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)