Facebook for Dogs and A Spooky Special Offer

OCTOBER 2009 Newsletter

Whisker Washers™ Mobile Pet Grooming on Facebook®

Become a Fan in order to receive Special Offers and Discounts that are only going to be offered on Facebook!

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Want a SPOOKYgood discount?

It's no TRICK.

Become a Whisker Washers Facebook FAN before October 31^st

and receive the following TREAT:

30% off your next groom*

(*Let the office know that you're a new Facebook Fan when booking service)

We've got your pets covered!

Abbey's Pet and House Sitting™

Midday Mutts™ Professional Dog Walking Service
and

Whisker Washers™ Mobile Pet Grooming

provide multiple service options for your CONVENIENCE.

In addition to over 13 years of providing pet and house sitting services for business and leisure travelers through Abbey's, four year-old spin-off Midday Mutts™ offers workday service designed to help with latchkey pet needs of any kind, and Whisker Washers™ provides the convenience of pet grooming at your doorstep.

All our services are designed to be arranged with the ease of a phone call, because...

WE BRING PROFESSIONAL PET CARE TO YOU!

HOWLOWEEN SAFETY FOR PETS

Halloween is a lot of fun for people but not so much fun for our pets. Take a look at Halloween from an animals point of view.

Loud noises - Halloween is full of loud noises. Children laughing and screaming can be scary to dogs and cats. It is better to let your dog out to go potty early in the evening so as not to subject your pet to the strange noises. Make sure cats are indoors and safe. I also recommend leaving the family dog at home if you go out trick or treating. Even the nicest dog can snap at strangers if scared or provoked, and in this day and age that could equal a lawsuit. Protect everybody's safety by leaving pets at home.
Strange people in costumes - Children and adults have a good time dressing up during Halloween, but to a dog they may not look like people at all. Many dogs may react with fear or aggression if approached by a child or an adult in costume. One more reason to leave the family dog at home and indoors on Halloween night.
Pet costumes - I love to dress my dog up for Halloween (my husband thinks I'm crazy) and I have to admit my dog doesn't seem to mind, that much, but pets in costume should be monitored at all times. Watch for tight fitting elastic and make sure your dog does not ingest anything that could become an intestinal obstruction. To further clarify, anything can become an intestinal obstruction and an intestinal obstruction equals very expensive surgery in order to save the life of the dog.
Mischief makers - We all know that hoodlums come in all shapes and sizes, some will tease our pets and some will try to hurt them. Animal abuse happens everyday but kids are out playing tricks in full force on Halloween night, so be aware.
Candy - It's not good for people and definitely not good for pets. Keep candy in a safe place so that dogs and cats can't reach it. Dark chocolate can be especially harmful.
Candy wrappers - Wrappers, if swallowed, can be almost as harmful as the candy. If too many wrappers are swallowed the animal may suffer with an intestinal obstruction.
Lit candles and pumpkins - Animals, especially cats, are naturally curious. Lit candles left burning in pumpkins or decorative holders can be easily knocked over or the animal may burn its paw or tail on the flame. Animals should be watched around candles during Halloween and anytime of the year.

Visit
Boo at the Zoo
for spooktacular family fun!

October 22-27, 2009

Whisker Washers™
is the offical grooming sponsor of Zeki, the Fort Worth Zoo's Anatolian Shepherd.

Help us stay on top of things!

Our GOAL is to provide clients with first-rate, professional and dependable service conducted with honesty and integrity each and every time.

If we ever fail to meet your expectations, please let us know. We value your input and appreciate the opportunity to improve.

~Kelly and Mary Claire Sullivan

Abbeys MiddayMutts WhiskerWashers

$15.00	Referrals ALWAYS Pay *For each new client you refer, who books Pet Sitting service, Midday service or Grooming service, we'll give you$15.00 towards your next pet care service.** (*Must book 5 or more visits. Cannot be combined with any other offer.)

When Good Dogs Go
and Crossbreed

Pointer + Setter =
Poinsetter, a traditional Christmas pet

Kerry Blue Terrier + Skye Terrier =
Blue Skye, a dog for visionaries

Great Pyrenees + Dachshund=
Pyradachs, a puzzling breed

Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso =
Peekasso, an abstract dog

Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel =
Irish Springer, a dog fresh and clean as a whistle

Labrador Retriever + Curly Coated Retriever =
Lab Coat Retriever, the choice of research scientists

Newfoundland + Basset Hound=
Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors

Terrier + Bulldog =
Terribull, a dog prone to awful mistakes

Bloodhound + Labrador =
Blabador, a dog that barks incessantly

Malamute + Pointer =
Moot Point, owned by....oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway

Collie + Malamute =
Commute, a dog that travels to work

Deerhound + Terrier =
Derriere, a dog that's true to the end

Bull Terrier + Shitzu =
Bullsh*tz, a gregarious but unreliable breed

Excerpt from
"A Cat's Rules For LIFE"

DOORS:
Do not allow any closed doors in any room. To get door open, stand looking sad at the humans (may need to invoke the meow). Once door is opened, it is not necessary to use it. After you have ordered an "outside" door opened, stand halfway in and out and think about several things. Start to go, then stop, then sit down and scratch. This is particularly important during very cold weather, rain, snow, or mosquito season.

Is your pet's coat looking a little

creepy ?

Our 11-point spa bath is just the Trick!