Aug 1, 2018
A cat that becomes overheated in summer can suffer from dehydration, shallow
breathing, and can even get heatstroke. Keeping your cat cool is an important
part of ensuring that he/she enjoys a safe and happy summer, especially if there’s
a heat wave.
1. Keep your cat calm
2. Create a “snug retreat”
3. Ensure that your outside area has shade for your cat to enjoy
4. Allow your cat to choose a cool spot for them to rest or hangout.
5. Use a damp towel to cool down your cat.
6. Brush the cat daily.
7. Use your cooling methods to cool them down as well.
8. Always provide access to a supply of cool water.
9. Create cool play for them.
10. Avoid the heatstroke conditions.
Jul 19, 2018
John Gratiot is our Board President. John retired from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire after 28 years, as Assoc. VP for Facilities. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Vermont. He grew up in Woodstock, Vermont, and moved to the Charleston area in 2010 after retirement, for the wonderful weather and year-round golf. John spent 24 years on the Board of Trustees for a small co-ed prep school in New York State serving at various times as chair of the facilities and finance committees as well as a member of the development committee. John and his wife Kathy, a Hallie Hill volunteer, have owned many rescue dogs and love to help provide the opportunity for others to share that joy.
Jul 13, 2018
Dennis Coleman was Board President from January 2019 – January 2021. Dennis is honored to serve on the Board of Directors. He is a Managing Director of Investments for the Coleman Dunleavy Group at Wells Fargo Advisors in Charleston. Dennis earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University, and an MBA from the Thunderbird School of International Management.
He lives in Charleston with his wife, Kendra, and their two children, Madison and Mitchell. Their family pets are two Golden Retrievers, Buddy Love and Bohicket. Dennis is a golf and fishing enthusiast who enjoys spending time traveling with his family.
Jul 12, 2018
Helen Bradham’s career in animal welfare started in her early years when she began bringing stray animals home, and has essentially never stopped. Helen established Hallie Hill in 1988 creating a safe-haven capable of caring for over 200 animals at any one time. Helen attended Converse College, but graduated from USC with a bachelor’s degree in English. She lives on Folly Beach with her seven dogs and one cat from Hallie Hill. She is very proud of her three children: Elizabeth, Margaret, and John. When not rescuing animals, Helen enjoys renovation projects and reading about Nikola Tesla.
