Pet Talk at The Pet Cabaret

"15 Will Get You 20"

2012-01-21T17:41:00.000-05:00

One of the new things we're offering at Side Show is called "15 Will Get You 20".

That means, for $15 you will get a 20 minute private consultation with one of our trainers.

This "alone time" can help you determine what your particular pooch's issues are and how they can best be remedied.

Maybe a class is best for your guy? Perhaps a little private training to start and some treadmill time to burn off that excess energy during the week?

Come explore the options starting Saturday, Jan.28, from 10 am -12 pm.
Please call the store for an appointment.

New Training Classes at Side Show

2012-01-19T21:10:00.000-05:00

New Training Classes at Side Show

Thanks kids for being so patient about our new training schedule at
Side Show. We will be rolling out a new group of classes starting the
week of Tuesday, January 31st, with more classes to follow.
As always, we are terrifically interested in what you have to say so please feel free to tell us what you are looking for in the way of training and training seminars. We'll do our best to make you all happy.

Here's what to expect from our initial group of classes:

Tuesdays, 6:15 - 7:15 PM "Puppy Learn A Lot"

Introductory puppy class for pups up to 6 months of age.

Emphasizes socialization, new experiences, and new puppy skills.

Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM, "I'm a Big Dog Now"
A secondary puppy class teaching further socialization and
correct behavior to puppies.Also for older dogs.

Basic obedience will be emphasized in this course. We'll introduce

focus and control. A definite building block class. Pups 6 months and

older, older dogs, as we said as well. (Will include one class of "human only"

orientation for a total class length of 7 weeks.)

Wednesdays, 6:15 - 7:15 PM, "Puppy Learn A Lot - Small Puppy"
Introductory puppy class for smaller pups up to 6 months of age.
Emphasizing socialization, new experiences, and new puppy skills
in a size appropriate atmosphere.

Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM, "Puppy Learn A Lot - Large Puppy"
Introductory puppy class for larger pups up to 6 months in a size appropriate atmosphere.

Note that this class is offered twice on Thursday evening.
Thursdays, 6:15 - 7:15 PM, "I Used to be a Good Dog"
For the adolescent or older dog who just isn't what s/he used to be.
Maybe she's stopped listening to you or perhaps he gets back to you
at some point when you call him. Focus, control, discipline, and fun
will be emphasized in this class. (Will include one class of "human only"

orientation for a total class length of 7 weeks.)

Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM, "I Used to be a Good Dog"
For the adolescent or older dog who just isn't what s/he used to be.
Maybe she's stopped listening to you or perhaps he gets back to you
at some point when you call him. Focus, control, discipline, and fun
will be emphasized in this class. (Will include one class of "human only"

orientation for a total class length of 7 weeks.)

All classes will be 6 weeks in length and all will cost $200.

Call The Pet Cabaret at 617-323-7387 to sign up for or ask

about any of these classes.

We'll be expanding our training and exercise options a great deal

as we move into 2012. Keep an eye on us to as we begin to

expand our offerings.

Wyatt will be in da house!

2012-01-07T10:30:00.001-05:00

Please come on by to visit us if you can today and meet Wyatt, our Star of the Day. Wyatt is a one year old German Short Haired Pointer looking for his forever home.

Maybe it's YOU....

Today at Side Show at The Pet Cabaret, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM.

Star of the Day Adoption Event

2012-01-05T12:51:00.001-05:00

In our continuing effort to find homes for local animals, we will be having another "Star of the Day" Adoption Event at Side Show at The Pet Cabaret. The event, featuring Wyatt the German Short Haired Pointer will take place this Saturday, January 7th 2012 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM.

A bit about Wyatt, our "Star" - Wyatt is a one year old pure breed German Short Haired Pointer. He has a wonderful temperament and is good with other dogs of all sizes, grown people, and children. He was recently altered and is up to date on all his shots.

Wyatt is a VERY high energy dog, as are all German Short Haired Pointers. The family or individual that adopts Wyatt should be well aware of the fact that he will need a great deal of exercise and stimulation over the course of his life. He will make someone a terrific active companion.

Wyatt will also need some basic training but he is extremely smart and willing to learn. He just needs the right situation to blossom and thrive.

The Pet Cabaret is co-sponsoring this event with Biscuit Eater Rescue. An adoption application can obtained from Biscuit Eater by emailing Cindy at cgsherm@yahoo.com. Please indicate that you are interested in Wyatt.

Changes at Side Show

2011-12-12T18:55:00.003-05:00

We want to wish all the best to trainer Dot Baisly of Dot's Doggie Dojo. She has just landed a new position in New York City working, of course, with dogs. This is a great move for Dot and we are sure she'll do beautifully in her new position. Good luck Dot!!!!

In the meantime, we are working on putting together a comprehensive group of training classes at Side Show that we are sure you'll enjoy and want to participate in. We're preparing those classes for early in 2012 as well as some other events at Side Show.

Keep your eyes on this blog and our our Facebook and Web sites for updated information.

Odds and Ends

2011-10-27T14:28:00.002-04:00

Training continues on at Side Show and we'll be starting a new Mastering Adolescence class on Sunday, Oct. 30. This is a 4 week class running from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. The class is designed to help you and your adolescent dog communicate and FOCUS. We have a couple of spaces left for the class.

Speaking of a couple of spaces left, we have just a couple of spaces left for our ever popular Holiday Pet Photo Shoot with photographer Carol Lundeen.

The shooting days are Sat. Nov.5th and Sat.Nov. 19th.

This is a wonderful chance to get a professional portrait of your pet for the very reasonable price of $30. Always a fun and enjoyable event.

While we're on the subject of both the holidays and training, we'd like to let you know about a short class that trainer Dot Baisly will be offering a Side Show.

It is called Holiday Prep School and is designed to help you and your perhaps not always perfectly behaved pet how to get ready for the parties, dinners, and in-laws.

Starts 11/20 -12/4 for 3 wks. Sundays, 2:30-3:30pm.

Call The Pet Cabaret at 617-323-7387 to sign up for any or all of these fabulous happenings.

Occupy Main Street

2011-10-25T14:46:00.001-04:00

"Star of the Day" Adoptions at The Pet Cabaret

2011-10-25T14:42:00.000-04:00

In our ongoing efforts to try and help some animals find forever homes, we are starting an adoption event at Side Show at The Pet Cabaret. It's called "Star of the Day" and at least initially, we'll be focusing some of our efforts on animals that have had a bit of a tough time finding a permanent placement. Often through no fault of their own, these pets find themselves homeless. Their own may have died or lost their home. Some owners decide that they "just don't have time" for their pets anymore.

Such is the case with our first "Star of the Day", Cooper. After a rough start in Tennessee where he was found abandoned, starved, and full of fleas Cooper was adopted by a family in Boston. There he quickly bonded with the children and adults of the home. Up for anything, he loved to hang out with other dogs and go on hikes. He also loved to snuggle and sleep for hours on his bed. Sadly, this family that used to love him no longer feels that they have time for him.

Cooper is between 4-5 years old and weighs about 55 pounds. He is healthy, house trained, and knows basic obedience. He is friendly with adults, children of all ages, other dogs, and cats. He displays no food or toy aggression and is generally quiet unless a squirrel runs across his path. Overall his foster home considers Cooper a "low maintenance guy" and feels he would do well as a single dog in a home or with other dogs/cats. This is one really great dog that deserves another chance.

Our first "Star of the Day" event will be held this coming Saturday, October 29th, from

1:00 pm to 2:45 pm. It will be held at Side Show at The Pet Cabaret,4404 Washington St., Roslindale, MA. Come and meet Cooper for yourself!

Training at Side Show

2011-09-15T10:37:00.000-04:00

Trainer Dot Baisly is out of town this weekend for a littleR and R so there will be

NO training classes at Side Show on Sunday, September 18.Dot will be back and the schedule will resume as normal the following week,Sunday, September 25. Keep practicing!

Also remember, a new Mastering Adolescence class begins on

Sunday, October 2 so sign up now to get a hold on your pup’s, not always proper,

teenage behavior.

Training Classes

2011-09-02T20:06:00.000-04:00

In case you were wondering, all training classes will be happening as scheduled this
Labor Day weekend at our training facility Side Show.

All classes will be taught by trainer Dot Baisly at their regularly scheduled times
on Sunday, September 4.

See you then!

Have a safe and pleasant holiday.

Micro Chipping Clinic in October

2011-08-31T18:31:00.000-04:00

We are going to be having a micro chipping clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, October 1, 2011, from 10 am to 12 pm in Side Show at The Pet Cabaret. Harbor Veterinary House Calls will be doing the chipping and $50 will be the cost. Pre-registration for this chipping clinic will be necessary so call the store to sign up.

Also in October, on Sat.22, from 12-2 pm, Dr Bruce Indek of Indek Chiropractic holds an animal chiropractic clinic.

Nail Trimming at The Pet Cabaret and Side Show!

2011-07-29T15:16:00.000-04:00

Remember kids, tomorrow is Nail Trimming Day at the store.

Kitties are asked to arrive between 11 am and 12 pm, dogs from 12 pm to 1 pm.

Small animals, such as guinea pigs and rabbits should show up for the 11 am to 12 pm block too.

$15.00 will take care of the pedicures. Yo can walk in or call 617-323-7387 for an appointment.

The Pet Cabaret Voted Best Pet Supply Store in Boston 2011

2011-07-28T12:06:00.000-04:00

Thanks kids for voting us the Best Pet Supply Store in Boston for 2011.

The voting took place at Boston City Voter and we thank you kindly for bestowing this honor upon us for the second year in a row.

We will do our best to keep working hard for you and your pets.

Thanks again!

Letting you know what's going on

2011-07-15T19:21:00.000-04:00

A couple of quick notes about tomorrow, Sat. July 16th.

The lecture on Feeding Raw Food to Pets by Bette Schubert of Bravo Raw Diets has been postponed. We will get to you with a new date as soon as we have it.

Don't forget that there will be cat and dog nail trims tomorrow starting at 11am - 1pm. Trainer/Vet Tech Dot Baisly provides the pedicures for $15.
Drop by and get set for date night.

Come One, Come All to Side Show!

2011-07-08T19:13:00.001-04:00

Training at Side Show this week - a "Back to Basics" obedience class starts this Sunday, July 10. It will run from 2:30 to 3:30 for six weeks. This is a great course for those pooches who have "forgotten" or never quite had basic obedience under their doggie belts.Think sit, stay, loose leash walking, coming when called type stuff.

Starting next week, July 24th, at Side Show, "Mastering Adolescence", a four week class that runs from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Sundays. This class is about helping the "teenaged" dog to develop focus and control...maybe even learn some manners.
Both you and the pooch will be glad you did this class.

Call the shop to sign up for either or both of these wunnerful classes each taught by Dot Baisly of Dot's Doggie Dojo.

Nail Trimming returns to The Pet Cabaret and Side Show!

2011-06-18T15:27:00.000-04:00

Nail Trimming returns to The Pet Cabaret and Side Show!

Dot Baisly, our trainer, is also a vet tech and will be doing cat,dog,and small animal nail trims on Saturdays from 11 am to 1 pm.

Cats can come in for their pedicures between 11 am and 12 pm.
Dogs will have their chance between 12 pm and 1 pm.

Small animals are also welcome.

Trims will begin on Sat,July 9th.

All trims cost $15.00. Nail grinds available as well for additional charge.

Call the store for an appointment!

Pit Bull Spay/Neuter Clinic at the MSPCA

2011-06-18T14:34:00.000-04:00

The Shalit-Glazer Clinic at MSPCA/Boston now offers a $50.00 spay/neuter package for owners of Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixed-breed dogs.

These clinics include the spay or neuter surgery, a microchip, a rabies and distemper vaccine and more. This is an affordable way to avail yourself of spay/neuter services. Spaying and neutering also helps to prevent testicular cancer in male dogs and ovarian cancer in female dogs. Spaying and neutering helps as well to alleviate marking, roaming, and aggression towards other dogs.

Please call 617-541-5007 for information and to make an appointment.

Tidbits - New Stuff and More

2011-06-16T11:22:00.000-04:00

We have a lovely new food in the store, K9 Naturals. It's a freeze dried raw product out of New Zealand, available in beef or lamb. A one pound bag, after re-hydration, yields a little better than 4 pounds of food.

It's an excellent product for the picky, detoxing, or recovering dog. It also receives a 5 out of 5 star rating on Dog Food Advisor.

Panda is loving it and she is a tough critic.

Let's see, what else...we're getting on one of our clean up tears so you should drop by the store and what's on sale...you never know what we'll do when we're in one of these moods.

Getting to know you, getting to know all about you....

2011-06-04T13:46:00.000-04:00

Got a question about your cat or dog's "unusual" or seemingly uncorrectable behavior?

Why not try a consultation with dog and cat (really!) trainer Dot Baisly?

Dot is at The Pet Cabaret's Side Show every Friday afternoon from 4 to 6 pm. Side Show is The Pet Cabaret's new pet exercise and wellness annex. Dot is "in the house" to help you with training issues and to help your pet with an exercise program. She's also booking appointments on the spiffy doggie treadmills that are in Side Show.

Call the store at 617-323-7387 to book some time with Dot.

Letting you know

2011-05-25T13:00:00.000-04:00

Pet Portrait Day, Saturday, June 11, 2011, 12 - 5 pm

One of ever popular pet portrait photo days with photographer Carol Lundeen.
Carol is a wonderful photographer, gentle and easy to work with and skilled at getting the best moments from even the most "active" pets. Please call the store to book a spot.

Homeopathy with Barbara Gard, Starting Tuesday, June 22, 2011

Classical homeopathist Barbara Gard will be starting to see pets at Side Show.
Barbara will be in one day a month, on a Tuesday to see clients in the Boston area. Homeopathy is a gentle and effective method for dealing with all manners of physical and emotional problems in humans and pets. Please call the store to book a time with Barbara.

Sincere Condolences

2011-04-26T17:05:00.000-04:00

Our heartfelt condolences to our friend Sarah on the loss of her wonderful, gentle dog Weasel earlier this year. They were a marvelous duo and lovely white Weasel will be sorely missed.

Deep condolences as well to our pal Jodi on the loss of her dear, gentle Dora the bulldog. Dora passed away suddenly this past weekend.

Both Dora and Weasel were fortunate to have had such wonderful and caring humans. They knew how lucky they were and showed their gratitude in their behavior.

We are so sorry for both of you on your losses. We know what it feels like to lose such trusted and faithful friends.

WANTED: 40 GOOD DOGS and OWNERS!

2011-04-23T12:29:00.000-04:00

Customers of The Pet Cabaret know that we are always interested in gentle, effective alternative veterinary treatments for our foot footed pals. Two of our favorite treatment modalities are acupuncture and acupressure. We, through personal experience, and many of our customers as well, have found these treatments to be enormously helpful to their pets.

Naturally then, we were very excited when we heard that one of our favorite animal acupuncturists, Claire McManus, was working with a small local company developing a new acupressure product for dogs with pain or stiffness due to arthritis, injuries, or other joint and mobility problems.

This company is in the final stages of development of the product and they are looking for dogs to test it

They need about 40 dogs (and owners), to test this acupressure product. It is totally non-invasive and clips onto their dog's collar for about one week.

Dog owners will be asked to fill out a short survey before and after using the collar. In return for participating in the trials owners will be given a $50 gift card to The Pet Cabaret.

They need dogs who are 25 lbs or larger and who have some challenges to their mobility and energy; for example difficulty getting up stairs or into car or stiffness / arthritis, limping after exercise etc.

Those interested can contact Claire directly a mcmanusacupuncture@mac.com. Please include your mailing address and phone number, name and age of dog in your email. Testing will begin in mid-May.

Easter Hours

2011-04-23T12:08:00.002-04:00

Just a reminder that we are closed for the Easter Sunday Holiday on April 24th.

We will reopen on Monday, April 25th at 10 am - 7 pm.

Happy Bunny Day.

Quick reminders

2011-03-26T13:46:00.000-04:00

Reminders for Sunday, April 3rd, 1:00 pm, Dr. Bruce Indek speaks on Animal Chiropractic its uses and benefits,
and on Sunday, April 10th at 1:00pm, Barbara Gard speaks on using homeopathy for animals and why it often works so well.

Brain expanding stuff here kids. Sign up for these lectures and go for it!

Upcoming Lectures at Side Show

2011-03-16T12:32:00.000-04:00

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 - 1:00 pm
Animal Chiropractic
Dr. Bruce Indek, of Indek Chiropractic in Quincy, MA, will do a talk on animal chiropractic. Dr. Indek will give us a bit of background on animal chiropractic and tell us about its uses and benefits for our pets.

Sunday, April 10th, 2011 - 1:00 pm
Homeopathy for Pets

Classical homeopathist Barbara Gard of Amesbury, MA will explain what homeopathy is and how it assists and benefits healing and health in our pets.

Side Show online

2011-03-11T14:27:00.000-05:00

Local writer Kim Foley MacKinnon was kind enough to feature Side Show at The Pet Cabaret in a recent Boston.com article.

Thanks Kim!

But wait...there's more...

2011-03-11T14:18:00.000-05:00

Excellent dog trainer Scott Dunmore will be here Sunday, March 13th at our Open House at Side Show.

He'll be doing demos with one of his dogs and his work is always a joy to watch.

Get a sneak preview of Scott's work here.

Free Spay/Neuter Day for Pit Bulls

2011-03-10T11:41:00.000-05:00

Our pals at Underdog ResQ are once again co sponsoring a FREE Spay/Neuter day for Pit Bulls.

Low income Boston residents are eligible and should call 617-541-5083 to make an appointment.

Let the receptionist know you are calling for the Free Pit Bull Spay/Neuter Day.

Surgeries will be performed at the MSPCA Shalit Glazer Clinic. The procedure includes the spay or neuter surgery, a microchip, rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine, heartworm test, 1 dose of Heartgard, and a nail trim and ear cleaning.

And another thing....

2011-03-04T19:42:00.000-05:00

While we're doing the reminder thing...don't forget to visit our Cafe Press store with the magnificent designs and art of artist Bob Quinn, animator and creator extraordinaire!

The Pet Cabaret Store

Open House Reminder

2011-03-04T19:30:00.000-05:00

Remember darlings...Open House at Side Show at The Pet Cabaret...Sunday, March 13th, 3 pm to 6 pm...food, demos, fun stuff, all kinds of stuff in fact. Please leave pets at home that day since they'll be lots of chaos going on what with the opening and all. Thanks!

WELLPET VOLUNTARILY RECALLS CANNED CAT FOOD

2011-03-01T13:47:00.000-05:00

This is a copy of the letter that Wellpet LLC submitted to

us regarding the recall of their canned cat food

February 28, 2011

WELLPET LLCVOLUNTARILY RECALLS

CERTAIN LOTS OF CANNED CAT FOOD

No Other Lots, Products or Dates Affected

Dear WellPet Customer,

Recent testing on lots of our Wellness^®canned cat food products has indicated that specific lots of these products might contain less than adequate levels of thiamine (also known as Vitamin B1). While this is an isolated incidence, we have taken additional steps in our manufacturing process to ensure that this does not happen again.

Cats fed only these products over time could be at risk for developing thiamine deficiency. Although the risk for thiamine deficiency is remote, we are taking the extra precaution of voluntarily removing these products from store shelves. We are asking for the return of the following products:

· Wellness Canned Cat Food (all flavors and sizes) with “BEST BY” dates from 14APR13 through 30SEP13

· Wellness Canned Cat Food Chicken & Herring (all sizes) with a “BEST BY” date of 10NOV13 and 17NOV13.

We are asking consumers to contact Stericycle ExpertRECALL directly if they believe they have the recalled product. Consumers will receive reimbursement by calling the recall hotline at

(877) 227-9587.

At WellPet, our mission is to deliver the most nutritious, natural pet food and snacks. We greatly appreciate your assistance in this matter and your continued support of the Wellness brand.

If you receive any consumer inquiries regarding the voluntary recall before you receive your mailing, please contact Stericycle ExpertRECALL at (877) 227-9587.

Giacomo Dreams of Fish

2011-02-24T18:51:00.000-05:00

Our Roberta (aka "Bob") has been spending time with our store kitty,

Giacomo, trying to unravel the mysteries of his wants and desires.

This is one of his dreams that has recently come true.

The Pet Cabaret Online Store Opens

2011-02-23T13:22:00.000-05:00

Since opening our doors nearly eight years ago, we have been deeply fortunate to have a hugely talented and creative designer, artist, and animator working with us. He has created all the graphics for The Pet Cabaret and created and voiced our television commercials.
His name is Bob Quinn and we love him to death.

Now, he's created a number of cool designs for us and we've made them available to you at Cafe Press. T-Shirts, mugs, sweatshirts, dog clothes and more are emblazoned with Bob's handiwork which is beautifully executed and funny to boot.

Please head over to our Cafe Press store when you have a minute and see what a Hammy/Sammy shirt can do for your life.

Hard to get foods finally in!

2011-02-08T15:09:00.000-05:00

As many of you know, it has been difficult to get Orijen, Acana, and Wysong Pheasant foods for a while.

Well for those that have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of these dog and cat foods, wait no longer.

We just got a big order in.

Lots of Northern Biscuits just rolled in as well, so come on down and replace those depleted supplies.

Might as well pick up some kind to paws ice melt while you're here as well....it'll be in tomorrow.

Animal Massage Lecture at Side Show

2011-01-14T19:42:00.001-05:00

We want to let you know that Jody Garland, a certified small animal massage therapist, will be doing a freeclecture on Sunday, January 23rd at 1:00PM.

First let us tell you that a "small animal" in the world of animal massage is really just about anything smaller than a horse. Cats, birds, lizards, small dogs, large dogs can all benefit greatly from massage. Massage can boost the immune system, increase mobility, offer support to joints, and reduce the effects of anxiety and stress.

Jody will be explaining the benefits and uses of animal massage and answering any questions you may have about it.

Jody will also be booking animal massage sessions in our new space, Side Show.

We will be offering a $5.00 off coupon for those booking their first massage with Jody at Side Show.

This will be an enjoyable and informative lecture. Please call or come by the store to sign up for it.

Developments at Side Show

2011-01-08T13:29:00.001-05:00

Some of you have noticed our new space at the store; we're calling it "Side Show".

Many of you have asked,

"Hey, what are you doing next door?"

Well, we're looking for that space to be a place where humans and pets can learn things. We'd love to introduce humans to different types of gentle, alternative pet care.

We'd like to introduce dogs to the pleasure of a jog on the treadmill and a massage.

We'd like for both people and pets to see the benefits of good nutrition.

We'd like the space to become a place where adoptable pets can be matched with a new home.

We'd like the space to develop into a place where people can explore different topics in a variety of ways.

Forgive us if this sounds a little vague right now, but give us a bit of time to make things come together, we think you might like the results.

Holiday Hours

2010-12-24T16:03:00.000-05:00

Store & Dog Wash HoursThe Pet Cabaret is open:

   Monday - Friday. . . . . . .
   Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . .
   Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS*

Saturday
Sunday
Mon - Thurs -12/27 -12/30
Friday - 12/31
Saturday - 01/11
Sunday

10:00 am – 7:00 pm10:00 am – 6:00 pm12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

DEC.25th - CLOSED
DEC.26th - CLOSED
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
CLOSED
Back to normal hours

The last bath at “All Washed Up”
is ONE HOUR before closing time.

Small Business Saturday

2010-11-26T17:44:00.000-05:00

Please drop in to see us and other Roslindale businesses tomorrow, Small Business Saturday .

It's a day to support small businesses in your neighborhood, in your town, in your city.

Supporting small local business keeps money and jobs close to home.

It keeps neighborhoods vital and vibrant.

Viva la local shopping!

2010-11-20T12:55:00.000-05:00

Photos with Santa to benefit Underdog ResQ

Sunday, December 5th

at The Pet Cabaret

4404 Washington St., Roslindale, MA

11 AM to 4 PM

Call 617-733-6635 to reserve a session

$20 session fee includes a JPEG file via email

All proceeds will go to benefit Underdog ResQ, an equal opportunity rescue.

Saving good dogs from bad situations.

New Holiday Television Spot from The Pet Cabaret

2010-11-06T17:59:00.001-04:00

Artist Bob Quinn has done it once again! He has drawn, animated, and voiced another amazingly dandy television spot for us starring our pals Sammy and Hammy. Please take a look at Bob's fine work and visit his blog at http://theartofbob.blogspot.com/

Please Vote for Us!

2010-11-03T16:26:00.000-04:00

We've been nominated as "Best Pet Supply Store" in Boston on Cityvoter's A List. Please take a moment if you would and vote for us at http://ctvr.us/thepet3.

THANKS!!

Pet Photo Shoot Time

2010-10-24T16:55:00.002-04:00

It's that time of year again here at The Pet Cabaret - Pet Photo Shoot Time! Last year the talented and very patient photographer Carol Lundeen took fabulous shots of all kinds of canine and feline visitors and this year Carol is doing the honors once again.

So here's the details and answers to some FAQs.

Dates: Sunday, November 14th and Sunday, November 21st

Time: 11 AM to 5 PM

Cost: $30 per session

What is a session? It is a 20 minute private session with Carol after which you will walk away with a 4 X 6 mounted photo of your pet.

What else? The option to get holiday cards, a compilation CD, and individual enlargements of particularly fabulous shots.

We hope to have some surprises for you this year as well and we're working on those.

What do I have to do to partake of this madness? Call the store at 617-323-7387 to book a session or drop by to book one in person...you know how we crave company.

Please note that the November 14th sessions are almost totally booked up. Please call the store to book sessions for the 21st.

Please help find Serge the cat.

2010-10-19T15:45:00.000-04:00

PLEASE HELP FIND SERGE

Missing from the Poplar Street, Roslindale, MA area since 10/13.

He is a 6 year old grey and white tabby male cat (see photo).

He is wearing a black spike collar and

has a name tag as well as being microchipped.

Please email petcabaret@rcn.com if you have any information.

Reward.

Thanks.

Two Cats Looking for a Home

2010-08-25T11:08:00.000-04:00

This information came to us from one of our customers recently.

Many months ago a pregnant couple put their 2 cats up for adoption through Village Vet because their baby was due.

These cats were never adopted and have lived upstairs at the vet for months. Their previous owners have never called back to check on them.

Some Information about these cats:

Lil Buddy and Marla (both male) have lived together - happily - for several years. Lil Buddy is 7 years old & Marla is 10 years old.

Lil Buddy is highly social and lovable and sweet. Marla is as content with life as a cat can be. They eat, sleep and play together and also enjoy their alone time.

These little cats never were adopted and these many months later, still need a home.

The Village Veterinary Clinic, 223 Boylston St, Brookline, MA, near Brookline Village, asks anyone who has an interest in adopting these cats to please call them at 617 232 4462.

New Pet Cabaret Web Site

2010-08-22T18:03:00.000-04:00

Check out our new (and still in progress) Web site.

Once again, profuse thanks to our fabulous designer Bob Quinn and HTML wiz Dug North.

Note the inclusion of our new cartoon pals, Sammy and Hammy.

You might have to clear the cache in your browser if you've been on the older version of our Web site.

Let us know what you think.

Dog Days of Summer at Roslindale Farmer's Market

2010-08-05T14:32:00.000-04:00

On Saturday.Aug 14,join us at Roslindale Farmers Market for The Dog Days of Summer.

It'll featuring local dog service vendors,including dog walkers, photographers,dog bakeries & The Pet Cabaret.
A dog parade with treats will start at 10:15AM followed by a blessing of the dogs at 10:45AM.
The MSPCA will have fun activities for you ...and your dog.

Note:All dogs must be on a leash. Bring your well behaved dog to the Dog Days of Summer!

What to do about Hot Spots?

2010-08-04T14:11:00.000-04:00

It seems that every day in the shop we get a customer or two that has a dog (much less frequently a cat) that is suffering from a hot spot.

"It happened so fast!" is what we hear most often and indeed it seems that these raw open sores can appear from nowhere. A few hours of determined licking and scratching is all it takes for your pet to create a painful skin infection on themselves.

Hot spots are also known as pyotraumatic dermatitis to vets and are basically a bacterial infection of the skin. They can be caused by a number of factors including external parasites, allergies, injuries, or even repetitive licking and scratching behaviors due to boredom or stress.

To treat hot spots it is vital to get and keep the area dry and clean. Shave or trim the fur around the hot spot making sure that no hair is covering it and potentially masking a larger area of infection.

Keep the area VERY clean using a green tea wash (brew 4 - 5 tea bags in a pint of water and cool thoroughly). Blot dry gently.

Apply cool green tea compresses 2 - 4 times a day for relief.

Apply a gentle topical skin soother such as Animal Essentials Fido Derm Spray, Natures Balance Bare Skin Barrier, Pal Dog Soothing Spot Spray, or Quantum Herbal Products Pet Cream.

All of the products named above are available at The Pet Cabaret.

Prevent your dog from getting at the wound either by using a comfortable "e collar" such as the Comfy Cone, or by walking or playing with him especially after applying topical treatments.

If you do not notice an improvement in your pet within a day or so of treatment or if the area appears to be getting worse, get your pet to a vet for more attention.

Always remember as well that the healthier your pet is, from the inside out, the more easily they will resist infection and heal when they do have a problem. Proper feeding and supplementation is essential to keep your buddies at their best and we can always help you out with that here at The Pet Cabaret. See you soon!

A little recap of our Doggie Ice Cream Social at The Pet Cabaret

2010-08-01T18:54:00.000-04:00

The Pet Cabaret Youth Softball Team Takes it All!

2010-07-15T10:48:00.000-04:00

The Pet Cabaret sponsored a Jamaica Plain Regan Youth League softball team this past season. Guess what? Our girls won! Took the whole thing complete with trophy! Here's a team picture of the ladies and their coaches. Congratulations to all on a job very well done!

Panda and the winning trophy

Ice Cream Social at The Pet Cabaret

2010-07-10T09:51:00.002-04:00

Stop by The Pet Cabaret on Saturday, July 24th, to indulge your pooch in FREE Nature's Variety's yummy doggie ice cream treats!

A good time will be had by all as pups sample the creamy goodness of these healthy frozen treats.

The fun starts at 12 PM and goes through 4 PM .

Mr. Lips doing a little shopping at The Pet Cabaret

2010-06-26T11:52:00.000-04:00

Natural Balance food recall

2010-06-23T11:52:00.000-04:00

Though The Pet Cabaret does NOT sell this particular product, we thought you might want to know about this voluntary recall.

June 18, 2010 – Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., of Pacoima, CA, announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the “Best By” date of June 17, 2011, in 5-lb. and 28-lb. bags because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall notification is being issued out of an abundance of caution based on an isolated instance in which a product sample with a “Best By” date of June 17, 2011, had a positive result for Salmonella in a random sample test conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product was originally manufactured on December 17, 2009, and is the only Natural Balance product being recalled.

Some Sale and Some New Stuff

2010-06-19T13:33:00.000-04:00

We are having a sale on Puppia Harnesses. We have many of them for 50% off. Again, just making way for some new items. This is a very good deal on these popular harnesses.

Also, we just go in some very nice,very well constructed, leather leashes and collars by local company Woofwerks. They're made with bridle leather and are some of the strongest leashes and collars we've seen.

Come by and take a gander at them.

Flexi Leads on sale

2010-06-17T14:15:00.002-04:00

In our endless zeal to clean things up, we are having a sale on some very large Flexi Leads for large dogs. These extremely sturdy leashes are now $10.00 off. Flexis really are the best retractable leashes and this is a good deal on the big boys.

Repost of Coyote Alert

2010-06-15T13:14:00.002-04:00

We had some formatting problems with our last post.Hope this works better.

Lisa D.

COYOTE ALERT

A Message from Boston Police District E-5

Dear residents,

The District E-5 Police would like to inform citizens of a recent incident involving a coyote. On Sunday, June 13, 2010 officers from District 5 responded to a radio call to investigate premise on Garnet Rd. in West Roxbury. Officers spoke to a home owner in the neighborhood who stated he found a dead cat on his front lawn. Officers from animal control responded to the scene and, due to the manner in which the cat was found, determined that the cat had been killed by a coyote.

Please be advised and inform neighbors of this recent incident. Please read the following safety tips and be cautious when letting pets outside. As always, please call 9-1-1 in any case of an emergency.

Safety Tips:

· Fence pet and animal enclosures completely, if possible include a top.

· Keep cats and small dogs indoors. When walking small dogs, always keep them on a leash.

· Coyotes are most active dusk to dawn. Avoid walking pets after dark.

· Feed pets indoors. Eliminate potential food and water sources such as fallen fruit or vegetables and standing water.

· Store trash in covered, heavy-duty containers.

· Keep yards free of potential hiding places. Remove thick brush and weeds. Enclose the bottoms of porches and decks.

· If you encounter a coyote that behaves aggressively, you have probably gotten too close to its prey or its family. Try to scare the coyote by yelling and waving your arms. Throw rocks, sticks or other objects. Do not turn away and run.

· Do not feed coyotes. Doing so can make them less afraid of humans and potentially more dangerous.

Contact Us:

Please contact the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife at (617)727-3151 so that they can investigate any coyotes, foxes, or deer wandering or living in a residential area.

Fun for the kitty in your life

2010-06-12T16:52:00.000-04:00

With the arrival of the warmer weather, a young kitty's fancies turn to thoughts of the great outdoors. Kitty sits by the window sill staring at the birdies busily building nests and at the squirrels running by on the fence. Kitty may drool or growl or purr or flip out at these sites. Kitty wants out!!!

Trouble is, we all know it's not a great idea to let kitties wander outside, especially in urban areas, and especially with the ever closer presence of critters like coyotes as well.

What to do, what to do?

Well providing your kitty with some climbing and scratching activity is a great thing to do. It gives your pal mental and physical stimulation and may help your furniture survive longer too.

We have really great, very well made cat furniture at the store by R6 Meows. These products are made by an actual human being in Maine and are handcrafted of solid logs and heavy duty sisal. They're durable and attractive so you won't have to be embarrassed by having them in your home.

To sweeten the deal we're also offering 10% off on any piece R6 Meows cat furniture in the store. So stop by soon and take a look at the selection.

Kitty will thank you. Well, maybe not thank you, but maybe let you scratch him behind the ears.

Panda does PTown

2010-06-11T16:25:00.000-04:00

Panda took her first trip to Provincetown for the summer of 2010. The weather turned out to be lovely despite the prediction of rain. She enjoyed her time at the dog park and beach though it did turn out that she had a tremendous belly ache later in the evening from consuming too much sand and sea water. She made little and not so little sand castles from both ends for a while...but she feels much better now, thank you for asking.

To Let You All Know...

2010-06-03T18:15:00.000-04:00

As of June 1st, giant corporation Proctor and Gamble has officially purchased pet food manufacturer Natura. Natura, as many of you know, is the maker of such products as California Natural, Innova, Healthwise, and Evo dog and cat foods. These brands have always been of very high quality and have fed very nicely to many pets over the years.
Though Natura insists that product quality will not be compromised as a result of this merger, we at The Pet Cabaret will carefully scrutinize and monitor product quality in the coming months.
As always, we will search for and bring in new foods that we feel are of high quality, are reasonably priced, and made in a verifiable manner. For now, we'll all just wait to see what happens.

National Bite Prevention Week

2010-05-20T16:49:00.000-04:00

Our friends at Underdog ResQ provided us with this excellent information.

They do great work.

Please visit their site and see some of the lovely pups in need of a home.

National Dog Bite Prevention Week

May 16th was the beginning of National Bite Prevention Week. We'd like to give you some tips on how to help prevent dog bites in households with children.

Kids are usually more susceptible to receive the brunt of bad behavior since young children often are not able to control a dog and behave in ways that intensify predatory motor functions. Young kids run around a lot and squeal, this coupled with the fact that they are seldom involved in training makes it very difficult in some circumstances for dogs to see them as anything other than toys.

Here are some special precautions to take when you have kids in the household:

Take the time to socialize, exercise and train your dog.
Really get to know your dog. Anticipating stressful cues your dog may be giving you will allow you to take him away from stressful situations that may have led to a bite.
Avoid leaving your children alone with your dog.
Do not allow your children near the dog when he is eating, chewing on a bone, playing with a toy, or near anything of high value to him.
Do not allow your child to walk the dog. An adult should always have physical control of the dog when he‘s being walked.
Do not allow your children to hug the dog.
Teach your children how to play nice with the dog so they don‘t pull on the dog‘s ears or tail. Do not run around or wrestle with a dog. A good rule of thumb is to make sure a toy is always involved when children are playing with the dog so that the play is directed at something other than body parts. Of course, you want to make sure the dog doesn't get possessive with his toys before doing this.

Taking these steps will help your dog and kids live happily ever after just like these underdogs that got their second chance for a happy life.

Another new baby in the 'hood!

2010-05-18T13:27:00.000-04:00

Baby Rocco made his first public appearance at the store today.

What a boy!

Now Open Mondays!

2010-05-14T12:51:00.001-04:00

OK kids, due to popular demand, and a great newly expanded staff, we will now be open on Mondays beginning May 17th, 2010.

This means that our hours will look like this for the week:

Monday through Friday - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday - 12:00 PM - 5: 00 PM

We hope that this helps everyone out that says they always run out of dog/cat/bird/hamster food on a Sunday night.

Thanks everyone!

2 Million Dogs/2 Dogs 2000 Miles Fundraiser

2010-05-07T16:43:00.001-04:00

Sadly cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs. For the past two years Luke Robinson and his two Great Pyrenees dogs, Hudson and Murphy, have been walking across the US in an attempt to raise awareness of canine and human cancer.

On June 19th,2010, Luke and his dogs will walk their final mile into Boston.They'll also kick off a fundraiser for called the Puppy Up! Party and Auction.

Proceeds from this event will be used to help educate people about and invest in comparative oncology studies.

The Pet Cabaret will be donating to this event how 'bout you kids?

Opening Mondays...soon

2010-05-06T12:40:00.000-04:00

OK kids starting on MONDAY, MAY 17th, 2010, we will be open on Mondays. Since our opening in 2003, we've been closed on Mondays, needing at least a day off to do laundry and food shop.

But now we have a great staff and look forward to serving your pets seven days a week. Remember, open Mondays starting on MAY 17th!

Shoo Tags Good!

2010-04-21T18:48:00.000-04:00

OK kids, in our never ending quest to bring you safe, chemical free, and effective flea control we have taken in the Shoo Tag.

The Shoo Tag looks like a baby credit card that emits electromagnetic frequencies to keep creepy, crawly pests away. The Shoo Tag lasts for four months or more and again, is safe to use and chemical free.

We have always had really good success with our herbal repellent sprays and chemical free tags, and we have heard very good reports on the Shoo Tag from pals in Florida, California, and on the Cape.

Please, please, stop using the toxic stuff and switch your pets to something chemical free.

Panda wearing her new Shoo Tags

Chemical Flea/Tick Stuff Bad....

2010-04-14T11:30:00.000-04:00

The National Resources Defense Council has issued a paper entitled "Poisons on Pets II".

In it are details regarding the hazardous nature of the chemicals used in the manufaturing of spot on flea and tick treatments and flea collars.

Please take a look at the NRDC site.

http://www.nrdc.org/health/poisonsonpets/default.asp

They also list earth friendly, people and pet friendly alternatives.

Our new TV Spot

2010-04-07T10:51:00.009-04:00

Take a look at our new TV spot courtesy of the very talented Bob Quinn.

Easter Schedule

2010-04-02T16:24:00.000-04:00

Hi all,

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 4th. Please come in today or tomorrow for those
pre-Easter baths and all your relatives will thank you.

Happy Easter, Good Yontif, Kalo Pasqua, Buona Pasqua...

Moose Antlers from Maine

2010-03-16T18:13:00.001-04:00

OK, now we have these totally spiffy, naturally shed moose antler chews for pups in the store. When faced with the decision to choose moose or deer antler, Panda chose moose, a ringing endorsement as far as we are concerned ! They're from Maine, gathered by a real human being who answers his own phone!

Time to book those doggie pedicures

2010-03-05T14:26:00.000-05:00

OK kids, starting on Wednesday, March 10 we'll offering dog, cat, and small animal nail clipping at The Pet Cabaret, 4404 Washington St, in lovely Roslindale.

You will need to book an appointment with Valerie, our nail clipper in residence. You can call the store at 617-323-7387 to do that.

The times available are from 3 PM to 6:45 PM.

Cost for services will be as follows and are subject to change:

Dog Nail Trim - $15

Cat Nail Trim - $20

Trim/Grind - $20

Trim/Paw Care - $25

Sm.Animal Trim - $10

Ear Clean - $15

You will need to provide PAPERWORK from the vet or shelter indicating that you have a current rabies vaccination. (this is not our fault...)

We're a "Pick of the Litter"

2010-03-03T16:45:00.002-05:00

OK, so we're apologize for blowing our own horn here but we're excited that we were chosen Boston Magazine's "Pick of the Litter" for pet supply stores in Boston. This is part of their Ruff Guide in the March 2010 issue.

This came as a really pleasant surprise to us and we thank all of the survey participants and Boston magazine editors that voted for us.

We think this that is yet another thing makes Roslindale officially cool.

Support House Bill #344

2010-03-02T15:03:00.001-05:00

Please, please contact your state reps TODAY. Encourage them to support House Bill #344, the bill to BAN DEVOCALIZATION of dogs. This stuff has got to stop.

Check this site out for information.

Coming Soon....lovely nails from The Pet Cabaret

2010-02-12T19:10:00.002-05:00

One of the most frequent requests we get at the store is for pet nail trimming and care.
So starting early in March we will be offering that service here at the store.
We will get back to you on the exact date as soon as we know it.

Valerie Kofkoff will be providing the services which will include nail clips, nail grinds, and paw care for dogs, cats, and small animals. Valerie has had over six years experience in animal care and handling so she can handle pretty much anything. We like that.

Call us soon to check on the dates and come in to welcome Valerie when she is in.

On another note, talented artist Jamie Maxfield just completed this wonderful portrait of our dear little Panda. We love it. Jamie will also be at the store in the future so keep your eyes and ears peeled for that as well.

Panda by Jamie Maxfield

Our new spot - living on YouTube!

2010-02-11T16:34:00.007-05:00

So it's Pet Dental Month....20 % off all dental stuff...

2010-02-05T14:01:00.004-05:00

February is Pet Dental Month and that means that all month we should feel guilty about not brushing our pets' teeth enough.

Actually though, it really IS a good idea to be on top of your pet's dental health. Good dental health is as important in pets as it is in people. Pets with good dental health have far fewer and far less costly vet visits and their overall health is better too.

There really are a lot of different choices now for taking care of your animals' dental health.

One of our favorite products is from Wysong and is called Dentatreat. It's a blend of probiotics, minerals and yummy cheeses. Highly palatable and easy to use. Panda takes hers in a shot glass.

New to us are the very easy to use Plaque Zapper and Brushless Toothpaste from Ark Naturals.
What could be easier than adding something to your buddy's water or giving her a tasty chew for her teeth?

We also have PetzLife. This product is a safe, gentle blend of herbs and extracts that works really well and is especially good for cats, older, or difficult animals.

Of course, we also have a great selection of toothbrushes, toothpastes, and dental chews. So please come in to check things out and pick something up at 2o % off as well!

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We received a lovely letter today....

2010-01-29T12:02:00.003-05:00

From Taffy Tucker.
Here it is:

Hi Folks at the Pet Cabaret,

Thanks for finding my new Premier fleecy toy!
I love it!

Taffy Tucker

Clearly, she is a woman of few words, but they are well chosen. Thank you, Taffy.

Help out a local resuce at no cost!

2010-01-29T10:11:00.002-05:00

Our pals at Poodle Rescue New England are a great bunch of people. They are an all volunteer organization and do what they do out of love and compassion for the animals they help. Like many other rescue groups, they are financially strapped in these crazy economic times, but we can help them out in a really simple way.

Go to: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces
In the name field, type Poodle Rescue New England (no "of" ) and MA in the state field
Click on the VOTE button
Confirm your vote on the next page.
That's it!
THANKS!

You can vote once a day. And, to make it easy to vote every day, if you have cookies enabled on your browser, when you visit the Shelter Challenge page again you should see our name listed as "The shelter you voted for during your last visit" and a vote button right next to the name.

Panda returns

2010-01-21T17:26:00.002-05:00

Panda, upon returning from a day of washing off the winter grime
and getting a stylish new trim from her Aunt Annie.

You asked, we heard...

2010-01-20T18:32:00.002-05:00

Actually, the truth is we finally got software that could deal with this... ta da!!!!!!!

We now have a customer rewards program. That's right, little ole' us here at The Pet Cabaret now have a way to track and reward your pet purchases. For every $500 you spend at the store, you'll get $20 off on another purchase. Not bad, huh?

Just let us know if you'd like to be enrolled in the program the next time you're in the store.

Now you don't have to feel guilty about buying that little extra "something" for your darling pal.

Thought you'd like to know

2010-01-20T17:18:00.004-05:00

that one of our favorite trainers, the incomparable Terri Bright, has an upcoming seminar that some of you may like to attend. It's at DOGS! Learning Center in the Cafe', 577 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749 as part of their Winter 2010 Mini Seminars Series.

In this talk, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Terri will focus on the analysis part
of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ABA is the science that arose from the experimental analysis of behavior and will teach how to assess and analyze
the causes and consequences of behavior in a systematic fashion.

The date of this event is Sunday January 31, 2010 from 1:00pm -4:00pm
Snow day: Sunday, February 14, 2010 from 1:00pm -4:00pm

Product Recall

2010-01-16T15:55:00.001-05:00

There's a recall of Merrick Beef Filet Squares with a package date of “Best By 111911” because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The Pet Cabaret has checked each package of this product in our store and none of our product is from this suspect lot.

The media event of the season....

2010-01-14T15:42:00.006-05:00

Our genius pal, Bob Quinn, artist extraordinaire,
just finished animating this spot.
We hope you like it.

One, Two, Three....six, twelve...thirty nine...damn it!

2010-01-11T10:54:00.003-05:00

Oh this inventory thing is making us more mental than we already are. We know it is a good thing to do, but so mind numbing...yet meditative as well.

Anyhoo, we're nearly finished counting and everyone is doing so very well. We've learned that we can all count into double digits and this is a great relief.

We look forward to seeing you all back in the store starting on Tuesday, January 12th. We'll be here our normal hours...from 10 am - 6 pm.

We'll do something for you kids to make up for closing the store on a Sunday....give us minute to think of it...

Christmas Antlers

2009-12-22T11:00:00.000-05:00

The antlers are in!!!

We know many of you have been waiting for the antlers to be back in stock here at The Pet Cabaret.

They're here.....and beautiful if I do say so myself...just in time for a special Christmas chew.

Holiday Hours

2009-12-16T11:16:00.002-05:00

Hi kids,

Here's a list of our holiday hours starting on December 20th.
A star (*) denotes something different than usual for us.

Sunday, Dec. 2o - 12 pm - 5 pm
Monday, Dec. 21 - 10 am - 7 pm *
Tuesday, Dec. 22 - 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 23 - 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday, Dec. 24 - 10 am - 3 pm *
Friday, Dec. 25 - Christmas- CLOSED *
Saturday, Dec. 26 - 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, Dec. 27 - 12 pm - 5 pm
Monday, Dec. 28 - CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec. 29 - 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 30- 10 am - 3 pm *
Thursday, Dec. 31 - CLOSED *
Friday, Jan. 1 - New Year's Day- CLOSED *
Saturday, Jan. 2 - 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, Jan. 3 - 12 pm - 5 pm

We'd like to THANK YOU ALL for another wonderful year...our 6th full year in business! We'll continue to work to bring your pets the best foods
and remedies the pet world has to offer.
We feel very fortunate to have such kind and loyal customers
and would like to wish you all a safe and peaceful holiday season.
Thank you again.
Warm wishes from,
Lisa, Lisa, Panda, and Giacomo

Winter Goodies

2009-12-02T10:56:00.003-05:00

Hi kids,

Despite the mildness of the weather, we all know it's still going to get cold and the holidays are still coming.

Right now we have a very nice selection of dog coats in all sizes and many different patterns. We won't be reordering them for this season so come by and pick one up now in order to avoid doggie disappointment later.

We also have a really fun bunch of holiday gift bundles in the store, all very reasonably priced. Just think how your cat or dog would feel if they arrived at a holiday party without a hostess gift in paw; it would probably scar them emotionally...for life...just a thought.

We're here....

2009-11-27T11:56:00.000-05:00

Yup..we're here at the store today, Friday, November 27,

10 am to 7 pm. Come visit.

Also, the Christmas cards from the Pet Photo Shoot are in.

You can pick them up. They're darling.

Dandy photos all around

2009-11-19T16:30:00.003-05:00

Well, we had a wonderful day last Sunday for our annual Holiday Pet Photo Day. We turned our self serve into a photo studio for the day filling it with fake snow, a toboggan, and crazy looking ornaments.

Amazingly, we had no "yellow snow" incidendents.

What we did have was a lot of fun and laughs. We also got fabulous pictures thanks to Carol's patience and talent.

Take a look at a couple of the shots at http://carollundeenphotography.blogspot.com/search/label/pet%20photography. You'll see how cool they are.

We'll be putting them up on our site as soon as we have them, and we'll be planning another shoot with Carol for the future.

A reminder

2009-11-13T19:25:00.002-05:00

Hi Kids,

A reminder that our bathing room will be CLOSED this Sunday, November 15th.
It will be miraculously turned into a photo studio to accommodate our Holiday Pet Photo Shoot!

Thanks for understanding and pop in Saturday if you need a clean pooch!

Pet Photo Day is Filling Up...

2009-11-08T16:59:00.002-05:00

Kids, kids...

Only a few slots left for our Pet Photo Shoot with photographer Carol Lundeen.
It is happening on Sunday, November 15th, from 11 AM - 4:30 PM.
You can call the store at 617-323-7387 to book an appointment for your pal.

Avoid disappointing your pet...this could be her chance at stardom.

Toboggan anyone?

2009-10-29T11:53:00.001-04:00

Anyone have a smallish toboggan (preferably around 4 -5 ft) that we could borrow/rent for a day?

Holiday Pet Photo Shoot

2009-10-29T11:28:00.003-04:00

We've scheduled our Holiday Pet Photo Shoot for
Sunday, November 15th from 11 am - 5 pm.
It'll be at the store...4404 Washington St. in lovely Roslindale, MA.

Photographer Carol Lundeen will be doing the honors this year.

Come by the store to sign up in advance.

Carol will be taking appointments throughout the day.

It'll cost $30.00 and you will walk away with a 4 X 6 photo of your pet.

Carol will also be offering other photo ordering options including holiday card printing.

Picasso visits The Pet Cabaret

2009-10-23T13:33:00.007-04:00

Well, lovely fourteen year old African Grey parrot,
Picasso had his mom, Liz drive him into
The Pet Cabaret for a visit today.
There was a good deal of activity in the
shop at the time so Picasso regurgitated a
few times because he was a touch overly excited.
No big deal, it happens to all of us.

Though store kitty Giacomo has seen birds before,
he has never seen one quite like Picasso, so he was
more than a little interested in the avian guest.
He even took time off from his busy sleeping schedule
to ensure that Picasso had a satisfying visit.

Here is a shot of Giacomo trying desperately to ignore
his guest. Mom Liz is making sure that Picasso's feelings
are not hurt by the snub.
Picasso left the store with a bag full of toys and a little less
food in his belly. He also left with an ability to imitate the
sound of the scanning gun of our cash registers and we hope,
good memories of his visit to The Pet Cabaret.

Wysong Recall

2009-10-16T09:39:00.002-04:00

There has been a recall of some Wysong dry food due to a mold problem.

The following batches of Wysong Canine Diets Maintenance™ and Senior™ have shown above acceptable moisture levels and may contain mold. The Pet Cabaret has removed all problem lot batches from our shelves (the total was 1 box of Senior).

Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090617
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090624
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090706
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090720
Wysong Senior™: lot #: 090623

We ask that if you have received any of these Wysong products to please not feed them, and contact The Pet Cabaret or Wysong for product replacement.

Email: Wysong@Wysong.net
Subject: Product Replacement

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Information about the recall is posted on the Wysong Web site.

Once again, Giacomo hard at work

2009-10-15T18:41:00.002-04:00

This is where we found Giacomo today...hard at work as usual...
stuffed between layers of plush, soft, warm, fuzzy mats....somebody has got to do this work.

Wally's 13th Birthday!

2009-10-14T09:54:00.002-04:00

Happy, Happy 13th Birthday to pug Wally Rossman!
He is enjoying treats provided by his pal Panda.
Love to Wally from everyone at The Pet Cabaret!

Organic Pumpkin and Sweet Potato

2009-10-01T10:31:00.002-04:00

As many of you know organic sweet potatoes and canned pumpkin make a wonderful addition to pet diets. These foods add healthful fiber and antioxidants to a diet as well as generous amounts of Vitamin A.

We often recommend the addition of sweet potato or pumpkin when pets are experiencing a belly upset or are trying to knock off a few pounds.

So now we have it right here in the store. We have brought in Nummy Tum Tum organic canned pumpkin and sweet potato. Nummy Tum Tum pumpkin and sweet potato are organically grown and canned in the U.S. so you can be sure of their quality.

Drop by the store and grab some for your pal, and to help you figure out what to do with it, here is a recipe for doggie treats using Nummy Tum Tum.

Nummy Tum Tum™ Dog Treats

Use Pure Pumpkin and Pure Sweet Potato to make super-nutritious dog treats!

2 eggs
1/2 cup Nummy Tum Tum™ puree
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dry milk
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix together eggs and puree; add salt, cinnamon, dry milk, and flour.
Add vanilla, then add water until the dough is dry and crumbly but workable.
Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface, 1/2" thick. Cut into desired treat shapes.
Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 1" apart.
Bake for 20 minutes, then turn treats over and bake another 20 minutes.

Try Some Dr. Harvey's

2009-09-26T11:11:00.005-04:00

Many of you kids know that we're real advocates of adding unprocessed foods to doggie and kitty diets. Not Chinese take out type food, but real, quality, plain, good foods.

Dr. Harveys' Veg to Bowl and Canine Pre-Mix represent an easy and tasty way to do this.
They are scrumptious mixes of vegetables and herbs or grains, vegetables and herbs that you rehydrate with water or broth and feed.

They're free of any fillers or preservatives and offer a great way to add essential nutrients, fiber, and variety to your pal's daily diet.

We'd so like you to try some that we're offering the 1 pound bag of Veg to Bowl at $3.00 off.
Your pup will thank you for it.

Poodle Rescue Visits

2009-08-26T12:56:00.002-04:00

Join us this Saturday, August 25th for the poodles and people of Poodle Rescue New England.
They are a wonderful and dedicated group of volunteers working to save dogs.
They'll be here from 11 AM - 1 PM, so please stop by to say "Hi".

More sale stuff...

2009-08-26T12:55:00.001-04:00

When we clean out our storage area...you kids get good deals on cool stuff.
Come into the store and see what new stuff we've dug up for the sale bin.

Show and Tail Day with Underdog ResQ

2009-08-08T12:07:00.003-04:00

So on Saturday august 15th, we be hosting the very nice people from Underdog ResQ for Show and Tail Day.
This is a great group of volunteers working really hard to save dogs often viewed as "unsuitable" for other rescues.
This will be a chance to meet some of the fine folks of Underdog and some pooches as well.

We'll also have the lovely and talented folks from Stella and Chewy's on board that day to tell us about their fine raw and freeze dried raw foods and answer any questions you may have about the benefits of raw feeding.

Please join us for the furry meet and greet.

Pet Talk at The Pet Cabaret

"15 Will Get You 20"

New Training Classes at Side Show

Wyatt will be in da house!

Star of the Day Adoption Event

Changes at Side Show

Odds and Ends

Occupy Main Street

"Star of the Day" Adoptions at The Pet Cabaret

Training at Side Show

Training Classes

Micro Chipping Clinic in October

Also in October, on Sat.22, from 12-2 pm, Dr Bruce Indek of Indek Chiropractic holds an animal chiropractic clinic.

Nail Trimming at The Pet Cabaret and Side Show!

The Pet Cabaret Voted Best Pet Supply Store in Boston 2011

Letting you know what's going on

A couple of quick notes about tomorrow, Sat. July 16th.

The lecture on Feeding Raw Food to Pets by Bette Schubert of Bravo Raw Diets has been postponed. We will get to you with a new date as soon as we have it.

Don't forget that there will be cat and dog nail trims tomorrow starting at 11am - 1pm. Trainer/Vet Tech Dot Baisly provides the pedicures for $15.Drop by and get set for date night.

Come One, Come All to Side Show!

Nail Trimming returns to The Pet Cabaret and Side Show!

Pit Bull Spay/Neuter Clinic at the MSPCA

Tidbits - New Stuff and More

We have a lovely new food in the store, K9 Naturals. It's a freeze dried raw product out of New Zealand, available in beef or lamb. A one pound bag, after re-hydration, yields a little better than 4 pounds of food.

It's an excellent product for the picky, detoxing, or recovering dog. It also receives a 5 out of 5 star rating on Dog Food Advisor.

Panda is loving it and she is a tough critic.

Let's see, what else...we're getting on one of our clean up tears so you should drop by the store and what's on sale...you never know what we'll do when we're in one of these moods.

Getting to know you, getting to know all about you....

Letting you know

Sincere Condolences

WANTED: 40 GOOD DOGS and OWNERS!

Easter Hours

Quick reminders

Upcoming Lectures at Side Show

Side Show online

But wait...there's more...

Excellent dog trainer Scott Dunmore will be here Sunday, March 13th at our Open House at Side Show.

He'll be doing demos with one of his dogs and his work is always a joy to watch.

Get a sneak preview of Scott's work here.

Free Spay/Neuter Day for Pit Bulls

Our pals at Underdog ResQ are once again co sponsoring a FREE Spay/Neuter day for Pit Bulls.

Low income Boston residents are eligible and should call 617-541-5083 to make an appointment.

Let the receptionist know you are calling for the Free Pit Bull Spay/Neuter Day.

Surgeries will be performed at the MSPCA Shalit Glazer Clinic. The procedure includes the spay or neuter surgery, a microchip, rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine, heartworm test, 1 dose of Heartgard, and a nail trim and ear cleaning.

And another thing....

While we're doing the reminder thing...don't forget to visit our Cafe Press store with the magnificent designs and art of artist Bob Quinn, animator and creator extraordinaire!

The Pet Cabaret Store

Open House Reminder

WELLPET VOLUNTARILY RECALLS CANNED CAT FOOD

Giacomo Dreams of Fish

The Pet Cabaret Online Store Opens

Hard to get foods finally in!

Animal Massage Lecture at Side Show

We want to let you know that Jody Garland, a certified small animal massage therapist, will be doing a freeclecture on Sunday, January 23rd at 1:00PM.

Jody will be explaining the benefits and uses of animal massage and answering any questions you may have about it.

Jody will also be booking animal massage sessions in our new space, Side Show.

We will be offering a $5.00 off coupon for those booking their first massage with Jody at Side Show.

This will be an enjoyable and informative lecture. Please call or come by the store to sign up for it.

Developments at Side Show

Holiday Hours

Store & Dog Wash HoursThe Pet Cabaret is open:

Small Business Saturday

Please drop in to see us and other Roslindale businesses tomorrow, Small Business Saturday.

It's a day to support small businesses in your neighborhood, in your town, in your city.

Supporting small local business keeps money and jobs close to home.

It keeps neighborhoods vital and vibrant.

Viva la local shopping!

New Holiday Television Spot from The Pet Cabaret

Please Vote for Us!

Pet Photo Shoot Time

Please help find Serge the cat.

Two Cats Looking for a Home

New Pet Cabaret Web Site

Check out our new (and still in progress) Web site.

Once again, profuse thanks to our fabulous designer Bob Quinn and HTML wiz Dug North.

You might have to clear the cache in your browser if you've been on the older version of our Web site.

Let us know what you think.

Dog Days of Summer at Roslindale Farmer's Market

What to do about Hot Spots?

A little recap of our Doggie Ice Cream Social at The Pet Cabaret

Don't forget that there will be cat and dog nail trims tomorrow starting at 11am - 1pm. Trainer/Vet Tech Dot Baisly provides the pedicures for $15.
Drop by and get set for date night.

Please drop in to see us and other Roslindale businesses tomorrow, Small Business Saturday .