"Star of the Day" Adoptions at The Pet Cabaret

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

Trainer Dot Baisly is out of town this weekend for a little R 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.

Micro Chipping Clinic in October

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.

Come One, Come All to Side Show!

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!

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!

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

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

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.

Upcoming Lectures at Side Show

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.

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.

 

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.   

 

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

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.