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.