Karen's Animal House

12/02/2025

The new building is getting started!! So we have to make a small change with our Daycare dogs. Starting Dec 4th, ALL Daycare dogs MUST be on a leash, and in the hand of an employee while walking to,and going home from Daycare. There will be new people on our property, gates could be accidentally left open and we need to keep your dogs safe! Please be understanding and keep everything as smooth as possible. Thank you for your help!!🥳🐾❤️

11/27/2025

Just be careful on Thanksgiving. No one needs a trip to the emergency vet🐾❤️🦃

11/24/2025

Look what our Fabulous clients gathered up to donate to Action Programs For Animals this past week!! Add to this pile two checks for whatever APA needed.
During this season of Thanks we traded our customers a free day of Day Care for a cat or dog food item valued at $20.00 or more. This offer will still run through Nov 30. THANK YOU all for helping on this project.
You are the best!🐾❤️🤗

11/21/2025

This is Hailey’s more “official “ photo from yesterday. 🤗🐾❤️

11/20/2025

WE DID IT!! Hailey and I had a great morning at the American Brittany Club National Specialty show today. Hailey behaved and is bringing home both the High Combined and Triple High in Rally!! Also two beautiful embroidered chairs!! Good girl Hailey!!🥰🐾

11/19/2025

Yesterday afternoon I received a much anticipated piece of great news. JR, Bill and I have been trying to get clearance from the city for a building permit which will allow us to make our business bigger and better, and yesterday it HAPPENED! It will take time but we will be adding more kennels for boarding!! No more”sorry we are completely full”, no more waitlist for a cancellation, just “tell me your dates, I’ve got availability!” Hopefully by the summer we will be pulling our hair out, but you can leave town and be worry free. YEA!!
Thank you all for this dream come true. Without you and your pets, well, be would be board🙌🐾🤣

11/11/2025

I am extremely sorry for being so late in posting these wonderful pictures of happy owners with their best buddies! Graduations are always a happy occasion for everyone.

09/11/2025

Teach your children so they will never forget. We will never forget🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

08/29/2025

I have seen too many dogs damaged by juvenile spay and neuters. It is very sad and very expensive for uneducated owners.

In conclusion, this study shows that the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs is linked to how long they are exposed to natural s*x hormones, and the relationship isn’t simple or linear. The highest risk was seen when females were spayed before about 1054 days (just under 3 years) and males before about 805 days (a little over 2 years). These results may help define what counts as “early” spay or neuter when it comes to cranial cruciate ligament disease risk.

Veterinary reproduction specialists now recommend hormone-preserving sterilization: preventing unwanted litters & less risk of torn cruciates.

08/26/2025

The last session of dog training classes for this year will start the week of Sept 8.
Here is the list of the classes being offered:

Monday Sept 8
6:30 pm Intermediate/Advanced Rally
7:45 pm Excellent/Masters Rally

Tuesday Sept 9
6:30 pm Beginning Obedience
7:45 pm Beginning Obedience

Wednesday Sept 10
6:30 pm Rally 2.0
7:45 pm Beginning Rally

Thursday Sept 11
6:30 pm Puppy Manners
7:45 pm Intermediate Obedience

All classes meet for one hour a week for a total of six weeks. Cost for the six week session is $125.00 plus tax.
We are currently accepting sign ups for all classes. Please come by and fill out the necessary paperwork and pay before classes start.
Our next set of classes will not be starting until mid January 2026
If you have any questions , please call us at 575-525-8065
Hope to see you amd your dog in class this fall!

08/22/2025

Just in case you have ever wondered…..

With thanks to Sophie Carter:

Did you know that the tiny vertical groove between a dog’s nose and upper lip actually has a purpose? It’s called the vegetal groove (or philtrum), and it’s not there by accident!
Each time a dog licks its lips, a bit of saliva collects in that groove. Through a process called capillarization, the moisture travels up to the nose — helping keep it damp.
And why does that matter? Because a moist nose is much better at capturing and holding scents from the air. 🌬️✨ That’s part of what makes a dog’s sense of smell so incredibly powerful!
Nature’s design is always so clever, isn’t it? 🐕💛

07/23/2025

I will not be at work the rest of the week. Camry had her puppies this morning/afternoon. There are three orange and white boys and two orange and white girls. Camry’s big surprise for me and her grand finale was a liver and white girl! Everyone is settled in and doing great!🐾❤️🐾