Happy Tails, Inc.

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!

08/12/2024

08/11/2024

Check out our new seasonal add on treat! Celery and Peanut Butter with a dog treat topping. Frozen for extra crunch! 🐜

08/07/2024

We are happy to announce have a new Add-on Service!! We are now offering 30 minute leash walks as an add-on option to any daycare or boarding stay.
🦮 For pricing or more information give us a call @ 207-797-2488 🐕‍🦺

08/06/2024

08/05/2024

Labor Day is on its way and time flies faster than we think. Your pet deserves the best so be sure to secure their spot for our Labor Day Boarding now before it's gone! You know they’ll have a blast with us and that they’re in good hands. So, enjoy your holiday stress-free. Book today!

07/22/2024

Don't miss out on the chance to treat your furry family member to a super fun staycation while you enjoy your Labor Day plans. They’ll enjoy fun with friends and get lots of attention while they’re here, and we can’t wait to love them up. Secure their spot now and make this holiday one to remember for both of you!

07/09/2024

You want to go away for Labor Day. But what about your pup? Leave them with us! We’ll keep them so stimulated and happy that it will be more of a staycation than a stay. So go away guilt-and-worry free. Book boarding today!

07/05/2024

We hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July. Our pups here sure did! 🇺🇸

07/03/2024

Don't forget to ask about our add-ons for your pups stay! We have RED, White and Blue bowls and kongs, made here by our caring staff! We also offer other special things such as one on one cuddle sessions!

07/02/2024

Some fun from last week!

07/01/2024

We still have some openings left!

06/27/2024

We love Steffi at SpiritDog Training! Here's a quick video about how to help your dog de-stress!

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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.

06/19/2024

We will have the AC on blast and be using our indoor playrooms and large agility center for peak heat play times tomorrow. If you're looking for a safe place for your pup to play stop on by. Walk ins are welcome!

06/12/2024

This is your weekly reminder about Fireworks Season! Call your vet today if you think meds might help your dog have a better Fourth of July weekend!

06/11/2024

Could your pet use some fun? Instead of them feeling bored or lonely, treat them to a daycare day. More than fun, daycare is good for pups, too. They socialize, exercise, and get tuckered out, so they sleep like babies at night. We have open spots, so just give us a call to book your pup’s special day!

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

05/29/2024

Some fun from yesterday! Photo credit to our animal care attendant Faith. 😀

05/24/2024

Some outside fun (and funny expressions) from yesterday! 😀

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

05/23/2024

Planning your Memorial Day getaway? Don't forget to reserve your pet's boarding spot! We have lots of fun and shenanigans planned, but spaces are filling up fast. So, book now to ensure your furry family member has a PAWSOME place to stay while you're away.

05/22/2024

Check out our new digs! 🤩

The turf is finally complete, and we couldn't be happier! Gone are the days of muddy paws and sandy floors... well, to an extent. 😅 These guys are having a blast breaking in the new turf, and we hope your pups can join in! Make your reservation today, and come see us where the grass is always green. 😁

05/21/2024

Summer has arrived! As the weather continues to heat up, keep these important safety tips in mind.

A post about the most important hazard of summer: Heat can be dangerous for your dog.

There are many PSAs about the hazards of hot weather; so many that we may become desensitized to their message. I hope these thoughts can help to bring more attention to prevention of worst case scenarios.

-- As tempting as it may be, choose not to bring your dog to summer events such as street festivals and parades. Somehow this seems to be overlooked by people with the best intentions. At our local Pride event in Philadelphia it was blisteringly hot, yet I encountered one dog after another, dressed in rainbow finery and panting heavily while their humans slowly meandered through the crowd.

-- Use common sense in the car. Running into a store to pick up a few things allows enough time for the car's internal temperature to rise very, very quickly. Don't do it -- take your canine passenger home, and come back for those few things without her. If you absolutely must leave your dog briefly, keep the engine and air conditioning on and lock the door.

-- During the summer months, change your dog walking schedule to accommodate the rise in temperature. Walk him at dawn or after sunset. On days expected to reach very high temperatures, stick to one longer walk at daybreak (see the happy Cardigans in the photo :)) -- or none at all.

-- Get into the habit of bending down to touch the ground. If it's hot to your hand, it's not safe for your dog's pads.

-- Watch your dog's attitude - if she's dragging along, panting hard or reluctant to move, go back home. Along with that, know the signs of heat stress or, when more severe, hyperthermia (heat "stroke"):
---- Uneasiness, anxiety, whining
---- Drooling
---- Gums and tongue extremely red
---- Exaggerated panting
---- Collapse
---- Seizures

-- If you feel there are signs of heat stress, move your dog quickly to a cooler, shaded or air conditioned location. Wet the bottoms (pads) of his feet; offer water. If the heavy panting and other signs persist, take him to an emergency veterinary clinic.

Please remember that your dog will feel uncomfortable and become overheated well before you do.

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!