Archive for the ‘DOGS DOGS’ Category
14November2008
Sweet Handsome 2 Year Old Rotti 4 Adoption
Posted by tamara under: Adoptions.
Please contact fowlerjeananmatt@aol.com
14November2008
Puppies in Pelham Need A Good Home
Posted by tamara under: Adoptions.
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. 
14November2008
Small House Dogs 4 Adoption
Posted by tamara under: Adoptions.
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.
14November2008
Beans, Beans, Good for Your Heart, The more you eat…
Posted by tamara under: Woof Street Journal.
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.
6November2008
Holidays at The Farm
Posted by tamara under: Woof Street Journal.
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!
19October2008
Dog Gone it! Dog on the Table
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
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.
19October2008
Sharing the TV - Big Head Bear
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
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.
19October2008
Max, Ozzy & Riley
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
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.
17September2008
Dog Walking & Taxi Services
Posted by tamara under: Dog Walking & Taxi.
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
13August2008
Get Free Boarding or $20.00 CASH!
Posted by tamara under: Free Boarding OR $20 CASH.
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!
25July2008
Summer News Letter - New Services
Posted by tamara under: Woof Street Journal.
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.
- Bath, ears and nails - $25.00
- Bath, ears, nails, trim - small dogs $30.00 large (over 40 pounds) $40.00
- Full shave - small dogs 40.00 large (over 40) $75.00 (extremely long hair & very large may be higher)
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.
18July2008
Double Dog Dating - Alaska, Molly Brown, Casper & Bullet
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
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!
18July2008
Petsmart - My Personal Thoughts & Wellness Dog Food
Posted by tamara under: Woof Street Journal.
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.
12July2008
Country Dog Boarding ~ Summer Camp is HERE! Book Now for Holidays!
Posted by tamara under: Boarding & Sitting.
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!
12July2008
Playing Hard to Get ~ Will You Make Up Your Mind?!
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
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.
12July2008
Catching The Hose Monster
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
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.
12July2008
The Traffic Jam
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
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!
10July2008
Pet Adoptions
Posted by tamara under: Adoptions.
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”.
20June2008
Oddjob, Cherry, Piper & Riley - The Fantastic Four
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
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.
20April2008
Stumpy & Pablo
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
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.
20April2008
Baily the Blonde
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
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 | Download7April2008
Goat Meat 4 Dogs - Low Fat, High Protein & Natural
Posted by tamara under: Dog Health.
If 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.
3April2008
Dog Food Issues- Please read
Posted by tamara under: Dog Health; News.
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?
1April2008
Meet Lehu, Molly Brown & Rosco
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
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!
24March2008
Rosco the Boxer Dump Puppy
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
This is a little boxer puppy we found at the dump. It appears someone dropped him off. He was hungry and happy to come to live out at the farm. He has a serious under-bite and his tongue always sticks out. I was going to find him a home but we decided to keep him. He’s really smart and cute.
24March2008
Sadie is the BEST Fly Catcher
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
In this video Sadie is stalking a fly. She stalks them slowly like a cat. She is our BEST fly catcher. You also see her and Bear playing and in the end she’s pasted out in my chair which is a big event because Sadie is ALWAYS on the go! Funny video!
24March2008
Dog Gas - ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Posted by tamara under: Dog Health.
My rottie, Bear, will clear a room in no time flat! I have been sleeping and awakened by his gas! Its embarrassing when people come over and the whole house smells like awful. I try lighting incense, burning candles but nothing takes away that smell. There are days where he does this all day and often I would hear his stomach making nosies as he lied there ripping one after another. I know he must have been uncomfortable. I searched on the internet and of course there are toms of very expensive supplements for you and your pets. With 4 dogs, 2 large, I just can’t afford some of this and still feed them a good dog food.
Dogs anatomy is much like our own. This is why when you go to the vet they will prescribe human grade antibiotics, etc. In fact if you have a healthy diet- low fat, low sugars/carbs, your dog could easily eat exactly what you eat. So I researched this in humans and how to naturally help gas. YOGURT! Let me give that a try! I can buy a large plain container at Sam’s (must have active cultures like Yoplait ) for under 2.00. It works great and they LOVE it too. In fact I use to add a little bit of wet food to the dry to get them to eat all at once but now I add a tablespoon of yogurt to each meal. Yogurt has many benefits for dogs and humans. An even better probiotic is cultured milk called Keffir, however it is normally quite a bit more expensive. Any active culture yogurt should work quite well.
“Research results have been mixed when it comes to the relationship between yogurt cultures and immune function, yeast infections and lowered risk of certain cancers. Animal studies suggest that yogurt with active starter cultures and probiotics may enhance certain immune functions. …. read more of this article here
24March2008
Joint Pain Dogs & People
Posted by tamara under: Dog Health.
Most of my dogs are older and suffered from joint pain. I lost my lab, Little Man because of kidney failure after years of being on medication that took a toll on his organs. Much later I had read about glucosamine and decided to try it on myself and my dogs. At first I started purchasing joint juices and joint pills and some of them worked pretty well, however they were so expensive and it was myself and 2 dogs taking it. While searching at Walmart I found this unflavored powder that combine gelatin and glucosamine. It works great! You simple put a scoop in your baby’s dog food once a day. It takes about 2 months before you start to see a difference but you will. It works great for humans too suffering from joint pain and Arthritis.
You can buy this at Walmart, however I found it the cheapest (12 buck!) here online and you can set up automatic delivery making it super easy! CLICK HERE
I also give my dogs one fish oil caplet per day which I think not only helps with over-all bone health but great for their skin and Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain heart and vascular health. You can spend a lot of money for the exact same thing. I found it HERE 5.19 for 173 softgels. You can poke it with a pin and squeeze the smelling fish oil on their food which they LOVE or most dogs will just eat the pill mixed right in their food.
Joint help requires a good health system for you and your dog. Supplements alone will not work as well. Get out and move around with your dog. Take a daily walk. Even 20 min a day is great and will do you both a world of good. Go down to the riverwalk at Dan River, its lovely, a few times a week, enjoy nature, walk and meet new friends! If you need a walking buddy email me and I’ll let you know the days we are down there walking.
6March2008
Blue & Clare
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Say hello to Blue and Clare. Blue is the husky and has been here quite a few times. In fact he’s been here at least 1/2 dozen times or more. This is Clare’s first visit so she’s still a little nervous, however she and Blue quickly became friends. This area they are in is one of 3 areas. This we call Bow Wow Cabin. It has a ramp in and out with a small grassy fenced area. Inside they have cable TV featuring The Animal Planet, Music, big floppy chair, sofa and heat or air. Very posh!
22February2008
Maggie and Alaska
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Alaska, the white lab mix, has been here before and a sweet little girl. This was Maggies first time. She’s a 3 year old pointer that was fascinated with all the animals on the farm. When I took her out on a leash in the front she could smell or sense the deer in the pastur, point her tail and lift her leg. Thank goodness she was on a leash. In the video below Maggie is wanting the chickens in the front yard so she is jumping up and down trying to look out the windows in the door. Very funny. Then Alaska goes over to tell her to STOP IT MAGGIE! lol
22February2008
Bette and Fling
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Below is a video of Bette and Fling. Of course in the video I keep calling Fling Flint. Two very sweet dogs that came to visit for the first time. Watch the video below.
2February2008
Matilda and Sharky
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Meet Matilda and Sharky. Their family is from Blacksburg, VA. They went to Disney World while Mat & Shark stayed at Dancing Creek. These are two sweet dogs but very mischievous. In the winter when its slow I keep dogs in the main house with me. During the night they somehow got the boxes of treats off the dining table and had a party! I’m honestly surprised they didn’t get a tummy ache. There were wrappers EVERYWHERE but not one single treat left! They are very affectionate.
Below is a video clip I took with my NEW Flip Video Recorder.
19October2007
Meet Mollie!
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Mollie is a regular here and has been at the farm a bunch of times. She is a 5 year old mixed breed. She and her parents Ed & Laurie Tillett live in Danville. Mollie is social when she’s in the mood but most of the time she hangs out under Tamara’s desk when she working or following her around the house. Her favorite treat is hard boiled eggs but Mollie is always on a diet. 
Poor Mollie…but when she comes to camp she gets to cheat a little.
19September2007
Meet Mia!
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
What a sweet little girl! Mia is a rescue adopted by mommy Kim. Its hard to image that this sweet little girl would have been put down in a matter of days. Mia is a mixed breed 15 months old. She was really nervous at first but she settled in by the next day & loves to help Tamara do the laundry.
19September2007
Princess Farley
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Princess is an older girl with bad hips so she isn’t very social with other dogs. She prefers to hang out in Tamara’s bedroom where its nice cool and dark or in the office. Princess is also a therapy dog & very sweet. When she wants something from you she taps you with her nose on your leg.
9September2007
McGregor & Patches Moyer
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
McGregor is a 9 year old golden retriever thats has really bad arthritis. Patches his 11 year old border collie/Shepard brother is SPUNKY for an older dog. Here you see Meredith my 11 year old helper, helping me walk the dogs. Their mommy’s name is De De and they live in Danville.
9September2007
Max and Tinkerbell
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Max is the grey standard poodle (4 years old) and Tinkerbell (21/2 ) is his sister and she is a Leopard Dog adopted by Max’s mommy Marcella. Max is a show dog and used for breeding. Max’s mommy left me a special brush and spray to brush Max, however Max did not want to stay still or Tamara and Tinkerbell did NOT want anyone messing with her brother. They both stayed for 10 days and had a great time!
9September2007
Abby Camp
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Abby was very shy when she came here. Her family was in the process of moving from Colorado to Virginia and they left her here for 3 weeks. This picture was her 2nd day so you can see she’s still unsure. After a few days hanging around Tamara, getting treats, hugs and kisses she came around and made herself right at home.
9September2007
Molly Tillet
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Molly is a regular here at the farm. She is a mixed breed about 7 and sweet as pie. Here she is laying by the fire place last winter during the holidays. Molly LOVES to eat. She will eat anything so we have a special diet for Molly so she can watch her girlie figure.