Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2024

118 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com 2024 WWW. BESTOFMP.COM www.BestOfMP.com | www.BestOfMP.Video | www.BestOfMPpodcast.com BEST PET PHOTOGRAPHER Named Mount Pleasant’s Best Pet Photographer for the seventh year, Jeanne Taylor has a gift for photographing pets and their people. Specializing in natural and studio pet portraiture, Taylor puts pets at ease and captures their spirit and personality with each stunning shot. Other finalists: Rose Newman, Jeannie Franco, Valerie & Ed Photography BEST LOCAL PET STORE Hairy Winston Pet Boutique & Grocery carries the best of the best in pet products. From human-grade pet foods and treats to chewresistant toys that are proudly made in America and all-natural grooming products, Mount Pleasant’s most discerning pets love Hairy Winston’s top-of-the-line wares. Other finalists: PetSmart, Woof Gang Bakery BEST PET-FRIENDLY APARTMENT COMMUNITY The Grove at Carolina Park offers urban living with smalltown charm, spacious floor plans and an outstanding location. A pet-friendly community, they cater to the modern pet parent by welcoming up to two pets and featuring a dog washing station and pet park. Other finalists: Grande Oaks Parc, The Six BEST LOCAL PET-FRIENDLY BUSINESS Bring your pets to Bubbles Gift Shoppe and you may meet their resident ‘petfluencer,’ Penelope, but you’ll certainly fall in love with their unique selection of gifts. Similarly, at Michael’s Barkery, you’ll be welcomed with open arms and a homemade treat — for your dog! Other finalists: Dog and Duck, Woof Gang Bakery BEST PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR A good realtor recognizes that, for many families, meeting pets’ needs is a significant part of the home-buying process. Paul Smith of The Paul Smith Real Estate Team gets to know his clients, their families and goals to match them with a home where everyone — including the pets — thrives and lasting memories are made. Other finalists: Kat Drerup, Erica Zepp BEST PET-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Red’s Ice House puts the happy in happy hour with their pet-friendly patio and human-friendly libations. As if chicken tenders, wings, football and sunsets on the creek weren’t enough, dogs are welcome and can smell the seafood and spicy margaritas a mile away. Other finalists: Dog and Duck, Saltwater Cowboys BEST VETERINARY PRACTICE The Animal Medical Center of Mount Pleasant offers personalized veterinary care and the most innovative diagnostic and treatment tools available. A Fear Free® veterinary practice, they use positive-based handling techniques to alleviate fear and anxiety during examinations and treatments. Other finalists: Long Point Animal Hospital, Crescent Care

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