There is nothing shy and retiring about Rebecca Spratlin – especially when it comes to animals and the environment.As a result, Rebecca has become an Earlewood advocate, taking the lead in our effort to create a dog park at the entrance to Earlewood at River Drive.Rebecca and her husband, Martin, grew up in the Atlanta area. Martin is an assistant solicitor for Sumter County. Rebecca works at the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Bureau of Water where she is the Watershed Manager for the Saluda and Savannah River Basins.The Spratlins already have quite a family.
“We have two dogs: Ava (a long-haired sheperd) and Tripod (a beagle/ dachshund). Ava has a neurological disorder and Tripod is an amputee. We have a Russian Blue cat, Morticia. The family’s completed with Miller, a rescued Australian White tree frog. All of our pets are rescues. We adopted Tripod and both Morticia and Ava found us,” Rebecca said.
We asked Rebecca a few questions about Earlewood:
What made you decide to buy a house in Earlewood?
We wanted an in-town neighborhood and liked the affordability and comfort of Earlewood. Coming from Atlanta, the short commute to Bull Street is nice too. I used the City’s first-time homebuyer program, which steered me to this neighborhood and gave me added financial incentives. I also love how close we are to the Greenway!
How long have you lived in Earlewood?
We bought our house in May 2007 — so just over 2 years.
What do you like best about living in Earlewood?
I like the neighborhood feel and the walkability. The dogs love Earlewood Park! It’s such a great amenity to have nearby.
What changes would you like to see in Earlewood?
I’d love to see an official city dog park on River Drive! I’d like to see us work more on Smith Branch Creek — maybe adopt the waterway for clean-ups with Keep the Midlands Beautiful. I’m also hoping we can attract more retail to the area – shops, restaurants and grocery.
