Breezy has always loved their dogs. Before we started driving Breezy, we loved them and nothing has changed on that front. They have always ridden for free (I mean canines, not ugly chicks). In the golf cart days, we used to take ours to Memorial park after a shift and break a few no-leash laws. If a dog goes missing, we’ve always been happy to send out word to our drivers to keep their eyes open for them. I’ve personally stopped in the middle of traffic and chased down a few familiar pups when I’ve spotted them while driving. In the past few months I’ve heard and seen some really remarkable dog tales, and I feel I must share. So, here goes it… A lot of our locals will go camping on Little Tybee and take their furry friends along. I personally don’t, but My dogs are little prima donnas who will lower the AC themselves if it gets above 74 degrees in the house. Some dogs do seem to enjoy it though, chasing wild hogs and frolicking thru the marsh mud. This however, is the story of one that DID NOT enjoy himself at all, and decided to take matters into his own hands, or paws, or whatever. Scooter rides with us a good little bit. He likes to hang out on the south end with his owner. He’s a cute little mixed Sharpei, and we all love him. After a day or two over in the wilderness, Scooter decided it was time to go, with or without his owner. This very ambitious and athletic pup SWAM ACROSS Tybee Creek! I don’t know exactly how far he swam, but I don’t care. It’s impressive for an Olympian, much less a dog. It doesn’t end there though... After his swim, our boy ended up running to one of our day-shifter’s house and waited for a cab in his driveway. I don’t know if he asked for a beer when he got there, but I guess all that doggy-paddling tuckered him out and he didn’t feel like walking to Estill Hammock. As his owner scoured two islands looking for his buddy, Breezy was calling non-stop to let him know Scooter had beaten him home. Great swim buddy, glad the sharks didn’t get you! The second act of this article concerns Titan, a big Chocolate Lab who resided right down the street from Scooter, on Pelican. Unfortunately, Titan lived in one of the houses that burned down a couple of weeks ago. When the fire broke out, some really great neighbors got him out. So we knew he was out, but in the commotion Titan went missing. There were some really frightened people that day. Breezy helped out as much as we could, with a few drivers coming in on their day off to assist in the search effort. As hard as we all looked though, and despite a few false alarms, things were not going well. The tide in the marsh was so low that day that the two houses were a complete loss. It wasn’t looking good. Then thankfully, after sunset some good friends of Titan called to report they had found him! Titan had taken off after escaping the house, and I can only imagine in a panic he took a page out of Scooter’s book and bolted across the marsh. I don’t know how he made it. That marsh is no place for land-loving animals, and the tide was so low that the marsh mud had to be like quicksand. Sure enough though, a couple of friends found him walking down South Campbell covered in mud, but still with us. Remarkable! As devastating as that fire was, I’m so happy that a couple of our friends at least have their big boy back with them. I know that my dogs, Cash and Tallulah, are dearer to me than a lot of cousins I’ve got. I probably shouldn’t say that, but it’s true! Love my animals! Let me end by saying how awesome it is to see this Island come together and pick up the pieces for some really good friends that lost so much in that fire. That’s why I love it here so much. You move here for the beach, but you stay here for the people. Going out to Danny, Danielle, The Bazemores, and of course, Titan, we love you! We offer mid-century and coastal furniture that is timeless, not timeworn. Our accent and décor pieces include lamps, art, glassware, antiques, rare items and gifts. We add to our selection weekly. Mention this add for a 10% discount. 912-417-2783 Wilmington Island | 444 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 444 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Wilmington Island 912-897-4595 TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JUNE 2017 17 By Joey Goralczyk WestWind P L A Z A Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services NOW OFFERING: Wash & Fold Services
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