Dogtopia of North Raleigh, NC Blog

We found out today that Beemer (aka Little Bear) passed away last Saturday.  She was almost 13 years old and lived a great life with her Dad, Chuck.  I know she will be missed by many.

God Bless Chuck.

Beemer or Little Bear

We will miss you sweet girl!

Is your pooch the biggest hoops fan on four legs? It’s time to prove it! Submit a picture of your dog sporting the colors of your favorite college by Sunday, March 21st and they will be entered in our bracket-style competition.

The winner will receive a gift basket full of treats, toys and a 10 day daycare pass! Submissions can be emailed to www.dogdaycare.com/nraleigh, dropped off at the front desk or taken at the Mutt Madness Party!  Yes, we said Mutt Madness Party.

Please join us on Saturday, March 20th from 3:00 – 5:00 pm in the Gym. Dress your pup in full costume and we would be happy to take their picture and submit it for the contest. We will have treats for all – canine and human. Come and let your pup see how well they can dribble (okay, push) a basketball. Voting will be via our blog again. It will start on Monday, March 22nd. Pictures will be displayed in the lobby as well. Once voting begins, get everyone you know to vote. Please, only one vote per person per bracket.

To really kick-off Mutt Madness, we will have ECU day on 3/15, UNC day on 3/16, Duke day on 3/17, NC State day on 3/18 and Wake Forest day on 3/19. If your dog comes to daycare dressed up in the colors of the team for the day, they will receive 1/2 day free of daycare!!! It’s true, come for the whole day and only be charged half.

What a great way to show your team spirit and start off the Mutt Madness!

We have two beautiful foster dogs here at Dogtopia of Raleigh.

One is Callie who is about 4 months old and the other is Cimmeron who is about a 1 Year 3 Months.  They are both wonderful dogs.  Please pass this along to your friends and family.  They need a forever home.

Thanks.

Sweet Callie

Handsome Cimmeron

Just wanted to tell everyone Happy Valentine’s Day.  Hope you enjoy your day with that someone special.  As  you can see from the pictures, some of our babies have found true love.

Kiki and Polly Sharing a Moment

Copper and Shade Hugging

Have a great day!

Say hello to Cimerron.  Cimerron is our new foster dog and is quite the cutie.  He is very sweet and eager to please.  Call us or come by to take a look at him.

I am a lovable dog and I have lots of licks to show you how much I can love you and your family. I am a spunky boy with a shiny coat, my nails are clipped and I stay nicely groomed. I can adjust to almost any environment and if you have children boy..oh..boy do I love them. I sleep very quietly at night and I’ll wake up whenever you say Hi. I love to look out the window or the door to check to see if you are coming home. I sniff around a bit and make sure that there are no scraps of food lying around that I might have missed! I eat my regular doggie food, never table food but I love the aroma coming out of a kitchen. I don’t mind if you say “No” when I beg a little I know what that word means also. I love to be pet and rubbed and would appreciate any attention that you give me. I obey most commands and love to learn new things so don’t be afraid to teach me. Well…. what are you waiting for from the looks of my pic, I am ready to go.

The dogs are having a blast in all the Snow at Dogtopia of Raleigh.  They are running, digging and eating the snow.  Check out the picture below.  Oh, to be young again!

As many of you know, we foster dogs for Second Chance Pet Adoptions.  We are proud to say that Number 19 went home on Saturday.  That’s 19 dogs that we have found homes for 15 months.  It sure makes you feel great inside.

Second Chance is hosting an event called “Stray From The Heart”.  It’s a chocolate and champagne tasting fundraiser to support the pets at Second Chance.  The event is Friday, February 12th from 7:30-10:30 pm.  Please go to their website at www.secondchancenc.org for more detail or to purchase tickets.

Here is a picture of Gigi (Foster dog #19) that went to her forever home this past Saturday.  We will be getting another foster dog next and will post his picture on the blog as well.

Isn't she beautiful!

Have a great day and don’t forget to stop by and say hello if your in the neighborhood!

Tami and Janet

Say hello to Petunia Rose aka “Toony” who is a very sweet dog with a silly name.  She was found living on the streets without a collar or a Milk Bone to her name after almost being hit by a car.  She’s a happy go-lucky puppy with lots of energy and enthusiasm.  She’s been crate-trained and is happy to go into her crate when she needs some quiet time away from the other kids.  She gets along nicely with her 2 foster dog brothers and one dog sister.  They rough-house just like children but they know when mom says no, she means it!  Petunia’s still a puppy,  her body has legs and big feet which don’t always work the way she wants them to.  She’s like a gangly teenager. Petunia would do well in a home without cats.  Petunia thinks she belongs in your lap all 55 lbs of her but she listens when you tell her no.  She’s very much a people person and just wants to make her person happy if you are looking for an outside dog this is not the dog for you. Petunia likes to snuggle on the couch and in bed with you, she’s quite the furry little heater-good for these upcoming cold winter nights. She’s a stunning dog with a big personality who just wants to make you happy.  Petunia will need a fenced yard and daily exercise.  Petunia doesn’t really know how to bark which is the boxer side of her, and the sound she does make will only make you laugh.  Adopting Petunia will bring you many years of happiness and love to look forward to.

Petuna Rose

We are very proud to announce that we now have a groomer on premises.  Olivia comes to us form Launder Pet in Long Beach, California where she was lead groomer for 11 years.  She is a WWPSA Certified Companion Animal Hygienist and is also certified in Clipper and Scissor Techniques.  She has experience working with many different breeds of dogs and is looking forward to bringing her personal touch to every client.  We are very excited to welcome Olivia to our team!

Please call us at 521-8083 to schedule your appointment today.

Thanks.

Tami and Janet

‘Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,
every shelter is full – we are lost but not found,
Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,
we hope every minute that someone will care,
They’ll come to adopt us and give us the call,
“Come here, Max and Sparkie – come fetch your new ball!!”

But now we sit here and think of the days…
we were treated so fondly - we had cute, baby ways,
Once we were little, then we grew and we grew -
now we’re no longer young and we’re no longer new.
So out the back door we were thrown like the trash,
they reacted so quickly – why were they so rash?

We “jump on the children”, “don’t come when they call”,
we “bark when they leave us”, “climb over the wall”.
We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed,
now we suffer the consequence of the errors they made.
If only they’d trained us, if only we knew…
we’d have done what they asked us and worshiped them, too.

We were left in the backyard, or worse – let to roam -
now we’re tired and lonely and out of a home.
They dropped us off here and they kissed us good-bye…
“Maybe someone else will give you a try.”
So now here we are, all confused and alone…
in a shelter with others who long for a home.

The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat,
with so many to care for, they can’t stay to chat,
They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer…
we know that they wonder how long we’ll be here.
We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads…
of a home filled with love and our own cosy beds.

Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears -
our friends filled with emptiness, worry, and fear.
If you can’t adopt us and there’s no room at the Inn -
could you help with the bills and fill our food bin?
We count on your kindness each day of the year -
can you give more than hope to everyone here?

Please make a donation to pay for the heat…
and help get us something special to eat.
The shelter that cares for us wants us to live,
and more of us will, if more people will give.