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Raising money has gone to the dogs. Square Onion is proud to announce Lilly’s Yappy Hour on Thursday, October 4, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. to  help raise funds and awareness for Liza's Lifeline Pet Program with a Yappy Hour in honor of Dara Watson's dog, Lilly, This pet program provides funds to assist victims of domestic violence with the care of their animals until they get back on their feet. A $10 donation at the door is requested.  Bring your friends, family and your favorite fur friend to Square Onion for Lilly’s Yappy Hour for live music, snacks, wine, dog treats and great giveaways. All donations will be used specifically for vetting, feeding and/or boarding of victimized animals.  Dara’s dog, Lilly, was a frequent visitor to Planet Bark Dog Resort in Mount Pleasant, a sister company to Square Onion. Dara Watson was murdered by her fiance, David Hedrick, on February 6, 2012. “Anything we can do to help a program like Liza’s Lifeline, we’re thrilled to.” says Ma...

Recently, I had the opportunity to emcee an event for Liza's Lifeline ...a local nonprofit that helps domestic violence victims here in the Lowcountry. I'm lucky that I get the opportunity to emcee a few things in town, but I must say, the event Breaking the Silence Awards for the Zonta Club that benefitted Liza's Lifeline was probably one of my favorites. Everyone that works on these sad cases are true angels. Although I've never been a victim of domestic violence, I have been a victim of violence against women and it truly boils my blood. At the event, I heard stories about women who just wanted to change their life, but unfortunately, their lives were cut short by someone they knew. It broke my heart. However, I felt as if I was meant to be there that night. It made me connect to my feelings about Peyton's murder and gave me a renewed spirit to continue to help other women out there from becoming a victim. So when I received an email today from Liza's Lif...