Mount Pleasant Magazine May/June 2018

189 www.RetiringToSC.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com | www.ReadMP.com senior living THE BENEFICIARIES If you’ve ever spent quality time with a pet, you already know the positive impact on your mental and physical health is enormous. Your impulse to reward them and splurge on creature comforts can easily spin out of control. Our dogs frequent spas, are driven to daycare, wear couture clothes and drink distilled water from electric water fountains. They are cared for by holistic veterinarians, bark-it-out to dog psychics, relax to the scents of essential oils and sleep in our beds. Palate choices are endless – kibble and canned dog food are no longer the only games in town. Depending on what he or she enjoys nibbling on, you can order fresh, frozen, raw, air-dried or dehydrated. We, the baby boomers of society, initiated this trend, which financial experts believe will continue to grow in the pet industry. OUR BOND I believe it’s safe to say those baby boomers who either grew up with the constant companionship of a pet or, in my case, the dire desire for one, decided to kick it up a notch as adults. Cherished childhood memories or pet fantasies either begin or re-ignite in our golden years with the joy of a pet in our lives. Perhaps this is why as adults we’ve embraced our dogs (and cats) not as pets but as members of the family. There are days when I come home in the evenings with nothing left to give. Exhausted, I plop down in my family room – and one of my goldendoodles will crawl up next to me, and, in a matter of minutes, I’m revived, laughing and smiling. Instantly, I feel better both mentally and physically. It’s that feeling of pure joy; it’s everything I thought it would be; it’s something I choose not to live without. Cathy C. Bennett writes about everyday life with two active doodles: Harley and Jaxson. Learn more about dog health and nutrition, training and grooming tips, pet therapy, homemade treats and more at www.groovygoldendoodles.com . (Located in The Shoppes at Brickyard) 2700 HWY 17 N, Unit E Mount Pleasant, SC 843.972.8660 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Sat 8am-2pm afortablegrooming@gmail.com Mount Pleasant voted us one of the “Best Pet Groomers” 5 years in a row! A G E R L O B O A M T I R N O G F A $5 OFF Your Next Grooming Service! A G E R L O B O A M T I R N O G F A One coupon per visit. Offer expires 12/31/18 Book Online Now! www. aFORTableGrooming .com Experience That Matters Building a new home may be the largest investment you make in a lifetime. Why would you trust that to just anyone? Work with experienced professionals who understand your needs and have the products and services that matter the most. • JUMBO loans at conforming prices • Construction to Permanent lending that allows you to lock your interest rate upfront at the time of application • Finance up to 95% of your home purchase To speak with an experienced Mortgage professional in the Charleston, SC area please contact: Alan Henderson Mortgage Banking Consultant Phone: 843-607-4994 HendersonA@fnb-corp.com NMLS# 448049 All loans subject to credit and property approval. This is not a commitment to lend. NMLS #766529