Did you know six to eight million dogs and cats enter shelters every year? 

Of those, only half ever find homes. The other half is ultimately euthanized. Half!  That’s three to four million cats and dogs euthanized every year! 

At Camp Bow Wow McHenry, we’re raising money for spay and neuter awareness so we can make a difference and help control the pet population. 

Join us April 22 for our 1st Annual Spay-Ghetti and No Balls Spaghetti Dinner. We are going to have a dog-gone great night of food and fun at the McHenry VFW with dinner catered by Jimano’s Pizzeria in McHenry.

Enjoy the feast and help us vote for Camp Bow Wow’s most “Pooped Pup!” Camp Bow Wow McHenry clients will be invited to submit a picture of their “Pooped Pup” after a day of play at Camp. We want everyone to help us pick our most “Pooped Pup!”

You also can try your luck and spin the Camp Bow Wow Wheel of Fabulous Prizes and see what you win! There will be several prizes available from local vendors. Come and join us for all the fun! All proceeds from the dinner will go to benefit the dogs and cats in need at Helping Paws Animal Shelter in Woodstock.

Stop in at Camp Bow Wow McHenry or Helping Paws Animal Shelter to buy your tickets, which cost $15 for adults and $7 for kids 12 years old and younger. BONUS!  Save your ticket for a FREE Nail Trim at Camp Bow Wow! We look forward to seeing you at the dinner.

Have a Dog Gone Great Day!
Kari


 

A Monday morning walk turned into an adventure to remember for employees of Camp Bow Wow in Fort Collins, Colo.

Buggs, a black Labrador mix, was on a walk when he escaped from his owner’s roommate and couldn’t be caught. He ran free around Horsetooth Road and College Avenue. 

After hearing a big commotion near Camp Bow Wow, an employee discovered Buggs on the outside of the play areas wanting in. The employee recognized Buggs immediately and let him in the gate, where he began playing and romping with his friends like it was just another day at camp.

Buggs traveled just less than a mile and was completely unaware he was one day early for his check in. The roommate and owner were happy Buggs was safe and sound with his friends.

The Labrador mix pulls his owner through the door every time he visits camp and starts playing immediately with the other dogs in the play area. No one knew exactly how much Buggs loved camp until he chose to run “home” to camp!

You gotta love how much the dogs love camp. I can’t get enough of seeing them lose their minds when they come in the door!

Have a Dog Gone Great Day!
Kari

 

Really? Yoga with your dog?

It struck my curiosity, so I just had to go check it out. A girlfriend of mine manages Equinox Fitness in Highland Park and had her first Doggy Yoga class a couple of weeks ago. She invited me to see what it was all about.

The class had about 30 people in it, and there actually was a waiting list of at least 10 people. Pretty good, I’m thinking, for the first Doggy Yoga class at the health club. It was pretty funny to see everyone parade through this high-class health club, dog in tow, headed to the yoga studio. 

The instructor and her dog, Daisy, started the class by having everyone introduce their dog and where he or she came from. She then had everyone start with some exercises to relax the dogs and develop the bond with their dog. Amazingly, all the dogs lied down and relaxed to the music and the wonderful massage they were receiving. “Doggy Yoga, two paws up!” they were thinking. 

She went on to have everyone do some basic yoga positions with their dogs. It was so cute and so incredible to watch the dogs participate and really enjoy the experience. All the guests had a great time with the one-on-one time they experienced with their best friend. 

The class ended with a parade of everyone with their dogs, all gushing with pride, several times around the yoga studio. After class was a mini social hour, as this was the first time most members were meeting each other’s dogs. As the members were leaving, they all raved about the class and were already signing up for next month’s class. They all had so much fun, they can’t wait to do it again.

So . . . Doggy Yoga, anyone? I’m thinking about having a Doggy Yoga class once a month at Camp Bow Wow McHenry. It really is a great way to strengthen the bond between you and your dog, as well as get together and socialize with other dog lovers like yourself. If you are interested, give us a call at 815-385-PAWS (7297).

Have a Dog Gone Great Day!
Kari
   
 

Camp Bow Wow’s annual fundraiser, Cupids & Canines, is going on right now at Camp Bow Wow McHenry and all Camps across the country! We are taking donations and “wish list” items to donate to one of our local animal shelters, Helping Paws in Woodstock (www.helpingpaws.net).

Last week at our 1st Annual Sadie “Paw”kins dance, we raised more than $400 for Cupids & Canines! Check out all the cute pictures on the Camp Bow Wow McHenry fan page on Facebook. They are absolutely adorable! 

The Cupids & Canines fundraiser is going on all month, so stop in at the camp with your donations anytime. Check out the Helping Paws wish list below. Any help you can give is greatly appreciated!

Helping Paws wish list
•    Bath Towels (Used)
•    Bleach (Clorox only)
•    Cat Beds
•    Cat Litter Deodorizer (Arm & Hammer)
•    Cat Toys
•    Dog Leashes (Leather)
•    Dog Toys (Kong only)
•    Dust Broom/Dustpan Sets
•    Electric Heating Pads
•    Feliway Spray
•    Foil Cake Pans (12X8X1)
•    Friskies Canned Cat Food Loaf/Pate Style (Not shredded or with gravy)
•    Garbage Bags (Tall drawstring 13 gallon)
•    HE (High Efficiency) Liquid Laundry Soap
•    Kitten Formula (KMR or Hartz)
•    Litter (Clay or clumping)
•    Litter Boxes (All sizes)
•    Paper Towels
•    Purina Dry Kitten Chow
•    Rubber Gloves (Playtex) Medium & Large
•    Sponges (3M Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty)