New Year is a Time for Reflection

As we approach the new year, it's time to start thinking about how great 2011 was. We are so thankful to have the best customers and pups in Charlotte. The All Wags family is constantly growing and getting better and better. We are so thankful for all of the happy and healthy babies who joined the All Wags family this year too, both people babies and new puppies. We've had many opportunities to help pups find forever homes and that just makes everyone smile and we also had the great new opportunity to have the All Wags Express. 2011 has been a great year, we can't wait to see what 2012 has in store for us! We'd say Spencer here is pretty thankful for All Wags too, especially his holiday toy!

Christmas Lights for a Good Cause

If you are in the Concord area or want to make the trip to see some really cool lights for a fantastic cause, then do we have the outing for you. Thanks to Greg Grieb for letting us know. Here are the details of this gorgeous holiday light display http://sendit.wbtv.com/MediaItemView.aspx?id=2093534. They are taking donations and all of the donations go to the Humane Society of Concord. There are 2 walking paths so you can truly make it a fun holiday outing with the family!

Tips for the Holiday Party Season

Since, it's the holiday season, I'm sure that most of you will be having more guests that usual. Our pups don't always like visitors as much as we do, so read on for some tips from Dogster.com...

If you're having visitors during the holidays, you want to get everything in place for the arrival of family members. Many dogs become excitable around guests, and the controlled chaos of large family events can be enough to arouse the senses of the most docile of pooches.

To prepare for the bustle of a hosted event, make your that your dog gets plenty of exercise prior to guests' arrival. Take a half-hour before the first knock at the door to play fetch, take a walk, or otherwise enjoy your pup's favorite game. This will help get that extra bit of energy out and make him less excitable. You may also want to let your dog take a breather in a quiet area of the house as guests are arriving and then introduce him to the crowd after the initial commotion has subsided.

December Issue of the All Wags Newsletter

Happy December everyone! It's the most wonderful time of the year! And, the December issue of the All Wags issue has been posted to the webpage for your reading pleasure making it even more wonderful! You can read all about our dog of the month, Indie, who has a pretty incredible story of survival and a new awesome life. We have a really fun coupon for this month and you will need a little bit of luck to get the maximum savings. Be sure to also check out info about our holiday hours so you can know when we will be open and when we will be doing drop-offs and pick-ups. If you have not yet received the newsletter via email and wish to be on that email list, please email Karen and she will be happy to add you to the distribution list!

Pet Owner and a Renter?

Being a pet owner and a renter can be tricky... It can sometimes be hard to find places to rent that will allow your furry friend to live with you. It's also a common reason that people have to give up their pets and we would hate to see any of you have to make that decision. If you are a renter looking for a new place to live with your fur kid, be sure to check out My Apartment Map. You can search by apartments that allow cats, small dogs and large dogs. You can search by city/state or zip code. Pass this awesome resource on to anyone you know who could use it!

A little discount for your doggie holiday shopping...

Is your pup getting a gift (or a few) this holiday season? We know everyone likes to save money, so FetchDog is offering 25% off on toys, beds, gates and crates, plus free shipping. If you haven't yet checked our FetchDog, they have incredibly unique and awesome products for your pups, all the great brands and latest and greatest is toys and gear. Just enter the code FDTRGB01 at checkout. Happy shopping from the comfort of your own home!

Daniel the Miracle Dog

Have you heard about Daniel the Miracle Dog? Daniel was abandoned at a kill-shelter in Alabama and miraculously survived the gas chamber. When he survived the people at the shelter didn't have the heart to put him back in, so he got to live! He and his new owner were on the Anderson Cooper show today, you can see the video here. His story is truly a miracle and now he has a fabulous new life and is even going to be a spokesperson for adopting shelter dogs

Training classes at All Wags

Remember there are 2 great training classes that are starting this weekend at All Wags!

Puppy Class - 3 months to 6 months starting Saturday, December 3rd at 9:00 a.m.  6 weeks of class, 1 hour each week for $139.00.

Basic Obedience Class - any age - Saturday, December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. 6 weeks of class, 1 hour each week for only $139.00

Glen Shue who owns Dogtastic Dog Training will be leading these classes.  He can be reached at 704-804-8584 or you can sign up at All Wags.

Let us know if you have any questions! Pass the word on, these classes are open to anyone, not just All Wags customers.

Thanksgiving Leftovers for Your Pup

Do you have so many Thanksgiving leftovers that you just don't know what to do with them? Well, how about whipping up a special meal for your pup using some of those leftovers. Trust me, they will love you for it!

Ingredients
3 lb/1.3 kg skinless turkey pieces (light and dark meat)
1 cup (about 6 oz/175 g) oatmeal (cooked)
1 lb/450 g sweet potatoes, cubed
2 tbsp cranberry sauce
4 tbsp turkey gravy (optional; to reduce the fat content, omit the gravy or substitute olive oil)

Directions
Use turkey leftovers or roast the turkey:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Lightly oil a roasting pan.
2. For boneless breast or thigh, cook 30–45 minutes; boned breast or thigh, 45–60 minutes; whole turkey, 1 1/2–2 hours or until the meat juices run clear when pierced with a skewer. Let cool.
3. Remove all the bones and dice the meat into large pieces.
4. If using fresh sweet potatoes, roast with the turkey for about 25–30 minutes or until tender. Let cool, then peel and dice.
5. Meanwhile, cook the oatmeal according to package instructions.
6. Mix together the turkey meat, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. If using gravy or oil, add it now and mix thoroughly. (If your dog is at all prone to pancreatitis or other fat-related upsets, omit the gravy.) 

Thanksgiving weekend hours at All Wags

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Just a reminder All Wags is closed for daycare tomorrow (Thanksgiving day) and there will be no pick-ups or drop-offs for the boarded dogs. We'll be there celebrating Thanksgiving with the boarded pups. We will be back to regular hours on Friday 6am-7pm for daycare, drop-offs and pick-ups. We hope that you all have a great Thanksgiving with your families and if you are traveling and your pup is staying with us, we will give them lots of love and snuggles!

Take a Peak Inside the Mutt Hutt

Have you ever wondered what the Mutt Hutt looks like? Your pups have stayed overnight in our spacious accommodations but it's pretty hard to actually take a peak inside when we give a tour without walking through Big Paws. So, here is a photo for you to take a peak at instead. Each kennel has a bed and your pup gets their own water dish. They eat in these kennels when they board too. These kennels are fully enclosed and we store their belongings on top so that their items stay close. We've had a couple of people ask so we wanted to be able to let you all know. If you ever have any other questions about our facilities or procedures, just let us know!

Don't forget to sign up for a holiday photo session!

Today is Katie and Martha's Forever Home Celebration!

Katie and Martha are two pups who come to All Wags and their dad, Jim, sent us their story in honor of today being their Forever Home Celebration Day! Read on for the sweet story about how these two puppy girls became the best of friends!

I found Katie at Animal Care & Control Center back in 2006, six months after I had to put my 16 year old Lab/Border Collie to sleep.  Katie was listed as a Lab mix.  There is no Lab in her! I didn't even think about it until I got her home, but she has some Pit bull in her. I do not even consider her a pit bull. Josh commented one afternoon when I picked her up from All Wags that Katie was one of the most mellow & laid back dogs that he has known. Katie came home with me on the second week of November and has been very happy since that day
On the other hand, Martha was listed as a Lab/Rotweiler mix that I brought home as a 6 week puppy back on the second week of November last year.   Katie accepted her a week later and now they are best friends.  I hate to admit it but Martha was almost too much for me to deal with. Thank God for All Wags!  She was an instant hit the first day that she came to play there! Either the 2nd or 3rd day that I took her there, she ran inside so fast that I had to drop the leash for fear of her getting hurt. She ran around the attendant waiting to take the leash and by the time Katie & I walked through the front door, Martha was behind the counter & giving licks to everyone back there. I proceeded to let Katie's leash go and she went back to where she plays with her freinds without assistance.
They both love it when they go to All Wags and the best part is that they are asleep in less that 1/2 hour when they get home!  Thank you All Wags

Do you have a story about your pups that you would like to share? If so, we would love to hear it, just email it to Karen and we will feature your pups in a blog! 

November Edition of the All Wags Newsletter

The November issue of the All Wags Newsletter has been posted to the home page, have you checked it out? Our dogs of the month have adorable stories that you will love reading all about. There is also info about holiday photos with your pups that you have the opportunity to have taken at All Wags. You'll definitely want to sign up for that and then you will have your photos in time for ordering your holiday cards. And, speaking of the holidays, if you have any travel coming up, you are definitely want to check out this month's coupon where you can save on boarding. If you would like to be receiving the All Wags newsletter via email and aren't, send Karen an email and she will be sure to get you on the list. Happy November everyone!

Kinsley is here!

Josh has a new baby girl and Karen has a new grand baby, oh happy day! Kinsley arrived at 11:54am on Tuesday, October 25th! She was over due by a couple of days and was a very stubborn girl making her journey out, but everyone is so happy that she is here! She was 8 lbs. 11oz and 19 in. long. They were at Presbyterian Hospital in Matthews and went home this morning. Kaiah has been staying with her Paw Paw and Grammie (Karen and Robin) this week and Grammie Karen has been so happy to have her around and  is so happy to have so many adorable grand babies to love. The family just keeps growing and growing and each new baby brings so much more joy!

Reba has a forever home and a happy ending!

I'm sure that you all know Reba, the sweet bloodhound who has been waiting at All Wags for her forever home, a much-deserved forever home... Well, this past weekend, Reba got the happy ending that she so deserved! Do you all know her story? Read on, it's a pretty amazing success story!

Reba was brought to All Wags from Donna Norcross with Lucky Labs Rescue.  Donna was in Stanly County and Reba was brought into Animal Control. She was so sick and malnourished that they were just going to put her to sleep. Well, Donna knew about how much Karen loves Bloodhounds, so she called her up and you all know what happened next, Reba came to All Wags. The poor thing was skin and bones and was about 30 lbs underweight.  We immediately took her to Pressly Animal Hospital and Dr. Pressly told us we had a lot of work ahead of us and he couldn’t really tell us if she would survive.  She tested positive for heartworms, was underweight, had an ear infection, and had probably already had 3 liters of puppies even though she was only about 1 ½ years old. He said the people who had her had probably just bred her from the first time she had gone in heat, gotten money from the puppies, and now didn’t need her anymore so they just put her out. Dr. Pressly immediately spayed her, started her heartworm treatments, got her started on ear medication and we brought her back to All Wags to recover.  We fed her rotisserie chicken for weeks just to get weight on her.  We had to clean her ears 3 times a day and just keep her quiet to let the heartworm treatment work.  Every single employee at All Wags took her under their wing and between us all we nursed her back to health.  She was cleared from Dr. Pressly and now we needed to get her adopted but the problem was we were all so much in love with her (Karen especially) that we never even put a sign up that she was available.

This past weekend Jake Gerhard, one of our pups that was with us from the old building and moved to Virginia, came to board with us.  Anytime Jake’s parents travel they drive him to All Wags to stay with his old friends. Well, when Niki, Jake's mom walked in she saw Reba up front and wanted to know who she belonged to. Reba came out and worked her magic with Niki and after about 1 minute she was in love. Niki left and talked to her husband Chris and they called me Friday night saying that they wanted to adopt Reba. On Sunday morning we packed up her belongings , including a new collar, leash and bed, and off she went with her new family.  We have gotten reports every day and Reba is one very lucky girl.  She is being treated like the princess she is and deserves to be.  She is sleeping on the sofa, going on long walks, has a fenced in back yard and now she has a new puppy brother and a new human brother Brooks who is 3 years old.  Reba is being really good with Brooks and lets him climb all over her.  Her and Jake are becoming best friends and sleep together every night on Reba’s bed. She has a true family that she is now a part of!

Niki and Chris promise to bring her back often to stay with her All Wags Family!!

Mandy and Ella are big sisters!

Hey! It's Mandy and Ella and guess what we got last week? A little baby sister! Maura Lynn was born on October 18th at 7:48pm, weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and is 19 3/4 in. long. We had been noticing that our mama's belly was getting really big and knew something was up and then it was so weird because our people parents left together really early in the morning and didn't take us with them. We ended up then being picked up and taken to All Wags and were even more confused. When dad came to get us and we got home, there was mama with a much smaller belly and a baby in our arms. We were very curious and wanted to sniff the baby and once we got a chance to smell her we could tell that she was part of our family and we love her so much. We get very concerned when our baby cries and want to know where she is at all times and are just so happy to have another family member!

Grand reopening of the Humane Society of Charlotte's Spay/Neuter Clinic- check out this info from them!

WHO:

You!

Our Volunteers & Donors, Rescue Groups, the Public and the Media

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WHAT:

Humane Society of Charlotte Spay/Neuter Clinic GRAND RE-OPENING! Tours of our Newly Remodeled Clinic and the Chance to Meet the Spay/Neuter Medical Team

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WHEN:

This Saturday, October 15, 2011

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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WHERE:

Humane Society of Charlotte Spay/Neuter Clinic

2646 Toomey Avenue (right next to our Shelter)

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WHY:

Celebrate the "Grand RE-OPENING" of the clinic's newly remodeled Toomey Avenue location which is a low-cost, high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic.  The clinic staff is offering clinic tours of the

newly updated facility to the media, volunteers and the public from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on Saturday along with the opportunity to learn more about upcoming low-cost vaccine clinics, events and more.

We are so proud to be the 98th and 99th clinics to be set-up under the Humane Alliance model.  Across the United States the Humane Alliance model has created targeted, high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter programs that save lives.

Our renovations, which included cabinetry, new floors and ceilings, enclosing outside kennels and adding climate control and new medical equipment were made possible by a grant from PetSmart Charities.  We are hopeful that by making the proposed changes outlined by the Humane Alliance, we are estimating that we will perform over 18,000 spay/neuter surgeries at our two clinics in 2012.

We hope to see you this Saturday, October 15th!

Amazing True and Touching Story!

This was verified on snopes.com, so as you read and tears well up in your eyes, you can know that you're getting teary-eyed at a true story... So sweet!

Our 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month. The day after she passed away my 4-year-old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so, and she dictated these words:
 Dear God,
 Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick.
 I hope you will play with her. She likes to swim and play with balls. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her you will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.
 Love, Meredith
 We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had.
 Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, 'To Meredith' in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, 'When a Pet Dies.' Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:
 Dear Meredith,
 Abbey arrived safely in heaven. Having the picture was a big help and I recognized her right away.
 Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by.
 Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you. I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much. By the way, I'm easy to find. I am wherever there is love.
 Love, God

The mother said that she considered asking at the post office about the package but thought she liked it better just not knowing exactly how the package got to them...

October Issue of the All Wags Newsletter

Cool fall weather and some great reading material, awesome Sunday! That's right the October issue of the All Wags newsletter is ready for your reading pleasure and has been posted to the All Wags webpage. Check out the exciting announcement about the grand opening celebration of All Wags Boutique and Express on October 29th. You don't want to miss it! Read all about Miss Maggie Moon, our dog of the month and discover a great fall treat recipe to spoil your pup with. There are also some great adoptable pets from both the Humane Society of Charlotte and Animal Care and Control who are waiting for their forever homes. Please pass on their info to anyone you may know who is looking for a pet to love. If you are not receiving the All Wags Newsletter via email and would like to be, send Karen and email and she will add you to the list. Happy October and Happy Halloween!

Mrs. Mosby is a Big Sister!!

There is another baby in the All Wags family and we are so excited! Mrs. Mosby became a big puppy sister to Paxton Chase on August 16th. She is loving being a big sister and having the baby around the house. And, so are her mom and dad! Paxton was 7 lbs. 10 oz. when he was born and is continuing to grow into a big boy. Just imagine all of the fun that Paxton and Mrs. Mosby will get to have together as they grow up with each other! Do you have an exciting announcement in your family? We definitely want to hear about it and definitely want to see photos! Just be sure and let Karen know or email her at info@allwags.com.

Facebook Halloween Costume Contest!!

We want to see your pup's Halloween costumes! Send your photos to ktamerlano@gmail.com and we will get them posted to Facebook. The winner will be determined by which photo has the most "like"s by Halloween 10/31/2011. So, send your photos and then once your photo is posted, get your friends and family to "like"it! The pup with the winning photo will get a free day of daycare! Be sure to include your name and your pup's name when you send your photo!

Will you leave us a testimonial on Thumbtack.com?

We just posted our service Doggie Daycare and Boarding on Thumbtack. Now our clients can learn more about our service without even picking up the phone. Would you mind leaving a short testimonial about your experience with us? Your testimonial will make my posts appear higher in search results which helps me find more customers.

Leave a testimonial now! 

Thanks!

All Wags Doggie Daycare and Boarding

Did you know that second hand smoke is bad for your pup too?

The ASPCA posted this interesting information today to their website... another great reason to quit smoking!

It seems like a no-brainer: Smoking around your pet is bad news. But just how dangerous is it? Truth be told, it can be downright deadly.
A study conducted by the Tufts College of Veterinary Medicine shows that cats living in homes with smokers have a greater chance of being diagnosed with mouth cancer. Because of their grooming habits, cats continually lick and ingest cancer-causing carcinogens that build up on their fur. They are also twice as likely to develop malignant lymphoma—a cancer that occurs in the lymph nodes and is often fatal.
What about dogs? Well, research shows that dogs living in a smoking household are at a much greater risk of developing cancers of the nose and sinus area. Dogs with nasal cancer typically survive less than one year.
Make a Change
: The best thing for a pet parent to do is designate an area outside the home to smoke…or better yet, give up the habit. Smoking is bad for you, too.

Want to learn how to communicate better with your pup today?

Are you interested in learning more how to communicate with your pup and how to gain that mutual respect? Today the Humane Society of Charlotte is hosting a Canine Communication Seminar from 1-2:30pm at their training center at 2700 Toomey Ave. in Charlotte. Robin Brown, the Humane Society's Animal Behavior Manager, will be presenting the seminar where you will learn how to talk to your dog, why dominance is not a good idea and the difference between disobedience and miscommunication. The seminar costs $25 and if you are interested in attending today give them a call at 704-494-7709. Humans only, leave the pups at home and share your knowledge with them later!

Best Doggie Daycare in Charlotte- 3 Years in a Row!

For the third consecutive year, All Wags has been selected for the Best of Charlotte Award in the Boarding & Kennels 2: Doggie Daycare category by the US Commerce Association (USCA).

Nationwide, only 1 in 120 (less than 1%) of 2011 Award recipients qualified as Three-Time Award Winners. We thank all of you for your support and thank all of our staff for being so fantastic and helping us to join such an elite group of small businesses.

Be on the lookout for our award which will be arriving for display soon! We couldn't have done it without you!

What does that bark mean?

Here is some great advice from the folks at Dogster.com about interpreting your pups barks:

Baying means your dog is on the chase, whining means she's frustrated, howling means he's calling the pack, growling when playing means she's playing tough, growling when confronting someone means he's mad, and yipping means she's hurt.
 Listen to the message in each of your dog's subtle and distinct vocalizations. You really CAN hear your doggy talk!

September Issue of the All Wags Newsletter

It's been a busy month at All Wags and we have lots to write about in this month's newsletter. Be sure to read all about All Wags Boutique and Express, including some ways to save and also a special announcement about Sunday daycare during Carolina Panthers home games. Baxter is our very special dog of the month who just celebrated his 13th birthday! As always, we have a great recipe, some adorable adoptable pets and great events to enjoy. The newsletter is posted to the website and be looking for the email verso in your inbox. If you aren't receiving the newsletter via email and would like to be, please send Karen an email. Happy September!

Keep those purses away from your dogs!

Just in time for everyone who may be having a party this Labor Day weekend... A word to the wise from the Dogster Daily Tip:

Your friends come over for a party and leave their purses on the floor. Your dog discovers two tasty things inside them: lipstick and chewing gum with xylitol (a low cal sweetener). Lipstick is non-toxic, but xylitol is very dangerous to dogs and dogs are very much attracted to it. For parties, invite your friends to put their purses in a designated closet or bedroom and then shut the door. Moochers thwarted! Lipstick saved! Moochers also saved!

Opening Day!!

Today is the day that we officially open the doors to the new All Wags Boutique and Express. The bus isn't in operation yet, but the store is officially open for business. Come out and see us! We have a wide variety of all-natural treats and food for your dogs and cats, great gear- including some of the cutest collars around. Of course, your pup is welcome to come shopping with you and check out the new place.  The new address is 16640 Lancaster Hwy, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC in the Shops at Ardrey Kell. We'd love to see you!

Cut Your Shelter Dog Some Slack

Great advice for anyone who has recently rescued a shelter pup! Reprinted from Dogster.com's daily dog tip.

You see her in the shelter, all big, soulful eyes, eager tail, floppy ears and gentle submission. But just get her home and she's the devil in disguise. Remember: you have to cut your new rescued pup some slack. Behind every shelter dog is a story of loss, struggle and survival. Which is exactly why you are rescuing her! You are her knight in shining armor. Just remember, it may be a few months before she can believe that she's in her forever home. Until then, you've got to give her time to settle in.

Check out the progress of our second location!

We're moving right along getting the new location spiffied up for our opening! Are you curious how it is coming along? Head on over to our Facebook page to see the album showing how the new place is coming along. Be sure to check back frequently too, we'll be making updates to the album as we have them. Stay tuned for more details about the second location, including info about the grand opening celebration! You don't want to miss a thing!

Be sure to check out today's Groupon! Fabulous for dog-lovers!

You're all going to want to purchase today's Groupon! $10 for $20 worth of treats and gifts and Canine Cafe! This is the perfect money-saving way to check out their new location... From fresh-baked treats in their bakery case to gourmet wet and dry food to awesome toys and gear, Canine Cafe has everything you will need to spoil your pup and with savings like that you can do the spoiling at 50% off. That makes everyone in the family (four-legged and two-legged) super happy!

Sweet Reba who needs a forever home!

I'm sure that you have noticed sweet little Reba who has been hanging out in the office at All Wags... Well, this puppy girl needs a forever home and a second chance at a fabulous life! She was found in Stanley County walking down the road. It is suspected that she was adopted out but to the wrong people who chose to breed her and deprive her of food and veterinary care. She is approximately 1 1/2 to 2 years old and about 30 pounds underweight, but we are working on that weight gain. Dr. Pressly of Pressly Animal Hospital in Indian Trail spayed her for us and did it at the same rate that he gives to rescue groups. Thank you Dr. Pressly! She is also currently being treated for heartworm but that should be cleared up soon. She has been getting her treatments which were explained to us as the same pain as if someone were hitting you  on the small of your back for 10 minutes with a baseball bat but it saved her life. This sweet girl has been through a lot and has fought through it all. She deserves a loving home with a loving family! Are you the family for her? Please pass this on!

A word of warning about weed killer

Read on for a true story from Scarlet and Kenan's mama, Ashley:

Scarlet was outside while Jeff was working in the yard, including spraying weed killer on many of those pesky weeds we all have!  Jeff noticed her rolling (sliding her head and neck through the chemical, then turning on her back and wiggling) in the weeds he had just sprayed.  He immediately told her NO and rinsed her off.  Unfortunately, she then started licking the water that had rinsed from her body, again polluted with the weed killer chemical.  That stuff must have tasted good because she did have a bowl of fresh water to drink from as well!!  Anyway, Jeff put her inside and continued working in the yard.  The next morning as I was leaving for work, I noticed Scarlet was shaking, almost as if having a seizure.  I called the vet, rushed her there, where they kept her under observation for the rest of the day.  She had a temperature of 104 and had two more seizure-like episodes or tremors.  They recommended I take her to Carolina Veterinary Specialists for continued care of acute Diquat toxicity.  Diquat dibromide is found in many yard products and pesticides (it is an herbicide and plant growth regulator).  It can be fatal if large amounts are swallowed or absorbed through the skin.  Luckily, Scarlet did not have toxic levels in her blood, but they think the systemic effects were present in her mostly because of her rolling in the grass/weeds where it had been sprayed and it being absorbed through her skin.  They treated her with IV fluids to flush her system, and she had a catheter.  She stayed at the emergency vet for 24 hours.  

Just want to make everyone aware of what can happen!  Scarlet is well now and has put on some weight :)  Thanks!!

Love, 

Ashley and Scarlet (and Kenan, who very much missed his sister while she was in the hospital)

So tired!!

Check out sweet little Samson here... Now, that's tired! The cute little guy actually fell asleep with his nose in the fence. He had been having such a fun day of playing at All Wags and was so tired from all of that fun running around that he plopped down, stuck that nose in the fence and fell fast asleep. Pups can be comfortable and sleep anywhere and it's just SO cute!

August All Wags Newsletter

The August issue of the All Wags Newsletter has been loaded to the website for your dog days of summer reading pleasure! We have lots of great stuff for you to read about this month. Four adoptable pets (two of them with waived adoption fees!) and four dogs of the month. There is a recipe for some great home made dog ice cream to keep your pup cool. And, while we're on that... let us know how you and your pup are keeping cool this very, very hot summer and we will feature you in a blog. Just email your tips and any photos to Mandy and Ella's mama, Kelly, and we will get your blog up. Don't forget to check out the coupon, it's everyone's favorite, free day with the purchase of a 10 or 20 day pass!

Why Doggie Daycare?

So, why should your pup go to doggie daycare? I think that this photo says it all! This is Pax and Hines after spending their Thursday at All Wags while their mama, Michele, was at work. After working all day, we're sure that all Michele wanted to do was relax and looks like her pups were more than happy to join in.  And, you have to just love how they are snuggling together! There is a great quotation that a tired dog is a happy dog and if that is true, these are two very happy dogs!

Canine Cafe has moved!

Do you love Canine Cafe? Well, check out the grand opening of their new location! Here is some info from them:

We've Got New Digs! Bring Your Dog ... Come Sniff Our Our New Location! The new, larger Canine Cafe is located just off of South Boulevard, just one mile south of our previous location: - See (and smell!) the bakery in action while you shop! - Great parking; full lot (75 spots) off of Remount - More stuff for your dog! - Do-it-Yourself Dog Wash inside store - Enjoy our patio while your dog enjoys a treat. (Great view of uptown Charlotte!) Let us give you (& your dog, of course!) a tour ... Bring in this e-mail and enjoy 10 percent off all purchases of treats, toys, collars and leashes, diners and bowls, beds and crates ... PLUS, a complimentary Petit Four treat from our bakery case.

www.caninecafe.net Just off of South Boulevard @   125 Remount Road Charlotte, NC 28203     704-LUV-DOGS (588-3647)