The Bow Wow Store

22/08/2024

Back in stock!

18/08/2024

Yaaaaassssssss!!!!!

THE WAIT IS OVER!!!!!

The humble green lipped mussel has FINALLY arrived!!!!!

With so many health benefits for your pooch, why not add this to their diet!

Now available on the website. Happy shopping!

08/08/2024

Are you wondering why your order has not been posted or delivered?

It’s because it needs to be PAID for BEFORE it’s sent.

The knock on effect is real. I get up extra early to make sure orders are ready to go out that afternoon and try not to leave anyone waiting more than 48 hours (unless we have an arrangement)

I also personally deliver all orders myself, this includes 7 hour round trips (which I’m more than happy to do) I’ll often do these late at night, or on my days off to ensure your pooch has what they need.

What’s also frustrating is that everytime you place an order and don’t pay for it, all stock counts are out of whack and I have to quite literally recount every item you’ve ordered and then adjust it on my system. But the worst part is for those who are trying to order the same product you decided not to pay for in the end and if it’s the last one, they can’t order it.

Please think about the time and effort that goes into a small business. I love what I do and 98% of people have been wonderful, I don’t want them being put off by not being able to access products because you’ve decided not to proceed with your order. Simply cancel it, or send me an email and I’ll cancel it for you.

The message is simple. Don’t be a jerk.

14/07/2024

Now that life has returned to normal with the Jeff saga behind me…

It’s time for an announcement!

NEW PRODUCTS LAUNCHED LIVE TODAY!!!!!

-Yoghurt treats

-Crispy treats

-Meal toppers

Happy shopping!

02/07/2024

Life isn’t measured by the amount of breaths we take, but by the amount of things that take our breath away

Good evening everyone,

First off, what a ride I’ve been on. There wasn’t enough ashwaganda in the world to deal with that s**t!!!!

As I watch Jeff lay next to me quite happily snoozing away for the evening, I feel like the 2 weeks has been a complete nightmare. What I find really interesting is that he doesn’t hold on to the emotion behind his own trauma, doesn’t show pain and just gets on with life with no complaints. Time for a little self reflection and introspection tonight.

In a world where I learned through life lessons not to rely on anyone, not to take charity, didn’t know how to ask for help, determined to do everything on my own and be fiercely independent, that view of the world all came crashing down around me in the blink of an eye. I don’t begrudge anyone for doing it, it just wasn’t for me

I didn’t know about the Go Fund Me page until it was too late. It was done and my dogs story went absolutely viral as over 170 people gave what they could to help save my boy. There were no words, there still aren’t. Some people gave twice knowing Jeff had to have a second surgery and I had exhausted all of my savings in the first 4 days of him being hospitalised. The entire experience completely humbled me in ways I cannot put a language around and even now I still cry when I think about it. I’m not sure if it’s because my dog almost died twice, or if because in the moment where I always believed humans failed me and I learnt to simply do it alone, I didn’t have to. So many people stepped up with support in different forms and continued to do so even after the second surgery. Completely recognising the fact that I was flat broke, didn’t know how I was going to pay the bills that continued to roll in, all I needed was my dog to be okay. That was all I could ask for.

Being rallied around by the community there were certain moments that were super powerful for me personally.

One lady popped in, handed me a small donation and said “I’m sorry this is all I can afford but I really wanted to help”… I also know her dog is not at full health with kidney issues and while being managed by diet, it’s not easy financially or emotionally to deal with that.

Another gentleman popped in asking about his dogs appointment that was coming up and to tell me that on this upcoming visit there would only be one dog coming as one of his boys had crossed the rainbow bridge after having health issues for quite some time. He still threw money on the desk and said “see ya next week”, promptly walking out as I burst into tears on the poor bu**er.

A 10 year old child drew me an excellent picture of Jeff and gave me some money also wanting to help. (I’m not good with kids but in that moment I forced myself to suck it up and not cry on her) it was such a lovely gesture and I’ll be having that picture laminated and up in the salon the first chance I get.

The stranger who doesn’t know me or my dog, but managed to snag some photos I put up, make a tictok video and raise an extra $1000

The 2 silent assassins who sat in the background and both said to me, do what you need to do to save his life, i will foot the bill and figure out a payment plan later, both knowing it could have ran up to a further 20k (thankfully not needed)

I cannot thank every single person enough who had something to offer, whether it be through financial aid, sharing the GFM, dropping in to check on me, feeding me, calling and messaging (sorry to anyone who did not hear back, not only was I trying to prioritise, I had 2 business to try and keep going, plus manage my other 3 dogs, and my disabled mother at home)

Thank you will never seem like enough for me personally. And maybe it’s because I’m a prideful, stubborn person. But I don’t take the lesson lightly. Believe me, I’ll be paying this forward as soon as I’m able to do so financially. I’m also now acutely aware than even the most dog savvy person can screw up. We are all human and sometimes mistakes are made. This one was mine. (Although not the dog who I thought would do this out of my pack)

I’m lucky enough to still be able to work in both my businesses and continue to look after my dog who really doesn’t know what all the fuss is about but appreciates being handfed multiple times a day as I try to reset his gut flora and get some weight back on him.

I am told many of you woke in the middle of the night and automatically checked Facebook for updates, I’m sorry if there were none.

I’ve always said it takes a village to raise a dog and by that I always meant the professionals such as our vets, nurses, trainers, groomers etc. I’m now adapting that view to include everyone. Without a community I would have lost the most precious gift that just keeps on giving. (Me a headache mostly 😂)

With Jeff no longer bombed out on meds, he’s bright, alert, happy and tries to decapatate me with that cone of shame he will continue to wear until he’s all healed. He continues to improve daily and now that we are 5 days post surgery I think he will be absolutely fine.

There are still a number of people to thank…

My sister who checked in twice daily

My vet and vet nursing mates Lisa and Mish

Sammy, who I can always count on to give it to me straight

Kirsten, Jeff’s breeder who rallied and supported as much as she could, who also raised him for the first 15 months of his life before entrusting me with him (are you sure there’s a no returns policy on this dog? 😂😂)

Buffy, who organised the go fund me behind my back and told me to shove my prideful head where the sun doesn’t shine and smashed the link as much as possible

Jasmine who also smashed the hell out of the link at every given opportunity.

Susie- the creator of the bow wow store which I own with pride who’s been super helpful in the background with my other dogs when one was particularly distressed

My nameless canine nutritionist (her choice, not mine) who’s been super helpful with all the things (the flying messages at random o clock when my brain is not able to shut the hell up

Donna and Mick who kept me distracted the night of the first surgery

Jen, who was thrown in the deep end in the dog world and ran some deliveries for me to lighten the load when I was struggling and put up with me losing my tiny mind 400 times a day

The vets and nurses at AEC Frankston for keeping my boy comfortable during his first 4 days (and had so much clean up as things came out of both ends)

Kellie- who happened to be the first person I met at VRH who was on reception and had followed the story on Facebook, and realised she had owned Jeff’s half brother Corona who has since crossed over the bridge

The surgeon, head vet and vet nurses at VRH who continued (and still are as we still need staples removed) to look after him for a further 4 days

Our vets and nurses get such a bad rap when it comes to what has to be charged for their care. Please consider the fact that this industry has the highest rate of sui€!de of any industry and we have a critical shortage Australia wide.
Years of study with a schooling bill of up to 200k, and that’s for general vet care. To go and specialise in something specific has an even higher price tag. Our nurses do all the grunt work and are paid peanuts for it. Please think about this the next time you need to take your dog to the vet, or come and see me and my 30k dog.

And lastly, to my boy Jeff, who never gave up even at his worst point. The spirit you showed coming out of that door when we found out that first surgery had failed, you ran out to me warbling your head off as if nothing was wrong. For every single moment when you’ve sat by my side during hard times even when I was trying to do it alone the forced love was there (not even extra tall baby gates can keep you out 😂) it was in that moment I knew I couldn’t give up and just hope that you would pull through and throw everything possible at you. You are worth every cent and more (even if you refuse to 💩 gold nuggets for me 😂) just keep being you, you blonde numpty 🥰 I love you to the moon and back.

If you’ve managed to get through all of my waffling tonight, thank you for reading and supporting. You’ll truly never know what it means to me.

I’m just a girl who loves her dogs and says f**k a lot (sorry, no filters here)

29/06/2024

27/06/2024

Dear humans,

Now that I’m home, mum would like to apologise for dropping the ball in terms of updating what’s available online.

There is stock and she will fix it as soon as humanly possible but apparently since I’m the gift that keeps on giving I’m the priority right now.

Please send an email if you’re trying to order and mum will get on it, otherwise updating is a future her problem.

Personally I don’t see what all the fuss is about but I’m eating roast chicken all the time and sleeping in her bed so that’s a win in my eyes.

Love, Jeff

27/06/2024

Just a very quick post to let you all know he’s finally home!!!

We are wiped!

Good night from him and me xx

26/06/2024

With quiet hope he was allowed to come home tonight…

I arrived at the planned time.. waited patiently as other emergencies came in the door…

Finally my name was called… and there my boy stood, wagging his tail and warbling like nothing had happened… the vet asked me for a quick chat… I stepped in the room and sat down…

She was obviously very uncomfortable as she uttered the words “I know you’re here to pick him up, but…”

My heart stopped.

5 minutes prior to them getting ready a vet nurse made the unfortunate mistake of removing his ecollar and turned her back… Jeff then proceeded to chew through 2 layers of stitches causing an absolute chaotic panic for the emergency team who promptly had to examine the wound…. The poor vet nurse was horrified because he had literally been so good all day with no issues.. 🤦‍♀️ …

The surgeon and head of the dept who is actually his vet were called and because it’s not an emergency they didn’t want to operate yet again so soon and have opted to keep him in over night and watch him, and let the original surgeon do the procedure tomorrow giving his body a little more time before going under general anaesthetic for a 3rd time in a week.

I personally think he’s gotten used to everyone who works out the back feeding him chicken (including his surgeon who I’m told pretty much fed him at any given opportunity) so he’s tried to reserve a permanent room at VRH because chicken is life. 😂

I’m honestly not mad or upset about the mistake.
While I’m obviously disappointed I couldn’t bring him home tonight, I do know from working with dogs for such a long time, and Jeff eating the towel in the first place that even the most sensible dogs can be unpredictable and do dumb things.
The guilt and shame we feel when something like that happens on our watch is awful (I know, I’ve felt it over and over in the last week) so I can definitely empathise on this one.

Fingers crossed all goes well tomorrow with no set backs and I can collect my boy after work and bring him home.

Tomorrow the real work begins as far as making sure his recovery goes as smooth as possible. Dat 3-5 is generally when things will go wrong post surgery so if we can get to Monday with no incidents then we should be good.

Keep your fingers crossed this absolute goose of a dog doesn’t do anything silly and I’ll continue to update at the end of each day.

25/06/2024

Latest update.

I appreciate everyone’s patience

24/06/2024

Latest update before bed

💙 j-fry update 💙

After making the decision to move Jeff to the specialist hospital this morning and potentially having to do yet another surgery, this is where he is.

I’m sorry I don’t have an updated photo of him tonight but I have not seen him since this morning.

When I dropped him off he was bright and happy (or as much as possible), 4 hours later he went down like a sack of 💩 and back to throwing up and liquid p**p which had the vet most concerned as we had a basic plan on how to tackle him and surgery wasn’t going to be the first thing she suggested based on everything she had seen and how he presented.

Once he started vomiting we skipped plan b and went straight to plan c which meant surgery with a specialist.

They were hoping for a quick and easy repair but no, Jeff threw a spanner in that plan and went and had not one but 2 out of the 3 surgical sites fail.

The first one was an easy quick stitch job, the second one was far more difficult and the bowel had to be resected. He also recieved a drain for excess fluid so no more build up, and a feeding tube since he’s on day 6 of not eating anything.

I got a phone call at 6pm telling me it was going to take longer and that the surgeon would call once it was all over.

730pm rolled around and I’m pacing like an angry cat in a cage not knowing what to do (I wasn’t angry, just frustrated but I understood my dog isn’t the only one there AND he was currently being worked on) … 6 minutes later he called to let me know all the finer details as I’ve said above and said the surgery had gone as well as could be expected but Jeff isn’t out of the woods just yet. his chances of recovery are sitting at 60-70%. Now I know most people would be “f**k this, I’m out” but those odds have improved from the initial 50% chance I was given this morning.

He was then moved back to critical care where he could be monitored for obvious signs of post surgery complications.. and obviously I will get a call should anything go wrong (and you all better pray it doesn’t please because f**k me this dog is making me lose my tiny mind by the hour, sometimes the minute) The next 3-5 days are the most critical for him as that’s the time for things to head up 💩 creek without a paddle.

I have just done the final check in for the evening and the nurse looking after him said he was doing well, groggy as expected, had some BP issues that needed to be addressed and has now settled.

This crazy f’d up situation has so far had me almost put my dog down twice, question every decision I was making since Thursday last week and ripped me emotionally from pillar to post with my world literally imploding what feels like every 4 seconds.

I am so grateful to every single person who thinks my dog is a worthy cause (so much so that some people have donated multiple times which made me just cry again) and every cent has absolutely helped in saving this boys life. Believe me when I say I won’t see a cent of it. Nor do I need to. I just need my boy to be okay and home with me. His pack (Jorja in particular) is very lost without him home.

I cannot seem to find the right words to express my gratitude and I’m so humbled by everyone who has donated, shared, checked in, advised, and supported during this time. Thank you doesn’t seem like enough and yet it is all I have.

I’m tired and emotionally spent. I’ll be back at work tomorrow. I keep telling Jeff he is the reason I don’t have nice things. His response was simple. “I am the nice thing mum”

No son, you’re just the most expensive thing I own right now. 😂 you’re the price of a brand new car. And I wouldn’t change my decision to try and save your life for the world.

From me and my boy who is resting comfortably for the evening, goodnight.

24/06/2024

And just like that, things change in the blink of an eye…

💙 J-fry update 💙

At 630am I got a phone call saying things were right. I got there as soon as I could do discuss my options with some phone support on the way (thanks Lisa)

My options were that he probably needed further surgery by a specialist

Or put him to rest.

When they bought him out he FLEW to my side and it’s the brightest I’ve seen him look since last week. He’s still got fight and spirit left in him and I cannot give up on my boy no matter what.

After some discussions, he was moved to VRH in Dandenong where I ran into someone who owns a half sibling who took him and got him set up and settled.

I was then called back to discuss options in terms of next steps.

She suggested running tests on some suctioned fluid to see what they were dealing with and how best to tackle it. In the meantime support care given and I would hear more once they had some results.

Given my bills and how he presented she didn’t want to rush a second surgery on him as he was still bright and happy enough at that point.

At 330pm I got the latest update.

He had gone downhill which means surgery is definitely needed now and we are skipping the idea of a CT scan which was going to be the next step.

Jeff is now going into surgery very shortly since he’s now back to throwing up and 💩 everywhere again.

I’m absolutely devastated my boy has to be put through another surgery. BUT I will do what a have to in order to save his life.

Hes now going to be the most expensive dog I’ve ever had and certainly the one who gave me the biggest amount of grey f**king hair ever.

Whatever your beliefs are in life. Send the positive stuff my way please. Jeff and I could really use it right now.

23/06/2024

Jeff’s latest update for all those playing along at home.

20/06/2024

Due to an unexpected over night stay in emergency any orders that come in today will not be processed and sent out today sorry!

Need to concentrate on getting the big fella better.

Thank you for understanding xx

12/06/2024

Dear Hoomans,

We would like to take the opportunity to thank Kim from Kims K9 Cookies for her “bones for bums”

Our mum is one of those weirdos who won’t generally recommend a product until she’s tested it out on us, or she gets loads of good feedback on a product.

However, with 2 of us who love to snack on WHATEVER FITS IN OUR MOUTHS (we will let you figure out which 2 that is) sometimes what comes out the other end can be rather nasty 🤮

One of our fabulous dog walkers kindly took a photo of said 💩 and the difference was night and day.

Thank you Kim, for standing by your product when we had our last discussion and giving our mum the confidence to try something new that we all really like. We all get one a day with dinner and mum is really happy with the difference!

Love Keltie, Jorja, Jeff and Felicia

05/06/2024

Oh the irony… 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Today I got my delivery of wellbeing essentials (super quick delivery, thank you!)

A customer asked as I was picking up her dog “ummm, are you drinking fireball?” 🤣

Nope, far from it!

Well-being essentials is designed for those who choose to make their own dog food at home.

While giving lots of choices, sometimes too much of one thing can mean you’re missing something from your dogs diet which is where this handy supplement comes into play.

Sometimes my dogs food isn’t defrosted, so I need to throw something together quickly.

Having this on hand means I can ensure the dogs meals are balanced and they don’t miss the essentials!

Do I balance meals every day? Not always. Life gets in the way and I get busy!

Using this product means I don’t have to stress so much about them missing out.

Just food for thought

04/06/2024

Pretty sure Frank the Soft coated wheaten terrier was a little bit happy to see his delivery turn up 🤣🤣🤣

TOO MUCH TONGUE FRANK!!!

02/06/2024

This is a charity close to my heart. Every 6 weeks I go down and groom the permanent dogs in care. It’s so rewarding watching them light up after a much needed bath and groom out.

If you have extra recycling and you want to donate, I’ll happily take it off your hands if I’m delivering to you. 😊

Yesterday saw me drive a 5.5 hour round trip (and spend another 40 mins this morning) to pick up an incredible 713 cans and bottles from a mates house (who has a soft spot for shepherds 🤣) he and his brother in law have been awesome at saving these for me for weeks on end until I could get there to pick them up.

Thank you Nick, Dan and of course Katie and the kids who helped bag everything.

Our GSD’s in care appreciate you guys so much!!!!!

Sweet Shepherd Rescue Australia Inc., another deposit coming your way!!! 😍😍😍😍

These donations help with food, ongoing medical costs, emergency vet bills, and all sorts of things that pop up unexpectedly. Often it will come out of the carers wage, but all donations help so so much, especially with our team of oldies.

WE ARE SO GRATEFUL!!!

28/05/2024

💙💙💙💙 Hugo 💙💙💙💙

The boy who started my journey into fresh food feeding.

In 2016 he was given a terminal diagnosis of cancer and expected to live no more than 6 months due to the size and location of his Mast cell tumour. He went on a course of steroids to try and shrink it (successfully) and then onto antihistamines daily to keep it at bay.

Desperate to try and keep him happy and comfortable for as long as possible someone mentioned the idea of raw feeding and removing kibble from his diet completely. Now I honestly had no idea what I was doing at that point (and there is NO JUDGEMENT to anyone who chooses to use kibble or hybrid feed because we all have different budgets and time constraints in life) so I started making his meals from scratch, tossing in this and that to transition him onto a fresh food diet which suited him perfectly. They most likely were not balanced which is what balancers and base mixes are for, so they were added in.

With this combination my boy lived another 3 years and it wasn’t the cancer that ended his life, his hips gave out in the end. So in 2019 he was given his wings and I continued to only feed my dogs meals I knew would work for them and i have never looked back.

Thank you Hugo, you’ve been my number 1 inspiration on this journey and you’re always at the forefront of my mind when I’m dishing up dinner at night.

27/05/2024

Dear humans, it is I, Jeff. This is the face I’ve given my mother for her week of silence since the announcement of our take over. You’ll have to forgive her. She’s not the brightest and while I keep telling her that I can eat all the things she simply refuses to comply. See this face? Utter stink eye!

We are working tirelessly behind the scenes as we are looking to bring in some new products that are budget friendly so please stay tuned for them.

We would like to thank everyone mum has had the pleasure of meeting so far and their pups as it’s been a super warm welcome. I personally don’t think mum should be patting other dogs because I’m her number one, however, I’ve come to the conclusion that if I’m going to stay top dog in this business I’ll have to concede defeat and just accept my fate of snacks and belly rubs when she’s home.

We would love feedback in any way, shape or form. If we can do something better, find a product for you, or assist in any way, please send us a direct message so it doesn’t get lost in the comments.

Happy shopping!

Love, J-fry

20/05/2024

Dear humans,

From left to right in this photo you have Jorja, Keltie, Jeff and Felicia and we are the official bosses of the bow wow store. Our human (Bronwyn) is our slave and will be happy to process any and all orders and answer any questions you might have.

We officially have now taken over as new owners thought we would introduce ourselves to you all.

Please bear with us as we find our paws through this transitional time and learn the ropes with the help and support of Saskia and Scott who have kindly offered to help mentor to ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible for our customers.

PLEASE NOTE- our bank details have changed and we are only accepting bank transfers and cash on delivery currently 😊

Thank you in advance,

Bronwyn and the brat pack

14/05/2024

🎉 Celebrating One Year & A New Beginning! 🎉
Dear Valued Customers,
As we reflect on an incredible year of serving you and your furry friends, we’re filled with gratitude. 🐾 Your support has made The Bow Wow Store more than just a business; it’s been a journey of passion and joy.
However, life has a way of presenting new paths, and for us, that path is the adventure of parenthood. With our young family blossoming, we’ve decided to embrace this new chapter fully.
We’re thrilled to announce that the wonderful Bronwyn will be taking over the reins! She’s as passionate about pet well-being as we are, and we’re confident she’ll continue the legacy of love and care that you’ve come to expect.
Thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to new beginnings and the continued happiness of your pets!
With warmest regards, Saskia, Scott, Jamie and Nala pup

24/04/2024

Dear valued customers,
we are taking a break on the 7th of May 2024, which is a Tuesday.
Thank you for understanding🤗

We hope everyone is having a great day 🌻

17/04/2024

❣️We are taking a little break on ANZAC day and the day after.

👉There WON’T be deliveries on Thursday the 25th and Friday the 26th of April.

We will be back in full swing afterwards🚙🐾

05/04/2024

Looking to boost your pet’s health naturally? 🐾

Consider raw feeding!

It’s a diet that mimics what their ancestors ate in the wild, packed with natural proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

Benefits include:
Shinier coat and healthier skin
Improved dental health
Increased energy levels
Better digestion and nutrient absorption
Stronger immune system

It’s all about giving your furry friend the best of nature—no artificial additives, just pure, wholesome goodness. 🥩🥚🥦

02/04/2024

Dear doggy parents,

We posted a couple of months ago about Shireen Hammonds story and the goal to donate $10,000 to Mornington Peninsula Dog Rescue Incorporated.

She now has raised and donated $7,200, which means she needs approximately 30 more dogs to reach her target!

By donating $95.00, your furry friend will have a double page spread in the 2nd beautiful coffee table book series: “Home is Where My Dog Is”! 💯 % of your donation comes straight to MPDRI.

Hello doggy parents!

Shireen Hammond is doing amazing work and has an awesome initiative running that we know you will be interested in!
Have a read below👇

We need HELP please…. ❤️❤️❤️
“CALLING ALL DOG LOVERS”

10 years ago I had cancer, I needed something to heal whilst having Chemo
and so I started a personal project, capturing our furry friends (sometimes with their humans even😂) and raised almost $10,000 for a local self funded charity.
It was an amazing project resulting in a beautiful Coffee Table Book called “Home is Where My Dog Is” which we’re so proud of!

Now we’re here on the Peninsula and I’ve decided to start the 2nd in the series this time raising funds for the MORNINGTON PENINSULA DOG RESCUE INCORPORATED Charity…. ❤️❤️❤️. They’re totally self funded and do amazing work!!

We’re proud to say we’ve already donated the first $1700 BUT We need approximately 60 to 70 more furry friends of various breeds!

Do YOU have a gorgeous doggie that should be immortalised in this gorgeous book?

Please read the details on this poster and scan the QR code on the front to register/ apply.

Your $95.00 donation gives your furry friend/s a double page spread in the book! And 💯 of your $95.00 is donated straight to Mornington Peninsula Dog Rescue Incorporated.

Please contact me for more details or register/apply online and we’ll be in touch! This is such a beautiful community project we’d love you to be a part of it! ❤️❤️❤️

Hugs Shireen.

www.fieldofvision.com.au
P: 0418 358 932

30/03/2024

🐾 Happy Easter to all our furry friends and their families! 🌷 May your baskets be filled with joy, treats, and endless tail wags. Thank you for being a part of our pack! 🐣

19/03/2024

Big Easter Kong Sale!!!
Up to 50% on all kong toys!

Only until stock lasts, so grab a toy with your next order🤩

We have the kong wobbler, classic and puppy kongs and the kong quest range👇
https://thebowwowstore.com.au/product-category/enrichment/