Hallow’s Eve expecting, or perhaps requiring, a reward for his or her costume adornments. My humans could be most accurately described as ridiculous on this particular holiday. The primary human provides sandwiches, beverages and snacks to any and all passersby while the spare human has been known to arrange and display a haunted Bronco structure adorned with festive Halloween characters and ridiculous embellishments. I digress. I am expected to be kind and calm and considerate whilst wearing a costume of my humans’ choosing. Be that as it may, my duty remains to provide sound advice to those traversing the roadways on Halloween night – be alert, be aware, proceed with caution and for the love of pumpkin spice – pay attention to your surroundings. There are many tiny souls out and about on this evening and even though their antics frustrate and confound me, I do not wish harm to come to any living creature – human, canine or otherwise. 22 TO BE FRANK Stay vigilant out there -FRANK A Pet of the Month A tribute to Kenna By JoLynn Morningstar From the Midwest down to the sand and surf of Isle of Palms, this month’s pup has traveled far and wide sniffing out where her next adventure might be. Meet Kenna “Ken Dog” Miller, the late adored playmate and protector of the Miller residence. Kenna was a black-haired boxer/ Labrador mix weighing in at 75 pounds, and this beloved canine’s most prized possessions were her human siblings; the rambunctious and energetic 4-yearold Miles, and his partner in crime, 15-monthold Quinn. Miles recalled, “My mom and dad adopted her in North Carolina 12 years ago and she has moved all over the country with us!” Her parents, Ashley and Alex, rescued Kenna from a Charlotte shelter back in 2014. Initially, she lived in the northern suburbs of Chicago before moving to the warmer climes of South Carolina in 2024. What a way to retire! She enjoyed the community Palm Boulevard has to offer by greeting beachgoers while she sunbathed on the porch. Although Kenna never seemed too enthused, another one of her “favorite” activities was playing dress up with the kids. On that note, she typically sported a bandana around her neck that always matched the season. Every Halloween, she would don a costume and walk the streets with her family. You may have seen quite a large lobster, butterfly or dragon depending on the year. Kenna dressed to impress. Exploring alongside her family was another of Ken Dog’s favorite activities to do. Nose to the ground and marking her territory, this strong lady took over Illinois, Lake Michigan, the Appalachian Mountains and finally, the beaches of Charleston. Over the years, everyone she met came to know and adore her. Well … that is every human and dog she met. Squirrels and UPS trucks? Never stood a chance. She first visited the Isle of Palms back in 2015 and immediately fell in love with the space to run free on the sand with the wind behind her tail. During their time here, her dad, Alex, began taking fishing trips out on the boat, which she promptly became enamored with as well. Running, splashing or lounging around made this dog content. To be frank, I find the concept of “give and take” both liberating and confining, especially when it comes to Halloween. Let me elaborate for a brief moment or two. Trick-or-treaters, year after year on the 31st of October, show up at my house and I am expected, nay, practically required, to hand out candy. Much to my dismay, not a single costumed child is required to bestow even one single treat to me or my human, or – heaven forbid, my spare human. Golf carts arrive on my property, transporting these tiny human beggars from one house to the next. Meanwhile, am I offered even one single ride on aforementioned golf carts? Dear reader, it saddens me to convey to you that the answer heretofore is a resounding “no.” Be that as it may, I continue to provide treats and well wishes to any and every citizen who happens to arrive on All PEOPLE & PETS From Page 21. to my job, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) requires me to get a PET scan every six months and a brain MRI yearly, because I was Stage 3, and when those come up there is always a little worrying in your head are they going to find something. Then, also with changes afterward, to make the memories; sometimes easier said than done. I try to say yes more often – take the trip, go to the beach, play the game. At the end of the day my kids won’t remember if the house was spotless, but they will remember the trips, the beach, the games played. I lost both my parents within five months of each other – 2021 was not a good year for our family – and looking back, I remember the stuff we did together and I just want my kids to have that.” Boating, tubing, watching manatees off the dock and dolphins from the boat are among some of Shannon’s family’s favorite island activities. “The healing, restorative power of water is something I cherish about this island,” mused Shannon. “The support of my neighbors and community has been amazing.” Here’s to many more years of enjoying the water and creating wonderful memories, Carns family! If she wasn’t drooling and dreaming about treats, she would sleep with one eye open to keep tabs on her precious humans as time with them made her the happiest. Sadly, Kenna recently passed over the rainbow bridge. Kenna had been visiting the Charleston area with her family since she was a pup, so it’s only fitting for this beloved spot to serve as her final resting place. The Miller home will now be known as the Casa de Kenna in her memory. Rest in peace, Ken Dog.
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