Fetch 'n Fun

Annual Strut Your Mut

We hope you will be able to join us this year for the AWS Strut Your Mutt event Sunday, September 9th on Mother's Beach in Kennebunk.  You can get more information at www.animalwelfaresociety.org

Meanwhile, here is a little fun!

More Photos and New Artist

John has been very busy taking lots of photos.  We have posted them on Facebook.  Did you know that you can view all the pictures on facebook even if you don't have a facebook account? Simply click our logo on the right where it says facebook.  It looks like this:

Also, I would like to share with you this beautiful portrait of Kokeano that is hanging in the lobby, it is oil on canvas by Kelly Jo. 

You can view many more of Kelly's portraits at:

www.flickr.com/photos/kellyjoshows/

Susan

Driving Lessons

Seraphina, "Dani, where are the keys?"

Dani, "I'm sorry Seraphina, but I can't let you have the keys yet. You have to work on your paw signals first."

You can view more photos of the fun we had today in the top left album.

Rain? What Rain?

I don't see any rain?  Do you see rain?

Nope, No rain here.  But just in case, we do have these great gazeboes to play under.

Rain or Shine, we are ready.  More pictures to the left - on top.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

On Monday, June 18th, bring your dog for a day of daycare, and get $10.00 off a doggie shampoo. (Shampoo given the same day.)

 

How Do You Say Goodbye?

There are no cute sayings, no picturesque words, or grandiose statements we can make to ease the pain of someone who has just lost their beloved dog.  Shared grief is often in silence; empathy imparted in stories of sweet memories, and sympathy given in a thoughtful card, picture, or gift.  We experienced this when our Kokeano succumbed to cancer this past January.  The outpouring of love from others was a type of comfort in and of itself.   

Shortly after Kokeano’s death we learned of Jake and Charlie’s passing.  Jake was signed up for daycare even before we opened!  He, like Kokeano, died of cancer; he was far too young when he died.  Jake defined the faithful dog; always happy, playful, and loving.  We loved him dearly. Charlie was known to many of you whom he greeted when you came in.   The elderly beagle had the run of the place, as well as our hearts.  Old age finally claimed him.

Roxanne defied old age.  She was living her second dog life – living nearly twice as long as the average bulldog.  She, like Charlie, was also there to greet many of you.  Roxanne was not just a member of the Fetch ‘n Fun family, she was a member of the Joakim family as well.  Her owner, Andy, is John’s brother.  On Monday, Roxanne was having an average day at Fetch ‘n Fun when she suddenly took ill.  Andy came and rushed her to the vet.  Shortly afterwards we received the shocking news that she was gone.  The loss feels…..raw.

These are but a few of the dogs we have loved and lost and this is perhaps the hardest part of our profession.  We take each dog into the Fetch ‘n Fun family, and love them deeply….losing them is felt deeply as well.  Deep breath…..I must remind myself of all the love and goodness these dogs have brought into our lives, each moment, every slobbery kiss; a gift.

When Kokeano passed, we received so many wonderful cards, calls, hugs, and gifts.  Two types of gifts stand out to us.  A number of people donated money to non-profit dog related services in Kokeano’s name.  This was such an incredible honor and so meaningful to us that it is something we now do for others.  The second gift was a hand drawn picture of Kokeano by Tucker’s mom, Christine.  The picture captured Kokeano’s presence, and means so much to us.  I had it framed at our local, trusty framer, Claude, at The Framer’s Workshop.  The picture hangs right near my desk, bringing many sweet memories to mind.

“But some animals, like some men, leave a trail of glory behind them.  They give their spirit to the place where they have lived, and remain forever a part of the rocks and streams and the wind and sky.” -Marguerite Henry

Jake, Charlie, Roxanne, Kokeano, as well as Archie, Sadie, Shredder, Molly, and many more; you will remain forever a part of our lives!

Happy Easter

I smell eggs!

New photos to the left.

Spring is Here

Kaiser (above)is happy to see so much sunshine, and Bruno (below) is sunbathing! 

More pictures to the left!

Happy Birthday Ruby

Here we are celebrating Ruby's sixth birthday - that's her sticking her tongue out at the camera - sorry Ruby I guess I shouldn't have said how old you are. Ruby brought special birthday treats for everyone!  Many more pictures to the left.

Ground Hog Day - Doggie Denial

Buster whispers, "Hey Hunter, did you hear that the ground hog saw his shadow yesterday - we might finally get some great snow!"

Hunter replies, "Yeah, I can't wait, but keep it quiet, I don't think everyone is so happy about it."

 

Louis says, "Shadow, what shadow?" 

 

He looks around, "No shadows here."

Tyson agree with Louis, "Yep, no shadows here."

Check out the new photos on the left.