Summer days

Summer days

Regalridge Kennel

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Summer is almost a reality

Life is moving forward at speed.  The weather was again pleasant although certainly not hot.  Our friends in New England appear to be keeping the warmth south of the 49th parallel.   The gardening continues, with Our Ken turning soil at a great rate.  Vegetables are being planted and strawberries coming in the door.  Roses are blooming and the chestnut has formed its crop, dropping the candle flowers to blanket the front lawn.  Lawn chairs finally surfaced so the summer motorcycle count can begin in earnest.  Tex comes to mind at this season, remembering his races along the fence line barking those two wheeled nemeses at every opportunity.   His spirit will never leave Regalridge.  Lee continues to puppy sit - supporting Mama Marguerite.  Marguerite approves.  Paul and Denita visited and took lots of pictures.  More to come, we're sure.  On this day, a new arrival happened upon the deck feeder.  Ken knocked on the window, beckoning Lee for the viewing.  There sat a baby finch, eating up a storm, blissfully unconcerned about the people within arm's reach.  Down was being replaced by feathers on the chest and she was able to fly, in her own way. 

The kennel ticks along with happy dogs and little Bella in charge.  That little paw takes command as if born to the role.  Scarlett chuckles at the little one and Sarah shakes her head.  Trebia has no idea that there are rules in life and races herself to Bella's encouragement. 

The house crew is well and happy.  With Lee in residence and Ken's comings and goings, all is right with their world.  Patti is enjoying life, eating her meals with enthusiasm and playing Patti-games.  Late spring is a good season for the old dogs.  Charlotte has been keeping an eye on the youngsters, helping Clint teach Gabe is abc's.  Gabe is doing well, enjoying the ministrations of the older Airedales.  He is certain that they really, really like him and his antics.  Piper would like the puppies to return to wherever it is they came from and Marguerite could join them.  Lee's attention being given to anyone other than Piper is not in the cards in Princess Piper's opinion - and she has lots of opinions.  Marguerite shrugs from her lofty position on the couch and the puppies don't give a hoot.  Piper explained her position on the subject of puppies to Denita during her visit, curling her lip at the puppies as Denita listened to her complaints.  At least someone understood her.  When Denita and Paul leave with one of those puppies in July, Piper will consider them traitors on par with Philby. 

Dinner was a mixed grill.  There were lamb chops and rib steak, potatoes, sweet onion and portobellos, corn and, for Ken, pie.  Life is good.

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Just to say "Thank You" to everyone at Regalridge for looking after our quirky Lord Tippy!

Loved the blogs and pictures. Still going through the honeymoon period at the moment - have a feeling tomorrow's going to be our day of punishment!

We will be attending a wedding in June, so when we've got dates, I will be in touch for Tippy and his mobile palace to be booked in again.

Once again thank you very much for taking care of him. You have really put my mind at rest, that I can now go on holiday and leave him somewhere safe.

Helen & Nick

Anjin says:

I miss my pals KC and Winnie. My mom tells me that my manners have improved since I came home. I am more patient with them; something about sitting still longer for hugs & kisses. Thank you KC & Winnie for teaching me some good tricks.PS: Special face licks to all the Reagalridge humans who made my stay so special.Keep my bed warm;

I'LL BE BACK!XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOANJIN :)


I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful love and care you provided for my 'babies'. They are quite tired after all their 'management' and I never thought Lilly could get
tired . It is a wonderful feeling when you can leave your dogs and know they are well loved and cared for.

I hope all goes well with the remodeling and your gardening. I am sure we will speak again.

Warm Regards,
Bethany

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will my dog stay?
It is important to know what your dog’s temporary living space will be like. Dogs are housed in individual runs. There is an inner section within a heated building and an outer section protected by a roof. There is a trap door to separate the two sections. This door is closed at night and controlled in the winter in order to keep the inside of the kennel warm and cozy. The roof over the runs allows the dogs to be outside even during bad weather while keeping them dry.

Will my dog be walked?
We find that walking the dogs is unnecessary as we have four large exercise yards, which allow the dogs to have daily exercise. The dogs are out in the yards a minimum of three times a day (morning, mid-afternoon and evening) to allow them to exercise and do their business. As long as your dog gets along with other dogs than we will allow him/her to play with other dogs staying with us. Sometimes one of our resident dogs enjoys the opportunity to visit with our guests.

What will my dog eat?
Boarding can be stressful for your dog, even if he/she is accustomed to it. A change in diet can add to the stress on his/her body, possibly resulting in diarrhea or vomiting. Bringing your dog’s regular food is the best way to prevent this. As long as your dog does not have a sensitive stomach than he/she can eat the meals provided, we feed various Purina brands. Every evening the dogs enjoy a dog biscuit before settling down for the night.

Will my dog be allowed to interact with other dogs?
We offer daily sessions where the dogs are permitted to play together in our exercise yards. As long as your dog gets along with other dogs than we will allow him/her to play with other dogs staying with us. Sometimes one of our resident dogs enjoys the opportunity to visit with our guests.

What happens if my dog becomes sick or injured?
Depending on the severity of the illness/injury, we will make all efforts to contact the owner to notify you that we are concerned about your dog and want to take him/her to the vet. We prefer to take him/her to our vet as we have a long-standing relationship with him.

How much is this going to cost?
Part of planning for a vacation includes budgeting for your dog’s accommodations. We charge for the first day no matter what time the dog arrives but will not charge for the day your dog leaves as long as it is before 12 noon. As most of the time is spent with your dog during daylight hours, you will be charged by the day. Please contact us for the current rates at (902) 883-1494.

Will my dog get dirty?
Probably…unfortunately your dog may not come home as clean as when you left him/her. We put the dogs outside for regular playtimes and sometimes (like children) it is a lot of fun to kick up dirt and mud. You can request that your dog be bathed before returning home as long as you give sufficient notice and there will be an additional cost.

Can I pick up my dog at night?
Having a boarding facility in your home is not always a 9 to 5 business however; we do try to allow time for relaxation with family and friends. We have set hours for pick up and delivery and request that you try to respect those hours. We understand that it is not always possible but our days start early and like you…look forward to those quiet times when we can just enjoy our time with the dogs. Thank you for confirming in advance your appointment for dropping off/picking up your dog.

What can I bring?
We will provide your dog with bedding and dishes. You can bring your dog’s food and treats if you prefer (they will be provided if not). Toys are permitted but cannot always promise that they will return in the same condition that they arrived. Sometime toys are shared amongst visitors (much like children sometimes) or taken out to the exercise yards and forgotten…

Things to remember…

Phone and set up times to drop off and pick up your dog.

To bring proof of vaccines.

When you bring your dog in for boarding, remember his/her food, special instructions, and any other permitted items.

Do not bring items that you absolutely need to get back, as they could become lost or damaged. Bear in mind that many facilities limit personal items for this reason.

Make sure to leave contact numbers for you on your trip, plus local emergency contacts in case you cannot be reached.

Relax! You’ve done your research and your dog is in good hands. Enjoy your vacation!


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