Doogie’s Doggie Daycare & Spa

09/24/2024

Sweet Trooper! Loved like every dog should be. Today he tasted chocolate and gained his angel wings. Trooper lived a very full life of nearly 17 years. He loved treats, his kitties especially Waylon, his mom and life! I hope Josie and all of his other buddies met him at the rainbow bridge! You were very loved ❤️

07/28/2024

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07/03/2024

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06/28/2024

Omg I’m not crying your crying! I would give anything to have had my Doogie for his whole life! I only got 4 short years, but in that time he gave me more love, comfort and life I could have asked from a dog! ❤️ those old dogs


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This is the picture I want you to look at the next time you’re frustrated or mad with your young dog.

On the left is a 6 month old labrador, Andaras (Andy) - she is a lunatic sometimes and will eat ANYTHING and then barf it up in your shoe. She wakes up every morning ready to GO. She wants to swim she wants to dig she wants to bark at the doll my daughter left face down on the sofa that could be the devil. She chews and jumps and does all the things a young dog should do, even with a crooked jaw.

On the right is 11 year old Labrador, Sam. He is here because he lost his family and he is covered in lumps and bumps and it hurts to walk very far and stairs are really hard. He wants to play but gets tired easily and he sits at the door waiting for us to come in because he’s too old and weak to push it open and tear after us like Andy does. He does not have long left on this earth and he knows it, but he still enjoys his long naps and food snuck to him from a willing 6 year old.

The only difference between them is 10.5 years. That’s it. That’s nothing. While we luckily get upwards of 8 times that time, they get the short end of the stick. 10 years seems like a long time; but it isn’t. 10 summers, 10 birthdays, 10 Christmases. It goes by like that. This goes for ANY dog and ANY breed.

I look at Sam and I remind myself that all the energy and crazy that Andy has today won’t last forever. She isn’t my first puppy, she won’t be my last, but I am her ONLY person in her life and I need to give her the best possible one. Not get frustrated when she acts just as she should do at her age. One day, she won’t be able to, and God how I will miss it.

My love and advocating for senior dogs isn’t just because they are the most wise and loving animals out there, it’s also because they keep me humble and reminded of what’s to come. The fate that none of us can escape but comes much faster to our beloved best friends. We owe them so much for what they give us in their short time here. So I forgive easily, I laugh often, I stretch my patience and always train with kindness and respect to the animal. I stay grateful for every day with them, because the time I get with them is a privilege, not a right, no matter what phase it is. Cherish them.

- Helen St. Pierre

06/27/2024

Daisy celebrated her birthday today! Percy and GDawg are missing because they were uncooperative for photos as the whip cream was too much fun 🤣🤣🤣

06/25/2024

The joy dogs give to those who care for them is one of the greatest things in life! Those who have never enjoyed the unconditional love from a dog are the unlucky ones!❤️

06/20/2024

Indoor ball day because it’s annoying outside! I have never seen Jet and Elliot chase a ball so hard!

06/19/2024

Happy Birthday Jovie Joe! From a small puppy to a beautiful 4 year old sweet girl! Hope your day was fun! Your Angel, Dana Goad, is looking down on you!

06/18/2024

Some of you daycare people were looking for a place to get in for a nail trim! You all can also get in with Bow ties & Butterflies as well (608)377-7070
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06/14/2024

Sorry George, we have a new King! 😳

06/14/2024

Look who is feeling better! The Come Back Kid, aka the black snowflake, meatloaf….. Jet! He’s looking good and brite eyed! So happy he is better!

06/12/2024

It’s that time of year! In just the last week we have had 2 dogs test positive for tick borne diseases! Please talk to your vet about preventatives! The ticks this year are horrible because we didn’t have a hard winter. Every week we are seeing ticks! This is an engorged tick with eggs. One tick can have thousands of eggs! Fleas are active all year long!

06/11/2024

After a hard day of daycare your dog is requesting a spa day!

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06/05/2024

We apologize for the short notice but we will be closed Friday June 7, 2024 due to an appointment that can not be rescheduled!
Thank you

06/04/2024

Birthday party for Hazel aka Ridgie. She is super sweet girl who turns 1 tomorrow! Happy Birthday Hazel!!!! 🎂🎉🍰🥳❤️