Mount Pleasant Magazine March/April 2018

north mount pleasant www.NorthMountPleasant.com | www.ParkWestNeighborhoods.com | www.BrickyardHomes.com NMP - 9 So who pays for the care and treatment these fortunate birds receive? Whomever is willing to help, according to Debbie. Donations fund most of the clinic’s operations, and a few grants fill in gaps as well. Bird lovers who are moved to help can do so in a few different ways: by donating funds, by volunteering time or by delivering birds to and from the clinic. After we departed the clinic – and I had fallen in embarrassing and unrequited love with a red-shouldered hawk waking up from anesthesia – Kara and I headed to the South Carolina Oiled Bird Treatment Facility, a quieter area of the The Center. She showed me where, in the event of an oil spill, the birds would be gently cleaned with, yes, Dawn dish soap and water. The cleaning facility was surprisingly large, a very good thing in case of an environmental emergency. “We are ready and waiting to clean birds,” Kara said, adding that volunteers who are willing to help in such a situation can be trained to clean birds as well. Shortly afterward, I rounded out the sunny afternoon perched on a grassy knoll, watching Director of Education Stephen Schabel and Educator Natalie Hendrickson narrate and facilitate a beautiful demonstration of avian flight. While Stephen is responsible for directing all educational aspects for The Center and has been for 15 2017 W W W . B E S T O F M P . C O M Thank you for voting us Best of Mount Pleasant two years in a row!! We are committed to meeting the needs of as many patients in our community as possible, which is why we are Preferred In-Network with most insurance plans. What sets us apart from other dentists in your area? We build relationships with our patients based on values, family, trust and community. We provide expert, customized services for the whole family. The first step on your journey to your ideal smile is to call and schedule an appointment today! We accept and file most insurance plans. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment. general and cosmetic dentistry for the whole family 843.972.9700 3377 S. Morgan Point Rd. Suite 411 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Ask about our AND Free Consultation A $200 VALUE program