere and services at Michael’s Barkery. What do you want customers to take away from your business?
We strive to have the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff. We look for people who share our values and mission. Our groomers are second to none. They are passionate about animals’ health and well-being. They are very experienced and really care about each dog that passes through our doors.
We also strive to make everyone’s shopping experience in our retail area special. The look and feel of our store is very welcoming, with friendly staff members who love to get to know our customers and are always happy to provide help. We carry grooming supplies, collars, leashes, pet apparel, bowls, toys and pet-themed gifts.
In our state-of-the-art kitchen, we make a variety of pet treats and cakes with high quality, nutrient rich ingredients. One of our most popular items is our pup-cakes. We love to create custom one-of-a-kind treats and cakes for businesses and events to make every occasion truly unique. We have our treats in hotels, boutiques and doggy day care facilities. We have also made gender reveal cakes and engagement announcement packages. We do several fun events in our store, as well as providing yappy hour fun at apartment complexes.
Just as we look for the best care for ourselves and loved ones, we also want the best care for our four-legged loved ones, too. Luckily, here in Mount Pleasant, there is a veterinary clinic with professionals that are not only experienced but who also get top ratings for delivering the best care. Providing a family-friendly community atmosphere is ranked high on the list for this local, family-owned veterinary business.
Three years ago, Crescent Care Veterinary Clinic opened its doors with the goal of providing clients with a different veterinary experience — one where the medical care and treatment plans are tailored not just to the pet but to the owner as well.
“My goal is for every client to walk out of here feeling happy and satisfied, knowing that together, we did what was best for their pet,” said Dr. Jeffrey Leeman, owner of Crescent Care Veterinary Clinic.
Starting a clinic where he could form and develop relationships with a community of animal lovers was his dream. “Watching the relationships grow between pets and their owners is a beautiful thing and something that will never get old. It is certainly true that the pets need their owners, but it is just as true that the owners need their pets. It’s rewarding to be able to witness this bond,” he said.
Named 2021 Best Veterinarian in Mount Pleasant Magazine, Crescent Care Veterinary Clinic of the Lowcountry takes the stress out of vet appointments. This year, the clinic has added two associate veterinarians: Dr. Rebeca Lawrence and Dr. Cady Patchen. Together, the team of doctors and their well-trained staff are dedicated to providing excellence in the care of their clients’ pets.
Your first office visit is always free at Crescent Care Veterinary Clinic. “We feel it is important for our clients to have the opportunity to see if we are the right fit for their veterinary needs,” said Dr. Leeman.
For more information on Crescent Care Veterinary Clinic of the Lowcountry, visit www.crescentcarevet.com, or call 843-277-9043.
Treat your best four-legged friend to a yard that is safer for them and provides a cleaner experience for you with Palmetto Moon Synthetic Turf.
When you think of synthetic turf for pet areas, you may think of dog parks, doggie daycares and veterinary clinics. Palmetto Moon has done all of those, but according to owner Marty Huggins, 80% of their installations are residential.
“We’ve done 15,000-square-foot residences before,” said Huggins, “so we’re not talking about puppy pads. We’re doing entire backyards.”
The synthetic turf you see at dog parks and other commercial locations is pet grass, which is short — just an inch long — and mainly used in areas where there will be a lot of dogs. But if you don’t want your home to look like a dog park, you needn’t worry. Any of the 40 different varieties of synthetic grass that Palmetto Moon carries can be made pet-friendly.
“There are two products we add to any of our turf to make it pet-friendly,” explained Huggins. Palmetto Moon uses a specialized infill called Envirofill, a man-made sand with Microban. Next, they treat the turf with a non-toxic, healthy bacteria spray that prevents odor.
So, whether you are looking for Bermuda, St. Augustine, Rye, Fescue or Zoysia, you can have lush, green, realistic looking grass that your dog can’t dig through and won’t discolor with Palmetto Moon Synthetic Turf.
Synthetic turf is not only pet-friendly, it’s eco-friendly as well. “We are eliminating the need for chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides so it’s healthier for both humans and dogs,” added Huggins.
With multiple manufacturers to choose from, each carrying a 15-year residential warranty, your lawn will stay green and pet-friendly for years to come with Palmetto Moon Synthetic Turf.
Crescent Care Veterinary Clinic
