Dogtopia of Temecula, CA Blog

Does your organization or group need money?  Dogtopia can help!

We regularly work with not-for-profit groups, classes, and teams to help with fundraising efforts.  In the past, we have:

• Held Dog Wash Fundraisers – 100% of the proceeds go to the organization.  We supply the products; you supply the people and dogs.
• Donations to silent auctions/raffles – Typical donations are one or more 5-day passes and evaluations worth $155 each.
• Booth at “festivals” – we have paid a booth fee at several events.

If you are interested, please contact us at 951-506-1200 and ask for Patrick.  You can reach me via e-mail at Patrick@dogdaycare.com.

Dogtopia of Temecula (http://dogdaycare.com/temecula/) is pleased to announce that we are teaming up with Temecula Recycling (http://www.temecularecycling.com/) to collect recyclable materials.  All of the proceeds will benefit Pets of the Homeless (http://www.petsofthehomeless.org/), an organization that provides food and medical services to those that are unable to properly care for their pets.  Dogtopia is also a collection site for food, treats, and bedding for Pets of the Homeless.

From the Pets of the Homeless website:

Pets of the Homeless is a nonprofit volunteer organization that provides pet food and veterinary care to the homeless and less fortunate in local communities across the United States and Canada.  Our efforts have effects far beyond the care of the pets themselves.  Read the frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) for details.

• Why?
  3.5 million* Americans are homeless. Between 5% to 10% of homeless people have dogs and/or cats. In some areas of the country the rate is as high as 24%.
• Who?
  Each homeless person has a unique story; they are people with mental disorders, addicts, parolees, families, disabled, elderly, abused spouses, teens, and veterans.
• How?
  Our member collection sites accept donated pet food from people like you.  They then deliver it to distributing organizations (food banks, homeless shelter and/or soups kitchens) which have agreed to distribute the pet food to the homeless and poor.

Dogtopia of Temecula is an open play dog daycare, boarding, and spa facility located at 27629 Commerce Center Drive, Temecula, CA 92590.  For more information, you can call Dogtopia at 951-506-1200.

On Tuesday, March 13th, Dogtopia of Temecula held a St. Patrick’s Day theme day.  All of the dogs in daycare received a special photo showing them at the end of the rainbow with their pot o’ gold.  In addition, every pup’s parent had a chance to see if they had the luck of the Irish that day to win one of three great prizes.  The prizes were:

• 3rd Prize – Treats bag and a certificate for a free bath
• 2nd Prize – Small gift basket and a certificate for a free bath
• Grand Prize – Large gift basket, certificate for a free bath, and a certificate for a free day of daycare.

I was reading the Pet Boarding and Daycare magazine and there was a great article on vaccinations.  Vaccinations are a source of questions that we answer regularly.  The common misconception is that vaccinations are like immunization shots in people.  This is not really the case.  Many dog illnesses, such as Canine Cough, have many different strains and the vaccinations are not going to provide antibodies to all of them.  Pets that are current on all of their shots can still catch these illnesses, but they are typically less severe.  Think of the vaccinations like getting a flu shot.  You may not catch the flu this season, but if you do, it will typically be less severe than if you didn’t have the shot.

Another item that was mentioned is the need for proper cleaning to help prevent the spread of infections.  This is extremely true.  We perform deep cleaning twice a day at our facility to help control germs.  All of the surfaces are disinfected and the floor is mopped with a broad spectrum antibiotic.  There is always a chance of catching a “cold”, since dogs lick each other and play with their mouths, but we do everything possible to keep the facility as clean as a veterinarian’s office.

The full article can be found here: http://www.barkleigh.com/pbd/pbd_issue1/pdf/PET_BOARDING_DAYCARE_ISSUE_1.pdf and begins on page 13.

Dogtopia is pleased to sponsor a charity dog wash to benefit Neighborhood Healthcare’s Teen Wellness.  The wash is December 10 from 10-2.  There will be vendors, a raffle, and even photos with Santa!  All of the proceeds go directly to Neighborhood Healthcare, and a donation of $10 is suggested.  Cash and Credit Cards are accepted.

Learn more by visiting Neighborhood Healthcare’s website at: www.nhcare.org.

Dogtopia is pleased to announce that we will be the official waste bag sponsor of the new Murrieta Dog Park!  The park is set to open on Saturday November 19th at 10 AM.

Come join us for the fun and check out the brand new Dog Park (ok, there is a “regular” park too, but what fun is that?).  This is a dog friendly event and everyone is welcome to attend.  There will be several vendors at the event to welcome this needed addition to the City of Murrieta.  There will be items being given away and it should be a great event.

Be sure to  like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, join our mailing list, and check out our website regularly to stay up to date on all of our activities.

Torrey Pines Dog Park Grand Opening

Dogtopia is pleased to support the Annual Cause for Paws at Oak Mountain Winery.  October 16 from 12-5 there will be a fundraiser happening at the winery at 36522 Via Verde (just off of De Portola) in Temecula.  For your donation you will receive a logo wine glass, lunch, and live music.

This event raises money for Diabetes in animals.  This is a great event, for a great cause, and put on by a very dog friendly winery.

http://www.causefurpaws.org/PDF/cfp%20Flyer%20april%202011.pdf

http://www.causefurpaws.org/

Join us at the Annual Animal Friends of the Valleys Spooktacular pet costume contest at Sam Hicks Park in Temecula (41970 Moreno Road in Old Town) on Saturday October 23 from 12-5.  This is a great event with lots of outstanding costumes.  Admission is free to humans on leashes.  There is a fee to enter.  The Rotary Clubs in the areas have put together bags for the contestants.  This is a fun event and is good for all to attend.  You can contact AFV or give us a call and we can provide additional details.

The annual Dogtopia Howl-O-Ween costume contest is here!  Beginning October 19th, you will be able to submit your photo to the contest tab on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/DogtopiaofTemecula).  Full contest rules will be available once the Wildfire App goes live.  The winner from our location will receive a 5-day Daycare pass and be entered in the National Dogtopia Contest.  The winner from that contest will receive a 20-day pass!

Important Dates for the contest:

October 19^th- 21st: Photos can be submitted.

October 22^nd-26^th: Local voting begins on the 22nd and ends at 5pm on the 26^th.

October 26^th: Dogtopia of Temecula Winner is selected based on the total number of votes.

October 27^th- 31^st: National voting begins on the 27th and ends at 5pm on the 31st

Ocotber 31^st: Winner Announced by 6pm Halloween Night!

Once the App goes live, feel free to post any questions you have on our wall and we will get to them as quickly as possible.

Here are some FAQs about the contest:

a.       Do you need to have a Facebook account in order to participate in the contest?  No – There will be a link added to this post once it goes live on how to vote without using Facebook.

b.      Can you submit multiple dogs in to the contest? If you would like to submit multiple dogs you will need to use a different email account for each submission.

c.       Can you vote more than once in a day?  No.  Each e-mail address can only vote once per day.

Join us in downtown Murrieta Sunday, September 18 for a pet adoption fair.  This fair is being put on as a Girl Scout Gold Award project, and Dogtopia is pleased to be a vendor there.