Happy Howl-o-ween!

Happy Halloween to you and your pups! Did you dress up? Did your pup dress up? We would love to see photos of your costumes! Mrs. Mosby here dressed up as a scary skeleton (or an adorable one!). She had a fun Halloween party at her house where she got to show off her costume to all of her parents' friends and her friend Coach who also comes to All Wags also stopped by for some playing. It was a great Halloween. Send us your photos and tell us all about your pups Halloween, you too could see your pup featured in a blog!

Spencer is famous!

One of our fabulous All Wags pups is famous! Spencer Reichley made it into USA Today's online album of pet photos in his pirate costume. Be sure to check out the sweet, famous boy. He looks pretty fabulous as Captain Jack Sparrow and with his paws up it looks like he is getting ready to take on the seven seas! I hope the fame doesn't get to his cute little head. What is your pup being for Halloween this year? We would love to see photos!

Use the drive-thru to beat the cold!

It's starting to get a lot colder in the mornings, have you noticed? Sometimes maybe it's even a little bit too cold to get out of the car when you come bring your pup to All Wags in the morning. Don't forget about our drive-thru. You can just pull out and someone will come out and get your pup out of the car for you. No cold for you and it's quick and easy and your pup gets right in and on their way to a fun day of play. The drive-thru is open Monday- Friday from 7am-9am, give it a try some morning if you haven't already!

Plenty of fun to be had this weekend!

There will be no time for these pups to snooze tomorrow because there are 2 great dog events going on! If you're looking for some great activities to enjoy with your pups, then you are in luck. First, actually this evening and tomorrow afternoon, is the Dock Diving event at Pet Essentials. Check out their website to see info about how your pup could try it out or you can just enjoy an afternoon of watching the pro dogs do their thing. Very cool if you have never seen it! Also tomorrow, is Barktoberfest to benefit the American Cancer Society. This is a beer festival/dog costume contest/ all around good time. It's $10 to get in and then a little extra if you would like to have a few "adult beverages." If you go to either one, we would love to see your photos!

SNIP Clinic This Friday!

Don't forget! This Friday, October 22 is our SNIP vaccine clinic. Do your pups need any of their vaccines? Do you have any friends who's pups needs vaccines? This month we are combining the SNIP clinic for All Wags customers and for the general public, so send along your friends! If you need to make an appointment, just call All Wags at 704-527-9247 or let us know the next time you come in. If you need more info about the SNIP clinics, check out the All Wags website's Spay/Neuter/Vaccine Page. Questions? Let us know!

We're #1! We're #1!

Guess who is the best in Charlotte! You got it, All Wags is!!! For the third year in a row, All Wags has been voted the best dog daycare in Charlotte. Isn't that just fabulous?! We couldn't do it without you, our very loyal and awesome customers, and of course, your pups. So, let's all give each other a hug and a pat on the back! I'm sure there are a few pups who would like some scratches behind the ears to celebrate too!

I Rescued a Human Today

Something cute to read for everyone who loves a shelter dog...

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.


As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life.

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship.

A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.

Dogs Rule Day!!!

In honor of Dogs Rule Day today, we wanted to share with you 101 ways to celebrate from the Pedigree website. Of course, we'd like to add our own 102nd way to celebrate, which would be bring your dog to All Wags today for a day of play! Do you have other ideas of ways to celebrate? Let us know! DOGS RULE!

101 Ways to Celebrate Dogs Rule^® Day

1. Adopt a dog! What better way to celebrate than with a new best friend. Find a shelter dog here.
2. Give an extra minute of bellyrubs in the morning.
3. Play fetch 'til your arm falls off.
4. Make a donation to The PEDIGREE^® Adoption Drive, your local shelter, or the dog-loving charity of your choice. 
5. Get your dog a gift basket full of snacks and treats.
6. Volunteer at a shelter. Learn more at volunteermatch.com
7. Post Dogs Rule^® Day flyers around your town. You can download them at the Dogs Rule Day website
8. Make a Dogs Rule^® Day card.
9. Donate a bag of PEDIGREE^® Food for Dogs to your local shelter.
10. Hold a dog walk/parade to benefit dogs in your town.
11. Give her the other half of your sandwich. Just this once.
12. No baths. None.
13. If you have a Border Collie, pretend to be a sheep.
14. Get him a new collar.
15. Hire a bus. Allow her to catch it.
16. Film him and make him an internet star.
17. Bark with her at the postman.
18. Go to a new dog park this time.
19. No vacuum cleaning.
20. Take him to work with you.
21. Let him scratch to his heart's delight.
22. Give him his own web site.
23. Ask the cat to be nice, just for the day. (Even though the cat won't listen…)
24. Go for a drive. Or ten.
25. Keep the car windows open. Even if it's raining.
26. Make her a photo album.
27. Take him to visit his friends.
28. Donate some blankets to your local shelter.
29. Get a professional photo taken.
30. Install a doggie door.
31. Take her to the beach.
32. Wash his favorite blanket.
33. One word: bones.
34. Scratch that special place behind her ear.
35. Help him destroy the garden.
36. Sing him a song. Maybe wear a costume.
37. No vets, not today.
38. Post flyers for the local dog shelter.
39. Breakfast in dog-bed.
40. Let him eat at the dinner table.
41. Give up your favorite chair.
42. Buy her a new leash.
43. Let her gnaw your favorite pair of shoes.
44. Organize or support a dog adoption drive.
45. Get a tattoo of him.
46. Give her one treat every hour, all day long.
47. Get her a fire hydrant.
48. Dress up like the postman.
49. Organize a picnic to benefit shelter dogs.
50. Let him win at tug-of-war.
51. Let him hump anything he wants.
52. Print his picture on a T-shirt.
53. No fireworks, please.
54. Go to a shelter and give the dogs some love and attention.
55. Put a little hamburger in his dinner.
56. All the butts he can sniff at the dog park.
57. Tell him a good cat joke.
58. Start or support a local spay/neuter program.
59. Take your dog to a retirement home to share her love.
60. Bring some snacks and treats to your local shelter. You can see them here.
61. Teach him a new trick. Reward heavily.
62. Shiatsu massage for a Shih Tzu.
63. Paint her doghouse.
64. Bury a steak in the backyard.
65. Adopt a new best friend for your best friend.
66. Buy him a swimming pool.
67. Let her dig in the trash a bit.
68. Throw a surprise party. Invite all his friends.
69. Maybe a pool party.
70. Take him for a walk.
71. Take her for a run.
72. Take him for a jog.
73. Eat dinner on the floor with her.
74. Watch a dog movie marathon.
75. Put a picture of her on your keyring.
76. Let him follow his nose, wherever it takes him.
77. Get her a brand new chew toy.
78. Let him run to his heart's content.
79. Make a Dogs Rule^® Day flag and fly it outside your house.
80. Tell everyone you know it's Dogs Rule^® Day.
81. Let him bark all he wants.
82. Fetch your own newspaper.
83. Full couch privileges.
84. Let a good piece of steak fall off the table.
85. Shopping spree at a pet store.
86. Name a star after him.
87. Grab a shovel. Help him dig.
88. Unlimited sniffing, licking and scratching.
89. Belly rubs every hour on the hour.
90. Write a dog blog about him.
91. Find a great patch of dirt for her to roll in.
92. Go to a shelter. Say hello to every dog.
93. Give her swimming lessons.
94. Get him a PEDIGREE^® Jumbone^® Mega Chew. 
95. Let him ride shotgun.
96. Hugs.
97. Walk around on all fours.
98. Take him squirrel chasing.
99. Open up a new can of tennis balls.
100. Spend as much time as you can with her.
101. Promise that from now on, every day is Dogs Rule^® Day.

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The SNIP clinic is NOT today

Just wanted to be sure you all knew... the SNIP clinic for All Wags customers is not today. It was going to be, but they had to reschedule. We're now going to be having a combined clinic for All Wags customers and for the public on Friday, October 22nd. You can still just bring your pup to daycare on that day and we will take it from there. So, just as a re-cap, not today, but in 2 weeks your pup can get their vaccines. Just let us know if you need to make an appointment!

October Issue of the All Wags Newsletter

Need a little light reading for those cool autumn afternoons? Great! The October issue of the All Wags newsletter has been posted to the All Wags home page. There are lots and lots of adoptable dogs in this issue, which is apropos since October is Adopt-a-Dog month. Be sure to read all about Kaleb and Greta, the dogs of the month! There are also many great dog events listed, including quite a few places where you can show off your dog's Halloween costume. For those of you who are going out of town for Thanksgiving and your pup will be staying with us, this month's coupon is just for you. If you have any questions about the newsletter or if there is anything you think we should add, just let us know. We'd love to hear it!

Dog Costumes

It's officially October and not only does that bring the continuation of all great things fall like football and cool weather, apples and pumpkins, it also brings Halloween. And, Halloween brings adorable dog costumes. We know that most pups just kind of tolerate their costumes for their people, but they do seem to make the people so very happy and the photos are always really great. If you are dressing your pup up in a costume, we would absolutely love to see those photos! Shelby's mama, Emily, already shared her great hot dog costume with us. Send us more, send us more! We love them!

Saturday night out with your pup? OK!

Are you looking for something cool and interesting to do tomorrow night that benefits a great cause AND you can take your pup? Hounds4Heroes is having their very first fundraiser tomorrow night at the Dog Bar. It is an Art Auction and many great local artists have donated their art. There are a great variety of pieces that you can bid on and it will be price affordably with bids starting at just $8. Not only can you score a great piece of art, but you get to hang out with your favorite puppy friend. The weather is going to be beautiful this weekend, so the patio of the Dog Bar with a cold beer in your hand bidding on some art to help Hounds4Heroes and getting kisses from your pup is a great way to spend it!