Saturday, June 26, 2010

Makeover of the week

FRICK  B.

 Hi, My name is Frick.  Yes there was a Frack, but he is in a different family.  Despite that,  I still have lots of other friends though.  I'm a Standard Poodle and there are 4 more of me at home.  We all vary slightly in age & color, but we all get groomed at Best Friends.  We don't all get groomed on the same day, so today was my turn.  Didn't Sara do a marvelous job?   

Pet Of The Week

SARGE C.

 Hi, My name is Sarge.  I'm a Rottweiller and some people think of my breed as being really tough dudes.   Although we look scary to some and we are sometimes used for protection, most of us are just big pussy cats (though don't tell anyone!) When I stay at Best Friends I like to go outside and play, and they've got this big indestructable ball that I just love to kick around.  I chase it and knock it around, but no matter how hard I try, I just can't pick it up.  Oh, well, I'll just keep trying cause it's FUN. 

Monday, June 21, 2010

Lightening Safety Week

As you have all noticed we have had a very active spring when it comes to the thunder/lightening storms the midwest is so *famous* for. The week of June 21-27, 2010 is Lightening Safety Week. This not only means safety for us humans but for our pets as well! Here are just a few common sense reminders for our pets during a lightening storm.

Pets & Farm Animals


You are responsible for your animals, they cannot protect themselves.

Do not leave your pet outdoors during a lightning storm. They are particularly susceptible to step-voltage from a near-by lightning strike.

80% of accidental outdoor animal deaths occur from lightning.

Replace metal collars and metal leashes with plastic.

Do not chain an animal to a tree during a lightning storm or attach to a metal exercise wire.

Provide a lightning safe shelter for your pet(s) and farm animals

Remember Your Pets

Dog houses are not safe shelters. Dogs that are chained to trees or chained to wire runners can easily fall victim to a lightning strike. Bring pets inside.

Please remember to keep yourselves AND your pets safe!

Friday, June 18, 2010

Pet and Make Over of the Week

PET OF THE WEEK
SCOUT O
Hi! My name is Scout. I am a Lab mix
and now that Best Friends has this new
Customer Stay option I am LOVING it
here. Why you ask?
 
Because it means I get to play outside for
an extended time. We get to play in the pools,
bark at birds, chase each other or just sun
bathe. AAAHHH....This is SO much fun!


MAKE OVER OF THE WEEK
KILEY V 
HI! My name is Kiley. I am a Wheaten
Terrier. Our coats can be really hard
to manage. It's not hard for my groomer
Claire to fix me up and turn me back into
a managed gorgeousness!


She does a terrific job even though I love
to wiggle when she works on me. She says
I'm a good kid, I've just got more fun energy
in me that my body can handle!



Thursday, June 17, 2010

New Castle's 'America's Got Talent' dog troupe performs


CENTERVILLE, Ind. -- Tony Hoard impressed a crowd of Centerville students Friday by showing them "what a dog is capable of doing with the proper training, good nutrition and a lot of love."



The dog trainer, America's Got Talent 2009 semifinalist and New Castle native visited Centerville-Abington Elementary School with three of his dogs to perform an array of flying disc tricks and to deliver a message of respect and self belief.

"If you guys want to have fun, we want to have fun," Hoard proclaimed at the beginning of the show. "How does that sound?" The students' enthusiastic cheering indicated they clearly wanted to have fun.

Hoard and his dogs -- Q, Elektra Blu and Rory -- did not disappoint their young audience. The dogs expertly caught disc after disc, leaping onto and off Hoard's back and dancing between his legs to raucous applause. To the students' delight, Hoard brought several teachers to the floor, where Rory leaped over them and plucked discs from their outstretched hands.

Between tricks, Hoard entreated his audience to respect their teachers and themselves and to strive to reach their full potential.

Hoard said that his star dog, the 9-year-old Australian Shepherd Rory, was a "castaway dog" whose original owners no longer wanted him. With training, Rory has gone on to win three canine flying disc world championships.

"Don't give up on yourselves," Hoard said. "Every one of you guys can be a champion of some sort."

Hoard and his dogs have been competing since 2004, though Hoard is in his first year of showing his dogs professionally. His previous job as a factory worker ended when his employer would not give him time off to compete in NBC's national television show America's Got Talent, where he and Rory became the first animal act to reach the top 20. They also have appeared on Good Morning America and The Martha Stewart Show.

Hoard said he trains two other dogs in addition to the three who performed Friday, and he plans to begin training another in June.

Centerville-Abington Elementary teacher Rett Foster, a friend of Hoard, organized the event and introduced him and his wife, Sarah, who handled the technical aspects of the show. Foster called them "two of the most talented people I know and two of the most caring people I know."
After the show Hoard reflected on the pleasure of performing for a young audience, saying that "when you can put a smile on a kid's face... it's just a rush."

Article is from http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20100522/NEWS01/5220322/1002/rss

June 25th is National "Take your dog to work day!"

Expert Advice for “Take Your Dog to Work” Day
Friday, June 25 will be celebrated by pet lovers nationwide as the 11th annual “Take Your Dog to Work” Day. A growing number of companies allow pets in the workplace for this special occasion.
One company where dogs go to work with their humans every day is at Best Friends at 8224 Bash Street, Indianapolis, In 46256. Because Best Friends is in the pet care business, the staff knows what it takes to make “Take Your Dog to Work” Day a successful experience for pets and co-workers.

Shawn and Jessica say that it’s important to consider the dog’s temperament and training before you decide to take him to work with you. For example:
  •  Does he jump up on people or greet them with a gentle sniff? Behaviors that you think are cute may not go over well with co-workers.
  •  Is she friendly to people and other dogs? 
  •  Is he completely house-trained or does he mark new objects?
  • What happens when you leave? Does she howl or cry or just take a nap?

Even if your pet is extremely well-behaved, be sure to check with your co-workers about any concerns they may have. A neighbor with severe allergies or an overwhelming fear of dogs won’t appreciate even the gentlest canine.

If you decide to take your dog to work, the following equipment will make the day easier on your pet and your co-workers:

  •  A pet or baby gate, so you can restrict your pet to your office area or cubicle. 
  •  A water bowl and some treats, plus a plastic mat for under the bowl can help prevent stains on the office carpeting.
  •  A bed or sleeping mat and a couple of familiar toys. 
  •  Plastic baggies for cleaning up after your pet!

Above all, be respectful of your co-workers and “Take Your Dog To Work” Day can be a successful experience for you and your dog.




For more information, call 317.841.8182 or visit http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Ice Cream Social of the Year!

It's our Ice Cream Social of the Year!!!
Doggie DayCamp party time!


HI. My name is Soloman. Today is my very first time in DayCamp and I got to experience one of Best Friends fabulous parties. This time it was the June Ice Cream Socail. And let me tell you....we had a HOWLING good time!
Annie and Lulu are proving to be the best Howlers, expressing their joy over Party Time! 

Lucky is trying SO hard to get to the ice cream at the very bottom but his tongue is proving to be less then helpful.....
So why not just dive in head first??

Everyone says Spanky would be the perfect Undercover Officer...here he checks to see if any one is watching and not really caring that they are before he too dives in tongue first to get all the yummy goodness at the bottom!

Uhoh...Cooper ate to fast! Wait...wait...Ice Cream headahce!

Ahhh that too has passed and now...his tummy is happy!

Our next DayCamp party is our Summer Solstice...why not join us for all the fun?
June 21, 2010

Make Over and Pet of the Week

MAKE OVER OF THE WEEK
DAISY D

HI! My name is Daisy. I am a Shih Tzu.
A young girl really. Young or not our breed
has LOTS of hair and some times when
we play a lot (hey I'm a wild N crazy kind of girl!) it gets mussy.

That's OK though, I just come in to see my Best Friends
groomer Tina and she transforms me from
rough N tumble, to soft and fabulous in no
time at all!



PET OF THE WEEK
JAZZY R

HI! My name is Jazzy. And even though
I am a Black Lab by breed, you can see I
live up to my name. I really am a pretty *Jazzy* girl!
I love it when I get to stay at Best Friends, playing outside
in the yards is my favorite (next to meal time that is!).

Best Friends has this new thing called
Play N Stay and it means I get to play all
day with my friends while I stay here!
WOOHOO! Way cool! But boy do I sleep better at night!

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Pet of the Week

PET OF THE WEEK
LUCY L
HI! My name is Lucy. I love it when I come stay at Best Friends
and we play outside because there is ALWAYs room
in the pool for one more!
 I am a Golden Retriever and I LOVE (love love love love LOVE!)
to play catch and fetch in playgroup. My mommy signed me up for the
get to play ALLLLL day long. Gimme that ball!
Come on throw it..I can catch it!
(I am after all the *Catch Me* queen of Best Friends!)

Make Over of the Week

MAKE OVER OF THE WEEK
OSCAR B

HI! My name is Oscar. I am a Shih Tzu,
and I am GORGEOUS! I come in to see
my Best Friends groomers every few months.



I play with my little sister
Gretta and we both get a bit *rough* on
the exterior from our play. No matter,
this time Sara and Tina spent the day making us both
gorgeous and we go home happy clean
as a whistle* puppies!



We enjoy our spa
days and our mommy enjoys the outcome
of our *gorgeousness*.