Snort. Run. Play. NW Pugs!
NW Pugs! provides a fun, supportive and safe environment for pugs and pug-mixes to meet and play. NW Pugs! started in 2006 and has had well over 100 meet-ups in the Puget Sound area. Becoming a member is free and the only cost is a small fee per pug collected at each playtime or party to help cover the cost of prizes and refreshments. NW Pugs! meets at Cascade Kennels once a month. To check out their upcoming schedule you can visit their site Click here to find NW Pugs on Meetup.com.
Welcome to the Cascade Kennels October 2012 Newsletter
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” – Ben Williams
In this Edition:
- Snort. Run. Play. NW Pugs!
- Grieving the Loss of a Pet
- Interesting Puppy Facts
- Daycare Coming Soon!
- Pumpkin Carob Drop Dog Treats
- IMPORTANT – Road Closure Alert
Grieving the Loss of a Pet
For many of us, the loss of a pet can be as difficult as losing a human loved one. The grieving process from a lost pet is normal and much the same as when dealing with human loss. Unfortunately, not everyone feels similarly which can lead to hurtful comments such as “What’s the big deal? It’s just a pet. You can get another one.”
In coping with the loss of a pet it is important to express your feelings and seek the support of friends and loved ones. With children it is particularly important to be honest with them so they understand what has happened and to encourage them to express their own feelings. Often the process of working through grief can be assisted by engaging in an activity such as making a charitable donation, holding a memorial service, planting a flower or tree as a memorial, writing a poem or story or creating a scrap book.
King County has developed a 1.25 acre Pet Garden adjacent to the 40 acre off-leash dog park at Marymoor Park. The Pet Garden was created as a place where you may celebrate a lost or deceased pet by purchasing a memorial garden bench or paving stone, plaques on garden plantings or trees, inscribing your pet’s name on their Celebration Wall or holding a memorial service or interring its cremated remains.
Interesting Puppy Facts
- A puppy is born blind, deaf and toothless
- During its first week 90% of a puppy’s time is spent sleeping and 10% eating
- A puppy is only able to crawl during its first week
- A puppy begins to see when it is between 2 to 3 weeks old
- During the ages of 3 to 7 weeks a puppys first teeth, or milk teeth will appear
- At the age of 3 weeks a puppy will develop its sense of smell
- A puppy will sleep for 14 hours every day
- A puppy’s adult teeth start to come through between 4 and 8 months when it starts to chew everything!
- A puppy is considered an adult at the age of one year. At this age it is as physically mature as a 15 year-old human
Daycare Coming Soon!
We are currently in the planning stages of adding a group daycare as one of our services. This will be available on a drop in basis as well as an add-on service to your dogs boarding stay.
We will keep you up to date on our progress in our future newsletters.
Pumpkin Carob Drop Dog Treats
- One 15 oz. can mashed pure pumpkin such as Libby’s. Note: Do not use spiced pie filling as some of the spices in them are toxic to dogs.
- 3/4 cup cream of wheat (or rice cereal if your dog is sensitive to wheat)
- 1/2 cup dry powdered milk
- Unsweetened Carob Chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 300
- Mix all ingredients together
- Using an inexpensive pastry bag (available at your grocery store), make 1-1/2 to 2 inch swirls or rosettes onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. In the center of each swirl drop a carob chip.
IMPORTANT – Road Closure Alert
176th Avenue N.E., which is the primary road leading from Woodinville-Duvall Road to Cascade Kennels, is scheduled to be completely closed from Monday, August 20th through mid-September. 195th St. N.E. is the only other road leading to the kennel and it will be limited to alternating, one-lane traffic most workdays during the same timeframe.
Cascade Kennels is the premier pet boarding solution for dogs, cats, rabbits, and exotic pets of various types. Cascade Kennels also provides outstanding pet grooming services!
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