Denver’s Hotel Teatro Offers Chilly Fun, Warm Reception
How unfair would it be to skip town for a snowy vacation and leave Snoopy behind? Denver’s Hotel Teatro has you and your pooch covered.
As the city’s first dog-friendly boutique hotel, they offer total service: The entire staff is on hand to take your doggy out on potty breaks or on a trip to Dog Savvy (a nearby dog boutique and spa, where your pup can even get a relaxing blueberry facial!) Plus, the hotel’s new Pets in the City package keeps four-legged guests comfy, cozy and entertained with food, water, chew toys and treats—there’s even a copy of Colorado Dog Magazine so you can keep up on regional dog happenings. And since the hotel is located in the city’s hip LoDo district, you and yours will have plenty of trendy sidewalks to peruse.
This winter, when Denver calls, you can answer with a ‘woof.’
Posted on December 16, 2008 at Sidewalk Dog
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Forgotten Friends (Mixed Breed Rescue)
Pets are not disposable! www.mixbreedrescue.com
Mousse and Prince (Charming) hanging out in the kitchen
Chester and Prince (Charming) chillin out on the sofa
Indoor Playground for Parents & Puppies
Located downtown Houston in Midtown
The brand new Bow Wow Beach Club is essentially an indoor dog park for parents and puppies. It includes the swimming pool as well as the adjoining indoor playground. Both areas are used for playtime by our daycare and boarding dogs and, too cool for school, are available as well for parents and their puppies to come play together!
The very clean and climate controlled playground has the same rubber mat flooring as our daycare play areas. This offers great cushion for joints and traction for dogs and people alike. The playground is also equipped with ramps, stairs, tunnels, weave poles, broad and high jumps for play and agility style fun for parents and pups.
Why come to an indoor playground like this? Well, lots of reasons! Rain an cold come to mind . . . ! Also, unlike a dog park, our indoor playground is kept scooped and clean, the dogs have been tested for good “sandbox skills” and it is overseen by staff experienced in group dog management so that all play is safe and fun for the dogs. We teach parents the essentials of good dog communication skills so that you are a well educated dog owner when it comes to social skills. After all, we wrote the book!
To read more about this unique playground visit their website Bow Wow Beach Club
Domestic Violence Pet Shelters in Texas
Providing short-term foster care for pets of families living in domestic violence shelters.
At the core of domestic violence are the issues of power and control. As the “weakest” members of a family, companion animals are often used as a tool by batterers to achieve and maintain control over their victims. Linda*, a 36-year-old mother of two, faced a difficult dilemma as she was preparing to leave an abusive relationship.
On many occasions, her husband had threatened to kill Boomer, the family’s dog, if Linda ever left him. She and her children would be welcome at the women’s shelter but Boomer would not. In an effort to assist in this very difficult transition, SPCA of Texas Pet Haven volunteers provide temporary housing and care for a maximum of 30 days while the pets’ owners are rebuilding their lives.
If you or someone that you care about is in need of temporary foster care for their animals while residing in an area domestic violence shelter, please contact the SPCA of Texas.
All animals entering the Pet Haven foster program must be spayed or neutered and current on their vaccinations.
Please consider donating to Pet Haven.
Elderly People with Pets Have Reduced Healthcare Costs
Helping elderly people and their pets is not just the right thing to do, but it can also reduce healthcare costs, and that can save lives. Pets can be a great source of comfort and joy. By emphasizing our pet’s role in our mental and physical lives, over a period of time we can also reduce overall healthcare costs to society. We know that people who live with companion animals receive numerous health benefits.
For example, people with pets visit the doctor less often and use less medication. People with pets recover from illness more quickly. People with pets have lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure. And exercising a pet can provide valuable exercise to an animal’s elderly guardian. There are measurable social and economic benefits to elderly people by providing services and care for their pets.
Get involved with your local humane society and see where you can help.
Where Protecting Your Pet is Affordable
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3 money-savers for pet owners
Issue Date: March 29, 2009
Animal Smart
Steve DALE
The nation’s economic woes have trickled down to even our furry family members. Here are some helpful cost-saving tips.
Search for discounts on food. Use coupons, especially if Fido eats premium pet food. Or slowly transition your pet to a less costly brand (you’ll avoid an upset tummy and potential vet bill) approved by the Association of American Feed Control Officials. Seriously cash-strapped? Look for a pet food pantry, which offers low-cost or free food to the needy.
Find deals on medical services. Some shelters offer low-cost veterinary care, including low-cost or free spaying or neutering. Spaying or neutering is the responsible thing to do, and it may prevent costly medical issues. Also, big-box pet stores sometimes offer low-cost vaccinations. Know your pet’s vaccine history to avoid over-vaccinating.
Apply for a grant. If you’re in financial hardship and your pet goes to one of the nearly 3,000 American Animal Hospital Association-accredited clinics, you may qualify for a grant of up to $500 per year to pay for a specific procedure.
