Left to Right: George LuLuSwinton Jean T Buffy

I am a native of the South Carolina Lowcountry, born in Charleston, raised on Wadmalaw Island, and have resided on Johns Island for the past 32 years. For a short time (eight months) I lived in New Orleans, La., where my son was born in 1958.

Graduated from St. Johns High School in 1954, and attended Coker College in Hartsville, S. C. where I obtained a two year Business Certificate. I was a legal secretary for some years, and then had various secretarial jobs in the fields of manufacturing, land development, and education. For 25 years I was secretary/administrative assistant for Charleston County Government, where I retired in 2000.

Over the years I have rescued many dogs and at one time was caring for 10 - one of my 10, George, my chocolate lab, had to be euthanized on October 13, 1997, because of irreversible adverse side effects to carprofen (Rimadyl). That tragedy changed my life. I am now dedicated to ensuring that George did not die in vain. Through my efforts at alerting dog owners about the possibility of severe adverse side effects, I have met hundreds, maybe thousands whose dogs have suffered and/or died. Together we are making a difference.