Barking Kids

08/11/2024

Too much can go wrong. Please take collars off your dog when in your house or in their kennels.

Sweet 14-week-old Golden Retriever puppy Percy is on the road to recovery after spending some time in our ICU over the weekend! He was an excellent patient and feels better already thanks to some time in our state-of-the-art oxygen kennel. In this photo he had popped his little head out to say hello to our staff during one of his treatments, and we don’t think he could get any cuter!

How Percy ended up spending the weekend with us is an important story that his caring owners allowed us to share to help keep other pets safe. Percy and his big brother were rough-housing, when Percy’s collar got stuck on his brother’s mouth. Percy panicked when he was suddenly stuck, and while twisting around trying to escape he caused his collar to become even tighter around his neck! Thankfully their owner noticed quickly that something was wrong and freed Percy before he lost consciousness. When his owners rushed him to see our ER team, Percy was struggling to breathe, drooling profusely, and very distressed. Radiographs showed that Percy had fluid in his lungs (non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema) caused by the time he spent struggling to breathe. Pain medications and oxygen support quickly helped Percy breathe more comfortably as his body worked to heal from the experience.

The strangulation hazard of dogs playing while wearing collars is a hidden danger that many pet owners don’t know about, but a story we hear with some frequency in the ER. Thankfully Percy’s story has a happy ending, but if his owners hadn’t been there to intervene it could have been tragic. Please, get your pups microchipped so they have a permanent form of identification, and then take those collars off when they’re playing with or interacting with other dogs!

08/08/2024

Some of you may know that I have picked up a few new hobbies lately. One of them is rug hooking. The rug in this picture will either be a pillow or wall hanging eventually. Well, in Archbold, Ohio, there is a huge show (Sauder Village 2024 Rug Hooking) that I will be attending next Thursday, August 15th. So, I added a couple of days to my vacation. I will be on vacation from August 15th through August 25th. I should not have anyone scheduled during this time. I may not be by my business phone, so please be patient with me, and I will get back to everyones texts (written during my time off) when I get back from vacation. I have been working hard to fit everyone in that has contacted me so far. Can you believe it is almost fall? Where did summer go? Well, hopefully, this doesn't cause any issues for anyone. I really enjoyed my last vacation. Copper Harbor Michigan is a beautiful ride; if you can go, take the trip. Hopefully, everyone is well and happy!! Hug those pups for me!!

07/04/2024

Have a safe and happy 4th everyone!!

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day!!

06/02/2024

I know the costs of things are high. I held off for over a year, raising my prices to make sure people could afford to have their dogs groomed. Many of you increased it yourself with your tips, and I really appreciated this!

On June 1st, I am increasing my grooming prices of $5 for each small dog (around 40 pounds or less) and $10 for each larger dog.

If this is a hardship for anyone, please talk to me, and I will work with you. Please do not stop bringing your dog for grooming due to cost. It is too important for them.

Thank you for understanding!

05/27/2024

05/03/2024

This year, I am taking 2 weeks off, so please plan accordingly, and right now, I am starting to get summer groom busy. So plan to call about 3 weeks before you are interested in an appointment. At the least..2 weeks. :)

Vacation for me will be:
July 26th through August 4th
And
August 16th through to the 25th.
I will not be grooming during this time.

Thanks for being my clients..i love working with your pups!!

03/31/2024

Happy Easter Everyone!!

03/06/2024

Join us for a spectacular Dog Expo on April 27, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM at NTC (Northcentral Technical College). 🎉

If you're passionate about dogs and interested in being a vendor at this fair, feel free to reach out to me directly! We'd love to have you on board. 🐶

We're thrilled to offer this event to our community, focusing on educating on responsible dog ownership and showcasing the amazing resources available right here in our own backyard. 🏡

Don't miss out on this paw-some opportunity! See you there! 🐾

02/14/2024

Edit, dog headed back up second street towards Main St.

02/14/2024

Happy Valentines Day!!!

01/31/2024

This is a book to read if you want some info on Wisconsin Puppy Mills. (Available on Amazon). The auctions had taken place in Thorp Wisconsin. Interesting read.

01/09/2024

Well sounds like snow might be coming. Just remember my policy is, if it is too cold, slippery, or snowy and the roads are bad, you can just text and reschedule. I want my clients and their furry ones to be safe. That is what is most important to me. Please be safe out there!!!

12/31/2023

Have a Happy and Safe New Years Everyone!

12/26/2023

Hope everyone had a Great Christmas! We had some unexpected guests at ours. As I drove down the road the geese flew with my car to the driveway. They then settled in for the day. I understand they were still there this morning, but have since taken off. I so wanted to pet them. They were so cute!

12/24/2023

I have the best clients. I am so thankful for everyone of you and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Yea4!!!

12/14/2023

Wow it is almost 2024! I am setting up year long appointments. If you would like the convenience of not trying to get ahold of me all year to set up your grooms...just TEXT me the following:

Year long grooming appointments:
Days I would prefer
Times that work best
How many weeks preferred between grooms

I'd love to set this up and get the list to you on your next appointment. Don't have an appointment set..no problem I will text you one.

No consequences if a date/time doesn't work. We just reschedule. It just give you peace of mind that you have your appointments set. We all need some peace of mind now-a-days!
Happy Holidays!

12/08/2023

I learned something today that I want to share with other dog lovers. For starters..my pups are all fine. But a friend lost their dog to it being hit by a car. I learned that now because there is the law put into place that if your dog is off your property and not on a leash you are in the wrong. You need to be in control of your animal at all times that they are off your property. If the dog gets hit by a car, basically you are considered at fault and you are responsible for any damage your dog did to the person's car. Nothing will be done to the person driving the car as long as they didn't hit the dog while driving on your property. I believe this is true for cats too.

12/01/2023

Right now, I am asking clients to reschedule appointments if their dog is coughing or showing signs. I do sanitize and have been steam cleaning the floor between dogs. My personal dogs come down to the grooming room daily, so I am concerned a lot about this, too. Let's keep all pups safe and healthy. It's easy to reschedule. Just send a text.

11/27/2023

Here at Fetch Foster and Rescue, community support is so crucial to our operations. We do everything we can to help our community by helping with rehoming dogs and rescuing dogs in need, but we can only do that with your continued help! Consider adding Fetch Foster and Rescue to your donation list this Giving Tuesday, November 28th! RAD of Wisconsin is matching each donation dollar for dollar to really make your donation count. Or consider ordering something off our Amazon wishlist!

https://a.co/gFp5Vd5

11/27/2023

There have been cases of this in Wisconsin and dogs are getting very ill. Some have died. We don't want this for our pets, so please use caution. If your dog is coughing, please reschedule your grooming appointment and take your puppy to the vet ASAP. The sooner they treat it the better chance your dog has. Separate them from your other pets and sanitize areas that they have been. It has also been suggested that you are up-to-date on shots and immunize them for Kennel Cough. I'm not a vet and just give you this info because it is what I've read to do. For me it is about keeping the disease out of my home and helping my clients stay healthy. Please reschedule if your dog is coughing. Let's use caution! Thanks!

11/23/2023

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

11/15/2023

I have the flu and this has me behind in responding to text. Sorry about this.

10/31/2023

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!!!

09/23/2023

I absolutely feel so blessed to have Jojo in my life. Cavi's have such a gentle personality. They are amazing dogs. I got Jojo at 9 weeks to be a therapy dog and do agility. After taking class to be a therapy dog..i realized that didnt bring her joy. Agility was out be cause she has no idea where her back end is. Lol. So I let her decide what job she wants to do. My girl has helped relax so many of the client pups I groom. She knows just when to approach and how to calm the dog. She knows when to step back and give them space. I watch her do this dance and I'm amazed. I believe every dog and child has something special about them. We just need to watch for it

09/07/2023

Good Morning. I am behind on my contacting those of you for appointments. I apologize. I took a bit of a tumble on the stairs and got whiplash. I am about 85% better now, but I wasn't sure how many pups I should add to my schedule. Now I'm feeling confident i can handle it again and will be contacting people who are texting me. Thank you for your patience!! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.