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A Newsletter for
the Clients and Friends of Wagging Tails Pet Sitting Service
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New Year, new FREE offers
from
Wagging Tails Pet Care
Services-
Pet Sitting &
Mobile Pet Grooming!
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One of the most important, yet
overlooked, aspects of routine
care for dogs is grooming. Just
as you brush or comb your own
hair daily, your dog or cat's
fur should be brushed daily as
well. This daily routine will
get your pet used to being
handled, will aid in the natural
removal of your pet's undercoat,
and will help in your
pet's natural deshedding
process. Then, depending on the
breed of pet, a complete and
professional bath and grooming
should be done every four to ten
weeks. For example, a Lab can
be professionally groomed a
little less often than a Bichon
or a Golden Retriever.
There is a huge benefit
to maintaining a professional
grooming schedule. Removal of
the undercoat is extremely
important to maintaining your
pet's good health. If your pet's
undercoat is not removed, it
will matt. A matted pet has no
insulation from the heat or
cold, because air cannot
circulate through his coat. In
the cold, a matted coat with
lots of undercoat retains the
water and moisture and provides
no protection. Matts trap dirt
and water causing irritation to
the skin, often creating "hot
spots" or raw skin irritation. A
properly maintained coat, with
the undercoat properly removed,
provides warmth and insulation,
avoids matting, and decreases
the risk of irritating and
uncomfortable hot spots. In
some cases, owner's of severely
matted pets are charged
dematting fees which can be very
expensive because it is a very
time consuming process and can
be very unpleasant for the pet.
Although shaving matts
is an option, it is not always
good for your pet either because
a shaved animal has no
protection from the heat or
cold. In the warm months, pets
with exposed shaved skin CAN get
sun burn. Despite warm weather,
a properly maintained coat with
the undercoat removed by
frequent brushing and regular
professional grooming, is the
best protection from the heat
and sun.
When's the last time
you inspected your pet's
ears, eyes, teeth and nails?
Each of these parts of your
pet's anatomy should be
checked on a weekly basis.
Proper and preventative
maintenance will avoid any
overlooked infections. And
the use of a professional
groomer to clean your pet's
ears, eyes and to
professionally clip or
dremel nails, will provide a
SAFE alternative to you
doing it yourself.
Wagging Tails Groomer
realizes the importance of
proper grooming. Our full
grooming service consists of a
full skin and coat exam,
bathing, fluff drying, removal
of undercoat, clipping, styling,
ear cleaning and teeth
cleaning as well as nail
trimming and filing.
We also offer additional
services such as flea dips,
skunk baths, teeth brushing and
our very popular and effective
"Furminator" Treatment. Call
us or visit our website today to
book your pet's next grooming
appointment!
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621-PETS(7387)
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IS MOBILE GROOMING
THE RIGHT CHOICE
FOR YOUR PET?
- Do you have a busy or
hectic schedule and can
never find time to bring
your pet to the groomer?
- Do you hate the idea of
your pet sitting in a cage
at the groomer's all day?
- Does your pet get
nervous or stressed out when
it's time to visit the
groomer?
- Does the thought of your
dog having to listen to
nothing but barking dogs all
day make you cringe?
- Does your pet get
carsick or stressed in the
car?
- Do you hate the idea of
putting a dirty, smelly dog
in your nice clean car?
- Do you have an older or
sick pet that cannot handle
the stress of a trip to the
groomer?
- Do you have a Pug, Shih
Tzu, Bulldog, or any other
short nosed breed that can
overheat if dried in a cage?
If you answered "YES" to any
of the above questions, then
Wagging Tails Mobile Pet
Grooming is the perfect solution
for you!
Wagging Tails Mobile Pet
Grooming offers the ultimate in
convenience because we come to
you. You will never need to
rearrange your schedule again to
bring your pet to the groomer.
It is also incredibly
beneficial to your pet. While
in our care, your pet will have
our undivided attention. We
groom one client at a time,
offering the most stress-free
and sanitary environment
available. Your pet will never
run the risk of coming into
contact with parasites or
illnesses that can be spread by
other dogs and cats.
Your pet will never be in a
cage, and all pets are gently
hand dried so there is never the
risk of overheating.
Call us today to book your
pet's next grooming
appointment! Try us-you and
your pet will love us!
Why Mobile
Grooming
With Wagging Tails?
Virtually Stress Free for
Your Pet
At-Your-Door Convenience
Undivided One-on-One
Attention
Safe and Sanitary
No Car Sickness
No Sitting in Cages All Day
Elimination of Separation
Anxiety
We Work With Your Schedule
-- and --
The Comfort of Knowing Your
Best Friend
Hasn't Even Left Your
Driveway!!
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SOME PET GROOMING TIPS FOR
YOU
BRUSHING
Brush your pet thoroughly every
day. This helps keep his or her
hair in good condition by
removing dirt, spreading the
natural oils throughout the
coat, preventing tangles from
forming and keeping the skin
clean and free from irritation.
It is best to start
brushing your pet at an early
age. Proceed slowly and gently,
and be sure to use treats and
plenty of praise to make the
experience fun!
EARS
Ear care is an important part of
grooming. Ear infections can not
only be painful, but lead to
permanent hearing loss. Pet's
with folded ears such as Labs
and Goldens are more prone to
yeast infections of the ear
because moisture gets trapped in
them. The signs of a problem
with a companion animal's ears
include redness, constant
scratching, head shaking and
odor. If the problem persists,
talk to your vet.
Chronic ear problems are
often times the result of a food
allergy. Check the ingredients
on the label of your dog's food
and try feeding a food with a
different grain or protein
source. Foods made with fish
and sweet potatoes are sometimes
a good alternative. Again, if
you notice any discoloration or
foul odor in your pets ear,
and/or frequent ear scratching,
see your vet.
How to Clean Your
Pet's Ears
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Check your dog's
ears weekly or at a minimum
of twice per month. The skin
inside and on the flaps
should be pale pink. If
there is a foul odor and/or
any red, brown or black
skin, have a veterinarian
examine your pet's ears.
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Moisten a cotton
ball with warm water or a
little mineral oil and use
it to clean the opening into
the canal and the flaps. Do
not probe too deeply into
the canal.
TEETH
Dogs and cats can get cavities
and develop periodontal disease.
Their teeth should be cleaned
with a pet toothpaste at least
twice per week. It is best to
use a small toothbrush that has
soft bristles. Cleanings
performed by a veterinarian may
also be required.
NAILS
Many people prefer to leave this
to the groomer, but if you
choose to trim your dog's nails
at home, the pliers style is the
best kind of nail clipper for a
non-professional to use. Trim
just a small amount at a time
being careful not to cut the
"quick". This is the pink area
of the nail that is close to the
paw. It can be seen on pets with
white or clear nails, but is not
visible on pets with black
nails. If this "quick" is cut,
it is very painful and your pet
can bleed profusely. It is a
good idea to have styptic powder
on hand to stop any bleeding
should you cut into the quick.
Better yet, call Wagging Tails
Mobile Pet Groomer--brushing,
bathing, cleaning ears, teeth
and clipping nails--we can do it
all for you!
REMEMBER----A WELL
GROOMED PET IS A HEALTHIER,
HAPPIER PET!!! |
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FREE MOISTURIZING
TREATMENT OR
FREE
FURMINATOR TREATMENT
with your
first grooming
appointment
Wagging Tails
Mobile Pet Grooming &
Pet Sitting Service LLC
860
621-PETS(7387)
Offer
must be mentioned at time of
booking. Coupon must be presented at
first grooming appointment. Not
valid with any other offers.
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Offer Expires:
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To our clients and
friends~
At this holiday time
we wish to extend a
sincere "thank you "
for your trust and
confidence in us. We
appreciate you and
look forward to
caring for your pets
in the New Year! We
sincerely hope the
warmth of friendship
and the joys of the
season, surround you
and bring you peace,
good will and
happiness. And may
peace and good
health befall all
your creatures-big
and small!
Best wishes from,
Krista Lofquist,
owner
& the entire staff
of Wagging Tails Pet
Sitting & Mobile Pet
Grooming Service LLC
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Pet Pic of the Month!
Is Simba enjoying the view
outside while he's warm and cozy
at home? Or is he getting ready
to pounce on that tempting
ornament? Simba's mom submitted
this beautiful holiday photo for
our Pet Photo of the Month
Contest. We agree, it's
purrfect!
Simba wins a free visit from
Wagging Tails!
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'Twas
the night before Christmas, and
all through the house,
not a creature was
stirring, not even a
mouse.....
Traveling over the holidays?
Don't forget that our pet
sitting services are available
365 days a year! Yes, that's
right! We'll celebrate the
holidays with your pet! Pets
don't know it's a holiday...so
when they gotta go, we gotta get
there-any day of the year! We're
happy to visit your pets, snug
in their beds, while you're
away. So this year, don't feel
guilty about leaving your pet
alone in a kennel over the
holidays, or stress over how
well your pet will travel with
you- call us! We come right to
your home-where your pet is safe
and happiest! And we'll
celebrate the holidays with
them. We love them, when you
have to leave them!
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Does
your Santa Paws need a last
minute bath or groom for the
holidays?
Call
us! We have convenient
evening and weekend
appointment hours
AND
we
come to you!
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For your pet's
safety this holiday season, keep
pointsettias, holly
berries,
mistletoe, lillies,
candles,
ribbons, holiday
lights, extension cords, tinsel,
ornament hooks,
potpourri
oil,
baker's chocolate,
sugarless
gum, coffee,
grapes,
raisins,
onions, garlic,
cigarette
butts, anti freeze,
and
batteries out of their
reach!
All of the preceeding items can
be deadly to your pet if
ingested!
For a complete listing of toxic
items and symptoms, visit
www.aspca.org
Print and save these phone
numbers in case of emergency!
-National animal
poison control number:
800-548-2423
-Connecticut
Poison Control Center
UConn Health Center,
263 Farmington Ave, Farmington,
CT 06030
(800) 343-2722
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The purrfect stocking
stuffer! |
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Wagging Tails Gift
Certificates
We
all buy Christmas presents for our pets!
This year, instead of a bone they'll
inhale in two minutes, or a toy they may
shred in a day, give your pet the gift
of a companion pet sitter for the next
time you're away- or a "Spaw day" with
our Wagging Tails Mobile Groomer!
Useful for ANY of our
services-pet sitting, grooming, pooper
scooping, house sitting....
It's
not too late to order yours today!
Hand delivery to you is available before
the Holiday!
Merry Christmas &
Happy New Year!
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Wagging Tails Pet Sitting Service LLC | PO Box 95 |
Southington | CT | 06489
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the Clients and Friends of Wagging Tails Pet Sitting Service
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Wagging
Tails Pet Sitting &
Mobile Pet Grooming
Gift Certificates!
The
purrfect gift for
any pet AND
pet lover!
There
are just a few days
left until
Christmas. Have you
finished your
holiday shopping? If
you just can't think
of the perfect and
most useful gift
for anyone on your
shopping list, we're
here to help! Any
pet owner and their
pet, would LOVE to
receive a gift
certificate for any
of Wagging Tails
useful and helpful
pet care
services-pet
sitting, pet
grooming, dog
walking, pooper
scooping...
Gift
certificates are
available in any
amount, with no
expiration. And for
your convenience we
accept all major
credit cards and
paypal!
So call us
today to purchase
the purrfect gift
for any pet lover on
your list!
(860) 621-PETS(7387)
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Don't forget
to shop for
your pooch
this
holiday!
Bring
your
dogs to:
Sharon's
K-9 Barkery
Forestville,
CT
On Wednesday
December 2nd
from 5 to
7pm
for a Bow
Wow Social
Hour!
Your
dog will
enjoy
sampling
Sharon's
tasty
treats! And
you can get
your Holiday
shopping for
your dogs
done while
you're
there!
Come meet and
speak to Wagging
Tails Pet
Sitters & Mobile
Pet Groomer. Our
groomer will be
there offering
to
professionally
clip your dog's
nails for $10.
In the spirit of
the season, a
portion of the
nail clipping
fee will be
donated to a
local pet
charity.
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And
to buy
some
more things
on your
Holiday
Shopping
list
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Visit:
Southside
School's
1st
ever
Shopping
Extravaganza
A very sweet,
special, little
girl (and future
Wagging Tails
Pet Sitter)
asked me to
forward this
information to
our clients and
friends. Hope to
see you there!
Area Crafters &
Consultants will
be selling their
products. So
come and enjoy
an evening of
shopping!
Where: South
Side School Gym,
Bristol, CT
When: Tuesday,
December 1, 2009
Time: 6PM-8PM
Admission is
FREE!
Pampered Chef,
Mary Kay,
Premier Jewelry,
Tupperware, Dove
Chocolates,
Discovery Toys,
Lia Sophia,
Avon, Party
Lites, Massage
Certificates,
Poinsettias,
Fresh Green
Wreaths, Jafra
makeup,
Sunglasses,
Homemade
jewelry, purses,
hairclips, hats,
scarves,
blankets, cake
and so much
more!
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Happy Thanksgiving
from
Wagging Tails Pet
Sitting &
Mobile Pet Grooming
Service LLC
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This
Thanksgiving
we want you
to know
that, every
day, not
just
Thanksgiving
Day, we are
thankful for
YOU! We
appreciate
the trust
and
confidence
that you
have
placed in us
to care for
your
pets. The
entire staff
at Wagging
Tails LLC
would like
to take the
time to
thank you
for your
friendship
and your
continued
loyalty to
our
company. Without
YOU we would
not be
celebrating
our 15th
year of
service!
Thank you
for allowing
us to serve
your furry
family
members. We
know that
they are
your most
important
possessions
and truly
part of
your family.
We know and
understand
that being
thankful for
what truly
matters in
our lives-
good health,
happiness,
family and
friends,
includes
being
thankful for
the
companionship
of our loyal
pets. So
this
Thanksgiving,
we give
thanks for
having you
as a client,
and your pet
as our
friend.
Have a
very
Happy
Thanksgiving!
P.S. For
your
pet's
safety
and
health
don't
forget
that
turkey
bones
can be
very
dangerous.
Keep
bones
and
garbage
out of
your
pet's
reach
this
holiday.
P.S.S.
Don't
forget
that we
DO provide
our
services on ALL
holidays!
So if
you need
visits
for your
pet this
Holiday
Season,
be sure
to call
us!
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Sincerely,
Krista Lofquist
& the entire Staff
at
Wagging Tails
Pet Sitting &
Mobile Pet
Grooming Service LLC
(860)
621-PETS(7387)
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Wagging
Tails
Pet
Sitting
&
Mobile
Pet
Grooming
Service
LLC
2009
Winner of
the
Observer's
Reader's
Choice
Award
for
BEST PET
SITTING
SERVICE &
for
one
of
the
BEST
GROOMERS
in Central CT!
Any pet, big or small, we pet sit for, groom them,
and love them all!
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Howliday
Grooming
Specials!
Free Nail
Polishing
for your
pet!
We'll pamper
your pet and
get them
ready to
celebrate
the Holiday
Season with
our "Holiday
Red" Pet
Nail Polish!
After your
pet's nails
are trimmed
and filed,
we'll polish
them! This
$10 service
is FREE with
your pet's
complete
grooming
appointment.
And it looks
oh so good!
OR
FREE
Coat &
Skin
Moisturizing
Treatment
Perfect
for the
cold
winter
months
that dry
our
pet's
skin and
coats.This
moisturizing
treatment
will aid
in your
pet's
deshedding
process,
hydrate
their
coat,
moisturize
their
skin and
leave
them
smelling
wonderful.
This $10
service
is FREE
with
your
pet's
complete
grooming
appointment.
Print
& redeem
the
coupons
below.
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 Introducing
our fabulous
and talented
groomer--Mandee!
Mandee is a
certified
professional
groomer. She
graduated
with top
honors from
the CT
School of
Dog
Grooming.
Since then,
she has
had extensive
experience
grooming
pets of all
breeds and
types--even
rabbits! Mandee
is well
known
amongst
peers and
clients for
her talent
with
intricate
hand
scissoring
of classic
breeds such
as poodles
and bichons.
Before
joining
Wagging
Tails team,
Mandee
worked for a
year for a
mobile
grooming service
in Southern
CT. So she
has
knowledge
and
experience
in utilizing
all aspects
of
our specially
equipped
grooming
van.
Mandee's
sunny
personality
and caring
demeanor is
contagious
to those who
meet
her-especially
animals! She
seems to
calm the
most nervous
of pets with
her patience
and
experienced
groom
techniques. When
you book a
grooming
appointment,
Mandee will
meet you on
the first
appointment
to discuss
and document
your
specific
requests for
your pet's
bath, style
and haircut!
When
Mandee's not
working hard
at making
Wagging
Tails
clients look
their best,
she enjoys
being with
her four
legged
family:
Phoebe-her
miniature
poodle,
Vinnie-a
miniature dachsund,
Frankie-a
golden
retriever
mix and 4
cats-Tony,
Louie, Simba
and Lola.
Mandee also
volunteers
as a foster
parent for
Bully Breed
Rescue-a non
profit pit
bull rescue
group in New
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The
holidays
are
coming!
Is your
pet
looking
and
smelling
his or
her best
for your
holiday
celebration?
With all
that you
have to
remember
to do
this
holiday
season,
our
convenient
mobile
pet
grooming
service gives
you one
less
thing to
do and
leaves
you with
a clean
and
happy
pet!
Call us
to book
your
pet's
grooming
appointment
in our
mobile
grooming
van.
Your pet
will be
clean
and
coiffed
for the
holidays!
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We
are thrilled
that so many
of our
clients have
tried and
love our
mobile
grooming service.
For those of
you who have
yet to try
it, or are
wondering
how it
works, I'd
like to take
the time to
answer some
frequently
asked
questions
we've
received
regarding
the mobile
grooming van
and
services.
-Does
mobile
grooming
mean
you
groom
my
pet
in
my
tub,
at
my
house?
Yes we do come to your house to groom your pet, but NO we do not groom your pet in your tub. We have a self contained mobile grooming van. It is a state of the art grooming salon on wheels. It was specifically designed and created for this purpose by a mid western company that has over 30 years experience in the mobile grooming industry. We visited the factory and watched production of the van! It has a huge tub that will fit ANY size dog and a hydraulic groom table with a bridge to the tub to easily get arthritic or senior pets in and out of the tub.
-Isn't
it too
cold to
groom in
a van
outdoors?
And too
hot in
the
summer?
No!
The
entire
interior
of
the
van
is
heated
and
the
water
used to
bathe
your
pet is
heated.
So
for
your
pets
comfort
and
(our
groomers
too)
they
are
nice
and
toasty!
And
in
the
warmer
months,
the
entire
van
is
air
conditioned
too!
-Where
do you
get the
water
and
power to
groom my
pet?
We use
our own
water tank and
generator to
heat the
water to
groom
your
pet. Our
clients
don't
have to
supply
anything--just
your
pet!
-Pet
owners
do
not
need
to
be
present
for
us
to
groom
your
pet.
However,
we
do
like
to
see
or
speak
with
you
on
the
very
first
grooming
appointment
so
you
can
specify
the
services
and
type
of
cut
you
would
like
your
pet
to
have.
-Yes,
our
mobile
groomer
can
come
to
your
workplace
or
business
and
groom
your
pet
there!
Other
benefits
and
pros
to
using Wagging
Tails Mobile
Grooming
Service:
-Unlike most grooming salons that sanitize only once daily at the end of the day-- in our mobile van, the tub, table, grooming supplies, tools and entire work area of the van are sanitized between each and every groom appointment.
-Your
pet
is
Fluff
dryed
and
NOT
cage
dried!
This
means
that
after
your
pet's
bath,
unlike
grooming
salons,
your
pet
is
hand
dried
by
the
groomer
with
a
gentle
specially
made
fluff
dryer.
In
most
grooming
salons,
pets
are
put
in
cages
with
dryers
attached
and
cage
dried.
But
there
are
no
cages
in the
van.
None.
PERIOD!
Your
pet
will
not
have
to
sit
in a
cage
to
wait
their
turn
to
be
groomed
or
to
dry.
Your
pet
receives
individual
care
and
attention.
If
you
have
multiple
pets
to
be
groomed,
to
reduce
stress,
each
is
done
individually.
Meaning
that
they
wait
their
turn
in
your
home!
-We
use
all
natural
products
to
bathe
and
clean
your
pet.
-We
absolutely
DO
groom
cats!
We've
even
groomed
rabbits!
-Our
groomer
is
licensed,
experienced,
trained
in
and
a
graduate
of
professional
grooming
school.
-Each
groom
includes
a
special
hydrosurge
massaging
water
bath
with
all
natural
shampoos
&
conditioners,
a
gentle
blow
dry,
ear
cleansing,
teeth
cleansing,
nail
clipping
and
clean
up
clipping
of
the
fur
around
the
face,
ears,
eyes
and
sanitary
areas
(if
necessary),
a
biscuit
treat
and
a
bow
or
bandanna.
-Additional
services
do
include
clipping
the
pet
to
breed
standards,
nail
polishing,
matt
removal,
extensive
brush
or
comb
outs,
furminator
deshedding
tool
use,
coat
&
skin
remoisturizing
treatments,
deskunking,
flea
baths.
-Yes,
you
absolutely
can
tip
the
groomer!
-The
groom
fee
is
breed
specific
and
also
depends
on
the
needs
of each
pet.
In
some
cases,
mobile
grooming
fees
may
be
slightly
more
expensive
than
salon
grooming
fees.
But
remember:
-our
VERY
CONVENIENT
service
comes
to
YOU.
-we
eliminate
your
travel
-we
eliminate
your
pet's
stress
with
travel.
-your
pet
is
the
ONLY
focus
of
our
grooming
attention
-there
are
no
other
pets
to
spread
fleas,
ticks,
kennel
cough,
etc
-there
are
no
cages
for
your
pet
to
sit
in
-your
pet
doesnt
wait
all
day
at a
salon
to
be
picked
up
-your
pet
is
hand
dried
-individual
loving
attention
&
professional
grooming for
your
pet!
And as a gift to you, redeem the coupon below for a FREE coat and skin remoisturizing treatment for your pet OR for FREE nail polishing!
Your pet will celebrate the holidays with you looking great, smelling wonderful and feeling fabulous!
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Print & redeem this coupon
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Free Pet Nail Polishing Service
or
Free Coat & Skin Moisturizing
Treatment
from
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Sitting &
Mobile Pet
Grooming Service LLC
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Coupon must be presented at time
of service for free service.
Choice of one offer only. Choice
and coupon must be mentioned at
time of booking. One coupon per
household. Offers expire
12/31/09.
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Bring your dog(s)
for a fun filled day and
come visit Wagging Tails
Pet Sitters & Groomer
at:
THE
CONNECTICUT HUMANE
SOCIETY'S 2ND ANNUAL
BARKTOBERFEST
Saturday October
17th
12 to 4 pm
at the CT
Humane Society
701 Russell
Road
Newington
Rain date is
October 18th
Come
check out our brand
new Wagging Tails
Mobile Pet Grooming
van. Our talented
groomer will be
there clipping nails
for $10 with a
portion of the fee
being donated to the
CTHS.
Meet Cory
Meyers from Country
92.5 WWYZ!
There will be plenty
of adoptable pets, a
haunted trail, pet
portraits, tag sale,
bake sale, animal
communicator,
astrologer and so
much more!
Bring your
own decorated
pumpkin for the
contest AND there's
even a costume
contest for pets and
their owners!
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Let us pamper your
pet!
Call us today to
book your pet's
bath or grooming
appointment!
We
come to YOU!
Wagging
Tails Pet
Sitters now
offer another
convenient
service with our
brand new
specially
designed
and equipped
mobile pet
grooming van. We
use our own warm
water and
power to pamper
your pet right
in your
driveway!
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Wagging Tails Pet
Sitting &
Mobile Pet Grooming
Service
September
2009 Newsletter
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Plan ahead for
another grrreat
event and fun
filled, fall day
with your pet.
Meriden Rotary
Club's 1st Annual
Central CT
Pet
Fair & Dog Walk
to benefit the
Meriden Humane
Society & the
charities of the
Meriden Rotary
Club
MEET
WALLY the Big Green
Monster Mascot of
the Boston Red Sox,
Rocky the Mascot for
the New Britain Rock
Cats & Jonathan the
UCONN Husky Dog!
Saturday October 3rd
at Hubbard Park
Meriden
Register your dog to
participate in the
Dog Walk
around Hubbard Park.
Dog Walk is at
9:55am.
1 dog $15 & 2 or
more dogs $20
Pet Fair is from
10am to 3pm with
various K9 and
agility
demonstrations, Pet
Psychic, Dog trick
contests, Owner/Dog
Look-a-like contest,
pet adoption
agencies, pet
microchip clinic,
food and MORE!
AND face painting &
bounce house for the
kids.
Registration begins
at
9am. To preregister
or for more
information, visit
the Meriden Rotary's
weblink.
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-Don't
forget to email us a
photo of your pet for
our Pet of the Month
contest!!
-Going away for the
holidays? It's NEVER
too early to book
your pet sitting
visits! Call us
today!
-And now you can
book your pet's
holiday grooming
appointments with us
too! Remember with
our new MOBILE PET
GROOMING SERVICE we
come to YOU!
-For your
convenience you can
request pet sitting
visits and/or
grooming
appointments
on our website.
-For your added
convenience remember
we accept credit
cards and Paypal!
call us today!
860
621-PETS(7387)
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WaggingTails
Pet Sitters & our new
Mobile Pet Grooming van
will be at the Meriden
Dog Walk & Pet Fair on
Oct 3rd. Bring your dog
to the pet fair, stop
by, say hi, get a treat
for your pet and visit
our new specially
equipped mobile grooming
van!
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Congratulations to
Angela!
She's Wagging Tails Pet
Sitter of the Month!!!
You may recognize her
name as the sunny
personality that answers
the phone and books your
appointments here at the
Wagging Tails office.
But you may not know
that this hard working
woman is also a part
time pet sitter! Angela
has been an
important part of the
Wagging Tails family for
about 12 years!! From
hamsters to horses, and
pooper scooping to
invoicing, Angela's done
it all here! This month
(but really it's every
month) we recognize that
Angela is a fabulous pet
sitter! When she's not
busy with Wagging Tails,
Angela enjoys her own
two furry kids, Tritan,
a rottweiler, and Blue,
a pit bull. Be sure to
say hi and to
congratulate her when
you call in to book your
pet sitting visits or
pet grooming
appointments.
Congratulations
Angela for being chosen
as Wagging Tails Pet
Sitter of the Month!
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Southington, Connecticut
06489
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Another grrreat
event coming up for
you and your dog to
participate in!
Wagging Tails will
be there! We hope to
see you and your
dog!
2nd Annual Jane
Haze Memorial Pet
Show
at the Southington
Care Center
45 Meriden Ave
Saturday Sept 12th
10am to 12noon
No
admission fee
but donations to
participate in each
event are
appreciated.
Preregistration is
necessary
call 860 621-9559
Events scheduled are
pet contests,
photos and fun times
to benefit the Jane
Haze Memorial Fund.
Jane Haze was a 68
year old nurse and
long time animal
lover. She
tragically drowned
in December 2007,
while trying to
rescue her dog
Finnley after he had
fallen thru the ice
on the Farmington
River. The event
will help to raise
funds in her memory
to reimburse dog
owners for a 10-week
pet therapy class
that trains handlers
and dogs to deal
with patients and
therapy
routines. Pet
therapy visits to
the Southington Care
Center and other
facilities across CT
help to provide a
much needed
emotional and
psychological lift
to elderly and ill
residents.
Help support a
grrrreat cause, and
say hi to your
Wagging Tails Pet
Sitters- come to the
Jane Haze Memorial
Pet Show!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
SASHA!
She's been chosen as
Wagging Tails Pet
of the Month! Sasha
wins a FREE visit
from her Wagging
Tails Pet
Sitters.This
absolutely beautiful
photo of the
peaceful pup was
taken by Sasha's
proud dad. We love
it!
Email us your pet's
photo today for our
Pet of the Month
contest!
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If your dog could talk
he'd say...
"Take me out to the
ballgame,
take me out to
the park!"
to The New Britain
Rock Cats Baseball
Team's
Bark in the Park
event
on
Monday, August
24th, at 6pm.
Bring your dog
along with the
rest of the
family to the
ballpark, enjoy
the game AND
support several
dog charities!
New Britain Rock
Cats vs.
Reading Phillies
Monday pm August
24th 2009
Game time is 7:05pm
Gates open at 6:05
pm
For this event,
owners are invited
to bring their
leashed, well
behaved, immunized
dogs to the Rock
Cats stadium. Owners
who bring their dogs
must purchase an
entry ticket for
both themself and
their dog. A
portion of the sale
of each dog ticket
goes to benefit a
pool of dog related
charities that will
be listed at the
event. Tickets can
be purchased at the
stadium on the day
of the event.
General
admission ticket
prices start at
$5
Dog tickets include
entrance to the
park, a doggie bag,
free treats and
water (for the dog).
There will be a
special section
designated for dogs
and their owners to
socialize and watch
the game. For more
information visit
the New Britain Rock
Cats website "News"
section.
Wagging Tails Pet
Sitters will be
there with treats
and goodies for your
dog! Enjoy a night
out at the ballgame
with both your two
legged AND four
legged family
members!
We hope to see you
there!
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For a great
turnout to this fun,
family event, we ask
that you post this
notice at work,
school, etc. and/or
forward this email
to a friend! Thank
you for spreading
the word!
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Pet Sitting
Service LLC
PO Box 95
Southington,
CT 06489
(860)
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Your pet is
a creature
of
habit. Their
daily
routine is
important to
their well
being and
happiness. Point
proven when
their kisses
wake you up
at exactly
the
same time
each
day-even on
your day
off-when you
were hoping
to sleep in.
Familiar
sights and
sounds keep
them calm,
happy and
stress free.
Point proven
when they
come racing
to see you
when they
hear your
key in the
lock, or the
slightest
clank of the
opening of
their cookie
jar. Every
pet has a
routine, a
daily
schedule
that keeps
them feeling
secure and
content.
They know
the routine,
the sounds
of home and
the
smells of
home
surrounding
them. And
they are
happy.
That's why,
when you are
traveling,
working or
away for the
day, we
encourage
you to leave
your pet at
home. No
matter how
fancy the
name or the
description
sounds--pet
resorts,
doggie
retreats,
pet spas,
pet hotels,
doggie day
care, pet
camps, are
still NOT
home!! To
your pet,
they are all
strange
places where
the comforts
of home may
be
advertised
to you, but
are still
NOT there
for your
pet. Your
familiar
scents, your
pet's
favorite
couch, their
favorite
foods and
their
important
regular
routine are
NOT present
in a
facility
that is NOT
home. So
although you
may think
your pet is
happy to go
buhbye-
don't be
fooled!
Their
excessive
panting,
pacing,
whining, etc
is a sign
that they
are NOT
happy in
their
temporary
new
surrouding.
Each action
is your pet
communicating
to you that
they want to
be at home,
comfortable
and secure
on their
turf and
familiar
surroundings.
Think about
how long it
takes us
humans to
develop a
routine that
we stick
with (about
3 weeks).
Then think
about how
long it
would take
your pet to
get used to
a new
routine in a
strange
place.
Realistically
most of us
don't go
away or
leave our
pets for
three weeks.
So whether
your gone
for one day
or two
weeks, by
the time
that you
return
to pickup
your pet
from the
creatively
named fancy
resort, the
stress and
anxiety of
their new
environment
has
exhausted
them. So
much so,
that you
think they
are so
relaxed from
their visit
to the spa.
Isn't so!
And like
children at
school, viruses
& parasites
are just as
easily
passed from
one pet to
another at
any pet
facility.
Resulting in
a necessary
trip to the
pet vet,
a sick and
sad pet, and
an
additional
expense for
you. And how
about that
new scent
your pet has
acquired
while
they're away
from home?
That's not a
new pet
perfume-it's
the stink of
the
dried saliva
from other
dogs on your
pet's fur,
and the
stink of
their own
saliva from
excessive
panting,
mixed with
the harsh
cleaning
chemicals
from the so
called fancy
facility
your pet is
in.
Requiring
your pet to
have a bath,
which they
may or may
not love,
and you may
or may not
have the
time to do.
So, although
a pet sitter
cannot
replace you
and the bond
you have
with your
pet. They
come close
to it! While
you're away,
your pet
knows that
another
human friend
is visiting
them,feeding
their food
they love,
giving them
treats from
their own
cookie jar,
cleaning
their own
toilet that
they don't
have to
share with
strangers (litterboxes)
and
following
the routine
that makes
them happy
and stress
free in
their OWN
home, where
they are the
TOP DOG,
(top cat
too), the
priority,
the king or
queen of
their own
castle. And
where they
are always
treated like
royalty! For
your pet,
for any pet,
there is no
place like
home!
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Congratulations
to 4 year old
puggle-Jackson
aka "Jack"!
He is
Wagging
Tails PET OF
THE MONTH!He
wins a FREE
VISIT from
Wagging
Tails Pet
Sitters!
Your pet
could be our
next Pet of
the
Month. Email a
photo of
your pet to
us for our
Pet of the
Month
contest.
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Pasta Dinner
Fundraiser to
benefit the
Meriden Humane
Society
on Sunday
June 14th
at the
Polish
Falcons Club
in
Southington
from 4:30 to
7pm
tickets $10
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15 Years
of service!
Thank
you for
your
trust in
us to
care for
your
best
friends.
We love
your
pets and
look
forward
to
another
15 years
with
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Staycation,
daycation or
vacation?!?
Whichever
one you're
planning, call
us! We'll
visit your
pets, care
for them. So
you can
leave home
for a few
hours, the
day, a week
or two, with
peace of
mind knowing
your pets
are in great
hands! (860)
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Happy Mother's Day!
From your friends at
Wagging Tails
Pet Sitting Service
On behalf of your four
legged,
furry "kids", we'd like
you to know that they
think you're the
Best Mom in the world !
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A
Mother's Day Poem
From Your Dog:
You feed me when I'm hungry,
You keep water in my dish,
You let me sleep on anything
Or in any place I wish.
You sometimes let me lick your
hands,
or even lick your face,
Despite the fact I've licked
myself
In every private place.
You taught me how to come when
called,
You taught me how to sit,
You always let me go outside,
So I can take a s- stroll.
You'll always have my loyalty,
up to the bitter end,
'cause after all, it's plain to
see...
You are a dog's best friend!
Happy Mother's Day !
(Woof, arf, licks, slurps
and tail wags! from your dog
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And, of
course, a Mother's Day
poem from your kitty
too!
On
this very special
day.
We want to thank our
Mom's.
For loving us when
we are sweet or bad,
For loving us when
we are clean or
dirty,
For taking care of
us when we are well
or sick,
For being there on
the spot when we mew
a lot,
For this Mother's
Day we MEOW to
say.....
We love you lots.
(Licks, Purrs,
Meows, Drools)
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A few
things about Wagging Tails:
Summer's almost here! Don't
forget to call us to
reserve visits for your
pet- for your summer
vacation dates!!
For your convenience you
can request visits on
our website's
Reservation Page.
We
administer medication,
including insulin
injections. And our
staff is trained in Pet
First Aid and Pet CPR.
In
addition to all credit
cards, For your
convenience, we now
accept Paypal.
We
provide visits 365 days
per year! We're here to
care for your pet(s)
when you and they need
us!
We're celebrating 15
years of service in CT!
We are an award winning
pet sitting service!!
860 621 PETS(7387)
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Dear Client
and Friends
of Wagging
Tails:
We are
celebrating
our 15th
anniversary!
As
we
begin
to
celebrate
our
15th
year
of
service,
on
behalf
of
the
entire
Wagging
Tails
staff,
I
would
like
to
express
my
sincerest
gratitude
to
each
of
you
and
to
the
communities
we
service.
With
your
faith
and
trust
in
our
company,
and
a
lot of
hard
work,
we
have
grown
from
just
an
idea,
into
a
successful,
well
known
and
award
winning
service.
We
are
VERY
thankful
for
your
loyalty
and
we
appreciate
all
of
your
compliments.
Throughout
the
years
we
have
met thousands
of
wonderful
pets.
We've
met
puppies
and
kittens
on
their
first
week,
in
their
new
homes,
and
have
cared
for
them as
if
they
were
our
own
pets,
throughout
their
entire
lives
over
the
past
15
years.
We've
welcomed
them
into
their
new
homes,
watched
them
grow
and
even
mourned
their
loss
with
their
owners
when
old
age
or
illness
takes
them
from
us.
Each
pet
we
care
for
is
part
of
OUR
pet
family.
Wagging
Tails
Pet
Sitters
all
agree
that
it
feels
great
to
be
providing
a
service
to
animals
AND
to
their
owners.
So
many
times
over
the
past
15
years
we've
heard-"Thank
you
for
your
service-without
it,
I
would
not
be
able
to
have
a
pet".
So
we'd
like
to
think
that
because
pet
sitting
services
exist,
there
are
many
homeless
pets
that
have
gotten
new
homes. Even
though the
job
of
pet
sitting
is
not
always
days
of wagging
tails
and
purrs,
it
is a
very
rewarding
career.
We
go
to
bed
each
night
exhausted,
but
content
knowing
that
your
pets
are
happy
at
home.
So
thank
you
again
with
all
our
hearts
for
your
referrals
to
your
friends,
neighbors,
family
and
coworkers.
We
really
and
truly
appreciate
your
trusting
us
with
the
care
of
your
best
friends!
We
love
our
jobs
and
would
not
want
to
be
doing
anything
else.
We
look
forward
to
serving
you
and
your
pets
over
the
next
15
years!
Sincerely,
Krista
Lofquist
Top Dog
Wagging
Tails Pet
Sitting
Service LLC
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Pet
Sitter of the
Month is Lauren!
She
always has
the patience
of a saint,
a smile on
her face and
a witty joke
to make us
laugh and
smile! AND
she
absolutely
loves all
the pets
she's met!
This month,
Lauren, an
excellent
pet
sitter, veteran
member and
manager on
staff, has
been chosen
as PET
SITTER OF
THE MONTH!
Many of our
clients know
and love her
as their
regular
midday dog
walker.
She's
fabulous at
handling any
pet we care
for---from
horses to
hamsters! Lauren's
previous
experience
training dogs
to perform
in films and
on Broadway,
and her
schooling
for equine
management, has
helped
Lauren get
thru several
"hairy" pet
sitting
situations
with great
ease.
Although she
loves all of
our clients,
she has a
special
place in her
heart for
the dogs she
walks on a
daily
basis-especially
Mojo the
awesome and
sweet
greyhound
and his
kitty
roommate
Minni. When
asked what
her most
memorable
moment pet
sitting has
been, Lauren
said,
"There's too
many! But
when I
walked into
a home to
find a dog's
fur had been
shaved, I
hugged him
and said "Oh
no, Sammi,
you're
naked!" And
I didn't
realize his
owner was
home, in the
kitchen and
started
laughing
hysterically."
So Lauren
even makes
our human
clients
happy too!
CONGRATULATIONS
LAUREN!
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Win
a FREE
VISIT!
When we
choose
your pet
as
Wagging
Tails
Pet
of the
Month!
Just send
us a great
photo of
your pet(s).
Each month
we'll choose
one pet to
be honored
as our Pet
of the
Month! The photo
of the Pet
of the Month
will be
featured in
both our
monthly
newsletter
and our
website and
will receive
a gift
certificate
from Wagging
Tails for a
free
visit. Email
photos to:
or visit
our
website
and
click
on Contact Us.
Please
include
your
pets
name and
your
contact
information
in the
email.
We're
looking
forward
to
seeing
their
purrfect
faces!
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In This Issue
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Our 15th
Anniversary! |
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Pet Sitter of
the Month |
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ARF Pasta Dinner |
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Annual
Pasta
Dinner
to
benefit
Animal Rescue
Foundation
(ARF)
4:30
to
8:00pm
May
7,
2009
at
Nuchie's
Restaurant
Forestville
Special
Guest:
Tickets
must
be
purchased
in
advanced.
Contact:
860
978-3199
860
729-2030
A fire
destroyed
this
shelter
and they
need
your
help to
rebuild
it!Your
donations
to ARF
are
always
appreciated! |
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 Every
bunny needs a
Pet Sitter......
even
the Easter
Bunny!
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Happy
Easter!
From your friends at
Wagging Tails Pet
Sitting Service LLC
Call us today to
arrange pet care
for your
hunnybunny!
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Go away with peace
of mind, knowing
your pets, plants
and home are in good
hands with our
Professional Pet
Sitting Service.
"We love them, when
you leave them!"
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Celebrating our
15th year of service in
CT!! |
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Speggtacular Savings! |
Spring 2009 |
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A special deal from Wagging Tails
Pet Sitting Service LLC
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!Free Midday Visits!
FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE
Does
your pet have spring fever!?
Did you know that we provide regular
midday dog walks and playtime for
your buddy while you're at work, school or
just away for the day?! We can get your pet
outside for a nice long walk and romp in the
fresh air!
Do you have a young pup that you don't
want to leave home alone? Or an older
dog that just can't hold "it" all day?
Any pet, any age, on any day,
will LOVE a visit in the middle of their
day from a Wagging Tails Pet Sitter!
This service is NOT a luxury! It is a
very convenient, necessary and fun visit
for your four legged kids!
You can work all day, or go away
for the day, and NOT feel guilty
leaving your pets home
alone. Your pet stays
conveniently right in the
comfort of their own home where
they are not exposed to fleas,
ticks, illnesses or diseases
that other pets carry. They stay
clean and happy. They are not
exposed to other potential
hazards-such as dog fights. And
are well socialized by a visit
from their pet sitter. After our
walk or playtime, we'll even be
happy to bring in your mail and
turn on a light for you to come
home to.
So after a long day at
work-wouldn't it be great to
walk in the door and know that
your dog had a fun, safe, energy
expending, and bladder relieving
visit from a Wagging Tails Pet
Sitter!?!?
WE'D LIKE TO
STIMULATE THE ECONOMY... & OFFER
A FANTASTIC & AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY TO
USE A GREAT SERVICE FOR YOUR PET! :)
IN THESE TOUGH TIMES AND
ROUGH ECONOMY IT'S GREAT TO GET
SOMETHING FOR FREE!
RESERVE
4 VISITS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY AND GET THE
5TH VISIT FREE!
That's one FREE midday visit
PER WEEK!
If you have more than one
dog, this service is especially
convenient and affordable. We do NOT
charge per dog! The more, the merrier!!!
We realize that not everyone works a
9to5 Monday thru Friday work week. So
if your work hours are second or third
shift, or your regular work week
includes a Saturday or Sunday, we
customize the time of regular daily
visits to you and your pets needs! And
this FREE visit applies!
Call us today to arrange
for your regular & FREE midday dog walks!
We'll get your dog's tail wagging!
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To receive free visits you
must mention this ad on your first
booking. Other restrictions & limitations apply.
Call us for more details. |
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Wagging Tails Spring 2009
Newsletter |
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PET SITTER OF THE
MONTH!!!
Introducing...Virginia!
Wagging Tails
Pet Sitter of
the Month. Our
fabulous pet
sitter easily
earned this
title because of
her fantastic
animal care
skills, her
excellent
attention to
detail, the
respect of her
coworkers and
her sparkling
personality! For nearly
2 years,
Virginia has
brought her
enthusiasm and
skills to our
team.Virginia
has grown very
attached to her
regular midday
dog walking
clients. She's
said she
appreciates how
different, yet
how lovable,
they all are.
Virginia's
"kids", her 3
boxers-Iris,
Ares Achilles &
Selene have
given her plenty
of experience
with big dogs.
They, along with
her kitty
Nutmeg, are the
loves of her
life! Virginia
says that she's
learned from her
job as a pet
sitter never to
take anything
for granted. We
are proud to
have her on our
team. She's an
excellent pet
sitter!
Congratulations
Ginny!
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So it's time to
spring ahead and
to look forward
to warmer
weather. That
means it's time
to
start planning
your well
deserved, much
needed summer
vacation!
When
reserving your hotel
room, rental car or
airline
tickets, don't
forget that it's
never too early to
reserve your pet
sitting visits with
us! You can reserve
your visits on our
website AND via
phone.
Print and
use the referral
coupon below for
FREE VISITS this
summer!!!
And don't
forget, that for
your convenience, we
accept all major
credit cards,
Checks, Cash, Money
Orders and now-
Paypal-a secure
online payment
system!
We look forward
to caring for
your best
friends! If
you're away for
the day, the
week or even a
month, we're
here to care for
your pets,
plants and
home! (860)
621-PETS
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PO Box 95
Southington, Connecticut
06489
860 621-PETS(7387) |
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We are now on Facebook!
Visit us there! We'd
love to hear from
you!
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Have your pets photo
taken with the Easter
Bunny!
At the Meriden
Humane Society
On Saturday March
28th.
Visit our Purrfect
Pet Pics page on the
Wagging Tails
website and you'll
see photos from last
year's event!
If you participate
in this year's
event, email us a
photo of your pet(s)
with the Easter
Bunny and you'll
receive a credit
towards a FREE
VISIT!!!
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Thank you to
all who donated to our
Presents for Pets
Fundraiser!
Once again this
year, our clients
and friends were
generous and we
collected many great
and much needed
supplies for the
Meriden Humane
Society. Thank you!
Thank you! Thank
you!
You may remember
that we
had previously
decided to donate
all items from our
Presents for Pets
Fundraiser to ARF
(Animal Rescue
Foundation) in
Terryville. However,
because of the
recent devastating
fire at the shelter
there is no storage
space and they are
not collecting
supplies. But they
ARE accepting
monetary donations!
ARF needs to rebuild
their shelter and
purchase the land
that the current
shelter is on. So
every penny counts.
We encourage you to
visit their website,
participate in their
fundraisers and
donate to their
cause. Our small,
LOCAL shelters need
our help! Thank
you!
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Free
Visit Coupon
Refer us to
 a
pet lover and you BOTH get
free visits for your pets!
Referral name:________________________
Referred
by:__________________________
Forward this coupon to a
friend, coworker, neighbor,
relative-ANY pet owner you
know! Their pets will LOVE
our services! The first time
a new referral uses our pet
sitting services, you both
receive a free visit. There
is NO limit to the amount of
free visits that existing
clients can earn for
referring others.
A minimum of three booked
visits by new client is
required to redeem a free
visit. Coupon must be
presented to us to validate
offer. Free visit offer is
not redeemable for cash
value. For existing clients,
free visits may be accrued
and credited toward future
services. Remember we
service over 20 towns in CT.
Thank you for your
referrals! Offer expires
5/31/2009
Wagging Tails
(860) 621-PETS (7387)
www.waggingtails.com
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Fire at the Animal Rescue
Foundation (ARF) shelter in
Terryville leaves pets homeless
again!
They really need
your help!
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Dear
clients,
staff and
friends,
Today,
Sunday
November
23rd, a fire
broke out
at the local
animal
shelter-Animal
Rescue
Foundation (ARF)
on Route 6
in
Terryville,
leaving nine
dogs and 25
cats without
shelter. All
animals were
removed
safely from
the blaze
and noone
was injured.
The
animals are
in need of
homes
because the
back room of
the shelter
is
completely
burned.
There is no
word yet on
the cause of
the blaze.
If you are
able to
foster or
adopt one or
some of the
displaced
animals
please contact
the Animal
Rescue
Foundation
at
860-583-3089,
or visit the
shelter's
Web site
AnimalRescueFoundationInc.org.
Donations to
the shelter
can be sent
to the
following
address:
Animal
Rescue
Foundation
PO Box
538
Thomaston,
CT,
06787
They
desperately
need
your
help!
Thank
you very
much.
Sincerely
from,
Krista
Lofquist
Top Dog
Wagging
Tails
Pet
Sitting
Service
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Wagging Tails Pet
Sitters want to remind
you to reserve your
Holiday
pet sitting
visits now!
Our pet sitting
services are available
365
days per year. So if
you're traveling to
celebrate the holidays
with family or friends
out of state, or even on
the other side of the
state, remember that we
WILL care for your pets
on holidays. And unlike
kennels, we are never
full! There's always
time for us to visit
with your pet on the
holidays. But be sure to
book us in advance to
avoid any last minute
fees. At this busy time
of year, with so much to
think about and to do,
don't forget your pets!
Call us today or visit
our website to reserve
your visits. Enjoy your
holidays knowing your
pets are safe and cozy
at home.
!
Happy Holidays !
860 621 PETS(7387)
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Pet Sitter of the
Month--Maria!
Congratulations to
Maria-our purrfect pet
sitter of the month!
Maria truly is an
exemplary member of our
team! This is proven
when many of her
coworkers take the time
to contact WT management
to compliment Maria and
thank her for the
assistance and input she
gives, without
hesitation, to them all.
Talk about teamwork! It
is fabulous that she is
so helpful and
informative. If we could
clone Maria as the
"purrfect WT pet sitter"
we would! Our clients
are always full of
compliments of how Maria
surpasses all
expectations they had of
our services. Maria has
said several times that
she enjoys her job very
much. In fact, this is
the ONE job she's had
that she truly does
enjoy. Currently Maria
doesnt have any pets of
her own. But she cares
for and considers each
one of our client's pets
her own! She misses her
dearly departed,13 year
old Pomeranian,
Snowball, and her many
feathered friends. When
asked if she had a
favorite client or pet,
Maria said it was too
difficult to choose.
They were all very
special to her! We are
proud to have you with
us! Thanks Maria for all
you do for WT and for
our pet friends!
CONGRATULATIONS on being
chosen as Pet Sitter of
the Month! You deserve
it!
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The
Purrfect Holiday Gift
for
Pets and
Pet Lovers:
Pet
Sitting Gift
Certificates
Before you know it there
won't be any shopping
days left before
Christmas Day arrives.
We have the purrfect
gift for any pet lover
AND their pets! Wagging
Tails Gift Certificates
are available for
purchase in any monetary
amount. Call us today to
purchase them for the
pet lovers on your
list!
(860)
621-PETS(7387)
We accept all major
credit cards and
paypal.
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We're here
for you and your pets
7
days a week, 365 days
per year!
We
provide pet sitting
visits 365 days per
year!!
Visits are done
from 5am to
10pm.
Overnights are
available upon
request as well.
(Yes, we WILL
sleep with your
pets!)
Wagging
Tails Fall &
Winter
Office
Hours:
Renay and
Angela, the office
managers, are available
to assist you:
Monday thru
Friday from 7am to 3pm
After Office Hours:
On Call Pet Sitting
Managers
are available to
assist you:
Monday thru
Friday from 3-10pm
Saturday/Sunday all day
from 7am-10pm
Our office is closed
on Thanksgiving,
Christmas Day and
New Year's
Day. However, we DO
pet sit on those
days and our On Call
Managers WILL be
available on those
days to receive your
phone calls.
ANYTIME you have
a question, concern,
idea, suggestion or
issue we are all ears!
So be sure to call us.
Your call will be
returned promptly.
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This
Holiday Season
help Wagging Tails Pet
Sitters collect:
"Presents
for Pets"
Please
participate in our
"Presents 4 Pets"
fundraiser!
Last
holiday season
our clients
and friends
helped to
make this
fundraiser a
HUGE
success-so
this is an
early reminder and
request for your
help for another
great year!
This Holiday
Season, when
you're buying
your own much
loved and
pampered pet a
gift, don't
forget about the
1000's of
homeless pets in
CT animal
shelters that
won't be
spending the
holidays with a
family this
year. The
"Presents 4
Pets" event is
the same for
pets as the
"Toys 4 Tots"
program is for
kids! "Presents
4 Pets" is a
nationally
recognized
fundraiser
sponsored by the
National
Association of
Professional Pet
Sitters to raise
awareness and
support
of National
Animal
Shelter Appreciation
Week.
Throughout the
month of
December,
Wagging Tails
Pet Sitters are
collecting
supply donations
for shelter
animals. Wagging
Tails Pet
Sitters ask you
to contribute by
donating pet
toys, treats,
food, beds,
blankets,
towels, laundry
detergent,
bleach, leashes,
collars and any
other pet
related
supplies.
Do you
have
some pet
food or
treats
that
your
finicky
four
legged
friend
just
doesnt
like? Or
toys
that
they
just
dont
play
with
anymore?
Cleaning
out your
closets?
Don't
throw
away
those
old
towels
or
blankets.
Call us!
We'll
take
them
from
you.
To
contribute--it's
easy!
Just
contact
us to
arrange
for a
Wagging
Tails
Pet
Sitter
to come
to your
home or
business
and pick
up your
donated
items!
Or while
we're
pet
sitting
for you,
you may
leave
the
items
with a
note, at
your
home,
for us
to
collect
while
we're
there.
At the end
of December,
Wagging
Tails Pet
Sitters will
distribute
the much
needed items
to a local
non profit
animal
shelter.
Don't have
any items to
donate?
During this
season of
giving, we
ask that you
find it in
your heart
to make a
monetary
donation to
the LOCAL
non profit
animal
shelter of
your choice.
Call us and
we will
suggest some
shelter
names
and addresses.
Stay
tuned---at
the end of
the month we
will give
you an
update
of which
shelter(s)
were the
recipient of
"Presents 4
Pets"!
Call us to
arrange a
pickup
today!Thank
you in
advance for
your
kindness and
generosity.
Happy
Holidays!
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Visit these great
websites!
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Wagging Tails Pet
Sitters want to remind
you to reserve your
Holiday
pet sitting
visits now!
Our pet sitting
services are available
365
days per year. So if
you're traveling to
celebrate the holidays
with family or friends
out of state, or even on
the other side of the
state, remember that we
WILL care for your pets
on holidays. And unlike
kennels, we are never
full! There's always
time for us to visit
with your pet on the
holidays. But be sure to
book us in advance to
avoid any last minute
fees. At this busy time
of year, with so much to
think about and to do,
don't forget your pets!
Call us today or visit
our website to reserve
your visits. Enjoy your
holidays knowing your
pets are safe and cozy
at home.
!
Happy Holidays !
860 621 PETS(7387)
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Pet Sitter of the
Month--Maria!
Congratulations to
Maria-our purrfect pet
sitter of the month!
Maria truly is an
exemplary member of our
team! This is proven
when many of her
coworkers take the time
to contact WT management
to compliment Maria and
thank her for the
assistance and input she
gives, without
hesitation, to them all.
Talk about teamwork! It
is fabulous that she is
so helpful and
informative. If we could
clone Maria as the
"purrfect WT pet sitter"
we would! Our clients
are always full of
compliments of how Maria
surpasses all
expectations they had of
our services. Maria has
said several times that
she enjoys her job very
much. In fact, this is
the ONE job she's had
that she truly does
enjoy. Currently Maria
doesnt have any pets of
her own. But she cares
for and considers each
one of our client's pets
her own! She misses her
dearly departed,13 year
old Pomeranian,
Snowball, and her many
feathered friends. When
asked if she had a
favorite client or pet,
Maria said it was too
difficult to choose.
They were all very
special to her! We are
proud to have you with
us! Thanks Maria for all
you do for WT and for
our pet friends!
CONGRATULATIONS on being
chosen as Pet Sitter of
the Month! You deserve
it!
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|
The
Purrfect Holiday Gift
for
Pets and
Pet Lovers:
Pet
Sitting Gift
Certificates
Before you know it there
won't be any shopping
days left before
Christmas Day arrives.
We have the purrfect
gift for any pet lover
AND their pets! Wagging
Tails Gift Certificates
are available for
purchase in any monetary
amount. Call us today to
purchase them for the
pet lovers on your
list!
(860)
621-PETS(7387)
We accept all major
credit cards and
paypal.
|
|
We're here
for you and your pets
7
days a week, 365 days
per year!
We
provide pet sitting
visits 365 days per
year!!
Visits are done
from 5am to
10pm.
Overnights are
available upon
request as well.
(Yes, we WILL
sleep with your
pets!)
Wagging
Tails Fall &
Winter
Office
Hours:
Renay and
Angela, the office
managers, are available
to assist you:
Monday thru
Friday from 7am to 3pm
After Office Hours:
On Call Pet Sitting
Managers
are available to
assist you:
Monday thru
Friday from 3-10pm
Saturday/Sunday all day
from 7am-10pm
Our office is closed
on Thanksgiving,
Christmas Day and
New Year's
Day. However, we DO
pet sit on those
days and our On Call
Managers WILL be
available on those
days to receive your
phone calls.
ANYTIME you have
a question, concern,
idea, suggestion or
issue we are all ears!
So be sure to call us.
Your call will be
returned promptly.
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This
Holiday Season
help Wagging Tails Pet
Sitters collect:
"Presents
for Pets"
Please
participate in our
"Presents 4 Pets"
fundraiser!
Last
holiday season
our clients
and friends
helped to
make this
fundraiser a
HUGE
success-so
this is an
early reminder and
request for your
help for another
great year!
This Holiday
Season, when
you're buying
your own much
loved and
pampered pet a
gift, don't
forget about the
1000's of
homeless pets in
CT animal
shelters that
won't be
spending the
holidays with a
family this
year. The
"Presents 4
Pets" event is
the same for
pets as the
"Toys 4 Tots"
program is for
kids! "Presents
4 Pets" is a
nationally
recognized
fundraiser
sponsored by the
National
Association of
Professional Pet
Sitters to raise
awareness and
support
of National
Animal
Shelter Appreciation
Week.
Throughout the
month of
December,
Wagging Tails
Pet Sitters are
collecting
supply donations
for shelter
animals. Wagging
Tails Pet
Sitters ask you
to contribute by
donating pet
toys, treats,
food, beds,
blankets,
towels, laundry
detergent,
bleach, leashes,
collars and any
other pet
related
supplies.
Do you
have
some pet
food or
treats
that
your
finicky
four
legged
friend
just
doesnt
like? Or
toys
that
they
just
dont
play
with
anymore?
Cleaning
out your
closets?
Don't
throw
away
those
old
towels
or
blankets.
Call us!
We'll
take
them
from
you.
To
contribute--it's
easy!
Just
contact
us to
arrange
for a
Wagging
Tails
Pet
Sitter
to come
to your
home or
business
and pick
up your
donated
items!
Or while
we're
pet
sitting
for you,
you may
leave
the
items
with a
note, at
your
home,
for us
to
collect
while
we're
there.
At the end
of December,
Wagging
Tails Pet
Sitters will
distribute
the much
needed items
to a local
non profit
animal
shelter.
Don't have
any items to
donate?
During this
season of
giving, we
ask that you
find it in
your heart
to make a
monetary
donation to
the LOCAL
non profit
animal
shelter of
your choice.
Call us and
we will
suggest some
shelter
names
and addresses.
Stay
tuned---at
the end of
the month we
will give
you an
update
of which
shelter(s)
were the
recipient of
"Presents 4
Pets"!
Call us to
arrange a
pickup
today!Thank
you in
advance for
your
kindness and
generosity.
Happy
Holidays!
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Visit these great
websites!
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GRRREAT NEWS FROM WAGGING TAILS!!
Wagging Tails Pet Sitters won the
2008 Observer/Stepsaver Reader's
Choice Award for
Best Pet
Sitting Service/Kennel for
a
THIRD year in a row!!
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Thank you
for choosing us for the
third year in a row
(since 2006) as The
Observer's Best Pet Sitting
Service in your area!!!
We
are very honored that so
many of our clients took the
time to vote for us! We are
very proud of this title and
will continue to work our
hardest to live up to this
honor as THE BEST!
Thank you again
very, very much!
We appreciate you
and we LOVE your
pets!
Sincerely from,
Krista Lofquist,
Owner
& the staff at
Wagging Tails LLC
2006, 2007, 2008
award winning pet
sitting service!!!
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Add your
pet's photo to our website!
Email your
FAVORITE digital photos
of your pets to us and
we'll be sure to add
them to our website's
PET PICS PAGE
All photos
welcome-the cutest,
dirtiest, cuddliest,
mischievous photo
you have-of any type
of pet we care for!
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HUGE
TAG
SALE at the
Meriden Humane Society
Saturday &
Sunday
Sept 13th & 14th
from 8am to 7pm
They have 3
Tractor Trailers filled
top to bottom with great
items, antiques,
collectibles & furniture
for sale. All items were
donated and all $ raised
goes directly to the MHS!
If you can't
make it to the tag
sale, send your much
appreciated, tax
deductible, monetary
donations to:
Meriden
Humane Society
311 Murdock
Ave
Meriden,
CT 06450
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Remember it's
NEVER too early to reserve
our HOLIDAY pet sitting
visits!
Our
services are available
365 days/year. This
means that on
Thanksgiving, Christmas
& New Year's you will
always have a Wagging
Tails Pet
Sitter available to care
for your pets while
you're celebrating! Call
or email us with your
reservation dates today.
The Holidays will be
here before you know it!
AND Holiday gift
certificates for our
services are available!
860 621-PETS
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Click here to
visit our website www.waggingtails.com
-learn more about
our services, hours
& references
-visit the "about
us" page to see your
pet sitter
-reserve visits for
your pets on our
reservation page
-see
photos of some of
our client's
precious pets
-get
service coupons
-read
past newsletters
-pay
your bill with the
link to paypal.com
&
sooo much more on
our informative &
adorable site!!
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Best wishes for a fun, safe
& healthy summer!!!
From Wagging Tails Pet
Sitters
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School's
out & summer's here!
It's another busy summer
here at Wagging Tails.
Despite the nation's
major increase in
gasoline prices and
airfare, our clients are
still traveling on their
well deserved summer
vacations. And the
alternative to a summer
vacation, the "Staycation",
that many budget
conscious Americans have
decided to take, still
means that your pets
need to be cared for
while you're gone on day
trips to the beach, or
rainy days at the
casino.
So relax and enjoy your
day away! Even if you're
gone for a few hours,
we are happy
to visit your pets to
feed, play, exercise and
love them! So don't
forget to call
us--whether you're
planning a daytrip on
your "staycation" or a
two week vacation away,
we'll be there for your
pets!
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The Dog
Days of Summer are Here!
Here's a
few reminders from your
Pet Sitters at Wagging
Tails to keep your pets
(and you) happy and
healthy this summer:
-Fireworks,
thunder and
lightening occur
often this time of
year. Most pets are
VERY sensitive to
the loud noises
these occurences
make. So DON'T bring
your pet to see a
fireworks display.
If there is a
forecasted storm,
keep them inside,
with a radio on, to
help drown out the
noise. Make sure
they are secure so
that if they do get
stressed from
the booms and bangs,
they will not do any
harm to themselves
or your home.
-Your pets need
sunscreen
too! When taking
your dog on a
walk or on a
trip to the
beach, be sure
to apply
sunscreen to
your pet's nose,
ears or exposed
skin. If your
pet has a thin
coat, or has had
a recent
haircut, where
you can see the
skin thru it,
they CAN get
sunburn. So
just like
humans, your pet
should avoid
extended
exposure to the
sun.
-Ever try to
walk on hot sand
at the beach? Or
black pavement
with bare feet
in the summer?
It's really HOT,
it burns and it
hurts!! That's
how it feels on
your pet's paws
or their bare
"feet". So for
their comfort
& to protect
their paws,
please avoid
walking your pet
on hot surfaces,
or walking at
the hottest time
of day!
-Do
NOT leave your pet
in a parked car. In
fact, this time of
year it's always
best to leave our
pets home in the
cool and comfort of
air conditioning.
Even a short ride in
a hot car can cause
your pet to
overheat. So it's
best to save the
doggy day trips for
the cooler months.
Even trips to the
dog park should be
limited and
restricted to early
morning and later
evenings when the
temperature is
cooler.
-DON'T shut
off the air
conditioning in
your home. Many
energy conscious
clients turn off
their a.c.'s
when they leave
for vacation.
But your pet, in
their fur coat
is still home.
And your home
heats up
quickly! Leave
the temperature
on a comfortable
setting for your
pet, but a
reasonable
setting for your
budget!
-Don't leave
windows
opened more
than a few
inches
while your
pet is left
unattended.
An open
window
is too
enticing for
a curious
cat looking
out of it.
They can
easily push
on the
screen, fall
out, become
injured or
lost!
-Fleas and
ticks can make both
you and your pets
very uncomfortable.
Don't walk your pet
in areas with long
grass. And after
each walk, be sure
to check yourself
and your pet for
fleas or ticks.
There are many
products out today
that have kept the
insect infestation
minimal!
-If your pet
loves to swim, make
sure their laps in
your pool or at the
beach are always
supervised. A dog
life preserver is
best to ensure that
your pet will be
safe while swimming
or boating.
-Don't
forget to bring
plenty of water for
BOTH yourself and
your pet on walks,
hikes and outings
this summer!
-We
understand that your
pets are part of the
family. So, although
it may seem like a
great idea to
include your pet on
your family's summer
vacation, the stress
of the change in
environment can be
detrimental to your
pet's health, and
could lead to stress
for you on your well
deserved and much
needed vacation! All
pets are creatures
of habit and
routine. Although
you may be with them
on vacation in a
strange place, the
confusion,
frustration,
separation anxiety
and stress that they
feel when taken from
their familiar
environment and
daily routine can
cause your pet to
become ill.
Lethargy, diarrhea,
loss of appetite and
dehydration are some
of the many negative
effects that travel
can have on your
pet. So for your
pet's safety and for
your piece of mind,
leave your pets
happy at home with
your Wagging Tails
Pet Sitter!
Click here to
visit our website
and learn more about
our services,
staff, & happy
clients!
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Don't forget about
Christmas in July!!
Yes, it's 90 degrees
outside, there's no
chance for snow and it's
hard to think about the
Holiday Season.
But, here's a good habit
to get in to and a great
way to get you thru the
dog days of summer when
you return from your
summer vacation-- look
ahead, plan and look
forward to your NEXT
trip! So, if you're
planning to visit family
or go away for the
Holidays, it's NEVER too
early to call us to
reserve your pet care!
AND REMEMBER
-IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY TO
START COLLECTING PET
SUPPLIES & DONATIONS FOR
OUR ANNUAL
"PRESENTS
FOR PETS"
HOLIDAY
FUNDRAISER!
It's so easy to
donate presents for
shelter pets---if you
have toys, food, leashes
and other pet supplies
that your pets don't use
anymore, or if you're
doing some summer
cleaning and find
blankets, towels,
newspapers, etc, that
you want to give
away, hold on to them
for our fundraiser! Last
year we had several
truck loads of donations
for the Meriden Humane
Society. We hope that
this Holiday Season we
can double last year's
amount! Just think of
the large amounts of pet
supplies you can
accumulate to donate to
the December
fundraiser if you start
NOW!
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CONGRATULATIONS
TO ASHLEY--
SHE'S PET SITTER OF THE
MONTH!!
Because Wagging Tails
managers have
already proven
themselves as excellent
pet sitters, (or they
wouldn't be chosen to
hold a position as a
manager!), it is
not usual for a manager
to be chosen as Pet
Sitter of the
Month. BUT, this
month, we're making an
exception because this
pet sitter & manager is
really very deserving
of recognition for
all she does. The
continuous compliments
we receive from our
clients for Ashley's
excellent pet care, and
from fellow pet sitters
for her patience and
professionalism in
managing and assisting
them, as well as, to the
list of many other
strengths she brings to
Wagging Tails,
proves she is very, very
deserving of this award!
She's earned it! Ashley
recently celebrated her
4 year anniversary with
our company. She's
worked her way up from
beginning as a part time
pet sitter to a full
time manager, and has
proven herself to be a
great asset to us.
She's a great team
leader! She's had plenty
of experience in the
care of her own pet
menagerie--a Pekingnese-Jezebel,
her cats- Moses, Kesa
and Desta, turtles-
Happy & Buddy, and her
bird- Beebop. She wears
many hats here and has
done an excellent job
throughout the years in
her responsibilities pet
sitting and managing up
to 40 pet sitters a day!
We love having her as
part of our Wagging
Tails family--and my
own pets LOVE having
their aunt Ashley care
for them when I'm away!
And that's a tough
job--pet sitting for the
boss! For the busy
summer months Ashley has
taken on yet another
responsibility and will
be assisting Renay,
Angela and myself, in
the office. So the next
time you speak with her,
be sure to congratulate
her! CONGRATULATIONS
ASHLEY!!!! (Ashley is
pictured holding her Pet
Sitter of the Month
certificate)
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Our services are available
365 days/year!!
To better serve you and
your pets this busy
summer season, we have
extended our office
hours to 7 days/week.
Monday thru Friday from
7am to 4pm
Saturday & Sunday from
7am to noon
And our On Call Managers
are available to assist
you
after office hours from:
4pm to 10pm Monday thru
Friday &
noon to 10pm on Saturday
& Sunday
We LOVE hearing from
you! So feel free to
call us or email us with
your comments,
suggestions and pet care
reservations!
Have a fabulous &
fun summer!!!
Sincerely from,
Krista
Lofquist
Top Dog
& Owner
Wagging
Tails Pet
Sitting
Service LLC
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Wagging Tails
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For Father's Day,
From Your Dog.
The Top Ten Ways You And I Are
Alike:
10. We both like
to stick out heads out the car
window and bark
at other drivers.
9. There's
nothing more comforting to us
than napping in front of the the
TV.
8. Others get
impatient waiting for us to
finish going potty.
7. We've both
been in the doghouse at one time
or another.
6. We make warm,
furry bed partners.
5. Sometimes we
beg for extra scraps of food.
4. You fix
things-I'm a fixed thing.
3. We both like
to sit around and scratch
ourselves.
2. We whine if
we're not let out of the house
to play once in a while.
And the #1 way
you and I are alike...
Given a choice,
we'd rather just lie around and
do nothing but eat and sleep all
day. (I'm up for that on
Father's Day, if you are!)
Happy Father's Day
from your four legged friend AND
from your friends at
Wagging Tails Pet
Sitting Service!
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Summer's almost here!! That
means your summer vacation is
quickly approaching.
Whether your vacation is for 2
weeks or one day, don't forget
about your pet's care. Relax and
enjoy your well deserved
vacation, knowing your pets,
plants and home, are in good
hands with Wagging Tails Pet
Sitters! Book your pet sitting
visits now. Call us or visit our
website On Line Reservation
Form.
For your convenience and for
your pet's sake:
-our services are available
365 days/year
-we accept Paypal secure
online payments
-we accept all major credit
cards
-we provide overnight
services
-our on call managers are
available 7 days per week
from 7am to 10pm to answer
your calls for any last
minute needs you or your pet
may have. "We love them,
when you leave them!"
Have a safe and fun summer!!
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Pet Sitting Service LLC
PO Box 95
Southington, Connecticut 06489
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Happy Mother's
Day!
From your friends at
Wagging Tails Pet Sitting Service
On behalf of your four legged,
furry "kids", we'd like you to know
that they think you're the
Best Mom in the world !
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A
Mother's Day Poem
From Your Dog:
You feed me when I'm hungry,
You keep water in my dish,
You let me sleep on anything
Or in any place I wish.
You sometimes let me lick your hands,
or even lick your face,
Despite the fact I've licked myself
In every private place.
You taught me how to come when called,
You taught me how to sit,
You always let me go outside,
So I can take a s- stroll.
You'll always have my loyalty,
up to the bitter end,
'cause after all, it's plain to see...
You are a dog's best friend!
Happy Mother's Day!
(Woof, arf, licks, slurps and tail wags!
from your dog :)
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And, of course, a
Mother's Day poem from your kitty
too!
On this very
special day.
We want to thank our Mom's.
For loving us when we are sweet
or bad,
For loving us when we are clean
or dirty,
For taking care of us when we
are well or sick,
For being there on the spot when
we mew a lot,
For this Mother's Day we MEOW to
say.....
We love you lots.
(Licks, Purrs, Meows, Drools)
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Come visit us at these
upcoming events and support some local
fundraisers!
Thursday May 8th from 430 to 8pm at
Nuchie's Restaurant in
Forestville-Animal Rescue Foundation's (ARF)
Annual Pasta Dinner with Celebrity guest
Meteorologist & TV Host Scot Haney!
Tickets $20. Contact 860 589-1725 for
tickets. Door prizes and raffles too.
Come and have a great meal for a great
cause!
Saturday May 17th from 12 to
3pm "Kids Day America" at Mary Our
Queen Church Hall on Savage Street
in Southington. A day dedicated to
the health and safety of kids and
individuals in the community. There
will be free fingerprinting for all
kids, fire safety tips, balloons,
prizes, etc.We hope to see you
there!
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Congratulations to Catherine
our fabulous
Pet Sitter of the Month!
Since 2004, we've had the
pleasure of having this awesome pet
sitter and inspirational woman on our
Wagging Tails team! Catherine has worked
hard in Southington, to keep the pups
she walks on regular midday visits happy
and socialized. Expending their never
ending energy is not always easy, but
Catherine finds a way to do it! When
we're called to care for new members of
the family - puppies or recently adopted
pets- Catherine loves to meet them in
their first weeks in their new
homes. Stopping by midday to relieve
them, aiding in potty training
and breaking up their day is one of her
favorite parts of the job. Then four
years later, as she continues to visit
them on a weekly basis, she's seen them
grow up and change! They're like her own
extended pet family. In fact, she
adopted on of our client's pets that
they could no longer care for. AND she
adopted a kitten from our foster
program! AND she recently adopted a Lab
from the local Dog Pound! She cares for
her pets, your pets, her kids AND works
nights at another job! And she does it
all so well! Our clients appreciate her
attention to detail and excellent care
and we appreciate her reliability,
dependability, never ending efforts,
professionalism, and hard work!
Catherine's mature outlook on the pet
sitting profession, as well as her
ability to follow instructions to a "t",
has impressed us and her fellow team
mates. She's proud to be a Pet Sitter
and she shows it! If we could clone
Catherine to make multiples of the
Purrfect Pet Sitter, we would! If she's
your regular midday pet sitter, you KNOW
why she's been chosen as Pet Sitter of
the Month! Be sure to congratulate
Catherine! She's one great lady and we
love and appreciate her!
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A few things about
Wagging Tails:
Summer's almost
here! Don't forget to call us to
reserve visits for your pet- for
your summer vacation dates!!
For your
convenience you can request visits
on our website's Reservation Page.
We administer
medication, including insulin
injections. And our staff is trained
in Pet First Aid and Pet CPR.
In addition to
all credit cards, For your
convenience, we now accept Paypal.
We provide
visits 365 days per year! We're here
to care for your pet(s) when you and
they need us!
We've been in
business in CT since 1995 and are an
award winning pet sitting service!!
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April
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Wednesday, April
23rd is National
Administrative
Professional's Day. In honor
of this day I'd like to
introduce you to Wagging
Tails Pet Sitting Service's
hard working Administrative
Professionals-
Renay and
Angela.
Each time you call our
office and speak with
these incredible women
you'll know a bit more
about them, their hard
work, extensive
efforts and their
contributions to Wagging
Tails. I truly
appreciate them. And I
know that many of our
wonderful clients and
pet sitters do as
well. Knowing that your
pet is going to be in
great hands while you're
away starts with your
phone call to us and
reservation taken by one
of these women. But
their jobs entail so
much more than just
answering phones and
taking reservations!
They manage and
schedule nearly 40 pet
sitters, servicing 20
towns, caring for
sometimes unpredictable
pets, in all types of
weather--all of which
can create very busy and
event filled days!
I am so proud to have
them on the Wagging
Tails team. They have
been the backbone of
Wagging Tails for so
long, that I consider
them my extended
family. In fact,
Angela's children
(future pet sitters), 8
and 3 years old, call me
"Auntie"! Much of the
growth and success that
Wagging Tails has
achieved throughout the
past 10 years is due
largely in part to the
hard work, loyalty,
dedication,
organization, ideas and
many, many hours that
these two women have put
in.
Renay came to us in 2002
with nearly 20 years of
valuable office
management experience.
Every day here brings
new triumphs and
challenges and Renay
greets them each with a
positive take charge
attitude. Whether it's
accommodating a client
with a last minute
visit, or assisting a
pet sitter who is locked
out of a home, Renay has
the best interest at
heart of each and every
client she services and
pet sitter she assists.
Angela began her
career here as a pet
sitter in 1998. She saw
the need for assistance
here in our office and
offered her valuable
experience and
incredibly patient,
calm demeanor to become
the first Administrative
assistant we ever had.
TEN years
later, Angela continues
to contribute daily to
our success!
I have to admit that it
was extremely difficult
and a big decision for
me to entrust the
welfare and operations
of my company to someone
other than myself. But
ten years ago, the
growing pains of the
business required me to
relinquish some of the
responsibilities. I
started this business
because I wanted to work
with animals and provide
a needed service to the
community, not because I
wanted to run an office!
So having two incredibly
reliable, experienced,
customer service
oriented extensions of
myself, on our team for
several years has
absolutely attributed to
our growth and success.
I am so proud of them,
that I thought you
should be introduced to
the two incredibly
awesome tail waggers!
They adore all animals
and have your pet's best
interest at heart. Thank
you Renay & Angela!
Happy Administrative
Professional's Day!
If you have, or work
with, an
Administrative
Professional, be
sure to take the
time, not only on
April 23rd, but
often, to show your
appreciation for all
their efforts! And
if you are an
Administrative
Professional-Celebrate!!
Krista Lofquist
Top Dog & Owner
Wagging Tails Pet
Sitting Service LLC
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Be sure to check out our
website to view adorable
client pet photos!
Book your reservations
online
Pay for visits online
via Paypal
Visit our warm weather
pet care tips page
Fill out a Client
Feedback form online and
tell us what you LOVE
about our services!
Suggestions? We'd love
to hear them!
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We thank you very much for
your business. We all adore
your pets and LOVE our jobs!
Thank you for placing great
trust in us!
"If you do work that you
love, and the work
fulfills you, the rest
will come"
Oprah Winfrey
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PO Box
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Southington, Connecticut
06489
860 621 PETS (7387)
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Dreaming about your
summer vacation?
Whether you're planning
a seaside holiday, a
family trip to Disney
World, a trip cross
country to a family
reunion, or an exotic
location---when you're
reserving your hotel,
air travel, and rental
car for your well
deserved summer
vacation, don't forget
to call Wagging Tails!
Reserve your pet's care
now!
Unlike kennel
facilities, we are never
booked. BUT, summer is a
popular time to travel
and it is our busiest
season. To avoid any
last minute service fees
and to be sure your
pet's care is all set,
call us today with your
summer vacation dates.
We pet sit 365 days per
year. So our
services ARE available
on the upcoming major
holidays of Memorial
Day, July 4th and Labor
Day.
It's NEVER too early to
book your pet sitting
visits!
Call us! (860)621-PETS
or visit our online
Reservation Page
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Get FREE
VISITS!!!
Use
the coupon below, refer a
friend and get a Free
Visit. Earn one free visit
for every friend you refer
who uses our service.
Next time you go away,
your entire reservation
could be FREE!
We
want to thank our clients
for their referrals. We
appreciate your kind words
and compliments. The
biggest compliment we
receive is your referral to
your friends, family,
coworkers and neighbors. As
a thank you we offer Free
Visits to you!
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April
showers bring...flea
and ticks!!! The snow has
melted, and the daffodils
have poked their buds up
from the ground. Which means
that it's warm enough for
flea and tick season to
begin. Is your pet safe? Be
sure to see your vet and
request one of the
many effective flea and tick
preventative
products available.
Our pet
sitters have ALREADY
reported taking ticks
off many pets this
season.
Remember that if your
schedule makes it difficult
to take your pet to the vet
or groomer, or to just get
to the vet to pick up
medicine, we provide those
services for you!
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Spoil your pet! Visit the
new Posh Pet Glamour
Boutique in Southington for
adorable outfits and
terrific toys for your pet.
Owner, April and her pups
Diesel & Lil Bit welcome you
and your pets! My pooches,
Pirate & Pixie, enjoyed
their visit and the goodies
they got at the boutique!
Posh Pet
Glamour Boutique
Meriden Waterbury
Tpke
Plantsville, CT
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Meriden Humane
Society's Dinner &
Dancing Fundraiser Is
Next Week!
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The Meriden
Humane
Society will
be having a
night of
dinner and
dancing at
the
Four Points
by Sheraton
275 Research
Parkway
Meriden, CT
06450:
Pasta buffet
including
salad and
dessert
Cash bar
Date:
Friday,
April 4,
2008
Time: 7:00
pm
Donation:
$25 per
person
Music
Provided By:
De Novo
For
information,
contact
Jean-Ann at
savetheshelter2007@yahoo.com
or
203-376-1352.
Tickets
available
at the
Sheraton
Four Points
M-F from
8:30 am -
5:30 pm
or
the
Meriden
Humane
Society
311 Murdock
Avenue,
Meriden
Weds,Thurs,Fri,
Sat or Sun
from 1 pm -
6 pm,
www.meridenhs.petfinder.com
The Meriden
Humane
Society is
in desperate
need of
supplies. If
you can,
please bring
an item to
the event.
(Mops, paper
towels,
sponges,
small paper
plates)
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if you know
someone who
would love
to attend
this event!
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Summer's
coming!
Remember,
EVERY
pet, big
or
small,
we LOVE
them
all!
So when
planning your
summer
vacation
dates--don't
call the
kennel
and
worry if
they're
overbooked,
don't
rely on
a
neighbor's
kid, who
may OR
may not
show up
to walk
your
dog(!),
and
don't
impose
upon
family
members
to pet
sit for
you.
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Pet
Sitters
who are
bonded,
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and
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in Pet
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and First
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TODAY to
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your
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care. We
want you
to relax
and
enjoy
your
vacation,
knowing
your
pets,
plants
and home
are in
our
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care!
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PO Box 95
Southington,
Connecticut
06489
860 621
PETS(7387)
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March 2008
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Wagging Tails
Pet Sitting Service
March
Newsletter
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Drumroll
please!! In recognition
of her hard work,
dedication and purrfect
pet sitting, we'd like
to introduce you to:
Wagging Tails
Pet Sitter of
the Month
Carol
E.!!!!!!
Across the
nation March 2-8 was
Professional Pet
Sitters Week! In
honor of this week
long celebration,
and with many of our
client's input, we
have chosen our
first Pet Sitter of
the Month for
2008! As you can
see, as this month's
winner, Carol, a
Wallingford area
team member, was
treated like
royalty! Carol shows
her pet sitting
pride by wearing the
Milkbone crown. Here
she shows off her
official Pet Sitter
of the Month
certificate. Carol
has been an
exemplary member of
our team for nearly
3 years now. Since
her first day on the
job Carol has
continuously made
each and every
client (2 and 4
legged), on each and
every visit, very
happy. Her own four
legged family farm
consists of her
Rottweiler "JC", 2
rabbits,2 goldfish
and a goat.Besides
client nominations,
Carol was chosen as
Pet Sitter of the
Month by Wagging
Tails Management for
many, many reasons,
including Carol's
continuous
willingness to go
above and beyond her
pet care duties with
our clients, her
team effort in
assisting other
sitters, her
thorough attention
to paperwork and pet
sitting details AND
her positive
attitude with
managers. In Carol's
own words, "I was
brought up to
respect and love all
animals. I believe
that since they
cannot tell us how
they are feeling or
what they need, you
have to be open and
always looking to
make sure that
whatever it is they
may need you are
there to take care
of it." Early on,
Carol proved herself
to be a wonderful
employee, so she was
quickly given more
responsibility and
also holds a title
of "Pet Sitter
Trainer". Carol's
great work, and good
habits are shared
and instilled in new
staff members, as
Carol diligently and
thoroughly trains
them on our policies
and procedures and
how to maintain and
surpass the Wagging
Tails standards for
excellence! With
this title, Carol
receives prizes AND
is eligible to win
Wagging Tails Pet
Sitter of the YEAR
honor!
Congratulations
CAROL! We are proud
to have you!!
We would like to
thank all our
clients very much
for your input,
nominations and
suggestions for whom
you thought this
title should go to
this month. The
response from our
clients was
wonderful! And it is
great to know that
in our client's
opinion nearly
ALL of our
staff have proven
themselves worthy of
this honor. Keep
your comments
coming-perhaps next
month, your pet
sitter will be
awarded this honor!
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PASTA DINNER
FUNDRAISERS!
WHEN:
Thursday
April 10
5to7pm
WHERE:
Nuchies
Restaurant,
Forestville
"BARK"
Bristol Area
Resident
K-9's Dog
Park
Organization
will be
having a
dinner
fundraiser
and raffle
to support
the dog
park.
Tickets:
Adults-$12,
Kids-$8,
Kids under 4
are free!
WHEN:
May 8th
430 to
8pm
WHERE:
Nuchies
Restaurant,
Forestville
ARF--Animal
Rescue
Foundation-
the
animal
shelter
on Rte 6
in
Terryville,
will
hold
their
annual
fundraising
Pasta
Dinner
and
raffle. No
tickets
sold at
the
door.
$20.00/ticket.
Kids 3 &
under
are
free.
Special
guest
and avid
pet
lover,
meteorologist,
Scot
Haney
will be
there to
meet and
take
photos!!
For
tickets
contact
Sheila
Conticello
at 860
589-1725.
We know our
clients LOVE
to support
local animal
welfare
societies.
So we're
always happy
to spread
the word
about these
fundraising
events. If
you have an
event that
you'd like
us to
include in
our
newsletter,
be sure to
email us!
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PO Box 95
Southington,
Connecticut
06489
860 621 PETS
For your
convenience we
have extended
office hours
during the busy
summer months.
Monday thru
Friday 7am
to 3pm
May thru
September-Sat
& Sun
7am-12
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We are
often asked by
thoughtful
clients how they
can personally
say "Thank You"
to their pet
sitters. 100% of
the tips or
gratuities that
are sent to us
are given to
your
sitters. They
appreciate your
thoughtfulness
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Think your
mutt's mug is
the cutest?
Email us a pet
pic today! We'll
add it to our
Pet Pics Page on
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Isn't
it hard to
believe that
Spring is here
and that Summer
is on it's
way!?!?
When
planning
your
summer
vacation,
and
reserving
your
hotel
room,
rental
car or
airline
tickets, don't
forget
that
it's
never
too
early to
reserve
your pet
sitting
visits
with us!
Print
and use
the
coupon
below
for FREE
VISITS
this
summer!!!
And
don't
forget,
that for
your
convenience,
we
accept,
Mastercard,
Visa,
Discover,
American
Express,
Checks,
Cash,
Money
Orders
and now-
Paypal-a
secure
online
payment
system!
Click
here &
register
on
Paypal
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Don't forget
that you can
reserve your
visits on our
website's
RESERVATIONS
page. Click on
the links below. |
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We absolutely
value your
opinion and need
your input. So
please take the
time to return
to us the
Client Feedback
Forms that our
sitters leave at
your homes. Or,
for your
convenience,
visit our
website's Client
Feedback Form
and post your
comments. Our
pet sitters
appreciate your
compliments, and
Wagging Tails
management takes
your comments
very seriously.
In fact, your
comments on
these forms help
us to choose our
Pet Sitter of
the Month, to
improve various
areas of our
company, or to
offer other
services. So
please, upon
your return home
from each one of
your trips, take
the time to fill
one out! Visit
our website
today! |
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Now that the snow has
melted, your yard needs
to be scooped! Keep it
clean thru the fall to
prevent diseases and
parasites that feces
carry. Call us to
schedule our pooper
scooping services,
we'll do the dirty work
for you!
Did you know that we
will SLEEPOVER your
home with your pet
while you're away?
Ask about our
overnight services.
Does your pet have
spring fever? We'd
love to expend your
pet's energy! We
will visit your dog
while you're at work
and take him for a
nice long walk. Call
us and ask about our
midday dog
walking service.
Or we will take
your dog on a visit
to your local dog
park! We have many
services that are
purrsonalized to
make your pet's tail
wag! Call us today!
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PET PHOTOS WITH THE
EASTER BUNNY! |
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The
Meriden Humane Society will be
hosting a fun holiday
fundraiser! Have your pet's
photo taken with the Easter
Bunny! The donation is only $10
for 2 4x6 photos. They will also
have a raffle and bake sale that
day. All proceeds go to the
Meriden Humane Society. Spread
the word!! Print and post this
memo. And attend! Enjoy a fun
time and get an adorable photo
of you and your pets with the
Easter Bunny!
WHEN: SATURDAY
MARCH 8, 2008
AT THE MERIDEN
HUMANE SOCIETY
311 MURDOCK AVENUE MERIDEN,
CT
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Attend this
event and get
a
FREE VISIT
from
Wagging
Tails!
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Just email us the photo
taken at the event of
your pet with the Easter
Bunny. We'd LOVE to add
it to the
Pet Pics Page of our
website AND you will
receive future
credit for a FREE
VISIT! Visit our
website by clicking
on the link above.
And email us at:
wtpetsitting@yahoo.com
We can't wait to see
their adorable
photos with the
Easter Bunny! Have
fun! We hope to see
you there.And thank
you in advance for
your support of the
Meriden Humane
Society.
Krista Lofquist
Top Dog
Wagging Tails Pet
Sitting Servicc LLC
860 621 PETS (7387)
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Meowy Christmas
and Happy Howl-i-days!
From
Wagging Tails Pet Sitting
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To our
clients and friends~
At this holiday time we
wish to extend a sincere
"thank you " for your
trust and confidence in
us. We appreciate you
and look forward to
caring for your pets in
the New Year!
May the warmth of
friendship and the joys
of the season, surround
you and bring you peace,
good will and happiness.
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Sincerely from,
Krista Lofquist and the entire
staff of
Wagging Tails Pet Sitting
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Happy Thanksgiving from Wagging
Tails! |
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Happy
Thanksgiving!
At this
time of year, when we
"paws" to remember what
we are most thankful
for, the entire staff at
Wagging Tails Pet
Sitting Service would
like to express our
sincere appreciation to
our clients and friends,
for placing your
confidence and trust in
us. We are very thankful
to have the opportunity
to care for your pets
and to work in a
profession we love! Each
one of us is thankful to
have your pet as part
of our
Wagging Tails
family. We wish you and
your four legged, furry
and finned families a
very Happy
Thanksgiving!!
Our way of thanking
you...
Your referral of our pet
sitting services to your
friends, neighbors,
family, coworkers and
fellow pet lovers, is
the highest compliment
we receive. To show our
appreciation, we are now
offering a coupon below
for FREE VISITS to you
AND to the new
clients that you refer
us to. See the coupon
below. Forward this
email and coupon to a
friend, or print it out,
pass it on and use them
for your own pets! It's
our way of thanking you
for thinking of us! FREE
VISITS!
The
Purrfect Holiday Gift
for
Pets and Pet Lovers:
Pet
Sitting Gift
Certificates
Before you know it there
won't be any shopping
days left before
Christmas Day arrives.
We have the purrfect
gift for any pet lover
AND their pets! Wagging
Tails Gift Certificates
are available for
purchase in any monetary
amount. Call us today to
purchase them for the
pet lovers on your
list! (860)
621-PETS(7387)
While you're
at work, is your dog
home alone?
Our
regular midday dog
walking service is a
pawfect way to get
your pet out to
stretch their legs.
Young, old, or in
between--all dogs
love the break in
their day and the
visit with us. And
we LOVE visiting
them! This service
is particularly
popular this time of
year when after
work, you have
office holiday
parties to attend or
holiday shopping to
do. With our
service, you dont
have to rush home to
relieve your pet.
We'll do it for you!
Call us!
Reserve your
Holiday
pet sitting visits now!
Our pet sitting services
are available 365 days
per year. So if you're
traveling to celebrate
the holidays with family
or friends out of state,
or even on the other
side of the state,
remember that we
WILL care for your pets
on holidays. And unlike
kennels, we are never
full! There's always
time for us to visit
with your pet on the
holidays. But be sure to
book us in advance to
avoid any last minute
fees. At this busy time
of year, with so much to
think about and to do,
don't forget your pets!
Call us today to reserve
visits. Enjoy your
holidays knowing your
pets are safe and cozy
at home.
Happy
Holidays!
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PAWFECT PET
PHOTO CONTEST
If you've seen
our print ads lately,
they've featured some
pretty pawfect pets.
We're looking for a few
more! Send your
favorite pet photo to:
We'll choose our
top three favorite pics
to use in future Wagging
Tails Pet Sitting
Service ads. The winners
will also receive some
grrrreat prizes!!
Only clear digital
photos will be accepted.
All photos will also be
displayed on the
Pet Pic Page of
our website
www.waggingtails.com
Your pet's
pic could be in the
paper, so send us a
purrfect photo today!
Contest ends
12/31/07.
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Did You Know?
Wagging
Tails
Pet
Sitters WON The
Observer's Reader's
Choice Award for
Best
Pet Sitting Service
for two years in a row!
Visit our website
to read what our
clients have to say
about us.
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Wagging Tails Pet Sitting
Service READER'S POLL:
Tell us what breed and
types of pets you have.
Fifteen years ago, when
Wagging Tails Pet
Sitting Service first
started, the top three
types of dogs that our
clients had were:
Mixed breed dogs of all
types, Labrador
Retrievers and Golden
Retrievers .
Today, there are many
new "designer" breeds of
dogs, such as
Labradoodles-a
combination of a
Labrador and a Standard
Poodle. Exotic pets
such as sugar gliders
and chinchillas have
become very popular as
well.
Join our survey and
tell us what type
and breed of pet you
have. Email us at
We'll post the top ten
most popular on our
website
www.waggingtails.com
PO Box 95
Southington, CT
06489
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