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