Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Pets Need the Luck of the Irish – Savannah, Georgia

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Savannah, GA) – It’s been a rough few weeks for the homeless pets of Coastal Pet Rescue, with no pot of gold anywhere in sight.
“We know when we accept a pet into our rescue that there is great risk of health issues,” says Coastal Pet Rescue president and founder Lisa Scarbrough. “With so little in donations since November, we really were not prepared for the mounting veterinary costs in just the last few weeks.”

Coastal Pet Rescue has four adult dogs undergoing heartworm treatment, at a cost of about $400 per treatment, with two dogs needing more than one. Additionally, four of the nearly 30 puppies spent the weekend in the ER vet, netting a $900 bill, with more expenses to follow.

“We really want to change the lives of homeless pets, but without donations, we’re being forced to turn new animals away daily,” says Scarbrough.

Donations may be made online at www.coastalpetrescue.org or by mail to
PO Box 30462, Savannah, GA 31410.

Coastal Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day at the H&R Block Party in Pooler (115 Canal St.) this Saturday from 10 to 3. Adoption fees are $100 for canines, $80 for felines, and include shots current to age, heartworm test, FIV/FeLV test, microchipping and spay/neuter.

For more information, visit www.coastalpetrescue.org or call 912-228-3538.

Ben Folds – Savannah, Georgia

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Although mostly noted for his prowess as a pianist, Ben Folds is also a talented multi-instrumentalist who serves as a studio drummer for other musicians in his current hometown of Nashville. His songs recall fellow piano men Billy Joel and Sir Elton John, with a extra infusion of energy and sardonic wit. After the breakup of Ben Folds Five, Folds went solo in 2001 with Rockin’ the Suburbs. His tours are famous for his solo act as “a man and a piano, often having the audience become involved by “playing” the accompanying instruments. And although Folds catalog of songs is a mile deep, his live shows never fail to include fan favorites from The Ben Folds Five days, such as “Philosophy,” “Brick,” and “Army”. His latest discs are Supersunnyspeedgraphic the LP, a compilation of songs originally released on EPs, and a live concert CD/DVD of a performance staged in front of a Nashville audience as MySpace’s first-ever live webcast.

Tickets are $35, plus applicable service fees, available by calling 912-525-5050

Soldiers on Tybee Island, Georgia

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Several hundred members of the Indiana National Guard, most with their families, will be spending their leave on Tybee before their deployment to Iraq. February 26th to March 5th, 2008
Phone: 912-786-5444