115 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com 2024 WWW. BESTOFMP.COM www.BestOfMP.com | www.BestOfMP.Video | www.BestOfMPpodcast.com BEST DOG PARK The Dog Park at Palmetto Islands County Park has everything one needs to make a dog’s day and keep his human comfortable. The park features separate fenced-in areas for small and large dogs, a water fountain, restroom facilities and shade. Other finalists: James Island County Park and Alhambra Hall Dog Park BEST DOG TRAINER Susan Marett, CPDT-KA, CSAT at Purely Positive Dog Training offers dogs and their families a compassionate, customized and results-based approach to training and behavior modification. Her ‘Purely Positive’ techniques help dogs and their families deepen their relationships while learning to work together. Other finalists: Canine Revolution, Mary Leonardis BEST DOGGIE DAYCARE With an in-ground pool, large outdoor play areas and climate-controlled indoor spaces, Paws in Paradise has doggie daycare down to a science. From separating dogs according to size and temperament to using specialty K9 grass and online webcams, their highlytrained staff prioritizes safety and peace of mind. Other finalists: My Three Dogs, K9 Resorts BEST LOCAL ANIMAL RESCUE/SHELTER Charleston Animal Society has been a leader in animal welfare since 1874. In addition to caring for homeless animals, adopting pets into new homes and reuniting lost pets, Charleston Animal Society’s combined animal shelter and animal hospital responds to animals in crisis due to man-made and natural disasters. Other finalists: Pet Helpers, Dorchester Paws PETS 2024 WWW. BESTOFMP.COM Left to Right; Cameron Reid, Woofgang Bakery; Amanda Peña, Purely Positive Dog Training; Carol Linville and Bibble, Pet Helpers; Kim Cedeira, Beachpups fka aFORTable Grooming. Photo by Mark Staff.
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