July Newsletter

Happy 4th of July!  The kennel is jumping and we are so happy to be busy and full of all your wonderful pets!  The 4th of July can be a scary time for animals with the fireworks and noise, but not when your pet is boarding at the kennel.  Because of our location, nestled back into the corner where we are and not too far from the freeway, we are generally protected from most fireworks and noise which makes it a great place for dogs to be if they don't like fireworks.  We also play soothing music to drown out any outside noise and to calm the animals.

Speaking of the 4th of July
For those of you whose are animals are not boarding this holiday, please remember to keep your pets inside on and around the 4th of July.  Did you know that the 5th of July is one of the busiest days for animal shelters?  This is because so many animals escape on the 4th when they are afraid of the fireworks.  Even when people feel that their dogs are very secure in their yards, many escape when very afraid.

Dogs in Cars
Please do not leave your dog in the car on hot or even warm days.  Did you know that when it is 75 degrees outside the temperature inside a car can creep up to 100 degrees in just 10 minutes?  Leave your dogs home when it is warm out, the risk is too great just to go for a car ride.

SMILING FACES OF OUR HAPPY GUESTS

FEATURED ADOPTABLE

FAYE

Faye is a 5 month old female terrier mix puppy.  This sweet, loving girl came to us as an 8 week old puppy with her brother Darby.  They were dumped at an overcrowded animal shelter in the Central Valley.  Because the shelter is so overcrowded with so many animals and so little space, many friendly, healthy dogs and cats are put to sleep each week because they have no place else to go.  Faye was dumped at the shelter so young that she couldn't even stay at the shelter and had to go to a foster home where they could be properly cared for.  Faye is a very sweet and cuddly girl.  She is sensitive and easygoing.  She does well with other small dogs.  Faye is very petite, only about 6 pounds so we are looking for an adult only home for her. She likes to go for walks and car rides.  We took her to an adoption event and she had a great time hanging out and meeting new people.  Faye has already been spayed and vaccinated, now she just needs to find her forever home.  Because she is our Featured Adoptable, her adoption fee is just $150 throughout the month of July.  Also, Braveheart Dog Training is donating a Beginning Class for Faye's new family.  If you or anyone you know is looking for a wonderfully sweet companion, please consider our little Faye.

Volunteer With Us

As you know, we run a rescue program where we take in unwanted dogs and cats just before they are due to be euthanized and find them new, loving, forever homes.  We currently have 9 dogs in our program.  While we give them as much as we can, we can never give them enough individual time and attention as we would like to.  We are looking for people to volunteer some of their time to simply come to the kennel and take one or more of our foster dogs for a little walk or spend a little time playing with them.  It really means the world to them to get that extra bit of one on one time and it makes them more calm and happy while in our care and more adoptable when their forever home comes along.  Just call us or stop by to help!

Puppies and Kittens and Cats, oh my!

We have many wonderful animals available for adoption.  If you or anyone you know is looking, please come our way.  We would love to find forever homes for our adoptable animals!  Here is a little peek, but visit our website at www.dublincreekanimalfoundation.com to see all of our wonderful adoptables! 

Joseph

Jimmy

Joe

Blitzen

Alley

Stanley

Dog Training Classes

Braveheart Dog Training offers classes at Dublin Creek Kennels!  Check out our upcoming schedule:

Confidence Building for Marshmallows, 7/12, 6-7pm, 3 weeks, $100

Canine Good Citizen, 7/12, 7:30-8:15pm, 5 weeks, $150

Fun with Agility, 7/28, 9-9:50am, 6 weeks, $150

Beginning Obedience/Manners, 7/28, 10-11am, 6 weeks, $150

Puppy Preschool, 7/28, 11-11:50am, 6 weeks, $150

To register for a class contact Vicki at braveheartdogs@gmail.com

                                                                                

June Newsletter

Oh my!  It is June 13 and our newsletter still has not gone out!  Why is that, you might ask.  Well, it is because we have been so busy taking care of your wonderful dogs and cats!  The kennel has been so busy and full of guests that needed our complete attention!  Don't worry, we aren't complaining!  We are thrilled to be able to have the trust and confidence of so many clients.  We appreciate the opportunity to care for your animals and set your mind at ease while you are away.

DUBLIN CREEK ANIMAL FOUNDATION
The Dublin Creek Animal Foundation was founded by the kennels owners, Sue and Katherine, who had been doing dog and cat rescue in the community for years, but wanted to make it official by forming a 501c3 non-profit rescue organization.  If you, or anyone you know is looking to add a new dog or cat to their family, please have them visit us.  Take a look at some of the wonderful animals we have available for adoption, just waiting for their forever homes.  And, we have many more, just visit and we will introduce you to them!

WE NEED FOSTER HOMES
Our rescue animals are fostered here at the kennel.  This means that once we get them from the shelter, we get them spayed/neutered, vaccinated and then they stay at the kennel with us until their forever homes are found.  Most of our fosters do great, but sometimes we have rescue dogs that need a little more one and one and would greatly benefit from being fostered in a home situation.  We feel that three of our current adoptables, Mike, Jimmy and Andy would benefit from going to a foster home.  This would mean that they would go to live with a family until while we continue to look for a foster home for them.  If you have room in your heart and home, please consider fostering one of these sweet guys.  You may foster as long as you choose and of course, foster homes have first chance at adopting their fosters, so, if you decide you can't part with your foster, you don't have to worry.  By the way, we also need volunteers to come by and walk our rescue dogs!  If you can spare the time, they would love to spend it with you!

Jimmy
 Mike
 Andy


WHAT'S NEW
As you know, we have spent the last couple of years making many renovations and upgrades to the kennel.  We are so happy with how well all of these changes are being received by our guests.  Please take a look at some of our guests enjoying some of the features that we have put in place just for them!

Water Yard
We recently added a second play yard that includes a water feature.  Our "pool" includes fountains and can be closed to create a full pool or a wading pool.  Some dogs enjoy playing in the fountains, others like splashing or playing ball in the pool while some just like to carefully wade or sit poolside for a drink!  Check out some of our happy campers enjoying our pool!

We also included tunnels in the yard for dogs to play in or on!  They are just loving the tunnels!

And, of course, for the dogs who prefer dry land, we still have our huge, fabulous, all grass area!  Here are some guests enjoying that area!

Lest we forget our feline friends!  Don't forget we also have our beautiful cattery where our feline guests can enjoy our climbing net, large screen TV and play time!

Our goal at Dublin Creek Kennels is to keep your pets safe, comfortable, happy and feeling loved.  We think that these happy faces say that we are doing a pretty good job!

And, as always, extra TLC is always included in your pets stay!

TEN REASONS TO BOARD YOUR DOG OR CAT AT DUBLIN CREEK KENNEL
1. Our safe, secure, roomy individual enclosures will allow your dog to have plenty of space and fresh air.
2. Our wonderful enrichment activities and areas to offer your dog or cat plenty of physical and mental  stimulation during their stay.
3. Our fully climate controlled facility, which will keep your pets comfortable and happy.
4. The fact that Sue, with over 30 years of kennel and pet care experience lives on site and personally checks on your pets each night before tucking everyone in to bed.
5. Our beautiful play areas, designed to create a fun, safe place for dogs and cats to play.
6. Our convenient location, just off of the 580 freeway.
7. Our commitment to keeping our kennel clean and disinfected.  Did you know that we hose out our runs twice a day.  And, no, we don't have an automatic system that might spray or frighten your dogs, it is all done by hand with your dogs inside so they don't get scared.
8. The fact that our wonderful on site groomers Michelle and Kat are available to groom your pets before they go home.
9. The fact that you will be leaving your animals in the care of our knowledgeable, friendly, caring, animal loving staff.
10. Because your pets love it here!