Help The Smallest Tornado Victims

Many people across several states were affected by the tornadoes that tore through the south yesterday.  Everyone needs help, especially the smallest victims...pets left injured and/or abandoned by the destruction.  Here's how you can help:

* Donate pet food for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens

* Donate pet beds, kennels

* Donate towels, blankets

* Donate newspapers

* Donate toys, treats

* Volunteer to give pet baths, grooming assistance, dog walks

* Volunteer to foster an abandoned pet

* Be a friend to a person or pet in need

Many lost or abandoned pets could end up in a shelter near you, so donate your goods and time if you can.  If not, please make a donation to your local animal shelter or rescue group.  Your help is greatly appreciated.

Beach Bum Biscuits: EASTER Reminds Us To Give Thanks

Today will be filled with lots of wonderful food, love and laughter and the renewal of time honored traditions we wish to pass on to our families and friends.  One tradition at Mermaid Cottages we will always honor is the opportunity to serve, to give back, to celebrate and to carry on.

Thank you to everyone who helps us sponsor puppies to be trained as Guide Dogs and Service Dogs for persons with disabilities.  By staying with Mermaid Cottages and promoting Beach Bum Biscuits you help continue this tradition.  Our own Berkeley Springs recently graduated from Guide Dog School and is now paired with his Forever Friend.  They'll have a beautiful journey together and for that we are grateful and thankful and proud!

Berkeley Springs

The Blessing of the Pets on Tybee!

     The All Saints Episcopal Church here on Tybee is going to be hosting a wonderful event coming up in October! All pets are invited to attend the Blessing of the Pets..and of course, your humans are welcome too! There will be fun for all, a performance by the Savannah Children's Preparatory Choir, and even the local mounted patrol and K-9 unit will join the festivities! 
      October 4th is the Feast of Saint Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Saint Francis was born in Assisi in 1182. He lived a simply life of poverty, committed to God, and gained a reputation for being a friend to all animals. He established the rule of St. Francis, which today is known as the Order of Saint Francis, or the Franciscans. He died in 1266 at the age of 44. The Blessing of the Pets is done all over the world in remembrance of the love Saint Francis had for all creatures!

Learn more about the history of The Blessing of the Pets here!

     Make sure you save the date! The event begins at 4pm Sunday, October 3rd in the church yard at All Saints Episcopal Church. (Perfect timing after you attend the Book signing and coffee tasting fundraiser at Seaside Sisters!) 
     The church is on Jones Avenue here on Tybee Island. If you are headed in from Savannah, turn right onto Jone Avenue at the second light and go 8 blocks. The church will be on your left! And don't worry, if the weather doesn't cooperate, the festivities will move to the church hall. We can't wait to see everyone there and celebrate that special bond we share with our furry friends!