North West Canine Wellness Centre

08/12/2024

Suntanning days are almost over! If you have been thinking about getting your dog booked in for a swim please reach out, the fall and winter schedule fills up fast! I am working on my fall and winter schedule now.

07/27/2024

Time for a summer break! We are closed for the next two weeks. Back to work August 12th. Enjoy the sun, looking forward to seeing everyone soon. Some of my time will be spent helping this extended family member settle in and become the best pup for my mom ❤️

07/10/2024

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🔺No swimming at Thetis Lake; blue-green algae bloom alert expanded after warnings issued for Beaver and Elk lakes🔺

The CRD is advising visitors to Thetis Lake Regional Park to avoid contact with the lake water due to a blue-green algae bloom, which is harmful to people and can be toxic to pets. The alert has been expanded to include Thetis Lake, following a recent alert issued for Elk Lake that expanded from an alert at adjacent Beaver Lake. More from the CRD:

The Capital Regional District (CRD), in consultation with Island Health, has expanded the advisory for both Beaver Lake and Elk Lake, located in Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park to include Thetis Lake located in Thetis Lake Regional Park.

Blue-green algae can produce cyanotoxins. Visitors are advised to avoid contact with blue green algae and to keep animals on a leash to prevent them from drinking or swimming in the lake until the advisory has been lifted.

The algae usually produce a visible blue-green sheen, which appears as surface scum on the water. Not all blooms are easy to see, and toxins can still be present in the water even if you cannot see a bloom. Blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.

These algae are known toxin producers. Ingesting water containing these cyanotoxins may cause a range of symptoms, including headaches and abdominal pain in humans, and can lead to lethal liver damage in dogs.

04/21/2024

Pickles and his serious friend are all about his judgemental ears about my lack of communication in the last month. I’ve been terrible with responding and insanely busy! Good news is I have daytime spots opening up in May. I have sent out emails to everyone who reached out. If I missed you, give me a nudge. If you have called me, please reach out with an email or text. I have no cell reception at the pool for phone calls and my weekends are monopolized by dogs, their classes and chores so I am unlikely to ever make a phone call as my voicemail says. Looking forward to swimming your dogs! New clients welcome!!

02/08/2024

This is what Pickles thinks about my full work schedule. All new intakes are on hold until the end of April. If we have been in touch I will try my best to fit you in otherwise feel free to touch base in late March!

01/22/2024

Update! The pool has heat and the shovelling is done ❤️

Well this has to be the best visual representation of my last week. Off to the pool soon to shovel more and make sure the propane truck arrives so we can open back up tomorrow and have a warm pool! Fingers crossed all will be back and running for tomorrow. Who's ready for spring??

01/18/2024

We are closed again today. Cars are sliding down Laurel rd and can’t make it up the hill! Stay safe!

11/02/2023

If I ever get overwhelmed and need to take a random day off I guarantee you it won't be a Thursday🥰 This little man makes my whole week.

10/16/2023

My clients know this very well 😅

08/18/2023

Due to an increase in operation costs and life in general I will be raising my prices as of September 1, 2023 by 5 dollars a swim. If you have a package the new rate will apply when your package is complete. Thank you for your continued support over the years and trusting me with your fantastic dogs.

06/26/2023

August closure announcement! We will be closed as of August 5th and will be reopening on August 22nd for a much needed summer break for myself and the dogs!

06/24/2023

If you have already reached out to me I will get back to you this weekend and try and fit you in, otherwise I will be putting all new intakes on hold until September. Looking forward to seeing some new faces in the fall. Happy Summer from Joe ❤️

03/27/2023

Just like Jake we all need a break once in awhile to sit back, relax and be our best selves after. Reminder that we will be closed April 13-30 and will be booking new clients for early/mid May. If you have sent me an enquiry this week I will be returning your messages this week, otherwise I’ll catch up with all new messages after May 1st.

03/13/2023

I just want to thank everyone for all the support for Pippin ❤️ We were able to raise $705.00 in donations today for a total of $885.00. It really does take a village sometimes! Picture of my spinal surgery guy that inspired me to help another.

02/28/2023

It's a snow day. I have no power and our little pocket got more snow than I expected! Stay safe and warm. Back to business tomorrow.

01/09/2023

Time to stop sleeping! I’m back to my regular schedule on Tuesday. Looking forward to seeing everyone and if you haven’t heard back from me I will be catching up on new client emails in the next day or two!

12/30/2022

I hope everyone had a great Christmas! I can now officially drive! The pool will reopen January 10th. I'll send out emails and return any messages early next week. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon ❤️.

12/19/2022

Happy Holidays! Hopefully everyone is staying safe and warm. Apparently healing a broken ankle is a little more involved than my previously broken wrist so it looks like I’ll be back to work January 10th! I am so excited to see everyone again ❤️.

12/03/2022

It feels like I’ve been away forever, these guys are thankful for that and I’m so thankful for their Aunties. Looks like I’ll be out of my boot in about 3 weeks and learning how trust my ankle again. I’m planning to be back in the full swing of things Jan 10th with the possibility of a reduced schedule starting Jan 3! I will keep all my current clients posted and will be taking on a few new clients starting mid January! Stay warm and safe. Happy December ⛄️

11/08/2022

I’ll be in touch with everyone but I have to temporarily close up the pool. I broke my ankle and cannot weight bear for a minimum of 4 weeks with 6-8 weeks of healing time. I’m trying to sort out pool help or sort out self serve swims. I’ll be in touch! Stay safe and warm while I learn that my crutches are not a weapon or sticks to move things!

08/27/2022

Happy International dog day. Go celebrate your dog every day ❤️