Dog Tales: Easter Visits We Love

One of the best things about a holiday is when we get to see and spend time with those we love...and that includes our Pawsome Pals!
We love it when we get to meet all of our guests and we especially enjoy meeting new members of our pet community.  Be sure to post your pet pics on our Facebook pages and we'll proudly display them!
Happy Easter, Y'all!
Pet We\'ve Met Along The Way

Beach Bum Biscuits:Easter's On Its Way!

What color will your Easter eggs be this year?  Haven't decided, yet?  While walking my dogs around the island I found my inspiration!

I love the cool blue I saw on this painted flower pot in front of Nora's Cottage and I love the idea of an Easter basket full of bright blue eggs nestled in white grass and dotted with yellow PEEPS throughout.  I used to think I had to have eggs in every shade imaginable, but lately I'm drawn to less colors and more contrast.  I think I'll make one large basket of blues and yellows and whites for my Easter table and maybe I'll still dye more eggs in different colors to donate to a local hunt.  I  enjoy dyeing the eggs and hiding them, but since I don't have small children I won't be hiding any in the yard at Nora's.

Now, my dogs always enjoy finding treats, so I'll donate my brightly colored Easter eggs and instead hide Beach Bum Biscuits around the yard for my Pawsome Pals.   Besides, each dog friendly cottage is well stocked with a supply of Beach Bum Biscuits and I'm sure my Wag Pack will find everyone!

Nora's Cottage has this wonderful, fenced-in back yard.  I might just discover that nap I've been missing while the dogs find their treats!

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Be sure to plan your trip to Nora's Cottage.  An adventure to waiting for you!

Dog Tales: Sharing the Adventure

Talk to most successful people and you'll often hear, "The greatest joy in success comes from sharing what I have with those I love."  It's a wonderful life lesson to be learned, for sure, and for those of us that are pet owners we often equate real happiness with our adventures we get to share with others...especially our pets!
A visit to Mermaid Cottages and Tybee Island is an adventure for everyone, including our pets!  Although pets are not allowed on the beach there are still wonderful adventures to be had with our Pawsome Pals!  Our pet friendly cottages have beautiful yards and most are fenced.  Walking all around Tybee is a sensory delight for humans and dogs thanks to the beautiful architecture styles, island flora and fresh air.  There are also great pet adventures to be had by boating over to Little Tybee Island and exploring the history of our coast around Fort Pulaski.
We have Bark Parks and stunning decks and porches and leisurely nap times that come with being on "Tybee Time".  Don't just take our word for it.  Just take a look at some of the smiles of our guests!
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Cold Noses, Warm Hearts

     Those of us who have pets know they are great therapists. They are great listeners, comforters, and friends. But, did you know the medical community suggests pets are good for your health? Like we needed another reason to love our furry children, right?!
     They spread love where ever they go, so why not share that feeling? The Tybee Island Oceanside Nursing Home wants the community to know they encourage anyone to visit with their dogs! Dogs can be so beneficial to both physical and psychological healing, especially for the elderly and isolated. You know how great your dog makes you feel, so think about sharing the love! If you believe you have a dog that could warm the hearts of patients, check out these easy steps to ensure the safety of your dog and those in the nursing home.

• Determine if your dog would be a good candidate! The dog must be reliable, predictable, trained, and loving.
• Contact the manager at the nursing home (912-786-4511) about 1 hour before your visit. the require nothing more than that your dog be on a leash and that you show proof of current vaccinations. Your dog needs to be healthy and up-to-date on their shots!
• Make sure your dog is well groomed, including well trimmed nails.
• Keep your dog on a 4 foot leash, no retractables please!
• Be a responsible owner. Have control over your dog at all times. help encourage interaction between your dog and the patient.
• A few precautions: make sure your dog minds his or her manners and doesn't try to eat anything, from the floor or table scraps. Watch for medications in the area that may be hazardous to your pet.
• Start slow and make sure your pet will be comfortable around things like wheelchairs, walkers, and other medical equipment.

If you have any questions or concerns, or need more information, don't hesitate to call the Oceanside Nursing Home at 912-786-4511. Please consider visiting and allowing the love your dog showers naturally to brighten someone's day!

Where the Beach Bum Biscuits Will Be Available!

I will post a legend here shortly of where the biscuits will be available! Please stay tuned!