Canine Country Club

08/03/2024

CCC client’s dog missing from their home in the Chelsea Park subdivision. If you see her let us know! 205-258-2582.

07/06/2024

We are HIRING a WEEKDAY MORNING (6-10am) Kennel Technician beginning August 1st. This is a part-time position, averaging 20 hours per week. Hourly rate $12-$15/hour based on skills and experience. Visit https://caninecountryclub.pet/job-opportunities for more information and link to apply.

If you are interested, email us your resume/work history, related animal care experience and contact information.  Qualified applicants will be contacted within 24-48 hours and if we have any openings, we will schedule a Working Interview.  If we are not actively hiring, we will keep you resume on...

07/05/2024

🐾🏠 Found a pet in Shelby County? Follow these instructions to help get these babies home:

1️⃣ Check for identification tags or microchips on the pet.
2️⃣ Take a clear photo of the pet and post it on local lost-and-found pet groups or social media platforms.
3️⃣ Complete a found pet report on lost.petcolove.org and lostmydoggie.com or lostmykitty.com
4️⃣ Put up flyers with the pet's photo and your contact information in the neighborhood where you found them.
5️⃣ Spread the word by sharing the pet's information with friends, family, and community groups.

Let's reunite these furry friends with their families! 🐶🐱💕

Feel free to share this information to help raise awareness and increase the chances of finding the pet's owner!

07/01/2024

Behavior Fact of the Week!

Dogs need jobs!! Did you know that dogs are recognized as the first animal to be domesticated? The exact time and place are still unknown, but the research suggests the earliest signs of domesticated canines hail from Eastern Eurasia around 20,000 to 30,000 years ago. The development of humankind as we know it would not be the same without dogs. They have been used to help procure food and defend against threats from the very beginning. The development of our agricultural practices revolved around the dogs we had for thousands of years. They also helped us track down animals, kept homesites safe, help sense danger, helped keep areas free of pests, and provided companionship. It was even very common throughout history for dogs to pull carts as well! In today's world, it is far less common for our dog's to find employment. This can cause a myriad of unwanted behaviors. Part of the work our Trainer does when dealing with difficult and undesirable behaviors is to find an outlet for dog's natural instincts to work! There are many different ways to accomplish this, depending on the individual dog and the behavior in question. If you are dealing with unwanted behaviors, or just feeling like helping your dog find purpose, contact our Trainer today!
https://caninecountryclub.pet/training-%26-enrichment

06/24/2024

Behavior Fact of the Week!

Did you know that physical affection between a dog and their owner can benefit the health of both parties? Studies show that oxytocin, also known as the love hormone, is produced by both dog and owner when showing physical affection. This hormone is responsible for increasing positive emotions and feelings of trust, a decrease in cortisol (the stress hormone), and potential lower blood pressure. Both dogs and humans are social creatures, meaning we both depend on connection with others for our emotional AND physical well-being. Spending just 10 minutes a day giving your dog some extra love can strengthen your bond and improve each other's health! This is also why physical affection is often used as a reward during training. It can help the dog learn to trust the trainer quicker and creates a positive state of mind for both to help the training process be even easier. Go love on your dog today!!
Find more information about our training programs at:
https://caninecountryclub.pet/training-%26-enrichment

06/23/2024

NO EXCUSE Shelby County Residents! You can’t beat $25! Get it done!

Click here to sign up: https://www.alspay.org/

SPAY/NEUTER SPECIAL FOR SHELBY COUNTY RESIDENTS!
Shelby Humane is supplementing the cost of spay neuter surgery on pets from qualified Shelby County households!! These households can spay/neuter up to 3 pets at Alabama Spay Neuter for a copay of just $25 per pet!
Eligibility:
· Must verify household residency in Shelby County via current utility bill or similar documentation.
· A family member of the household must verify current enrollment in one or more government assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid, Disability, WIC, SNAP, EBT, SSI).
Details:
Copay: $25 per pet, due when making the appointment.
Appointments: first come, first served.

Book: Please call us at (205) 956-0012 to make your appointment. Be sure to leave a message!

We have monthly transports to and from Heardmont Park on the following Thursdays: July 11, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7 and December 5.
IMPORTANT
- This offer cannot be combined with other specials.
- High call volumes expected. If leaving a message, provide 2 callback numbers. - Make your appointment today + give your pets the care they deserve!

06/22/2024

Great story about a Helena native!

06/18/2024

Who loves puppies!?
We certainly do! Puppyhood is a magical time. You get to make lasting memories with your dog as they grow, watch them learn about the world, teach them fun things, and develop a life long bond. Unfortunately, it is also the time when most bad behaviors are picked up. Like all young animals, a puppy has a mind like a sponge. Let it soak in too much of the wrong thing, and you'll be dealing with a more difficult adult dog. Fortunately, there is a very easy way to prevent that by participating in training programs early. The ideal window for puppy training is from 3 to 6 months old, however, setting them up to learn good manners can start from the first day you get them home! Contact us to set up a consultation with our Trainer to learn good puppy raising habits and what training program fits your goals best!
https://caninecountryclub.pet/training-%26-enrichment

06/17/2024

Behavior Fact of the Week!

Did you know dogs are latent learners?? This means that information, such as new commands and behaviors, can be better absorbed by allowing a dog to rest in between training sessions. Their brains process and store information very efficiently during sleep. Both adults and puppies benefit from this process, especially when they are able to reach the REM stage of the sleep cycle. Reaching REM stage sleep only takes about 20 to 25 minutes for dogs. If you train a dog and then put them in their kennel or snuggle up with them on the couch, then repeat the same training exercise, they often times will have more success in the second session! Giving your dog a quite, low light, and cozy place to have a nap will ensure they can have restful, brain-building sleep. This is why the structured mid-day nap time at Canine Country Club can be so helpful with dogs who are here for our Board and Train program!

Tune in every Monday for more fun facts about our precious canine companions! Find more information about all of our training programs at:

https://caninecountryclub.pet/training-%26-enrichment

06/06/2024

Absco for the win! Thanks Nan & Joy!

A big thank you to ABSCO for generously donating cushions for our outdoor chairs and dog beds! We are incredibly grateful for your support and for thinking of Shelby Humane and our furry friends. We look forward to a wonderful friendship! 🐾❤️

05/28/2024

Annie enjoyed her Day Training trip to downtown Columbiana yesterday! The rain stopped just in time for her to have a stroll down by the shops, meet a few friendly strangers, enjoy several treats, and sit nicely by the fountain for a cute picture! Day Training is a new service we offer that gets your pup out and about for some extra enrichment. Whether your pup needs some work on leash manners, socialization, obedience commands, or simply would just enjoy a field trip, you can sign them up for a 30 min or 1 hour Day Training session next time they come visit Canine Country Club!

05/27/2024

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave! Happy Memorial Day.

05/16/2024

Super excited to welcome Joanna Pagel, Canine Behaviorist, to our team! CCC now offers a wide selection of Training options, from 2-week Board & Train to Private In-Home Lessons and "Day Training" for day boarders. Check it out @

Joanna Pagel has had a passion for animals, especially dogs, since childhood. She turned that passion into a career over 10 years ago when she began working with shelter dogs at a small animal shelter in Florida. There she learned so much about all kinds of behaviors that dogs struggle with, what ma...

04/03/2024

One of the best events of the year - this year at Windwood Equestrian in Pelham. Y’all come!

03/17/2024

FOUND! Thank you!

- Hwy 109, Columbiana. CCC clients are missing one of their dogs, Maverick, from his home address @ 4109 Hwy 109. Emily's number is 205-568-2908 and Alex's number is 615-708-6869. If you see him, please try to get your hands on him (he is very friendly) or call them with his location. $300 Reward.

02/13/2024

Oh if only this was a thing! We’d have 13 little deductions 🥰🐶

02/09/2024

For those of you that may not understand why... It was my decision. ♥️

I knew what I was getting myself into. Nobody made me, nobody put a gun to my head. I wanted it just like this. I knew I’d be tied down. Caring for them, feeding them, walking them. It doesn’t matter what the weather is or if I’m in the mood or not. I promised them that as long as they were with me I would give them everything they needed. ♥️

I knew my wallet would be tighter, my clothes would be covered in dog hair, and stuff could be ruined, but that was the choice that I made. ♥️

I can never be mad at them. Damaged items can be replaced, carpets can be cleaned, and my clothes can be washed. What can’t be replaced, however, are those sparkling eyes that are so happy to see me when I come home. It doesn’t matter if I’m gone for 5 minutes or 5 hours. Their affection and unconditional love are irreplaceable. ♥️

There are times that they feel my sadness or hear me cry. They come poking me with their cold noses and licking me with their warm tongues. Always making me laugh and feel loved. ♥️

You don’t even notice as the years fly by. Eventually their faces turn grey, movement slows down, they no longer are able to jump when I get home, but the excitement is still the same. ♥️
Then one day the light starts to fade from their sparkling eyes, they stop going for long walks, they sleep a lot more, and their days are spent laying next to me resting. We may have to go more often to the vet and I may have to clean up accidents more often. ♥️

I wanted this when I decided to bring them into my life. I wanted their youth and their old age with all of its beautiful happy moments, and even their worst days with all their pain. There is not a single moment that I regret. I accepted responsibility for them when I took them in, until the day I have to let them go. 😥

♥️🐾🐾 My dogs will never have a new owner. My dogs will never end up in a rescue or at a shelter. I die first, I have made arrangements for them.

♥️🐾🐾 I’m not moving if they can’t come with me. The person who would make me give them up does not exist.

♥️🐾🐾They are part of my life, part of my family, and with me they will stay. I have accepted this responsibility from their first to their last day with me.♥️

01/16/2024

Did Santa bring you a puppy for Christmas? We'd love to meet your fuzzy family member (just as soon as they have completed all their puppy shots!) Let us help you with potty training and socialization. Visit our website to register for Day Boarding @ https://caninecountryclub.pet/

12/30/2023

If you’re looking for a last minute end-of-year tax deductible gift, that as a bonus will fulfill a Hail Mary plea, THIS IS IT! Hargis Christian Camp has 1 more day to raise $47,000 to make the final payment to the developer who gave them 25 months to pay off the $2.5 million dollar purchase price. Thanks to an incredible following of strong supporters and an awesome local community, the light at the end of the tunnel is bright! Give if you can. ❤️

It has been a great day! We had $28,000 that came in today! That puts our final total payoff at only $47,000. We could not thank you enough. Every donation big or small has been a blessing. We are taking tonight and some of tomorrow off to spend with our family. We'll be at the camp tomorrow after church to meet anyone who would like to donate. We'll make an announcement tomorrow night at 9pm as to whether we made it or not. It's been hard to return all the texts and calls to every person with updates. But we appreciate everyone caring so much!

32 hours to go! $47,000 left!

"Nothing is impossible with God!"

You can still send a check by mail with today or tomorrow's date on it. Payable to...
Hargis Christian Camp
PO Box 226 Chelsea, Al. 35043

Or visit: www.hargischristiancamp.org
To donate online

All donations are tax-deductible

Thank you SO much! We will talk to you tomorrow.

12/28/2023

Hargis Camp is a local treasure. They need to raise the last $250k by the end of the year to Free the Deed. James and I have donated and we hope you will give what you can! Every dollar counts ❤️.

What an incredible day! We had over $50,000 that came in today! We are so close!

That brings our full total for payoff down to only $210k. Incredible!

Thank you guys so much. We had several sweet friends who came by today. We could go on for days about the cool stories of amazing generosity we have encountered on this journey.

4 days left. Let's go!

12/13/2023

Plan your pet's holiday vacay at the Country Club! Limited space available during Christmas & New Years. Check out our services and place an online reservation request @ https://caninecountryclub.pet/

12/10/2023

193 animals need a home! Go get you one!

11/25/2023

Cheyenne

"Watch out! You nearly broad sided that car!" My father yelled at me. "Can't you do anything right?"
Those words hurt worse than blows. I turned my head toward the elderly man in the seat beside me, daring me to challenge him. A lump rose in my throat as I averted my eyes. I wasn't prepared for another battle.
"I saw the car, Dad. Please don't yell at me when I'm driving."
My voice was measured and steady, sounding far calmer than I really felt.
Dad glared at me, then turned away and settled back. At home I left Dad in front of the television and went outside to collect my thoughts.... dark, heavy clouds hung in the air with a promise of rain. The rumble of distant thunder seemed to echo my inner turmoil. What could I do about him?
Dad had been a lumberjack in Washington and Oregon .. He had enjoyed being outdoors and had reveled in pitting his strength against the forces of nature. He had entered grueling lumberjack competitions, and had placed often. The shelves in his house were filled with trophies that attested to his prowess.
The years marched on relentlessly. The first time he couldn't lift a heavy log, he joked about it; but later that same day I saw him outside alone, straining to lift it. He became irritable whenever anyone teased him about his advancing age, or when he couldn't do something he had done as a younger man.
Four days after his sixty-seventh birthday, he had a heart attack. An ambulance sped him to the hospital while a paramedic administered CPR to keep blood and oxygen flowing.
At the hospital, Dad was rushed into an operating room. He was lucky; he survived. But something inside Dad died. His zest for life was gone. He obstinately refused to follow doctor's orders. Suggestions and offers of help were turned aside with sarcasm and insults. The number of visitors thinned, then finally stopped altogether. Dad was left alone.
My husband, Dick, and I asked Dad to come live with us on our small farm. We hoped the fresh air and rustic atmosphere would help him adjust.
Within a week after he moved in, I regretted the invitation. It seemed nothing was satisfactory. He criticized everything I did. I became frustrated and moody. Soon I was taking my pent-up anger out on Dick. We began to bicker and argue.
Alarmed, Dick sought out our pastor and explained the situation. The clergyman set up weekly counseling appointments for us. At the close of each session he prayed, asking God to soothe Dad's troubled mind.
But the months wore on and God was silent. Something had to be done and it was up to me to do it.
The next day I sat down with the phone book and methodically called each of the mental health clinics listed in the Yellow Pages. I explained my problem to each of the sympathetic voices that answered in vain.
Just when I was giving up hope, one of the voices suddenly exclaimed, "I just read something that might help you! Let me go get the article..."
I listened as she read. The article described a remarkable study done at a nursing home. All of the patients were under treatment for chronic depression. Yet their attitudes had improved dramatically when they were given responsibility for a dog.
I drove to the animal shelter that afternoon. After I filled out a questionnaire, a uniformed officer led me to the kennels. The odor of disinfectant stung my nostrils as I moved down the row of pens. Each contained five to seven dogs. Long-haired dogs, curly-haired dogs, black dogs, spotted dogs all jumped up, trying to reach me.
I studied each one but rejected one after the other for various reasons: too big, too small, too much hair. As I neared the last pen a dog in the shadows of the far corner struggled to his feet, walked to the front of the run and sat down. It was a pointer, one of the dog world's aristocrats. But this was a caricature of the breed.
Years had etched his face and muzzle with shades of gray. His hip bones jutted out in lopsided triangles. But it was his eyes that caught and held my attention. Calm and clear, they beheld me unwaveringly.
I pointed to the dog. "Can you tell me about him?" The officer looked, then shook his head in puzzlement. "He's a funny one. Appeared out of nowhere and sat in front of the gate. We brought him in, figuring someone would be right down to claim him. That was two weeks ago and we've heard nothing. His time is up tomorrow." He gestured helplessly.
As the words sank in I turned to the man in horror. "You mean you're going to kill him?"
"Ma'am," he said gently, "that's our policy. We don't have room for every unclaimed dog."
I looked at the pointer again. The calm brown eyes awaited my decision. "I'll take him," I said. I drove home with the dog on the front seat beside me. When I reached the house I honked the horn twice. I was helping my prize out of the car when Dad shuffled onto the front porch. "Ta-da! Look what I got for you, Dad!" I said excitedly.
Dad looked, then wrinkled his face in disgust. "If I had wanted a dog I would have gotten one. And I would have picked out a better specimen than that bag of bones. Keep it! I don't want it" Dad waved his arm scornfully and turned back toward the house.
Anger rose inside me. It squeezed together my throat muscles and pounded into my temples. "You'd better get used to him, Dad. He's staying!"
Dad ignored me. "Did you hear me, Dad?" I screamed. At those words Dad whirled angrily, his hands clenched at his sides, his eyes narrowed and blazing with hate. We stood glaring at each other like duelists, when suddenly the pointer pulled free from my grasp. He wobbled toward my dad and sat down in front of him. Then slowly, carefully, he raised his paw...
Dad's lower jaw trembled as he stared at the uplifted paw. Confusion replaced the anger in his eyes. The pointer waited patiently. Then Dad was on his knees hugging the animal.
It was the beginning of a warm and intimate friendship. Dad named the pointer Cheyenne . Together he and Cheyenne explored the community. They spent long hours walking down dusty lanes. They spent reflective moments on the banks of streams, angling for tasty trout. They even started to attend Sunday services together, Dad sitting in a pew and Cheyenne lying quietly at is feet.
Dad and Cheyenne were inseparable throughout the next three years. Dad 's bitterness faded, and he and Cheyenne made many friends. Then late one night I was startled to feel Cheyenne 's cold nose burrowing through our bed covers. He had never before come into our bedroom at night. I woke Dick, put on my robe and ran into my father's room. Dad lay in his bed, his face serene. But his spirit had left quietly sometime during the night.
Two days later my shock and grief deepened when I discovered Cheyenne lying dead beside Dad's bed. I wrapped his still form in the rag rug he had slept on. As Dick and I buried him near a favorite fishing hole, I silently thanked the dog for the help he had given me in restoring Dad's peace of mind.
The morning of Dad's funeral dawned overcast and dreary. This day looks like the way I feel, I thought, as I walked down the aisle to the pews reserved for family. I was surprised to see the many friends Dad and Cheyenne had made filling the church. The pastor began his eulogy. It was a tribute to both Dad and the dog who had changed his life.
And then the pastor turned to Hebrews 13:2. "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it."
"I've often thanked God for sending that angel," he said.
For me, the past dropped into place, completing a puzzle that I had not seen before: the sympathetic voice that had just read the right article... Cheyenne 's unexpected appearance at the animal shelter... his calm acceptance and complete devotion to my father... and the proximity of their deaths. And suddenly I understood. I knew that God had answered my prayers after all.
Life is too short for drama or petty things, so laugh hard, love truly and forgive quickly. Live while you are alive. Forgive now those who made you cry. You might not get a second chance.
And if you don't send this to anyone -- no one will know. But do share this with someone. Lost time can never be found.
God answers our prayers in His time... not ours...
God doesn't give us what we can handle, He helps us handle (stands with us, and gets us thru) what we are given. In other words, God's Grace keeps Pace with what we Face!!
Aren't you glad you read this to the end ?? Please say "Yes" if you did ♥️
-----2 Corinthians 12:9

11/24/2023

We've had a few early departures today that have opened up some spots for the weekend! If you are headed to the big game, or just need a little get-away before the work week starts, give us a call or place your reservation request online! 205-258-2582

https://caninecountryclub.pet/reservation-request

11/15/2023

PLEASE READ. THIS IS WHY WE DO NOT ALLOW RAWHIDE CHEWS!

🎄 Rawhide chews are not Christmas gifts; they are unplanned ER vet visits just waiting to happen!

They are terrible for dogs but stores sell them because people keep buying them. Rawhide are harmful from processing with irritating chemicals, the small choking hazard pieces, the swallowed piece sits in the stomach and irritates your dogs stomach for months or forms a complete blockage from a big piece or several smaller pieces clumping together in the dogs intestines.

Canine intestinal blockage or foreign body surgery costs about 2-3k in this area to treat an obstruction. That $7 candy cane rawhide doesn't look so cute now, does it? 🤔

These are the most common rawhide risks:

Contamination. As with pet toys, rawhide chews can contain trace amounts of toxic chemicals. And, as with other pet (or human) foods, Salmonella or E. coli contamination is possible. Even humans can be at risk when coming into contact with these bacteria on rawhide treats.

Digestive irritation. Some dogs are simply sensitive or allergic to rawhide or other substances used in their manufacture processes. This can cause problems, including diarrhea and vomiting.

Choking or blockages. Rawhide bones and other edible chews can pose a choking and blockage risk. In fact, this is a much bigger risk than contamination or digestive irritation. If your dog swallows large pieces of rawhide, the rawhide can get stuck in the esophagus or other parts of the digestive tract. Depending on its size and where it is located, a local vet may be able to remove these pieces fairly easily through the throat. But sometimes, abdominal surgery is needed to remove them from the stomach or intestines. If it isn’t resolved, a blockage can lead to death. ❌

It doesn't take much. Similar to the way small pieces of hair clog a drain, the small pieces of rawhide can clump and block your dog’s intestines. This is usually a hard thing to diagnose because rawhide is skin. Xrays don't show skin very well so usually a contrast study with barium is needed. Once the blockage is found then the surgery or endoscopic retrieval can be done. The best case scenario is your dog is puking and pooping out the pieces and this can be painful it there's a pointed piece that injures the tissues on its way out.

Please save your dog some pain and yourself hours waiting at an emergency clinic and thousands of dollars.

Don't buy rawhide.

https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/rawhide-good-or-bad-for-your-dog

11/01/2023

Canine Country Club is excited to announce a new business spin off - Wedding Tails - Pet Attendants for your 4-legged family member on your special day! Your wedding wouldn't be complete without your first love as part of the photos and ceremony, but who is going to watch the dog? That is where our professional dog handlers come to the rescue. We will meet with you to develop a plan and a timeline for your dogs wedding day, and will provide transportation to and from the event. You do not have to board your dog at CCC in order to use our Pet Attendant services, but if you are a Wedding Tails client, we can arrange for after-hours drop off on your wedding day. Check it out and spread the word: https://weddingtails.pet/