Noah's Ark Boarding & Grooming/Vickie Erben

04/02/2013

Just want to keep you all up to date.. I have once again been blessed with a wonderful opportunity..Marion has offered me the responsibility of taking over her boarding and grooming shop! There will be Noah's Ark and Noah's Ark East..we look forward to being more available to our customer's, Marion's customer's, and making new ones. I also look forward to working closely with Marion and learning from her. I thank you for this amazing opportunity! We will keep you posted as time goes on..and on a personal note-thank you Marion for your help and for so graciously allowing me to feel like part of the family..can't remember when I've laughed so much!

23/12/2012

If a person was measured by their family, friends/ clients/ employees..I would be a millionaire!

21/12/2012

I want to thank you all for being such wonderful loyal customer's!! On January 23rd I will celebrate 12 years of having the privilege to serve you and your furry family member's..I consider each of you extended family and it is our wish for you all to have a blessed Holiday Season..from all of us at Noah's Ark!!

16/10/2012

Well back by popular demand..PICTURE DAY!! They will be here on NOVEMBER 2nd. Please call to book your sitting. This will be for Christmas..and don't forget, you and your children can be in the pictures!

25/08/2012

My Mom is FINALLY home and we are taking one day at a time...very clear to me how the power of prayer works. If you have any prayer requests want to share something special please do...our family is here for you. Thank you again for everything..including patience!

22/07/2012

Pleased to report everything came out better than anyone could imagine. There was NO cancer and they were able to get all the mass from her heart. She is on the road to recovery and they are not cutting her any slack...she up and going. She'll have to go to therapy for 2 or 3 weeks when released from the hospital, but I think the worst is behind us. Can't thank you all enough for your thoughts and prayers! Can't wait to get back to work and see you all...I miss my 2 and 4 legged friends!!

18/07/2012

Yesterday was a very emotional day. It helped me to realize yet again the power of our Lord. My Mom has the VERY best team of doctors and nurses imaginable. Dr. Timothy Hamilton who is the leading thoraxic surgeon for this area and his Boss Dr. Calhoun were absolutely amazing. Dr. Calhoun is the Chief Thoraxic Surgeon at UT Medical University in San Antonio and Dr. Hamilton works right under him. All the wonderful prayers that were sent up for my Mom were received with flying colors!! They finished the surgery within 4 hours in the AM but thanks to Ross and the folks in ICU upon closely monitoring her it was discovered that she had a very small bleeder. They did have to go in again last night at 7:30, but they were able to make the repair and I just spoke with her nurse and she had a quiet night. This did set her back a day or so, but I am greatly appreciative for this team of Doctors for being so careful and crossing all their t's and dotting all their i's. We are not totally sure on the results of their findings as to whether the mass was malignant or not but they feel they got it all and are extremely optomistic. It is difficult to explain in detail what all they found, but safe to say..."God is good and many, many prayers were answered. Today they will be taking the vent tube out very slowly and giving her time to breathe on her own. The journey is still long, but I am very sure WHO is leading the way! Many heartfelt thanks to you all and to the Fantastic Doctors and Staff at Christa Santa Rosa...We are very fortunate to have them here! I'll be heading back in a bit, but couldn't go without thanking you all for being there for us...

15/07/2012

For those of you that have been asking for me and NOT seeing my truck at the shop..as a lot of you know I have been staying with my folks and helping out there for the past couple of years. My Mom had a very, very serious episode Thursday before last where she was picked up by EMS at their home. Long story short she has a tumor on her heart and is scheduled for open heart surgery on Tuesday. It is a very rare conditon, and there is a chance it may be malignant. So as my extended family I am asking you for prayers for my Mom..I believe in miracles and my faith in the Lord is very strong and I know He is with us through this all. I thank you all for your patience with us at the shop and I hope to see you all again very soon..Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for ALL your generosity through all these years...how blessed I am to have such great customers and friends!

21/06/2012

Today is a very difficult day for us at Noah's Ark as we say Good-Bye to a great employee and friend. Andrew is leaving us to pursue his first love which is to work in Animal Control. Tomorrow he is off to Dallas to do what he feels God sent him to do...he has been a wonderful employee and a trusted friend and safe to say will be missed by all of the staff, clients, and 4 legged friends from the "ARK"...We wish you success, happiness, and peace as you begin a new chapter in your life...thank you Andrew for the time you shared with us :)

25/04/2012

Just want to let everyone know that Pet Pictures...May 11th...call for an appointment...you and your 4 legged family member can be in the picture together or your children...come see us at "The Ark"!

22/03/2012

I have been dinging around with a stomach ache for about 3 weeks I guess...finally went to ER Monday night...now just waiting for the surgeon to schedule removal of my gall bladder...I've been laying low until the surgery which should be Friday. Good thing I have such a great crew at "The Ark"! Hopefully I'll be back to work on Monday...

04/03/2012

Want to hear back from you...How many of you are interested in having the photographer back?

03/03/2012

03/03/2012

Hey Kelly thank you for suggesting "Heaven is for real"...It is an amazing book! I read it in like 2 days...very comforting and answered a lot of questions!!

22/02/2012

It has been a while since I have written anything on here...the last few months have been very difficult for us at the Ark. We have lost several of our dear 4 legged friends and have been feeling a great loss. While we miss them terribly, we know they have gone to a better place and that they sit patiently by the rainbow bridge, Happy, Healthy, and waiting for the day they will be again joined wth their families...We share these hurts with you, and pray that with each day the loss becomes a bit easier...they are gone for now, but NEVER forgotten! I lost a cat as a teenager and I remember through my tears speaking to my Youth Director from church. I told her that I remembered a Pastor saying that animals did not have a soul...so they could not go to heaven...this upset me terribly. I remember Bethany asking me this question..."Heaven is a perfect place right"? I said yes of course...She then said "Animals WILL be in Heaven if that is what you need for it to be a PERFECT place"! I believe that to be true...

25/01/2012

We like Kelly and Amber Winter too!!!

20/01/2012

Monty DeLano came to see us today too...you talk about a "perfect gentleman"...that's the best way to describe "Monty"...I think having him there helped "Camille" be so relaxed...thank you both for being such great customers!

11/01/2012

January is always tough...Holidays are over and all the lil one's were groomed so they would look good for Santa Paws...anyway for everyone that sees and responds to this whether here or in person...hmmm 10% off on any service at Noah's Ark...IF you do it before the 31st of this month...Help me celebrate - on the 23rd it will be 11 years since I opened...time flies when you are having fun...thanks again everyone!!!

29/12/2011

We hope everyone had a great Christmas and are looking forward to a prosperous New Year...hope to see you soon...and again thank you for everything in 2011...

23/12/2011

Twas the night before the night before Christmas...and all through the kennel no creatures are stirring and certainly NO mouse...dreaming of dog treats dancing in their heads...and waiting for Diane, Ruben, Alyssa, Dalton, Emiley, Andrew, and Vickie to tuck them in their beds...Okay so I am no poet but we have a lot of funny, happy, 4 legged friends depending on us this week-end and we won't let them down...I hope the rest of you have joy, laughter, and Peace as you celebrate the birth of Christ with all those near and dear to your hearts...i know we will ...MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

14/12/2011

This year is a quiet year for me...focusing on my folks and caring for them and my 4 legged children and most importantly looking at Christmas for what it truly is...the birth of Christ and what that means to me in my heart and in my life...My prayer to you all is health, happiness, love...which in my opinion comes from our 4 legged furry friends...the unconditional type of love...I hope each and everyone of you have a wonderful Holiday season and if I don't see you before, I hope to see you in January...Have a Blessed Christmas and an exciting New Year...and again Thank You All for everything...Vickie If we could learn to love as animals do...what a wonderful world this would be...

02/12/2011

This year has flown by...We've lost some dear friends - both 4 legged and 2 legged but they are all remembered fondly in our hearts during this holiday season. As we anticipate the New Year we look forward to new relationships and our prayers and hopes are for each of you to have a Blessed Holiday Season and a properous New Year...and of course we are here to serve you and all our 4 legged friends...whether it be for grooming or boarding...thank you again for your loyalties...we could not exist if it weren't for friends like you...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all your friends at Noah's Ark!

26/11/2011

So far so good...I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving! We have MUCH to be Thankful for...here are a few from me...a loving family, a great business, wonderful hard working and caring employees...and THE BEST CUSTOMERS that I could ever hope for...God Bless you all and thank you from the bottom of my heart...

09/11/2011

Thanksgiving is just around the corner...please don't forget to book your 4 legged family member's stay with us while you are travelling to your extended families...and if you are celebrating at home, give us a call to get them looking sharp for your company...

03/11/2011

Yesterday was a very special day Noah's Ark...Wylie got to go back to his original Dad...turned out that he had a family member that was kind enough to take Wylie in until Brandon's living situation changed and until he finished his classes...it was a very emotional time to see the two together after all these weeks...I get get a couple of really great, wet, kisses before he left us...We are sooooo happy for them both...We'll miss you Wylie!!!

31/10/2011

Great news to all of you that had those special pictures taken on October 7th...they are ready for you to pick up...they came in Saturday! I've had several people ask if he will be back before the holidays...I'll see what I can do...

30/10/2011

Well that very handsome young man is still waiting for a little boy or girl with lots of energy to grow up with...please continue to spread the word...he's the handsome boy in the middle...Mr. Wylie...

27/10/2011

I'll be out of pocket today with my Mother...she is having some issues with her heart...please remember her in your prayers...but Andrew, Taylor, Diane, and Heather are there to help you in anyway possbile...Thank you for all your support!

27/10/2011

Great to have the Ott's and Perez's to like us on Facebook...They are part of the foundation that have kept Noah's Ark alive for the almost 11 years...without friends like these I wouldn't be here now...It's hard to put into words what it all means to me...Thank you doesn't say near enough!

23/10/2011

Let's HEAR from all the "RANGER" FANS!!! Let's Go RANGERS!!

23/10/2011

The Holidays are slipping up on us very quickly...don't forget to have all vaccinations current if you plan on leaving your extended family member with us or if they need their special "doo" for holiday company...bordetella needs to be given 6 to 10 days prior to boarding and it doesn't hurt to have your dog vaccinated even if all they are doing is getting groomed...also speak with your veterinarian about the "influenza" vaccination...of course no vaccine is 100% but preventative medicine is always best...

23/10/2011

Hey Tonya...thanks for liking us on Facebook...man woman you have lots of friends...please spread the word about Wiley...he is awesome! Almost as energetic as "Lizzie and Mika"...lol...

21/10/2011

I see we have 6 people talking about "our" page...I hope you are talking about a good home for my buddy "Wylie"...he's house trained...great dog for a young boy to grow up with...tons of energy!!!

15/10/2011

So I told you about Wylie...here he is...handsome guy right...he's waiting for a high energy family...come by and see him...oh and he can sing!

12/10/2011

Hello to everyone...just want to let you all know that we have been entrusted to find a wonderful, loving, family for a one and a half year old border collie named "Wylie"...he belonged to an EMT in the San Antonio Area that is also studying to be a firefighter...through his tear filled eyes he told me that he loved him very much but his schedule was not allowing him to spend the time with "Wylie" that he needed and deserved. I think it took a lot of courage to do this and I am going to do my very best to find THE very best home for his 4 legged friend and I hope someone out there will help us do this...Any one interested in agility or needing to find a good "ranch hand" come by and meet "Wylie"...He will need just the right match and some tlc to become your "very best friend"...