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Huge adoption event this week! Take home a puppy for the holidays!

Come and meet the future, furry love of your life at TAILS Puppy Palooza event on Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th (10am-5pm both days) at Best Friends at 528 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT. There will be approximately 80 puppies and small dogs (some larger ones too!) and 25 kittens and cats seeking their forever homes. Please view TAILS WEBSITE and submit the adoption application in advance! 

For the 10th Year, Best Friends Angel Tree Helps Shelter Pets

Animal lovers can share their holiday spirit again this year by donating food, toys and treats for homeless dogs and cats through Best Friends Pet Care's 10th Annual Angel Tree campaign. Every Best Friends location is collecting donations to local animal shelters and rescues.

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Best Friends launched the program ten years ago, inviting clients to purchase and donate toys and treats for the shelter pets. The program has grown each year, providing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of food, toys and pet care products to more than 75 different shelters and rescue organizations across the U.S.

The holiday season can be a difficult time for our animal shelters because donations of food and funds fall off when regular supporters are preoccupied with the holidays. The poor economy over the past two years has made matters even worse for all non-profits, including shelters. The Angel Tree program helps many shelters get through the holiday season.



The Angel Tree is put up in the lobby of each Best Friends Pet Care center during Thanksgiving week each year. It is decorated with paper ornaments providing information about needy dogs and cats being cared for by local shelters and rescues. Pet lovers are invited to select a card from the tree and donate the listed holiday gifts. The company supplements customer donations with large bags of food and other supplies.



In addition, all of the pets featured on the tree are available for adoption - and many have found homes over the years thanks to the program.



Best Friends Norwalk is collecting donations for Bully Breed Rescue, PAWS, and Outreach to PEts In Need. Donations can be made by visiting or calling us at 203 849 1010

Jingle Bulls Adoption Event!

Dolly is a sweet as candy! Dolly was surrendered by her owner to a high kill shelter, after he used to make many litters of puppies. But Dolly does not hold a grudge! She is a total love muffin, who LOVES to be touched! She lets out sighs of happiness when she is being pet and scratched. Cupcake is calm, cool, and collected. This laid back girl is looking for someone to pet her head or rub her belly while watching your favorite T.V. show! Dolly walks very well on leash too, and weighs around 60-65 lbs. Dolly is AMAZING with children! She has lived in a home with a 2 yr old boy, and has had many of his friends come over and trip,lay,and use dolly as a head rest! If you are interested in this dog, please contact Heidi at bbrct@yahoo.com or come to Best Friends this Saturday to meet her at our "Jingle Bulls" Adoption Event!

Jingle Bulls Adoption Event!

Zack the puggle found a great home!

A few months ago we featured a "supersized puggle" named Zack who was looking for a home. Strays and Others found him an amazing home! Check out this great artice about his new family!

http://newcanaan.patch.com/articles/zach-homeward-bound

PAWS 5th Annual "Wine & Howl" Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Fundraiser!

PAWS is joining Merritt Wines of Norwalk to showcase a collection of wines in our 5th Annual "Wine & Howl" Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Fundraiser! This event brings together great wine, food, a silent auction and a great feeling inside as you help homeless animals find a second chance at a new life.


The wines offered will suit any taste and budget and will make excellent gifts or even just to keep for yourself. The tasting will be held on Saturday Dec. 4th, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The location is the United Church of Rowayton, 210 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk, CT.

The event will include:
Featured Wines from Merritt Wines of Norwalk
Silent Auction

Hors d'oeuvres will be served

Door Prizes

Tickets are just $25 each if purchased in advance. Click HERE for Wine Tasting Tickets. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the day of the event for $30 each. In addition to raising funds through ticket sales and the silent auction, 15% of the purchase price of all wines ordered at the event will be donated to PAWS!

Christmas Photos, Free Doggy Massages, Small dog and doodle meet up!

Greengirlz offers holiday photos with the option of a winter backdrop or a christmas backdrop. The cost of the photos is $25 for one 8x10 or two 5x7 (photos printed while you wait!)

Holiday cards can also be ordered for $30 for a pack of 25 cards!

Adoption Event!

Training Class Starting next week! A few spots left!

Upcoming Class Start Date:

View our training brochure here!

Call today to sign up!

203 849 1010

Tuesday Evenings

Starting November 30th

6-7pm

• Classes run for 6 weeks and are 1 hour long each week. The cost is $150 for the course.


• We limit the class to 7 per class to ensure more one-on-one attention.


• All classes are positive reinforcement based.


• The commands Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, Leave it, and Touch are covered. We also address typical behavior problems and any other issues the client may be having with their dog.


• Clients should bring their dogs on a flat leash (no retractable or flexi leashes) to the first class. Please also bring treats you know your dog likes


• Vaccinations are required to attend class






Board and Train Information:


• We offer 1 or 2 week packages, but we can be flexible with shorter or longer time periods.


• Board and Train costs $600 for 1 week or $1100 for 2 weeks for training, boarding in our two room suites and a follow up visit with our trainer!


• Any behavioral issues can be addressed with Board and Train, except house breaking.






Private Lesson Information:


• Private lessons can be done in home or on site.


• In Home lessons are $150 for 1 hour. On Site lessons are $100 for 1 hour.


• Special offer! Buy 5 private lessons and get the 6th FREE!


Call today to sign up! 203 849 1010
 
View our training brochure here!



Adopt Justin!

Justin is an adorable 2 yr old pittie mix boy. Justin is house trained, crate trained, walks well on leash, does well with other dogs, good with kids, but is very curious of cats, and is a total love bug! Justin loves to jump up and give big sloppy kisses! If you are interested in this dog, please contact Heidi at bbrct@yahoo.com or visit Bully Breed Rescue's website to see their other available dogs!



"Pet Hotel Chain Offer First-Class Pampering" By: Valarie D'Elia

"Pet Hotel Chain Offer First-Class Pampering" By: Valarie D'Elia

VIEW THE VIDEO SEGMENT HERE!

Travelers who are going out of town and need a place to harbor a hound or keep a cat can use a national chain of boarding facilities that truly pampers pets. NY1's Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

Traveling for the holidays is troubling enough, without the added worry of where to put your pet.

Best Friends Pet Care, a national chain of boarding facilities with 42 locations in 19 states, has several locations in the New York metropolitan area. Its newest location in Walt Disney World is designed to help customers who take Fifi and Fido along.

"After a day at Magic Kingdom, come by, take their dog out, play in the dog park, take a walk in the woods," says Debra Bennetts of Best Friends Pet Care.

It’s no surprise that the Best Friends Orlando also has the cushiest digs for dogs.

"We have these fabulous VIP suites which are literally as large as some hotel rooms, equipped with flatscreen televisions and all sorts of special extras," says Bennetts. "In fact, each of the VIP suites has a video camera, so you can watch your dog from your computer."

Best Friends also offers cat condos, which are as high as four stories tall, and also welcome “pocket pets” like rabbits. The chain also serves treats that get pets licking their chops. "We have special ice cream treats which are very popular. For kitties, we have tuna on a Ritz [cracker] and cookies and milk," says Bennetts.

For $5 extra, a pet can have a home-cooked feast for the holidays.

"We roast a turkey in the lobby the day before Thanksgiving, and on Thanksgiving Day, if you like, your dog can have a little turkey and some trimmings," says Bennetts.

Perhaps the familiar touch can help alleviate the human guilt of leaving a pet behind.

"It's like dropping off a toddler at daycare. The minute you're out of sight, he's going to be fine," says Bennetts.

The "Stay and Play" package includes overnight boarding and four hours of socializing for an average of $45 a day.

Now here’s a D’Elia’s deal you don’t want to miss at all Best Friends locations in the United States. Your pet’s first night is free and there is no minimum stay. For more information, visit http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/ny1_living/travel/128888/pet-hotel-chain-offer-first-class-pampering

Siberian Husky for adoption!

This exquisite, 5 year old, female Siberian Husky longs for a family to call her very own. Gizmo has had a rough time adjusting to shelter life, as she’s a very sensitive girl. She dreams of being in a home where she can have lots of fun time outside with her humans, running in the yard, lounging in the grass, romping in the snow, etc… Gizmo is looking for an adopter who will take her for walks and spend plenty of time with her. She’s not a solitary type of pooch. Her ideal adopter will be someone who is dog-savvy and who is willing to put in the time, training, and consistency Gizmo will need in order to feel secure and loved in her new home. Gizmo is petite for her breed, weighing in at 35 pounds. She is looking for a home where she will be an only pet, please. If you would like more information about GIZMO please contract PAWS at (203)750-9572!  Visit their site to see their other amazing pets!

Sweet Greyhound Mix looking for a home!

 LuLu is a sweet grey hound mix. She was adopted out last month but was returned on 10/30/10 because of her extraordinary spunk - she's got alot of energy this girl so would do best with a family that is athletic and has the time to give her the love she so deserves. Lulu walks well on a leash, knows sit, but has a tendancy to jump up on you and this needs to be worked on. She is a smart and loveable dog who is just a year old, weighs 54 lbs.A true beauty - her lines, her coloring are just unique (and so is her personality!) - call Isabel at: 203-249-2170 to meet Lulu or email her at: opin.inc@gmail.com



$10 puppy bath!

Best Friends offers a $10 puppy grooming special for pups 6 months and younger! The special includes a bath with hypo-allergenic shampoo and an oatmeal conditioner, blow dry with our non-heated driers, a full brushout, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and trimming around the eyes, feet and privates if needed.

If your pet is over 6 months old you can use this coupon for $10 off your dogs first grooming (new clients only)

All puppies must be vaccinated for distemper and rabies as per their age requirements. To make an appointment call 203 849 1010!

So much fun at Doggy Day Camp!

Day camp dogs play the day away, expertly supervised while they enjoy organized group activities with other carefully screened dogs. Camp is perfect for high energy or highly social dogs, or dogs who show signs of boredom or anxiousness when left home alone. Parents can even view our webcams to check in on their pets during the day !Day Camp is offered Mondays through Saturdays. Call us today at 203 849 1010 to aake an appointment for a temperament screening interview ! '

More information can also be found on our Best Friends WebSite!

Bam Bam Needs a home!

How Cute is he?

BamBam is a BEAUTIFUL 9 week old boy looking for his forever home! BamBam is currently living in a home with 5 other dogs, and a house full of kids!!If you are interested in this dog, please contact Heidi at bbrct@yahoo.com or visit Bully Breed Rescue's website to see their other available dogs!

We take care of kitties too!

The first two pictures are of Ginger, a 9 month old kitten that spend last week with us while his family was away on vacation. Kitties enjoy two or four level condos!  His favorite part of his vacation was hanging out on the fish tank and greeting everyone in the lobby. . .

Thanksgiving Boarding- space still left! Call Us Today!

We are filling up for the holidays, call today to book your pets reservation!

The boarding area is climate controlled, spacious and immaculately clean. Each dog has their own 2 room "suite" and plenty of activity options. From group play to one on one play with a person to ice cream treats and bed time stories read to your dog in his/her "bedroom", there is plenty of ways your dog can be pampered with Best Friends. We are now offering an ALL INCLUSIVE PLAY AND STAY package! The package includes all day play in a group setting (dog social dogs only) and well as sleeping over in a two room suite! We have a special for all new clients- 1 Free Night Boarding during your pets first vacation with us! If you are a currently client you can now book online!

203 849 1010

Pet CPR and First Aid Course offered at Best Friends!

Campers of the Month!

Oscar is a 5 year old basset hound that has been attending doggy day camp for two years. He is a favorite amoung our camper councilors and other campers! He loves to play fetch! Everyone gets a kick out of those big ears!

Shadow M is a two year old lab mix that has been going to mixed camp since he was a puppy! He enjoys spending his days with us playing chase or supervisoring from the jugle gym!

Holiday Pet Photo Day

November 20th Holiday Photos with Greengirlz Pet Photographers 10am till 3pm

Free Doggy Massage Day by Dani Silvermine from 10am till 3pm

Small Dog Meet Up Group 11am till 1pm. More information at http://www.meetup.com/norwalksmalldogs/

Oodles of Doodles – labradoodle and goldendoodle Meet up Group 1:30-3:30pm More information at http://www.meetup.com/oodoodlesofdoodles/

Adoptions with Small Paws Rescue Group

20% of proceeds from the photo day are being donated to Small Paws!

Monday's Funny Video of the Week! Cute Kitten Wears a Hat!

Marketing a product or service by using a cute kitten? Always a good idea :)

Adorable Pitty Puppy Looking for a home!

Murphy is an absolutely adorable 8- 9 mo old boy who is looking for his forever home! Murphy is a total love bug, who just loves to cuddle! He has such a mushy personality! His nickname is squishy, because he is such a mush! Murphy meets new people with a wagging tail, wiggling butt, and smile on his face! Murphy walks well on leash, and is a total gentleman! If you are interested in this dog, please contact Heidi at bbrct@yahoo.com or visit Bully Breed Rescue's website to see their other available dogs!

Sweet Louie looking for his forever home!

Louie is a beautiful 2 yr old boy looking for his forever home! Louie has a certain happy go lucky outlook on life. He walks around with a pep in his step, always looking for something new to explore! Louie does well with other dogs, walks well on leash, and is a total love bug!! If you are interested in this dog, please contact Heidi at bbrct@yahoo.com or visit Bully Breed Rescue's website to see their other available dogs!

Chester Needs A Home!

This gorgeous 2 year old angel makes us giddy with delight when we are with him. People and other dogs love him as much as he loves them. Hes also a closet genius, Chester is SO eager to learn and please, he looks up occasionally to make sure hes doing what we are asking him to. Chester has beautiful round amber colored eyes, with a coat that feels like silk ,and the CUTEST wrinkles on his snout! We are absolutely besotted by Chester, and wish we could bring him into our own home. Since that isnt possible, please consider bringing him into yours.  If you are interested in this dog, please contact Heidi at bbrct@yahoo.com. or visit Bully Breed Rescue's website to see their other amazing dogs that are available for adoption!

 

 

Super- Sizer Puggle for Adoption!

Zach is a super-sized Puggle who lost his home just a few weeks ago, and is now looking for someone who will love him forever. Happy go lucky, sweet and intelligent, Zach is a wonderful companion. Unfortunately, someone over did it with the cookies, and Zach now needs to loose about 10 lbs. Consequently, he is looking for a walking partner to buddy up with, or a coach to help him achieve his goals of finding a forever home with good, healthy living! If you want to meet Zach, call Strays and Others today at 203-966-6556.

Happy Birthday Mia!

Yesterday we celebrated Mia's First Birthday in our Doggy Day Camp! Birthday parties include fun with doggy friends, doggy ice cream, take home goody bags for all her friends that attended her party and a special birthday present from us!

Monday's Funny Video of the Week! Skateboarding Beagle!

Skateboarding isn't just for Bulldogs anymore! Watch this cute little Beagle show off his stuff.

Fun Free Event This Weekend!

Vendors include...

Aaron Art

Bully Breed Rescue

Canine Fence Company

Doggy Doo Not

Dog Massage

Educating Canines Assisting with Disabilities

Kizzy’s Corner

Natural Balance

Natura Pet Products

Norwalk Police K9 Unit DEMOS!

Outreach to Pets in Need

Pawty Paws-Doggy Party Planner

Pet First Aid & CPR Demo

Puppy Bowl MVP- Jake the Puggle!

South Wilton Vet Group - Micro chipping for only $17 and Canine Flu Vacination for $40

Strays and Others- cat adoptions!

Stylin’ Petz

Tischman Pet Photography

Tuscan Oven

Schedule...

12:30 Best Bum Wiggler

12:45 Aged to Perfection & Raffle Drawing

1:00 K-9 Police Demo with Val DeSantis & Best Catcher Contest

1:30 Raffle drawing

1:45 Ice Cream Eating Contest

2:00 Raffle drawing

2:15 Pet First Aid and CPR Demo

2:30 Biggest Lap Dog & Raffle drawing

2:45 Best Kisser or Best Smile

3:00 Raffle drawing

3:15 Training Demo

3:30 Musical Matts

3:45 Pet Massage Demo with Dani Silverman & Raffle drawing

4:00 Raffle drawing and Donations Raffle Drawing

Wild Animal Wednesday! News for the New York Coast

When people think of New York they often think of the big city, but let's not forget about the New York Seascape.  It happens to be a habitat for tons of animals including migratory whales, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, and over 300 species of fish!  Who would have thought?  The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has launched the New York Seascape project to pretect these guys. WCS is working with New Yorkers to reconnect them with the rivers and coastline. 

So far, they have made progress!   According to WCS "A healthy sign of ecological resurgence popped up in the Bronx River this summer, in the form of a buck-toothed, paddle-tailed creature: a beaver. Justin Beaver, as WCS fans named him, is only the second wild beaver to return to New York City in more than 200 years. He joins "José," discovered in 2007 and named for Bronx Congressman José E. Serrano, a tireless advocate for the river's restoration."

To learn more about the program please visit the WCS website. 

Upcoming Best Friends Events. . .

Upcoming Best Friends Events. . .



October 29th- Doggy Day Camp Howl- O- Ween Party, must preregister and pass evaluation before hand


November 7th- Basic Manners Training Class Starts 11:30-12:30pm for 6 weeks Stop by our training table on Saturday to meet Julie our trainer and for more information on the course.


November 20th- Lots of fun events this day!

Holiday Photos with Greengirlz Pet Photographers 10am till 3pm

Small Dog Meet Up Group 11am till 1pm. More information at http://www.meetup.com/norwalksmalldogs/


Oodles of Doodles – labra and goldendoodle Meet up Group 1:30-3:30pm More information at http://www.meetup.com/oodoodlesofdoodles/

Adoptions with Small Paws Rescue Group


November 30th -Basic Manners Training Class Start Date 6pm till 7pm for 6 weeks. Call for details!


December 4th -Bully Breed Adoption Event and Fund Raiser 10am till 4pm

December 11th and 12th – Puppy Palooza Adoption Event with Tails.org

December 18th Small Dog Meet Up Group Christmas Party. Special visit from Mrs. Paws!

Dog Day Festival this weekend!

South Wilton Vet Group will be offering micro chipping for only $16.99. You can also have your pet vaccination this day for the Canine Flu vaccination for only $40!

Pet Photo Day and Small Dog Meet Up this weekend!

On October 2nd we are having Geoffrey Tischman, animal photographer, come to Best Friends again! Photo sessions will be every 30mintues please call us at 203 849 1010 sign up for a time slot in advance to guarantee a session!

There is a $25 sitting fee due in advance which will be donated to Bully Breed Rescue. Photo packages vary in price and can be purchased for as low as $40 ( includes Set of 2 - 5x7 prints OR set of 4 - 4x5 prints ). Call today or stop in to sign up for your photo session!

We are also offering a Small Dog Only Meet Up Group on October 2nd from 11am-1pm. Monthly Meet Up Groups give dogs a chance to play and socialize with other small dogs while parents can meet new pet parents! All pets must be up to date on Rabies, Distember and Bordatella vaccinations and dog friendly to attend!

Any questions please call at 203 849 1010

http://www.meetup.com/norwalksmalldogs