TAILS FROM DUBLIN CREEK: August 2012

We know it is only August, but, believe it or not, we are already getting reservations for the holidays! Please set up your pets holiday reservations today to be sure you get a spot!

Getting to Know You Program
We know how worried owners can get when they have to leave their newly adopted dogs at the kennel for the first time. We want you to feel comfortable and we want your dogs to have a great experience with us so that they will love coming to Dublin Creek! For this reason, we have created our new Getting to Know You program. This option is for newly adopted adult dogs and puppies and includes a one night stay, a session of playtime and a stuffed Kong for only $40!! This is $17 off! The idea is that your new dogs and puppies come for a short stay, with a lot of fun so that they have a great time! This option is available Monday-Thursdays.

Adoptable Kitten Special
We have some really wonderful kittens and adult cats available for adoption through our rescue program. We are extending our Summer special which means that the adoption fee for them is only $30! This includes spaying/neutering and vaccinations which have already been done. These cats are extremely affectionate, playful, friendly and sweet! Please come and meet Joseph, Joe, Jacqueline, Amara and Ally today!

Dog Adoptables

We also still have some really wonderful dogs available for adoption. Because these dogs have been here for a while, we are doing our best not to accept any new rescue dogs so that we can focus our energy and efforts on these special dogs. Remember, if you are not sure you are ready to adopt, these dogs would greatly benefit from going to live in a foster home too. Come by and meet Faye, Andy, Jimmy, Blitzen and Mike!

Back to School Time

This time of year can be challenging for dogs, particularly dogs that were adopted over the Summer. These dogs may have gotten used to someone being home all the time and kids going back to school can create confusion. Help them out by trying some of these things:

-Add extra enrichment to their life by making sure that they get plenty of exercise each.

-Teach them to love being left alone by giving them a stuffed Kong when you leave each morning. For very active dogs who have access to the yard during the day, considering stuffing a few Kongs and hiding them around the yard.

-Take your dog with you to drop off and pick up the kids from school! Let them enjoy other errands with you as well. Going to Starbucks? Bring your dog along with you for the ride. A short car ride can brighten a dog's day and they learn that they don't only go in the car when they have to go the vet. Note: Do not take your dog out when the weather is warm if you have to go inside someplace and leave them in the car.

-Many kids sporting events welcome dogs. If your dog likes people, train and socialize your dog so that he or she can go to soccer or baseball games.

-Let it be back to school time for your dogs too! Consider attending a dog training class to teach new skills or brush up on old ones!

Have you heard?

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Share your dog heroes with us!

Is your dog a hero? Or, does your dog have an amazing talent or job? Maybe your dog is a search and rescue dog or a therapy dog. If so, we would like to share your dog's story.

Congratulations Slick!

Sue is happy to announce that her standard smooth Dachshund Slick aka Dublin's Black Ice is now a CHAMPION! At just 15 months old, Slick finished his championship with back to back 5 point majors! A big feat for a young boy! Slick is shown by our own resident trainer, Vicki! Way to go Slick!