From Now on "Like" us on Facebook!

From now on we will be continuing our blog posts on our New Facebook Page! "Like" us at http://facebook.com/bestfriendsbethany

Halloween at Bethany Doggy Day Camp

Oct 23rd come visit our booth at the Pitbull Awarness event

at Edgerton Park, 75 Cliff St New Haven. We look forward to seeing all our friends there as well as the ones we have yet to meet :-)

Holloween party

Bethanys Doggy Day Camp is having a party for the day campers! Costumes, treats, prizes! great fun on Oct 29th.

Doggy Day Camp now open

Starting today we are welcoming new doggy day campers at our Bethany facility. Doggy day camp is an all day play day for your pup while you are at work. They get the opportunity to expend some energy and you get the comfort of knowing they are safe and having fun.

Call today for your free interview and free trial day.

September Monthly Meetup Group

Each month we host a Meetup Group for dogs (and people) so they can get together a play off leash for couple hours and socialize.  Check out some of our pictures below!  If you aren't a member you can join for free today on our Meetup Group Website.

Best Friends Bethany is Now on Facebook!

Best Friends in Bethany is now on facebook!  Become a fan of our page!

Rescued Puppies Reunite in Branford!

Last Christmas police apprehended a man walking around aimlessley holding a cooler in Branford.  He was undoubtedly looking for a place to leave it.  And thank goodness the police stopped him.  Inside the cooler were 8 puppies!  The new born pups and their Mom were taken to New Haven Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine on Christmas Day where they were cared for.  Once the puppies were old enough, they were all adopted.  And just last weekend all of the happy puppies came together for a family reunion in the middle of Branford Towne Green.  What a great ending!!!  Take a look at the lucky pups in the pic below courtesy of the Branford Eagle. 

Our New Pet Lodge!

Our Lodge is complete! Check out the latest photos!

 

Our Private Luxury Rooms:

Each Luxury Suite comes with an attached outdoor patio, luxury bedding, TV, bottled water, & a playtime each day.

Our Standard Suites:

Each suite has an attached outdoor run and a raised pet cot for added comfort.  All suites (luxury & standard are climate controlled).

We are now accepting reservations!  Give us a call at (203) 393-3126 to reserve a suite today!  Alread a customer?  You can now book online! 

Visit our website for more information: http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/

Best Friends Pet Festival This Weekend!

Join us this Saturday from 11am-2pm for our Pet Festival!!

We will have pet adoptions with local rescue groups, K9 demonstrations, games & contests, local pet vendors, food, family entertainment, & MORE!

For more information call: 203-393-3126

Best Friends Attended Duck Day in Naugatuck, CT

We had a great time at Duck Day this past weekend!  Unfortunately my duck was not the fastest "swimmer" and I didn't win the $5,000 Grand Prize, but we really enjoyed meeting everyone!  Check out some of our photos below.

Pet Festival June 12th!

Join us on June 12th from 11am- 2pm for our Grand Re-Opening Party!








We will have pet adoptions with local rescue groups including Retired Greyhounds as Pets of CT, Abandoned Animals Inc, Labs 4 Rescue, Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue, ARF, and The Meriden Humane Society which is bringing the North Shore Animal Adoption bus. 

There will also be a meet the vet table, obedience training demonstrations, animal reiki, pet photography, a kids corner, local pet related vendors, food, entertainement, dog games & contests, raffles, & more!

Visit some of our vendor's websites below:
The Cheshire Dog & Cat Too
Kanie Knits, Books, & Patterns
Uniquely Yours Photography
Shure Pets
Roesmary LaChance Animal Reiki
The Cheshire Dog Park Club

New Country Lodge with Luxury Suites!

Renovations Week 5

Our new Pet Lodge is finally coming together and the end of construction is in sight.  We are currently accepting reservations for Memorial Day weekend and the summer!  Give us a call at 203-393-3126 to reserve a suite today!  If you are a current customer of ours you can now book your stay online.

Here are some updated pictures of the Pet Lodge:

We have expanded some of the original spaces to make our suites even larger! 

Our Luxury Suites are really starting to shape up.  They are separate from the main section of the lodge and offer a nice, quiet get away.  Soon these will be outfitted with an oversized toddler bed, perfect for any canine King or Queen.

Best Friends is Collecting Hair for Gulf Coast Oil Spill

Renovations Week 4

Soon to be our Indoor/Outdoor Luxury Suites!!

Get Your Dog Groomed at Best Friends and Help Save the Environment!

As you know, there has been a major oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.  Now there is a way you can help the clean up efforts.  A non-profit organization called Matter of Trust is collecting donations of clean hair and fur (human and animal) to clean up the oil in the ocean. Hair is hydrophobic which means it repels water and it's also great for absorbing oil (greasy hair means that hair collects oil). So, Matter of Trust has volunteers making devices called hair mats and hair booms which are made out of recycled hair and nylons.  When these are placed in the oil filled water, the oil is absorbed.

Best Friends Pet Care will be donating all hair clippings to Matter of Trust to assist in the Oil Spill clean up. Give us a call at 203-393-3126 to schedule an appointment for your dog or cat today!

Below is a video which was posted on YouTube.  It explains what Matter of Trust is doing and how everything works.

Friendly Dog Monthly Meetup Group

Our Meetup Group this past Saturday was a success and lots of people were able to come out, with their dogs, and play outside in the great weather!  Check out some of our pictures from this past weekend.  Our next Meetup Group will be on Saturday, June 12th from 11am-1pm.  Not a member yet?  Sign up today! It's FREE and it's a great way to socialize your dog and meet other local dog owners in the area.

Renovations Week 2

As you can see our renovations are well under way and we are excited to see the finished space!  Here are some updated pictures:

Our indoor/outdoor new kennels!  We can accomodate any size dog and families with more than one.  We will even have two luxury suites available for those that like a more "homy" feel.

Our New Cathedral Ceiling. It sure makes our new Pet Lodge feel open and airy!

A new Courtyard/Play Area... It will soon come together.

Renovations at Best Friends

We have some exciting news to report!  This week, Best Friends in Bethany started renovating our center!  Just in time for summer vacations, we will have a whole new "Pet Lodge" complete with brand new indoor/outdoor dog suites.  Want to really pamper your dog?  Soon you will be able to sign them up to stay in one our luxury cabins which will be larger and have premium bedding!  We are also creating a great indoor/outdoor Doggy Daycamp.  Doggy Daycamp is great for social dogs who have lots of energy to burn.  And don't worry, we aren't forgetting about our feline friends:  They too will have a new, private, Kitty City!

Stay tuned for our weekly progress report with pictures or give us a call today for more information!

US Postal Service Introduces "Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet" Commemorative Stamps

The United States Postal Service just introduced their latest commemorative postage stamps called “Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet.” These 10 new stamps feature individual images of five cats & five dogs, all adopted from an animal shelter near New Milford, CT.  With these stamps, the US Postal Service hopes to raise awareness of the need to adopt shelter pets around the country.

Bikers Against Animal Cruelty Bowling Fundraiser

On April 3rd, starting at 1pm, Bikers Against Animal Cruelty will be holding a fundraiser event at Wallingford Bowl.  You can get a whopping 3 hours of bowling for just $20 which includes shoe rental! Just $10 for kids 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult). There will be drink specials, prizes for the top bowlers and special games! Its fun for the whole family!!!

Proceeds benefit victims of Animal Cruelty and Neglect.  Bikers Against Animal Cruelty, Inc. is a volunteer based 501(c)(3) non profit organization. 100% of all proceeds benefit the animals in need.

Spring Pet Care

With the first day of spring just around the corner most peoples minds are on warmer weather but little thought is put towards the needs of there pets this time of year.  Along with the warmer weather comes fleas and ticks so make sure you are stocked up on your Frontline to help protect for your pet and to check your pet daily for any sign of these little bugs.  Shedding can be a major issue this time of year so don't forget to make an appointment for you dog to be groomed and ask about the Shedicure service to help reduce the amount of hair your dog will leave in you house.  While you are outside doing you spring clean up remember that most gardening tools are sharp so leave them in such a way that a curious pet does not get hurt.  Also be aware of any fertilizers and/or pesticides you use on your lawn and garden which may be harmful to your pets.  Look for brands that say veterinarian or EPA certified.  Finally don't leave you pet unattended in a car.  This puts you pet in danger of heat stroke which can come on very quickly.  Leaving a window open will not protect them from this and only tempts them to jump out.

Best Friends is Spotlighted at the NJ Super Pet Expo

At the New Jersey Super Pet Expo Danielle, the manager from our Windsor, NJ location was interviewed for the "How Cute is Your Pet" segment of The Cute Pet Gazette.  Check out her interview about Best Friends Pet Care.

Meet Up Group Photos!

We had a great Meet Up Group yesterday, Saturday March 6th.  A whopping 23 furry friends showed up to run, sniff, play, kiss, and bark!!  Both pets and their loving owners had an awesome time.  Moms and Dads enjoyed some coffee and donuts while their four legged loved ones scampered about making new friends and reconnecting with fellow frequent fliers.  :)  Look at the photos below to see the fun and make a note to definitely stop by in the future.  Check back here at the Best Friends Bethany Blog to see when the next Meet Up will be scheduled. 

- Your Best Friends.