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09/21/2024

09/18/2024

Not saying Golden Retrievers are the best buuuttttt….. they are #1, #2, and #3. 😆

09/13/2024

Congratulations on earning your CGC title, Kitty!

09/10/2024

Happy birthday, Daisy! 🎉🥳

09/09/2024

It’s back-to-school season. Is your pup home alone, wondering where everybody went? Loneliness can lead to boredom, and boredom can lead to destructive behavior. At daycare, your pup will get the companionship and activity they crave. Do your pup a favor. Don’t let them sit home alone.

09/07/2024

Want to learn more common dog training mistakes? Let me know in the comments!

09/04/2024

It rained most of the day today, but the daycare dogs didn’t mind - they were being entertained with bubbles!

08/31/2024

Stay tuned for more dog training mistakes!

08/30/2024

Happy Labor Day weekend! We are closed this Monday in observance of the holiday. We will see you again on Tuesday. Have a great weekend!

08/30/2024

Flirt pole Friday!

08/29/2024

The Ice Pit Challenge was a hit!

08/28/2024

And the winners of the relay race are…

Littles
1st place - Belle
2nd place - Louie
3rd place - Tw***ie
Bigs
1st place - Callie
2nd place - Cotu
3rd place - Gunther

08/27/2024

We made a DIY agility jump!

08/21/2024

With the kids back at school, your pup could be feeling blue. Empty house syndrome is a real issue and can make pets sad, anxious, and even depressed. But daycare can help. Your pup will socialize with other pups, play games, and feel happy! Instead of sitting by the window waiting for the school bus, let your pup enjoy playtime and cuddles at daycare! Book today!

08/20/2024

Do you know our trainers offer advanced training, too? Do you know your dog can play and train during the day while you are at work? Do you know training opens a line of communication between you and your pet, allowing them to be more comfortable, confident, and consistent? Do you know dogs LOVE training sessions?!?!

08/19/2024

Labor Day will be here faster than you think. So, make sure to get those boarding reservations in the books. Spots fill fast, and we don’t want you to miss out on your holiday plans. You know your fuzzies will be in good hands with us, and we can’t wait to spoil them! Act fast – book ASAP!

08/16/2024

In case you haven't heard...
The situation is overwhelming for all involved in animal rescue. PLEASE do everything you can to hold on to your pet. Reach out for help if you are financially stretching to take care of your pet. There are resources for the really needy to help keep pets with their families. Your pet has been there for you and now it's your turn.

08/13/2024

It’s back to school time for kids, but why not for our furry kids too? Dogs can get sad and lonely at home alone. Some get anxious and even depressed. But daycare provides a loving and stimulating environment to keep their minds stimulated and their tails wagging. Give your furry friend the care and companionship they deserve! Book a fun “back-to-school day today!

06/19/2024

We are so excited to welcome our newest DVM to the Pack! Dr. Lia Gross is joining the Deer Creek Animal Hospital team in Phoenix, AZ, though she is originally from New Mexico! Dr, Gross graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has been practicing in a primary care veterinary setting for over 10 years. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband Jordan and their three dogs - Kylee, Dante, and Chaos.

06/03/2024

Due to the events of the F3 tornado that hit the Valley View & Sanger, TX area, the Animal Hospital on Milam Road's wonderful staff has gone out into the community & rescued many fur babies and brought them back into the clinic for shelter and care.

There are many pups that they have under their care as well as that have needed treatment. One of their lovely guests is named Willow & was found on the side of the road by a wonderful human & she has a broken leg & pelvis that needs an important extensive surgery! Funds will go towards Willow's surgery, vaccinations, medications, & other treated injuries! They also have some pups that have found their owners but will be staying at the clinic at no cost due to their homes being destroyed or them being hospitalized themselves that funds will go towards.

We would love your help in raising money! These sweet babies have been through so much trauma already & we appreciate absolutely everything that this community has already done to help them! If you feel led to donate to the cause, please use this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/aid-for-tornadoaffected-dogs-in-sanger

05/24/2024

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, several of our frontline workers across various regions and teams produced our first ever field-led training on Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Workplace! This amazing team collaborated so well to produce a very informative, educational, and engaging workshop to continue our mission of building cultures of wellness, inclusion, and trust in our centers. Ayesha Sosa, Marissa Burcham, Kelli Call, and Zachary Paul and their fabulous advisor Christie Germans are shining examples of and our values! Thank you for reminding all of us that

05/16/2024

Last week, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Destination Pet’s field leaders participated in QPR Gatekeeper training and certification with none other than the incredible Dr. Mia Cary. QPR stands for “Question, Persuade, Refer” and is a data-driven and conversation-based way of supporting folks who are experiencing su***de ideation.

In our commitment to being the provider of choice for pets and those who care for them (feel free to tweak), we believe that workplace wellbeing starts with ensuring our leaders have the training and resources to create cultures and practices of wellbeing in their pet and vet care centers.

05/06/2024

For the month of May we would love to spotlight Marissa Dube, the Manager at Pet Resort & Spa Inc. ! Please see a few words from Marissa below - we're so grateful to have such a passionate and pet-obsessed pack member!!

"Destination Pet has changed my life for the better, I am thriving working here- and so are my dogs! With my work history in animal care, fostering/rescuing dogs and my passion for animals makes coming to work like going to my second home. I am grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to grow with this wonderful company, I am excited to see where I’ll go in the future. There’s a difference between a manager and an owner, and I’m that difference. I love Norwichtown Pet Resort and Spa and I am so proud of how far it’s come."

03/26/2024

We are excited to announce the appointment of Leviathan Winn as our new Chief Financial Officer.

Leviathan brings more than 20 years of finance, mergers & acquisitions, strategy, digital and retail services experience.

Prior to Destination Pet, Leviathan served as the Chief Financial Officer at Zulily, a leading e-commerce company within Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA). In that position, he was responsible for the finance function and the transformation efforts for Zulily and led it to a successful sale. Prior to that, Leviathan was the CFO at Qdoba Mexican Eats, Taco Bell and served as an Audit Committee Board Member for Smart & Final, where he helped lead a successful sale to Grupo Comercial Chedraui (BMV: CHDRAUI).

Leviathan joins Destination Pet as we seek to lead the pet industry with our pet-centric approach to integrated care. We welcome Leviathan to our pack!

03/19/2024

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our first-ever veterinary wellness clinic within the NY Dog Spa & Hotel at 32 W. 25th St., NY. This innovative concept, a collaboration with Vetted Pet Health will now allow us to provide pet parents with veterinary services in selected Destination Pet premium pet resort locations already offering daycare, boarding, grooming, or training services. This partnership mirrors the convenience of human Minute Clinics, like those found in CVS, but tailored to meet the unique pet parenting needs: wellness checks, vaccinations, heartworm testing, consultations on allergies, anxiety, and nutrition, as well as advanced testing.

11/27/2023

We are excited to announce the appointment of Aaron Shafran as our new Chief Digital Marketing Officer. Aaron served previously as Global Vice President of Product and Strategy for Customer Service, Remote Sales, and New Ventures at IKEA and Global Vice President, leading the reimagination of the Bonvoy Mobile App into a travel companion at Marriott.

Aaron joins Destination Pet as we seek to lead the digital transformation of the pet industry with our data driven personalized and integrated approach to marketing, our mobile application Yourgi and our pet-centric approach to integrated care. We welcome Aaron to our pack!

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from our pack to yours! We hope you and all your furry friends have a paw-some holiday!

11/14/2023

Destination Pet honors and celebrates Our Pack of caring, compassionate and pet-obsessed practice managers during this week of Practice Managers Appreciation Week. We can't thank you enough for all that you do!

11/10/2023

Lots of industry changes-- come work for a trustworthy partner who values your commitment to pet care.

11/09/2023

Our VP of Mergers and Acquisitions, John Maresh loved the opportunity to present to a full room yesterday at the Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo in Hershey, PA. His presentation "Grow With The End In Mind" gave attendees a list of best practices to implement now to increase profitability and efficiencies. These conferences allow us to grow our industry and elevate the love and lives of pets and the businesses proud to serve them.

11/06/2023

In honor of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, take time to get involved by adopting, fostering, volunteering or donating to your local shelter. It's a great time to make sure they are supported and ready for the winter season.

11/02/2023

November is National Senior Pet Month. They might be getting older, but they still have so much love to give. Be sure to celebrate with your favorite pets or consider fostering or adopting those who deserve the best care in their later years.

10/18/2023

Our Veterinary Technicians wear many hats, but we couldn’t do it without them. Thank you to our many techs who love your pets like their own!

10/16/2023

We are so grateful to our great Vet Tech packmates who serve many roles and responsibilities. They are truly trustworthy partners who elevate the love and lives of pets every day!

10/11/2023

Nearly 1/3 of pet owners who have an overweight pet believe their pet has a normal body condition. Excess weight puts pets at increased risk for developing various diseases. A healthy pet is a happy pet. Talk to your vet today about simple solutions to this complex challenge or learn more at https://www.petobesityprevention.org/ .