Waggish Allie Bee

Allie Bee is a 5 3/4 year-old 45-pound aussie mix and came into Fort Fido this morning curious as to what would be happening. As she entered the medium roll, she was sniffing around and getting to know her surroundings. As soon as she met Jupiter and Kona, the playing was on (Check out the video below!). We look forward to having Allie Bee return for some more fun with the pack.

Stay cool and enjoy the sports week,
- Zach

Katrina

Katrina came to Fort Fido yesterday for her Assessment. She is a lovely, five year old, fourteen pound, black and tan colored, Miniature Dachshund. Katrina enjoyed her time spent in The Fort's "Little Roll" Play Area. In there, she scampered around without a care, and got along well with the pack. Katrina is a mature canine, that has obviously been around other dogs many times before. Here, she didn't plan too much, but we believe that she could play more here in time. All in all, Katrina, is most welcome to hang here at Fort Fido. Nicely done!

Have a great weekend,

-Grant

Pippa & Paddington

Yesterday morn The Fort's crew met up with Pippa for her Assessment. She is a very sweet, one year old, sixty pound, Golden Retriever. Pippa wasn't sure what to make of the Big Roll at first... However, after some time passed, she settled right in with the pack. Pippa communicates with other canines well, and although she didn't play on her "first day", you can tell that she wanted to. Given some time and consistency, we believe that Pippa can relax more, and have an even better time here at Fort Fido.

Today we Assessed the springy-pup Paddington. She is a seven month old, 51 pound, Bernese Mountain Dog and Standard Poodle Mix. Happy and full of energy, Paddington bounded into the lobby and then into our Big Roll Play Area. There, she sniffed and jaunted about, exploring the place curiously. After a little while, it was time to begin to meet the pack. For a young canine, Paddington, did a pretty darn good job of "meeting and greeting" with the other dogs. She would get excited as each Fort Fido Member arrived, wagging her tail in delight. Paddington is here to continue learning how to play, and hone her canine communication skills. We know that she can get a lot out of Dog Daycare at The Fort. Rest up Paddington, we'll see ya again soon.

In the following clip, Paddington, takes on several of the Big Roll's Veterans lol. Way to go girl!

Take it easy,

-Grant

Joyful Monday

Welcome to the beginning of another week. The weather is supposed to be hot at 86 degrees today, so make sure to keep yourselves and your dog cool =) Check out some of these links.

This dog is definitely enjoying the wall-jump.

There's a "Worlds Ugliest Dog" contest on June 26th, who will win? Last years winner was Peanut.

Meet Dozer, a very large lapdog.

Cinnamon is a super happy Shiba-Inu. The pictures are very cute!

Make sure to enjoy the sun today with your dog. I hope that everyone stays cool,
- Zach

Louie & Lobo

We've been "busy bees" around here as usual... Louie and Lobo, are The Fort's latest recruits.

Yesterday we assessed Louie. He is a smart, six month old, forty pound, Pit Bull Terrier Mix.

This morning we met up with Lobo for his Assessment. He is a sharp looking, one year old, thirteen pound, Yorkiepoo.

Both Louie and Lobo did well here, and are welcome to attend Fort Fido anytime. Nice job fellas!

Enjoy this amazing weather and your weekend!

-Grant

Chester

In all the years Fort Fido has been around (nine), we've had some very large canines stay with us. Oddly enough however, we've never had in the large iconic breed, popularly known for being a rescuer and comedian, the Saint Bernard, until now... Yesterday we got to Assess Chester. He is a one year old, 110 pound, St. Bernard. Lucky for us, Chester, was a pleasure to have in The Fort's Big Roll. We didn't run into him acting out any "Beethoven-esque" antics with the pack lol. He spoke very good "Dog" for a young adult canine, and really enjoyed his time spent here. Chester made friends with the other dogs within minutes of meeting them. Although he's a dog of very large stature, he is quite gentle and doesn't play too hard. Chester will be a lovely addition to our Big Roll pack, and we hope to see him regularly. Well done Chester, you are a fine specimen of your breed, it was cool to finally meet one of ya.

Here, Chester gets a bit of fun in with Shep.

Take it easy,

-Grant

Peaceful Pete

This morning, a small 22-pound 15 year-old Terrier named Pete cruised into Fort Fido. He went right on up into the small roll and was curious as to why he was there. When the first few pups began to enter into the small roll, Pete learned that this was a place to gather and have fun with other dogs. His tail went up and the socialization began. Pete strolled right through his assessment and he may not have played a lot, but Pete definitely made a lot of friends today. We look forward to having Pete return to The Fort for an even more wonderful day.

Stay dry,
- Zach