The mystery illness that has affected dogs across the country recently, has spread to at least 14 states. The respiratory condition, which is yet to be identified, can be fatal. We don’t want to spread panic but we think awareness and advice are important under the circumstances. So here is what we know so far […]
Sophie is gone after 14 years and 42 days together. She is gone. I let her go while she was still Sophie. I did not cry until she was gone because the last thing I wanted was for her to leave worried about me. I am still smiling at a comment that Adrienne, at my […]
Don’t get me wrong on this title. Good quality food is LOVE. But do not confuse love and food! I have labs. They would eat 24/7, okay maybe not Zeke who cares more about playing than eating, but my other two? Seriously? They would! And yes, I am sure they would love pizza and ice […]
I would like to take a moment to thank you for your patronage and trusting us with your beloved fur babies. Some of you have been with us from the beginning five years ago, but regardless of how long you have been coming to the pools we have all made long lasting memories together. Our […]
To Our Wonderful Clients, In the midst of recent developments with COVID-19 (The Corona Virus), we are implementing a plan to help protect our clients and our team. These may be updated with the changing environment surrounding the Corona Virus. Please watch your email for further developments. So far, there has not been evidence that […]
This is a great article with precious advices from Laurie Duperier that she wrote for the NoVa Dog Magazine. Laurie Plessala Duperier is an author and expert on caring for aging dogs. Living with Gunny, her soul mate, changed her life and taught her almost everything she knows about everything. Before devoting herself […]
Doctors and physical therapists often recommend swimming as a low-impact exercise for people recovering from injuries or as a way for older individuals to stay active. Swimming is said to be easy on our joints, while building up endurance and muscle strength. In fact, you work almost every muscle in your body when […]
I used to be really good at being funny and write about funny stuff. For as long as I remember, I always had sentences dancing in my head that I could not wait to write down. I remember a long time ago, like a century ago, when my 2nd grade teacher kept me in the […]
Maia died a month ago yesterday. It seems like an eternity as well as yesterday. I managed to let her go the best possible way: when she was still feeling good and surrounded by her oncologist, Dr. Beck, who had been like a lighthouse in the middle of a storm, storm meaning Lymphoma. She left […]
Maia was diagnosed with Lymphoma on March 31st, 2015. I do remember the date because this is the day where I went to sign the lease for the store. I thought she had an ear infection because she was shaking her head so much. I will remember that morning forever. I took her out of […]