Please keep your pets safe tonight. There is nothing wrong with crating scared dogs. I have read stories of dogs breaking through closed windows on nights with fireworks. Please keep scared dogs secure! Happy New Year!
Continue readingA Christmas Puppy Isn’t a Gift, It’s A Life
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, With no thought of the dog filling their head. And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Knew he was cold, but didn’t care about that. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Figuring the dog was free and […]
Continue readingPSA: Avoid Ads from Puppy Mills on Facebook
PSA: I have been seeing more and more ads on Facebook for puppies. Sponsored ads, which means they are paid ads. One ad even called the fees “rehoming fees” because it is against policy for anyone to “sell” animals on Facebook. Needless to say, I have been banned from many of these Pages. I can assure you, not one single responsible and ethical breeder I know will advertise their puppies on Facebook. They may have Facebook pages for their particular kennel, but they don’t need to advertise, they have waiting lists. They are not desperate to get rid of their puppies. They will interview you and make sure you can provide […]
Continue readingStop Shaving Double-Coated Dogs, But Why?
As pet professionals, at some point we’ve all heard or read that you should never shave double–coated breeds. We’ve heard about the nightmare scenario of ruined coats or creating a situation where the pet is actually worse off and hotter after shaving down their coat. But why is it so bad? To answer this question, we first need to look at reasons why we would consider shaving the coat in the first place. Read entire article >>
Continue readingCross-Breeds Are Not ‘Exotic’ Hybrids, They Are Mutts!
Harsh. But true.
Continue readingPSA: DO NOT Purchase CBD Products For Your Pets From a Pot Shop
DO NOT under any circumstances purchase CBD products for your pets from a pot shop. The levels of THC in their products are a dangerous level for dogs and cats. It is impossible to find a CBD product with zero THC, however the product Sativa Valley Essentials, sold at Best Friend Nutrition, has a level of .003 compared to the .20 sold at most Marijuana shops. Sativa Valley is also formulated with products that can be safely consumed by your pets. I believe in the benefits of CBD oil for your dogs and cats, but I also want you to buy safe products that are made and sold by people […]
Continue readingCheck Your Dog’s Chip Regularly
🐾 ATTENTION PET OWNERS AND ANYONE WHO SCANS ANIMALS FOR A MICROCHIP‼ 🐾 This is an X-ray of a dog’s flexed elbow (front leg). The tiny white shape on the forearm is a microchip that had been implanted at the dog’s shoulders. This is why it’s important to scan for your dog’s microchip at every vet exam. Microchips can drift, sometimes dramatically from where they are implanted. This chip was missed at the shelter this dog was pulled from, as it would be missed by many vets or shelters. Anyone scanning for microchips *should* be scanning the entire body, but this doesn’t always happen and microchips do, on rare occasion, go […]
Continue readingSonny’s Spaw 1st Place
Sharon and I are so grateful—we could not do what we do without you! It has been three amazing years of two- and four- and sometimes three-legged friendships. We appreciate the community’s continued support and faith in us so much. Me, Sharon and our new part-time bather, Brian, will continue to do our best for your pets for many years to come. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!! 🐾🐶❤
Continue readingPolicy Changes Effective January 1, 2020
Effective January 1, 2020 The following changes will be effective the first of the year: 1. Business hours will be Monday-Friday 9a.m.-5p.m. (closed Saturday and Sunday) I realize this may inconvenience some of you, I will do my best to work with you on scheduling. This change is for quality of life for myself and Sharon. 2. We will no longer offer a discount for yearly schedules. Recent legislation is causing operating costs to increase significantly. The cost to be a legitimate employer is going up as well. To avoid another price increase so soon, I am making this change instead. I appreciate everyone’s understanding in this matter. If you […]
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