Cool Links

(Worlds oldest dog at 30 named Maggie, an Australian kelpie)

Check out some of these cool links on the 'net. =)

What you can learn from owning a dog during Grad School
https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/gradhacker/what-i%E2%80%99ve-learned-owning-dog-during-grad-school

This dog enjoys the taste of ice cream =)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/patient-dog-ice-cream-truck_us_57358566e4b060aa7819f61c

Dog walks on their own to Dog Daycare
http://abc7ny.com/pets/familys-dog-runs-away-to-doggy-day-care-after-seeing-frolicking-dogs-/1339903/

Listen to what your dog says! He loves you, but maybe not your hugs
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/barbara-alvarez/listen-to-what-your-dog-s_b_9974254.html

This dog hides under the bed when it's time for a bath
http://mashable.com/2016/05/15/dog-hides-bath-happy-walk/#1UEE9IYJ9GqH

Hope you enjoyed the interesting links!
- Zach

Mizu

Yesterday we had the pleasure of meeting Mizu. She is a two-year-old, eighteen-pound, Shiba Inu. Mizu joined the Medium Dog Program here at the Fort, where she enjoyed playing and mingling with the other dogs. Winnie was the first dog that Mizu met yesterday, and the two of them quickly became good friends.

Mizu had a great first day, and we look forward to seeing her again soon.

Have a great weekend,
-Gary

Moon & Shamus

 Our first Egyptian Pharaoh Hound came and joined The Fort on Tuesday. Moon is 1 year old and weighs 38 pounds. She did exceptionally well on her first day and hit it off with one of our regulars, Max . We were able to capture Moon and Max playing as they galloped around our large roll, looking majestic as can be.  

 One of the first things we noticed about Moon was her super tall, pointy ears. Did you know that Egyptian Pharaoh's ears are all natural? There is no clipping involved like other breeds such as the Doberman Pinscher.Sometimes breeders will use tape to help hold up a floppy ear when the puppy matures. Take a look at the clip below to see Moon playing with her new buddy.

 

 Check out this cutie, Shamus. Shamus came in this morning bright and early, ready to see what The Fort is all about, and meet his new daycare buddies in our Small Dog Program. He is an eight year old, twenty-one pound King Charles Spaniel. Once it was time for us to start throwing our balls around with the pups, Shamus got very curious and instantly went over to inspect these new, exciting toys. 

 Moon and Shamus are both welcome to come back any time they want.

I hope you all are enjoying this beautiful weather, because I sure am!

Have a good night,

~Shaunte

Monday Pics

We were able to snag some awesome pictures, take a gander below!

Darla (Left), Cisco (Left Middle), J.J. (Right Middle), & Seamus (Right) all lounging about

 Close-up of Darla (Left) and Cisco (Right) with a bit of Seamus

 J.J. seems to be really enjoying their time here =)

 Max takes a moment to inspect us

 Rocky gazing

 Seamus taking a breather

 

Oliver with his favorite toy

 Riley & Piper

Samba makes a weekend visit to The Fort

We hope you enjoyed the pictures!
- Zach

Buddy, Fritz & Cruiser, and Lucy

This morning we had the pleasure of meeting Buddy. He is an eight-year-old, twenty-four-pound, Poodle/Spaniel mix. Buddy joined our Medium Dog Program and thoroughly enjoyed his first day here at the Fort. He made a lot of new friends, and especially like playing with Cooper. He did a great job today and is welcome back anytime. We hope to see you again soon Buddy!

Yesterday we assessed this cute pair. First up is Cruiser, he is a one-year-old, fifteen-pound, Miniature Dachshund. Next we have Fritz, he is a two-year-old, twelve-pound, Miniature Dachshund. They both joined our Small Dog Program where they spent the morning mingling with the other dogs. They are both welcome back anytime.

Last but not least, we have Lucy, who assessed on Tuesday. She is a nine-month-old, nineteen-pound, Corgi. Lucy joined our Small Dog Program and didn't waste any time before she began playing with the other dogs. Once she met Omi the two of them were inseparable. She had a great first day and is welcome back anytime. 

Have a great weekend,

- Gary

Zoey

Just like last Wednesday, we welcomed another Zoey into The Fort this morning. Zoey is a Standard Poodle puppy that weighs only twelve pounds, and just turned ten weeks old. She arrived here very curious, but also a little shy at first. With time and more play dates, we can tell that Zoey will feel right at home once she gets more used to the place. Daycare is a great place for puppies to learn the basics of "dog speak," and proper canine social skills. It's also an excellent source of socialization for them. Zoey plans on attending daycare regularly so we are sure that she will become a doggie daycare champion in no time! 

Thanks for choosing us Zoey! We look forward to watching you blossom and grow up here.
~Shaunte

- Beautiful Harlow -

Today we said good morning to the beautiful Harlow. Harlow is a 1 1/2 year-old, 33 lbs., Lab mix. She came into our Medium Dog Program and began to meet the others as they arrived. Throughout her time here, Harlow learned that Fort Fido is a place she can relax and mingle about with other pups. We hope to see Harlow return to make many friends and have lots of fun soon!


Stay cool,
- Zach