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Who won the free years grooming?

01/02/2012 18:54:00

We want to congratulate the winners of our December drawing. We celebrated our three year anniversary in December, and to help celebrate we gave away some great prizes to some of our loyal customers. All you had to do was bring your pet to The Pooch Parlor or use our mobile grooming service during the month to be automatically entered.

And the WINNERS are:

Martha Dupree & "Lucy"- One free year of grooming

Brenda Guy & "Fritz"- $50.00 Pooch Parlor Gift Certificate

Jeannie Swank & "Piper"- $25.00 Pooch Parlor Gift Certificate

Mark Altemose, "Molly & Red- $15.00 Pooch Parlor Gift Certificate

Congratulations! We really appreciate all of our customers, so for the month of January come in and tell us to take 10% off your groom. Simple as that!

And the winner is...

12/21/2011 10:48:00

We are still celebrating our three year anniversary as The Pooch Parlor throughout the end of December. We have a promotion going for the entire month and time is running out. Bring your dog or cat into The Pooch Parlor, or use our mobile grooming service during the month of December and automatically be entered to win one of the following:

1) One free year of grooming ! A free groom every six weeks for an entire year.

2) $ 50.00 Pooch Parlor Gift Certificate

3) $ 25.00 Pooch Parlor Gift Certificate

4) $ 15.00 Pooch Parlor Gift Certificate

Congratulations to Ruth Judy of Summerville, SC who was the recipient of our holiday gift basket we gave away during Christmas at Cane Bay. Ms. Judy received a huge gift basket with all kinds of dog goodies including a $ 25.00 Pooch Parlor Gift Certificate. Way to go Ruth !

Holiday Happenings !

12/21/2011 10:32:00

Santa came to visit our mobile groomer Sonya and one of her favorite customers, Dudley. When Dudley's not hamming it up for the camera he spends his free time volunteering at Life Care Center of Charleston.

Celebrating our 3 year anniversary !

11/07/2011 20:19:00

December will be here before you know it and with it comes the 3 year anniversary of The Pooch Parlor! We have had great customers over the years and are very pleased to say the vast majority of our customers have been here many times. We have a few things lined up for our loyal customers and we also have something for our new friends as well. If you would like to be on our mailing list please submit your email to us and we will include you in our monthly specials. Don't worry about endless emails bombarding your computers. We generally send one email per month highlighting our specials for the upcoming month. For December we will be giving away Pooch Parlor gift certificates throughout the month. So send us your email so we can keep you in the loop. Remember: "Clean Pooches, get more Smooches."

October Special

09/29/2011 09:27:00

We are looking forward to a spooktacular month here at The Pooch Parlor. Come in for a full service groom or call to make an appointment for our fantastic mobile grooming service and tell them Tucker said to give you 10% off. You will have enough scary ghosts and goblins in your neighborhood this month. Don't let your family pet be one of them! Remember: "Clean Pooches get more Smooches"

10 facts about the 4th of July and 1 fact about the month of July

07/04/2011 14:21:00

81 million Americans said they took part in a barbecue in 2010.
In 2007, U.S. manufacturers’ shipments of fireworks and pyrotechnics (including flares, igniters, etc.) valued at $231.8 million.
Our country’s patriotism is apparent by our towns and cities’ names. Thirty-five places have “eagle” in their names; 31 places have “liberty” in their names; 11 places have “independence” in their names; nine places have “freedom” in their names; five places have “American” in their names and one place has “patriot” in its name.
When the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, an estimated 2.5 million people lived in the new nation. Today the country’s estimated population is 311.7 million.
Remember how much we hated the British back then? We’ve made up nicely. Last year $98.3 billion of trade took place between the United States and the United Kingdom, making them our sixth-leading trading partner.
$486,026 worth of U.S. flags exported in 2010. The leading customer? Mexico, our neighbors to the south, bought $256,407 worth.
The odds that your baked beans side dish originated from North Dakota is over one in three. The state produced 36 percent of the nation’s dry, edible beans in 2010.
The surname of our first president, George Washington, ranked 138 for frequency among all last names tabulated in the 2000 Census. Other early presidential last names that appeared on the list, along with their ranking, were Adams (39), Jefferson (594), Madison (1,209) and Monroe (567).
The is a more than one in four chance that the hot dogs and pork sausages enjoyed on the Fourth of July are from Iowa. As of March 1, 2011, the state was home to 19.0 million hogs and pigs–more than one-fourth of the nation’s estimated total.
There are six states where the value of broiler chicken production was $1 billion or greater between December 2009 and November 2010. These states were Georgia, Arkansas, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi and Texas.
The month of July is a perfect time to get your dog groomed.

A Father's Day Poem from the Dog

06/19/2011 17:26:00

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 sh... 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!

Dog Days of Summer

06/14/2011 20:49:00

.Although summer is not officially here, you would never know by looking at your thermometer. We have a few common sense tips to help your pet beat the heat

It is only common sense to avoid hot places. Just as a human can suffer from heat, your dog can also become sick or even die.

Always provide a source of drinking water. Make sure it is fresh and cool. Remember, dehydration can occur with dogs just like with humans. Your dog gets rid of heat through panting, or through the pads of its feet. Also - if you leave water in a bowl, consider a spill proof bowl.

Make sure there is a good source of ventilation (moving air), shade, and a place where they can cool off. If your dog is in a pen, consider purchasing a fan, There are sun covers also available to provide shade without sacrificing ventilation.

Avoid strong exersize in the warmest part of the day. Early morning or evenings are the best time. Limit the time according to the temperature.

Never leave a dog in a parked car. The temperatures can reach over 150 F (66 C). Heat stroke, or death can result. It is a common error to believe that leaving a window partly open will eliminate problems with heat. This does not work. It's worth repeating- Never leave a dog in a parked car.

Other travel may require special precautions. If flying, make sure your flight is direct. Dogs have been injured by being held in baggage compartments on hot runways (sometimes with ventilation cut off while the plane is parked).

If traveling in a car, make sure you are prepared for feeding a water (and an occasional break for potty and excercise). Watch out for your dog's safety, allowing them to stick their head out the window (wind, dust and particles blowing in their face) can result in eye or nose damage or even swallowing something that may block their windpipe. Also, remember that your dog can get injured in car accidents just like a human. Most experts suggest having them ride in a crate or using a dog body harness.

If you leave your pet at home, make sure someone is there to supervise him and provide him with his needs. Consider using day pet care, or boarding kennel for longer trips. Outside might not be a good idea if left alone - not only is hot weather a concern, but also summer storms can be dangerous or cause anxiety.

The common signs of heat stroke are:

rapid panting
twitching muscles
hot skin
dazed look

If any of these occur you should seek veterinary assistance immediately. But you should first cool the dog by using cold water, either with towels soaked in cool (not cold) water, using a hose, or even a cool bath. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Ice packs or cool towels can be applied to the dogs chest, neck and head areas (only). you can give them sips of cool water or a few licks on ice cubes. A trip to the vet could save your dog's life.

Avoid walking or leaving your dog on hot surfaces such as sidewalks, asphalt or sand. These tend to reflect heat, and also may burn the paws.

Not all dogs are swimmers - make sure you supervise your dog if near a lake. Also remember that your dog may drink dirty water and become ill from parasites or other undesirable contaminants. Drinking sea water (salt water) can be deadly in quantity. Some lakes and most pools are treated with chemicals - this is not a good place to get a quick drink.

Dogs can get sunburn just like humans. Use sunscreen, There are products available for dogs, but a good hypoallergenic product can be used on noses and other exposed areas. You may also wish to consider products for the coat which protect from harmful UV exposure (and they will prevent damage to the coat as well).

Summer is the season for insects. Protect against flees, ticks and heart worm.

Warm weather also brings on allergies from pollen, grass weeds and fleas, etc. If your dog is chewing on himself, consult with a veterinarian.

Use common sense.

Little Known Dog Facts

06/01/2011 20:10:00

Little Known Dog Facts:

1) Seventy-eight (78) percent of the owned dogs in the United States are spayed or neutered.

2) According to the AKC the most popular names for dogs are Lady and Bear.

3) The average pet owner in the United States will spend $1,425 per dog each year on surgical vet visits, dog food, kennel boarding, routine vet care, grooming care, vitamins, treats and toys.

4) Dogs sweat from the pads of their paws.They discharge heat by panting.

Memorial Day Weekend

05/27/2011 19:27:00

The Memorial Day weekend is upon us and it would appear everyone is bringing their pups in to get all dolled up (we're not complaining !) As you make plans to enjoy time with your families please set aside some time to remember all of the veterans who gave their lives in service to our country. The Pooch Parlor will be closed on Memorial Day and will reopen at 8:00 am on Tuesday. Have a safe weekend.