Fds36 Nov08 Newsletter (2)

Newsletter Update! 11.08 Dear Customers and Friends, Christmas is just around the corner and we all know how busy it’s going to get! The team here at For Dogs’ Sake have put together a newsletter with all up coming events, new products nights and news to get you sorted...

Christmas and New Year closing dates and January trading hours For Dogs’ Sake! will be closed from 1pm Wednesday 24th December 2008 and reopening Tuesday 6th January 2009 Our January trading will be as follows: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 7.00am – 7.00pm Grooming / Daycare Wednesday: 7.00am – 7.00pm Grooming / Daycare Thursday: 7.00am – 7.00pm Grooming / Daycare Friday: 7.00am – 7.00pm Grooming / Daycare Saturday: 9.00am – 5.00pm Grooming only Normal hours will resume on Monday 2nd February 2009.

GROOMING – summer is coming Avoid disappointment and book your dog’s grooming before coming to Day Care. Please understand as this is the busy season, requests on the day are becoming less possible as Christmas approaches.

Animax Christmas pictures at For Dogs’ Sake! Taking Bookings now. Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November

Win an Animax Christmas photo package Tell us in 25 words or less a funny story about your dog, the best story will win a Fantastic Animax Christmas photo package. For more information check out: http://fordogsake.wufoo.com/forms/win-an-animax-christmas-photo-package/ The winner will be announced on our Blog www.fordogsake.blogspot.com on Tuesday 28th October 2008.

Next dog training classes

Puppy School – Mondays from 6.30pm over 4 weeks

If you are interested in any classes please contact

November 3,10,17,24

Julie Adams at dogLOGIC:

Pet Dog – Saturdays over 4 weeks

Mob: 0421 053 438

October 25, November 8, 15, 22

Email: [email protected]

Beyond Manners – Saturdays over 4 weeks

Web: www.doglogic.com.au

October 25, November 8, 15, 22

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Price increase

To keep in line with the current increases of the centre outgoings, rent and maintenance, For Dogs Sake! will increase prices from Monday 10th November 2008. We have not had an increase since April 2007 and it was important that we review our prices in line with the cost of running our business to continue delivering the best service possible to our furry customers. After more than 3 years in business, we pride ourselves in our experience and the extreme level of attention all our carers provide to your four legged family members. We also strive to listen to your feedback and always improve our service for your convenience. We want to thank you for supporting For Dogs’ Sake! Whether you have just joined our family or if you have been part of our family for the past 3 years, we want to thank each and every one of you for making this centre the success that it is. Looking forward to seeing you and your furry friends for many years to come. New rates will be as follows: Price Per

Full Day 7am-7pm

Half Day (5 hours)

Hourly Rate

10 Day Pass

20 Day Pass

1 DOG

$52

$39

$10

$465

$865

2 DOGS

$96

$73

$19

$865

$1,590

NEWS

In other news We are very happy to introduce Jollie Gourmet Dog Treats! Sydney company Jollie has just launched a brand new range of treats made from premium, human grade ingredients and presented in stylish packaging to match. Jollie’s launch range of products includes Beef, Rosemary & Cashew Morsels; Chicken, Almond and Cranberry Biscotti; Lamb, Mushy Pea & Mint Cookies and the decadent Dolce Vita Carob Bars that have pieces of real dried chicken and look just like honeycomb chocolate blocks! Jollie’s range of baked treats come in either the trademark

Halloween Competition

Jollie tin with a recommended retail price of $19.95, or individual refill pouches with a recommended retail price of $16.95. The

Bring your dog dressed up this Halloween,

delicious Dolce Vita Carob Bars have a recommended retail

Friday 31st October  to receive delicious

price of $9.95.

treats from Jollie Gourmet Dog Treats pack.

Do you need to update your details? Please use the following url: http://fordogsake.wufoo.com/forms/are-you-details-up-to-date/ Don’t forget to check out our Blog. www.fordogsake.blogspot.com For people part of Facebook we also now have a group: For Dogs Sake! Dog Day Care - Friends and Family

COMING SOON

DoggieRescue 2009 Calendar will be in store soon

100% of the funds raised from the sale of the calendar go directly to continuing the work of Doggie Rescue. Doggie Rescue is a registered NO-Kill animal rescue charity but receive no government funding. They are committed to rescuing neglected, abused and abandoned dogs from the death rows of Sydney pounds and finding them loving homes.

Good cause ‘The RSPCA is petitioning NSW government to rebuild the shelter in Yagoona. I have been to this facility and – quite frankly – they need all the help they can get.’ (from Pamela Munchkin’s mum) If you are interested, please sign the online petition: http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/rebuild-nsw-largest-animal-shelter.html

Take a break

Don’t let kids have all the fun, pets can holiday too!

Need to get away but can’t bear leaving your ‘best friend’ home alone? Not to mention finding someone to look after them, and then the long face they pull when you all pile into the car. According to the RSPCA, “Australia has the highest incidence of pet ownership in the world with pets being owned in more than 66% of households.” The Petcare Information and Advisory Service (PIAS), says that pets are a normal part of childhood for over 83% of Australians. “You only need to see a child’s face light up when they’re with their pet, to understand the important role pets play in a child’s life” says Ms Denise Humphries, Consultant to PIAS. 14% of us always travel with our ‘best friends’, according PIAS. You can take the whole family too, including Dusty the dog or Fluffy the cat, your pet budgie, fish, horse or even rat. Book for your ‘best friend’ too! Dusty the dog wants to go on holiday with the family too, but finding places that are safe for him and happy for him to stay too can be difficult. Right? Getting away and taking your pet with you used to be difficult, but there is an increasingly large selection of holiday accommodation available for people with pets, not limited to caravan parks and camping grounds, you can even find luxury accommodation too. Just make sure you book well ahead. As the range of accommodation types varies, so do the particular facilities on offer. Some places accept pets inside while others only accept them outside. Always make contact well in advance to determine exactly what the specific arrangements are, that way you avoid disappointment. ‘Whether it’s a short weekend away or an extended trip… pets enjoy a holiday and unlike many travel partners of the human kind, pets pose as the perfect travel companions. They are generally happy to join their owners in travel activities, be it a bush walk or simple relaxation,’ said Ms Humphries. About the Author This article was brought to you by TakeABreak.com.au which lists pet friendly accommodation Australia wide at http://www.takeabreak.com.au/petfriendly.htm

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