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April showers bring May flowers, at least in some parts of the country.

In the April edition, we will be covering the following topics:

• What’s New at Cascade Kennels
• Structured Doggie Daycare
• Pawsitive Alliance – Pawsitive Futures – Thank You
• Preparedness Tips from WASART – Part 2 of 2
• Training Tip – Raising Two Puppies at the Same Time
• April Kennel Notes
• Diabetic Dog Treats

What’s New at Cascade Kennels

Edward the Rooster

We recently had a new type of pet stay with us! Edward is a… Rooster!

Edward seemed to like his stay with us, just maybe a little unsure of where he was at first.

He stayed in our critter room, with blankets spread out on the floor. He slept in his crate at night with a pillow, a blanket and we covered his crate up at night to help him sleep.

In the morning he crowed once we turned on the lights and woke him up. It was so cute! His mom provided a glass pedestal for his feed, which we thought was very posh and a perfect complement to his classical radio music.

We had discussed him going outside but decided it would be best to wait until he knows us better.

Edward stayed with us over the weekend and his mom had already called to see how he was doing and asked if we thought we could board him again.

We will be looking forward to seeing Edward again!

The lesson here is, don’t be afraid to ask. We offer boarding for Exotic pets.

Structured Doggie Daycare

For those looking for a safe and structured alternative to your dog staying home alone, we offer Structured Doggie Daycare.

Structured Doggie Daycare includes all the standard features of our Standard Boarding but priced and packaged for a day-stay with activities. Drop off in the morning and pick up before closing that same day.

The package includes a secure run for your dog to eat and sleep as well as interracting with other dogs in the area. A 15 minute walk topped off with 30 minutes of off-leash play time is also included.

The cost for Structured Doggie Daycare is $31 per day.

For those on a tight budget, we can delete the 15 minute walk and 30 minute play to care for your pooch for $12.50 per day.

Events Calendar

We’ve added an Events Calendar to the website to keep you up to date with all important Cascade Kennels related schedules and we’ve opened it up to include other animal related, community events.

You can find the new calendar from the top menu under General Info or by using this link.

We’ll be adding more and more events in the coming days.

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“Pawsitive Futures” 2012 a tremendous success for animals in need!

Pawsitive Alliance wanted us to pass this on:

Thank you to everyone who turned out to help Pawsitive Alliance at our annual “Pawsitive Futures” benefit! 13 sponsors, 20 volunteers, 150 guests, wow! Final results to come but we are ecstatic to announce that our “Raise Your Paw” raised $10,000 to support animals in need in 2012, this is three times our goal, whohoo!!! The crowd went wild waving their bid cards to donate, it was thrilling! There was quite a bit of silent auction posturing going on too; all in all the evening was a hit.

This support will help fuel our programs of adoption, spay/neuter and education, helping to reach our Vision of a healthy and happy home for every dog and cat in Washington.

In 2012, we are focusing on increasing our impact: we are hosting our first ever mega-adoption event with a goal of 200 animals adopted! This is in addition to our numerous other events; we want to blow past last year’s record of 800+ dog and cat adoptions! We’re also launching our newly branded spay/neuter program S.N.I.P. S.N.I.P.–the Spay/Neuter Increase Program focusing on cats and large breed dogs in Puget Sound and throughout Yakima County. Education will be a key part of all aspects of our work.

You can support this work through volunteering your time as well as making a donation. Contact us to find out more at info@pawsitivealliance.org. There is a lot of work to be done this year and as a volunteer driven organization your support is essential.

Thank you to our “Pawsitive Futures” event team: Event Coordinator Monica Stein, Gina Cari, Tammy Halstead, Julie McGoldrick, Denise Melton and Yolanda Morris.

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Preparedness Tips from WASART – Part 2 of 2

As summer approaches and the seasons change, the unexpected can happen. We continue our series on being ready for disaster with items for your bag and items for your pantry.

Last month’s assignment was to get a bag for each family member. This month, put one dry change of clothing into it, and enough underclothing to make you comfortable for 3-5 days. We suggest packaging these in a large ziploc bag for both bundling ease as well as for protection from the wet.

For your shelter-in-place strategy, purchase on large jar of peanut butter, and another gallon of water for each family member including pets. Label these with the date purchased so you can rotate them out as you get new ones. Peanut butter is fairly shelf stable, but does go rancid after a while, so if your family already eats peanut butter on a regular basis, consider rotating this out as you go through it.

This information is provided for you by the Washington State Animal Response Team. WASART is a 501(3)(c) organization that focuses on helping owners and their animals in times of disaster. More information on WASART can be found at http://www.washingtonsart.org/

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Training Tip – Raising Two Puppies at the Same Time

When I first started training dogs 25 years ago, lifestyles were different. More time was spent in the home. More time was available to raise a pup.

- Continue reading this tip and others in the Training section or by using this link.

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April Kennel Notes

Play Groups

Did you know that Cascade Kennels offers indoor Play Groups?

We offer a safe, flexible and fun option to get your small dog or puppy socialized and give you time to meet other puppy parents in a warm, indoor, safe setting with free coffee and cookies. What could be better than that??

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Diabetic Dog Treats

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 pounds beef liver, cut into pieces

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 10×15 inch jellyroll pan with parchment paper
2. Place the liver into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. If you have room, add the flour and eggs, and process until smooth. Otherwise, transfer to a bowl, and stir in the flour and eggs using a wooden spoon. Spread evenly in the prepared pan
3. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the center is firm. Cool, and cut into squares using a pizza cutter. The treats will have a consistency similar to a sponge. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator

You can find this recipe and more dog related recipes at Allrecipes.com.

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One thing hasn’t changed though – our desire for the loyal dog, for the unconditional love, for the trust, for the companionship. However, in an effort to make up for busy lifestyles, pet owners are now purchasing TWO puppies instead of one. The reason is commendable from the human perspective: they can keep each other company. Unfortunately, from the canine perspective, it can be harmful to both pups.

Twenty-five  years ago, I saw only one home per year that had acquired litter mates. Now, I see 2 or 3 per month. “Litter mate Syndrome” can be mild or severe. Mild cases are barely noticeable, while severe cases can lead to constant fighting, separation anxiety from each other, and even in some cases, aggression towards humans. Many of the cases I see involve dogs that cannot be separated even for the time it takes to take one for a walk. If one dog is sick and must stay overnight at the veterinarian’s, the stay-at-home dog will become destructive and vocal.

Dogs MUST be allowed to develop as individuals. At seven weeks of age, they are ready to look to the outside world for bonding and individuality. They are ready to leave the pack and move on. Pups at seven weeks bond easily to the human UNLESS they do not leave their litter. Maintaining siblings from the same litter interferes with this transfer.

So what do we do? This is ALWAYS a hard phone call for me to take. I am always torn between my duty as a trainer and my desire not to upset my clients. But, my trainer instinct always wills out. I must first consider what is best for the dog. What is the best environment for the dog’s mental well-being? What will be the best way to keep him healthy mentally, to promote his ability to bond to his owner, and to try to ensure a long life in a good home?

There are TWO solutions. While the first solution is the best thing for the dog, it is almost always unthinkable for the owners. They have become attached to the pups and it is a hard solution to face. The BEST (but not only) solution is to re-home one dog. Find him a good home possibly with another family member or trusted neighbor. I have seen drastic improvements in the personalities of both pups when the owners re-home one…I have seen these changes occur almost over night and even as late as 7-9 months of age. However, the longer you wait, the harder it will be.

The second best solution is to do everything in your power to create two individual dogs. They must be allowed, no, REQUIRED, to have their own space, to develop their own personalities, and to look to the owner for bonding and love. They must have lots and lots of “only dog” time.

1. Crate them separately (preferably in separate rooms or at opposite ends of a room)
2. Feed them separately
3. Walk them separately
4. Play with them separately
5. Take them to the vets separately
6. Train them separately
7. TRAIN them! Take them to a good obedience class where the instructor knows how to work with litter mates. Take them on separate nights. Do NOT take them to the same class.

They can play together, but I cannot stress the importance of these separation procedures enough. Keeping the siblings together at all times will create two parts of a whole, not two individuals. 9 out of 10 cases that I see show some signs of littermate syndrome. Some of the more severe cases are heartbreaking.

If you decide to keep both pups, please make the commitment to do the double duty. Yes, it will take twice the amount of time. Yes, it will be twice the work. But to not do this will create problems that are beyond the pet owner’s ability to repair. You will not need to keep them apart forever. It is recommended that you follow the above program for the first year of their lives.

Please understand that the “Littermate Syndrome” is not what occurs when you have multiple dogs in your home of different ages from different litters. While getting dogs in different age ranges is usually better for each dog, this scenario also has its share of issues, but that topic will be discussed in a future article, “Living in a Multiple-Dog Household”.

Housebreaking a New Puppy or Dog

1. Use a crate or exercise pen to confine your puppy (or dog) when you are not watching him. DO NOT LET YOUR PUPPY ROAM FREELY AROUND YOUR HOUSE BEFORE BEING HOUSE BROKEN. The biggest mistake I see with puppy owners is giving too much freedom in the home before the puppy earns the right to have that freedom.

2. Take your puppy out frequently and to the same spot ON LEASH.  Do not just let him out off-leash in the back yard and tell him to go potty. He hasn’t learned yet that he must do his “business” first before he can enjoy play-time. He will most likely just run around the yard playing if given the off-leash freedom.  Even in the middle of the night, when your pup needs to potty, use the leash and bring him to the same potty spot each time. (and always clean up the droppings after him).  He will soon see a pattern and head for that spot each time.

3. Use a “potty word” to get him to do his “business” on command.  I use the phrase “Potty-Potty” to get my dogs to do their business and they all know what it means.  You can choose whatever “potty word” that you like.  Each time you take your puppy out on leash to potty remember to say their potty word in a praising tone as they sniff the ground to find their perfect spot.  When they start to eliminate, use an excited tone (but not so loud as to disturb them while they are eliminating) as you say the potty word. “GOOD POTTY-POTTY!!”

Some people even give their pup a treat just after finishing their “business”.

4. If you CATCH your puppy having a potty accident inside the house, pick up the puppy while making a loud VERBAL ONLY correction such as “AH-AH NO POTTY IN MY HOUSE!!” Then immediately whisk your puppy outside to it’s potty area and change your tone instantly to “YEAH! GOOD POTTY-POTTY!!” even if your puppy just stands there at his potty spot and stares at you.  Encourage him to sniff around and finish his business and praise him when appropriate.

5. If you FIND a wet spot or pile of puppy poop behind your couch or on the floor, THE ONLY THING TO DO IS ROLL UP THE NEAREST NEWSPAPER AND SMACK YOURSELF ON THE HEAD BECAUSE YOU GAVE YOUR PUP TOO MUCH FREEDOM.   Expect accidents but they will be few and far between if you really stick to a consistent housebreaking plan.

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER rub you pup’s nose in its own poop or pee.  That will only teach the dog that eliminating itself is bad and the dog will start hiding its little landmines for you to find at a later date.  We want your dog to understand that eliminating in the house is not good but that eliminating outside is great! 

We hope everyone is enjoying the increasing daylight and that the change with Daylight Savings Time hasn’t adversely affected your pet’s feeding times.

We would first like to announce the Winner of our drawing that was held at the 2012 Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show. Congratulations Nancy Walker!!

In the March edition, we will be covering the following topics:

• Spring Cleaning the Dog-Friendly Way
• Grooming for Spring and Summer
• Pawsitive Alliance – Pawsitive Futures
• Preparedness Tips from WASART – Part 1 of 2
• Maggie’s College of Dog Training Knowledge
• March Kennel Notes
• Easy Chicken Jerky Treat Recipe

Spring Cleaning the Dog-Friendly Way

Spring cleaning can really be done any time of year if you don’t mind a blustery gust of wind blowing in through open windows in the winter or jacking up the AC so you can air the house out in the summer. Or perhaps you are lucky and live in a temperate climate so you can spring clean your home anytime you feel like it. When you have dogs, the key is to know how to spring clean your home the dog-friendly way so that everyone is safe from harsh cleaning chemicals and errant vacuum cleaners.

Your first concern is to ensure the physical safety of your dog. You can do this by parking him in a bedroom with an enticing chew toy while you clean the downstairs area and then moving him below while you do the upstairs quarters. You can also gate off an area for him in a smaller place but he will likely be pretty excitable when he sees what you’re up to. In this case, hang a shower curtain or sheet in front of the gate from the ceiling to block his view. Another option is to make a doggie playdate with a friend and her dog or, if your pet belongs to a daycare center, check out their play schedule.

Once your dog is safely away from the dusting and the vacuuming, it’s time to spring clean your home. Keep in mind that even if your pet is not at home when you clean, the residue and lingering fumes of toxic cleaners can harm him when he returns, not to mention the danger of a pet getting into those products. So, open the windows and turn on some tunes you can work to. Here are the tools you will need:

Cleaning with All-Purpose Cleaners
A good all-purpose cleaner will make your spring cleaning easier. Be careful to properly rinse all surfaces where your pet can reach and keep in mind excessive cleaning product residue could harm your pet if ingested. For those worrisome kitchen and bathroom germs, avoid cleaners with bleach or ammonia as these emit toxic fumes. Instead, use a non-toxic disinfectant or make your own solution with vinegar and rubbing alcohol.

Article used with permission from Dogster.com. You may find the original article (and more) at Dogster.com

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Grooming for Spring and Summer

Now is a good time to consider having your pet fully groomed for spring and summer’s warmer weather.  Although we recommend more frequent grooming of your pet, many people prefer short haircuts once or twice a year.  If that is your preference, now is a good time as the temperatures are mild and our normal summer rush hasn’t yet begun.

Allergies are a greater problem this time of year for both animals and humans.  As your pet roams through your yard or the dog park pollen will cling to its coat.  Indoor pets then shake off the pollen throughout your house.  Brushing your pet before it comes back inside will help reduce pollen.  Frequent grooming or, at least, frequent baths will go even further in helping reduce allergies for both you and your pet by removing the pollen from its coat.

This time of year we also tend to more frequently walk our dogs or take them to the dog park.  These trips increase the chance of your dog picking up fleas from others dogs, stinky smells from those things they roll in or USOs (unidentified sticky objects) from sticking to their coat.  Your groomer can help with these issues by applying specialized flea baths, cream rinses or special odor removing shampoos such as:

• Oatmeal shampoo and cream rinse for itchy skin
• Aloe conditioner for dry skin or coat
• Tea Tree Oil for dandruff and hotspots
• Plumtastic Conditioner for long lasting scent

Swimming in a lake or particularly in salt water, can contribute to mats or snarls in coats and possibly to dry skin conditions.  Your groomer will have a variety of medicated shampoos or rinses that can help with dry or irritated skin.  A good comb with long teeth is an excellent solution for mats or snarls in thicker coats at all times of the year since it is important to work out tangles that lie close to the skin.

As always, if you have questions or are looking for advice about grooming, please ask to talk to one of our groomers the next time you are in.

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Pawsitive Alliance – Pawsitive Futures

Join Pawsitive Alliance for a fun evening out on the town to help animals in need!

When: Saturday, March 24th, 5-8 pm
Where: “415 Westlake”
Coveniently located at 415 Westlake Ave N, Seattle 98109

Ticket price includes:

• Food and beverages for the evening
• All the chocolate you can handle!
• Fabulous and fun bidding in our silent auction
• Casual yet festive attire is suggested, 21 and over

Find out more about the event as well as to get directions at the Pawsitive Alliance website!

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Preparedness Tips from WASART – Part 1 of 2

Things get extra wet in the spring due to warming temperatures causing melting snow to swell rivers to capacity and beyond. Flooding can sometimes be a problem in the spring. Many of us live on a flood plain and don’t even realize it. Keep an eye out for unexpectedly high waters and remember that if you can’t see the bottom, you don’t know how deep it really is.

To begin our two part series in preparing for the unexpected, we suggest you start with a simple bag.

You’ll need a bag for each family member, including pets. A backpack will do, and it doesn’t have to be fancy. It just needs to be something to hold enough for a member of your family to get by for about 3 days. For this month, also add to your shopping list 1 gallon of water per family member, and don’t forget to count your pet in this. It’s not a lot, but it’s a start. When you get home, write the date you bought the water on the jug to make it easy to rotate out. Water can get stale.

Please be sure to check back next month for part two in this series.

This information is provided for you by the Washington State Animal Response Team. WASART is a 501(3)(c) organization that focuses on helping owners and their animals in times of disaster. More information on WASART can be found at http://www.washingtonsart.org/

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Maggie’s College of Dog Training Knowledge

We would like to introduce a new feature for the Cascade Kennels web site!

Beginning today you will find a new section of the website dedicated to training tips. If you haven’t worked with her yet, Maggie Gonty is the Lead Trainer at Cascade Kennels.

Maggie’s main goal for her clients has always been for them to bond more closely to their dogs through positive, gentle, reward-based training methods that result in a well-trained dog and a well-informed dog owner.

The first tip in Maggie’s College of Dog Training Knowledge is Housebreaking a New Puppy or Dog. You can find this tip and others in the Training section or by using this link.

March Kennel Notes

Grooming is offered for both overnight guests and as an independent service without overnight boarding. We also accept the feline companion and those first time puppies. Our groomers are available for brief consultations to answer your grooming questions. Find out more on our Grooming page.

Does your dog need a brush-up on obedience? We’ve added more dates and times for our training classes. You can learn more about our training offerings on the Training page and see if there are any classes that fit your schedule on the Group classes page.

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Chicken Jerky Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• Chicken Breast Fillets

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 200° F
2. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
3. Rinse off chicken breast and remove any fat.
4. Slice the chicken with the grain. This will help make the jerky even chewier for your dog. The slices should be very thin, about 1/8″ to 1/4″ thickness.
5. Place the strips on the baking sheet.
6. Bake for approximately 2 hours (see note below).
7. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack until completely cool.
8. Cut strips into bite sized pieces.

Storing: These homemade dog treats may not last long enough to be stored because they are so good. But, just in case they do, store them in the refrigerator for 3 weeks. Freeze any remainder for up to 8 months.

Tips & Techniques

• Checking – The baking times will vary due to difference in ovens, temperatures and meat size. Your jerky treats should be firm and dry, not at all soft or spongy. It is safer to go a little extra dry and firm than for the meat to be underdone.
• Cutting – Once the treats are cool, it’s easier to cut them with kitchen scissors or a pizza cutter, than a regular knife.

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The Dog Show will be held at CenturyLink Field Event Center  (formerly Qwest Field Event Center) on March 10th and 11th.

The Show hours:

Saturday 8am – 5pm (close of Best in Show)
Sunday 8am – 5pm (close of Best in Show)

If you need directions, you can find them here.

We hope to see you there!

Sunday, March 4th
Noon to 3 pm
Homeward Pet Adoption Center

13132 NE 177th Place
Woodinville, WA 98072

Meet dozens of adorable and adoptable cats and kittens from six different shelters and rescues from all around Washington in one place!  All kitties are up to date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered.  Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you find the perfect kitty for your family. Come find your new furry friend and feel the love grow by Leaps & Bounds!

Hey everyone!  Welcome to the February edition of our newsletter.  Can you believe it’s February already?

Now that we have dug out of the snow storms and have enjoyed the most recent, unusual warming spell, we are hard at work keeping your pet(s) warm, happy, dry and having a blast.

In this edition we will be covering the following topics:

• Keeping your pets safe and warm when the power goes out
• Flea Control, the Natural Side of Things
• February Kennel Notes
• Important News from WASART
• Facts to Remember

Keeping your pets safe and warm when the power goes out

With so many areas around town losing power during the recent snowstorm, many have asked us what we do when our area loses power.  The answer is that we have a 50,000 watt, natural gas powered, automatic generator hard-wired into our electrical system.  When the generator detects power from PSE has been lost, it automatically starts itself.  It takes just a few seconds for our generator’s electricity to come on.

We learned our lesson about six or seven years ago before our generator was installed.

The Woodinville area lost power for about five days in mid-December.  Keeping all the animals warm and fed was difficult and we vowed to install a generator as soon as we could.  The installation was completed about a year and a half later.

This winter we lost power on Christmas day and for two or three days during the recent snowstorm but our generator power came right on and all of the pets we were caring for never knew the difference.

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Flea Control, the Natural Side of Things

Each spring and fall we hear stories from our customers about the horrible flea problems they are dealing with in their homes. The gloomy, wet and mild environment we live in is the perfect recipe for flea infestations. Unfortunately, fleas are one of the downfalls of pet ownership. In this article we would like to share some things we have learned this past year about how to deal with fleas in a more natural way.

So how do your pets get fleas? When your pets go outdoors the fleas jump on for a ride indoors. Did you know a flea can jump 200 times the length of its own body? Once inside, the adult fleas start shedding their eggs which only multiplies your problem. A female adult flea lays about 15-20 eggs a day, which is roughly 600 eggs in her lifetime. The eggs then drop off of your pets, onto your floor covering as well as surrounding areas in your home. The infestation is more prevalent in the areas your pets sleep.

So where do we start our battle to get rid of these nasty little parasites? For starters, wash your pet’s bedding often in hot water and tumble dry on high heat. This will help kill any fleas or flea eggs that are on the bedding.

Scheduling your pet for regular grooming is a great way to get rid of any fleas that are on them. When shampoo lathers up real thick it will drown the adult fleas. You don’t even need to use chemical flea shampoos for this. A good rinse in warm water and a blow dry will help get all those nasty little eggs out of your pets coat too.

Vacuum your home often; this will pick up fleas and eggs that are hiding out in your carpets. Pick as much stuff up off the floor before hand as fleas will hide in dark areas in your home. Make sure you empty your vacuum and put the contents outside immediately after vacuuming.

Treating your carpets with borax is a great way to get rid of fleas indoors. You can find borax in the laundry aisle of your local store under the name 20 Mule Team. Before treating your carpets you will want to test this in an inconspicuous area to make sure it won’t damage your carpets. Once you have determined your carpets are safe sprinkle a light dusting onto the carpets and then work it down with a broom. You will want to be careful not to breathe in the dust while you are doing this. Leave the powder on your carpets for three to five days before vacuuming it up. The borax will kill the flea larvae by dehydrating your carpets. Borax however; will not kill the adult fleas. If you already have a flea infestation it may take a few weeks for you to see results.

Treating your yard is also essential in the fight against fleas. A great natural way to treat the yard is by introducing beneficial nematodes into your soil. Nematodes are microscopic worms that act as a parasite to fleas. The worms actually attack the flea larvae while they are in the cocoon stage before they reach maturity. Nematodes will not harm you, your pets or even your gardens. On the contrary, nematodes are extremely beneficial to gardens as they also kill soil grubs that cause damage to plant roots. Nematodes are applied using a sprayer similar to the ones used to apply home pesticides. Since fleas like to hide in dark, moist areas you will need to make sure to spray under trees and shrubs. Beneficial Nematodes can be purchased at many garden shops or online organic gardening websites.

When it comes to flea control it is always better to be proactive rather than reactive. Prepare to start treating your home and yard in early spring and throughout the summer to prevent the dreaded infestation. With a little work and due diligence you and your pets will  enjoy a happier and healthier life together.

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February Kennel Notes

Grooming is offered for both overnight guests and as an independent service without overnight boarding. We also accept the feline companion and those first time puppies. Our groomers are available for brief consultations to answer your grooming questions.

Are you thinking of giving your sweetheart a puppy for Valentine’s Day?  We offer puppy classes.  A four- week course for puppies 8-20 weeks old concentrates on socialization and proper play with other pups (and family members).

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Important News from WASART

Are you prepared to leave your house if given 15 minutes to evacuate? Are your pets prepared?

Being ready for a disaster is one of the most overlooked areas of pet ownership but there are some simple things you can do:

• Have a bag of essentials for you and your pet ready to go
• Plan for being away for 5-7 days, and remember things like medicine, food, and toys

The list can be intimidating, so in the coming months we’ll go through it bit by bit to help everyone slowly build readiness. Want to look ahead?

The government has a great start here: http://www.ready.gov/basic-disaster-supplies-kit

This information is brought to you by WASART.

WASART, Washington State Animal Response Team, is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization focused on technical rescue and disaster response addressing emergency situations involving companion animals and livestock. WASART currently focuses on Western Washington, though members actively deploy both nationally and internationally with partner organizations such as the ASPCA. WASART has a wide array of volunteer and training opportunities available. Check out http://www.washingtonsart.org/ for more information on how you can become involved.

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Facts to Remember

Many of you will be receiving chocolates for Valentine’s Day.  Remember chocolate is poisonous to dogs.  Keep it out of reach of your pets.

February 23rd is Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day!

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