Just a quick update… sorry I haven’t been posting much. I’m working a part time job at home. It seems that some of you are taking one vacation this year instead of two. I completely understand! Still we have a few long term boarders this year and its important to get your reservations in early.
I’ll be posted video again soon. Updated my software and couldn’t get it to work. 
Make sure your pets are up to date on shots and flea/tick treatment. They are really bad this year.
“A dog has no use for fancy cars or big homes or designer clothes. Status symbols mean nothing to him. A water-logged stick will do just fine. A dog judges others not by their color or creed or class but by who they are inside. A dog doesn’t care if you are rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his. It is really quite that simple …” From the movie, “Marley & Me”
I just watched the movie “Marley & Me”. The story is based on the life of a dog & his owners. It’s a great story, although with a sad ending, especially for dog lovers. I warn you that the ending might make you cry. I hadn’t cried like that in years. Unfortunately I could relate to ending where he had to put Marley to sleep. In my 50 years and caring for countless animals, I never get use to their life ending. The difference for me is when I put a dog down that has had a happy and full life as opposed to an animal that had to suffer due to illness and end his life too early. The pain and suffer haunts me for years. I still get pain in my heart every time I look at a picture of dogs I had and lost.
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I received email from some of you that are concerned that I am selling the farm and dog boarding business. I am trying to sell the house and 20 acres, keeping 10 acres on Whispering Pines to rebuild. I don’t need the amount of land I have now and would like to build a new dog boarding facility. Right now I can comfortably take up to 15-20 dogs but we have been getting more request for long term boarding and need a different setup. This past summer we maxed out a few times and had to turn some of you away. Also having taken care of different types of dogs I have a few ideas in building a very special dog boarding facility.
There is no contract on the farm yet. If and when I do sell I will rent it back while I build next door. We won’t close for longer then a week and it will be during a slow period.
I enjoy dog boarding and taking care of dogs. I would like to be able to do it full time. Selling part of the farm and rebuilding gives me the chance to do this. If at some point I do decide to sell the business I will carefully select someone that I know will care for your dogs the way that I do. I promise.
And a happy new year!
A cute video of dogs decorating a tree. Click here to check it out.
We have a nice crew this holiday. Most of the dogs this year are younger and they are having a great time! We have a 15 pound turkey for everyone, pumpkin soufflé, sweet potatoes and corn on the cob! We have dogs everywhere BUT if you need last minute boarding and you have dog that gets along well with others, we can still fit a few more in.
Its a good idea to book now for Xmas. We have a special dinner planned for our fur buddies: deviled poochie eggs (deviled eggs with chicken livers made special for our buddies) and a nice top round roast we got at Sam’s Club. We also have stockings so reserve early so we can make sure we have enough.
Its a big doggies slumber party and the kids are staying up late partying.
This dog has been adopted! Thanks you all!
Please contact fowlerjeananmatt@aol.com
Four lab/beagle puppies need a good home. They are free and they are about five months old. There are three males and 1 female. The female is the black one in the pictures. If interested please contact me at 336-388-2632, 434-334-7184, or email me at buffy_oria_16@yahoo.com. 
This is from Craigs List and look like sweet dogs.
I have 4 dogs looking a good home . I have a 2 yr old Chihuahua Male great with kids about 4 lbs very small . 2 shitzu a female and male 3 and 4 yrs old both fixed . a 6 month old rat terrier chihuahua mix puppy great with kids all my dogs are indoor dogs , I have moved too a new home and my son has severe asthma and I am having too put them outside . They are indoor pets and need good homes I am asking a $50 adoption fee for each. they can goo together or be separated . Call me at 919-691-6807 email for pics All must go Please help by adopting one.
The faster you RUN!!!!
I only feed my dogs a high grade food which is really expensive when you have 5 dogs, 3 of them extra large. I always add yummy stuff to the dogs food, even my boarders get a tasty treat in their kibble. Sometimes I bake up a batch of sweet potatoes, maybe some canned pumpkin with some brown rice. Not only does it cut down the cost of my expensive kibble but it gives them variety.
We have some great things planned for the holidays so please be sure to book early. Space for Xmas and New Years is slim pickings! If you’re dog has been here before we will ALWAYS make room since I know what to expect. During holidays its ALL ABOUT THE DOGS! We have extra family come in to help walk and play. I also make extra turkey, sweet potatoes and green beans for EVERYONE. They love it.
Christmas we have special treats and stockings for everyone so be sure you let us know ahead so no one gets left out.
Its also time to check your shot records and make sure you’re up to date.
Leggets Town and Country WEB SITE HERE located in Danville, is now carrying Evo, an excellent NO GRAIN dog food. You also want to check out all the wonderful western gifts they have for the holidays!
I’m a little behind on my videos. This was actually taken in August. I took my sister, Sherry and her son, Sam out for a tubing trip on the Dan River for Sherry’s Birthday. They dropped us off and we spent a few hours floating. The water was a big muddy, not as nice as the New River, but very relaxing. We put a cooler in a tube, packed with our lunch and ate on the river.
I don’t mind sharing my chair and even my bed with my doggie friends, however this dog has gone WAY too far! For some reason he decided he liked sleeping on my dining room table. This is a shaggy english sheep dog I shaved earlier that day because he was severely matted. I put a coat on him and gave him a nice warm blankie on the floor. Next thing I know it, he’s on the table sleeping.
I get really tired of telling Bear, my big headed Rottie, to move his fat head from my TV! I swear I can’t turn it on without his face right up in it and he can watch TV for hours. I often have to tell him to sit back worried he’ll ruin his eyes.
So I go to my big chair to watch a past episode of Survivor and guess what happens? I have to put a towel on my laptop so he doesn’t slobber all over the keys.
BTW his favorite channel is Animal Planet, of course! He comes into my bedroom really early, sticks his big head on the TV waiting for me to turn it on. If I’m too slow he starts crying, looks at me then the TV.
I don’t always get a chance to shoot video because many of the dogs are bouncing off the walls and playing, however on a chilly winter day I often curl up in my big chair and light a fire. On the floor here cuddled by the fire we have 3 of the sweetest little Yorkies you’ve ever seen! The one on the small round bed is little Ozzy, the bigger one is Riley and Max is the tiny one with the sweet face. Click the image to play.
We offer dog walking and dog taxi services. Dog walking packages can be 3-5 days a week for 30 min. We’ll come by, check water, take your baby for a nice long walk. Price is $15.00 per day, add 2.00 for each additional dog. Hugs and Kisses are free. I come to town in the afternoon between 2-4 PM. Its great if you work late & its also a nice break for them too.
Pet Taxi is $60.00 and includes one hour of waiting time. This is great for vet visits, grooming, etc.
Use the contact form to ask questions or just call me 434-685-1673
What a great deal! Click the link below to get a page of coupons to give to your friends. When your friend submits a coupon with your info on it we will contact you to see if you want a free day of boarding for your dog OR $20.00 cash! Your friend submits the coupon and they get a free bath or one days free boarding for their dog! Everyone wins with this new referral program!
I hope you are all having a great summer! Things have been busy at the farm. We are almost done with our expansion & small dog area. We have also added a few services and would like to remind you of services we already have that you might not know about.
Please have a look below and if you have any questions just give me a call.
Tamara
434-685-1673
NEW- Dog Grooming! - Many groomers won’t take large dogs. So we decided to setup for grooming out at the farm. You can drop off & pick up or let us know your interest in pick-up & we’ll combine the trip with a few other customers. Now is the time to get that complete shave for the hot August heat & still enough time to grow out for winter.
Day Care- Camp & Play
Some of our customers have asked about day care so that their babies can get exercise and socialize with others. We’ve always had Day Care at $15.00 a day (includes walk, play all day) but we now offer it from 7am to 7pm. Some people have a hard time making it out here to drop off during work, therefore we are considering pick-up and drop off (Dog Bus) 2-3 days a week! This bus will include pick-up and drop off for grooming customers too. Add daycare to your grooming package for for only $10.00 more!
Very important!! Your dog MUST play nice with others.
Mid-Day Dog Walking - For now this is only available Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 2-4PM. We will come by and take your baby for a 30 min walk & play. As our dog sitting grows we’ll extend the days. Unfortunately gas prices are so high & we’re out in the county. If you’ll work with us we’ll make sure we include you in our trips.
Last night around 7PM I went to go do my rounds checking on everyone. I was very quiet so I wouldn’t disturb everyone and get them barking. In the yard was Alaska, Molly Brown, Casper and Bullet all laying in a circle facing one another and very close like they were hanging having a conversation. I ran to go get my video camera but by the time I got back they were up and barking. Sometimes its hard to get the best moments, however I wanted to at least get a video of the four of them. Molly Brown and Bullet definitely have a connection. It was love at first site!
I have nothing against commercialism to a point and everyone is entitled to be successful in their business. Still I feel that we lose that small town charm when we go overboard. We often forget that their were hardworking businesses that helped build Danville in the first place. Maybe its my romantic ways that drive me to want to support the local community so that we all can flourish.
My issue today is with Petsmart. Sure its cool to be able to take your dog to a public venue. Petsmart carries just about everything for a variety of pets. With the addition of dog grooming it truly has become a one-stop shop.
When Petsmart opened its doors last year (I forget the actual date) I went with a handful of flyer’s ready to post them on a community board or see if there was some way they could support a local dog boarding business. I learned from the manager (and certainly not a friendly way) thats Petsmart doesn’t refer any type of businesses nor provide any community resources. I admit I was a bit taking back by this. The very least they could do is offer a community bulletin board.
This is a video of my own raised beds and test garden. I have two gardens - one raised where I test different types of plants, soil, conditions and the beds. This small garden is very easy to put together and can grow MOUNTAINS of food. As you’ll learn in the video, I am in between seasons, ready to plant another crop and next month I’ll begin to plan my fall crop, however with raised beds and the right setup I can start melons in July and have a whole second crop.
Our new projects are exciting. Please check out our web site www.danvillegrowgreen.com lets get Danville growing organic and helping to fight hunger at the same time!
For information on our dog boarding please look at the top you’ll see a link that says DOG BOARDING it includes pictures, information, pricing and forms that need to be completed to reserve a spot. CLICK HERE TO GO THERE NOW
Summer is here and its busy out here at the farm! We are remodeling the Bow Wow Cabin to include two new private suites. One area is being created just for our little guys that can’t play with the big guys. We are also creating another area with a big fence yard and sun deck. We’re still small but we’re busy and we want to make sure that all of our guest are safe and happy.
We have purchased HAMMOCKS!!! The dogs love them. They keep them off the floor, cool and dry. Of course some dogs still prefer the floor. You can find these hammock for your own house at Amazon. Send me an email if you’d like the link.
If you’re planning on going away for Thanksgiving or Xmas you should go ahead and book early. We fill up quickly, however we do make extra space for our holiday guest and have special parties planned. While you spend turkey day with your family and friends we’ll be eating our own turkey, pumpkin dessert and sweet potatoes. Xmas everyone gets their own stocking so be sure to reserve early so no one gets left out!
The first part of the video is a little dark because its in my bed. I have Pablo and Ashley. Ashley is the Yorkie 12 year old female with NO teeth. Pablo is the younger man wanting so badly to kiss on Ashley who will have NONE of THAT! The in the second part Ashley decides to check him out in the kitchen and Pablo is now playing hard to get. Dogs are so funny! In the background you can hear Scout a BIG Macaw Parrot.
Bear is my Rottie and for some reason he loves to chase water and try and bite it. This a video of him trying to do that.
Its not unusual for me to have a 1/2 dozen dogs running around my office and hanging out in my house. In the fenced area off my own personal deck I have a ramp. Its funny watching a bunch of dogs all trying to go up or down the same time. This video is starring Bear, Pablo, Roscoe, Stumpy and Alaska. Please excuse my grass. It was all seeded and looking great… lol- for a while anyhow. Hard to keep a lot of nice grass with so many crazy dogs!
From time to time I get calls asking if we sell dogs. I don’t have anything against breeding and we board quite a few purebred show dogs, however I fully support adoptions. There are so many wonderful pets out there needing good homes. If you have the room in your family to love and care for a special pet, please consider adoptions.
I’ve added this area to post animals in need of a good home as well as people looking for pets. Please feel free to email any details and I will post it at the site. These are animals free to a good home.
Those of you looking for adoptions, please check shelters and human societies for dogs that are due to be put down. These guys need homes first. If you need help finding resources EMAIL me and I’ll make time to help you.
FYI- The Rottie is one of my dogs and the poodle is a guest here “Josh”.
Check out our new web site
Help support our vision! Raised beds now for sale & we’re ready to install them!
So many people that come to visit the farm ask us about some of the work that was done here on the farm. We have a small crew of very experienced and dependable people available to do almost any home, farm and garden services.
Decks- Fencing - Dog Doors - Any kind of animal pens - gutters - sprinklers - greenhouses - Painting/Staining - Garden Beds - Light Electrical - Plumbing - Automatic watering & feeding systems - Debris removal - Ceiling fans - Gutters - Doors…
You name it! It doesn’t matter the size of your farm or home. No job to large or too small. We are also insured!
Email from the contact form (be sure to give us your phone number) or call us at 434-685-1673
Two articles on salmonella
Adding to tomato confusion, the government is about to start testing numerous other types of fresh produce in the hunt for the source of the nation’s record salmonella outbreak — even as it insists tomatoes remain the leading suspect.
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How do Tomatoes Get Salmonella - From Poop to Produce
Federal health officials are still trying to pinpoint the source of the salmonella-tainted tomatoes that sickened at least 167 people in 17 states since April and claimed the life of a Texas cancer patient. How can salmonella, a bacterium that normally lives inside animal intestines, get on your tomatoes? Click here to read more
We are committed in helping families grow healthy, SAFE and affordable fresh foods for your family. We have so many programs to help you do this right in your own backyard completely automated. Let us help you setup a few raised beds or if space allows we’ll set up a completely automated greenhouse for you AND get as involved in its operation as you need us to. No matter your space YOU, ANYONE can grow healthy pesticide, SAFE food. Call or email us for more information.
Many people have asked about fencing, dog decks, houses and dog doors. We now have a person that can build it all including animal pens & stalls. We can even come in and deck your house out with dog door, decking, fencing and even automated feeders and waters. Some people are automating pet care for more freedom. Instead of paying for pet sitting 2-3 times a day, we can come by once a day to make sure everyone is ok.
In addition they can also provide other home services inside and out- install gutters, decks, fix outlets, light plumbing, painting, debris removal, repair and install doors, windows, lights, alarms, plant irrigation, fencing and much more. No job too big or small. Call or email me for the number.
434-685-1673
These are 4 perfect dogs. Oddjob (Golden Retriever) & Cherry (Boarder Collie) live together. Oddjob LOVES to play fetch so anytime a human is present he gets the ball and brings it to you. He could do this 50 times a day, I’m sure. Cherry is very affectionate and sweet.
The two mixes Riley & Piper live together and are here for an extended stay. As you can see in the first part of the video Piper is very vocal! I have tired to get video of these two for several weeks which is almost impossible as you’ll see in the second half of the video. They NEVER stay still when there is a human around. They love to play and are very affectionate. Piper is a lap dog and Riley loves to lay her head on your lap and get kissed all over her face.
All four dogs are excellent dogs.
I’ve taken a few videos of the land being offered for sale at Dancing Creek Farm. The farm is located in Pittsylvania County outside Danville, Virginia. It is 45 min North of Greensboro, NC - 1 hour to the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is a very desirable area to live because of the district, being in the county and West of Danville. In fact this location places you almost between Danville and Martinsville.
Our long term goal within the next few years is to sub-divide the entire farm as a eco solar village. We will work towards a sustainable community offering solar enegry & solutions for all residents in the community. This could be individual units and or everyone pulling off the same grid.
One Acre Cleared Lot: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download 10 acres with creek part cleared, part woods: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSome of the landscaping, plants and flowers on the farm. Click the image to play video.
These two live together and came to visit Dancing Creek Farm. Stumpy is one of those specialty breeds, sort of a mix between a basset hound and shitzu. Very interesting look and a really sweet dog. Pablo is obvious a Chihuahua only about a 1 year and ADORABLE! They are both males. The video below is actually several clips combined. In the first part you can see Stumpy smiling. Its the funniest thing! You then see them looking out the screen door, their favorite past time, watching the roosters, hens and just checking everything out. You’ll then see Pablo stiff and looking like he’s crying when actually he LOVES sitting in the warm sun but its so bright and he also starts to get sleepy. I was spying on him on the back sun deck, sitting there and I saw him start to fall asleep, nodding out while sitting up! It was so funny. Sometimes the video camera isn’t there when you need it.
Baily is a pretty blonde lab.She is absolutely the sweetest thing! I have two videos below. One is Rosco and Baily going to town on rawhide bones. Really funny. The second video is Baily waking up from a nap and coming to get some love and affection.
Rosco & Baily Chewing in Harmony!! [0:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Baily getting some love after a nap [1:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadIf you can buy goat meat, even older goats and someone that processes it, you can feed your dogs goat meat. Its lower in fat then even chicken and higher in protein then beef! No kidding! Older goats are not sold as much due to the meat being more tough, however your dogs teeth can easily chew it and if you are having the goat processed you can request it all ground. After processing you can get your meat down to around 3.50 a pound.
We’ve posted about dog food issues and the truth is that there are few foods that meet the needs of dogs and yet are healthy, natural and safe. Homemade dog food is the best route and even though you think its expensive and time consuming the reality is that your dog will live longer and your vet bills will go down so its a trade off. We all know the nightmares of commercial dog food and a simple search will show you that most are filled with ingredients that are unsafe for human consumption so why would you feed your dog this?
Lehu, Molly Brown and Rosco had a great time. Of course in this video Lehu wants to bark at me wondering what I’m doing. Rosco is kissing Molly Brown on the mouth. These three had the best time and simply wore each other out!
I first read the books by Dr. Mittleider when I was in Florida looking for a way to grow vegetables in an area that was challenged by sand. He spent a great deal of his career traveling to third world countries teaching them how to grow food for themselves in the worse conditions. Today I use his raised bed system and love it. Not only is it economical but very easy to do.
C lick the link below to learn more. Lots of great information.
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