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Riley loves Rhodo-Dogdom

Rhodo-Dogdom is definitely your small dog’s happy home away from home for daycare and boarding.

The business of doggy daycare and overnight boarding in their home is not a new concept to Shandon and Mario who previously had a thriving business in Vancouver.

“Although we just moved to Victoria in September, I lived in Victoria 30 years ago and we always intended to retire here. The at-home dog daycare and boarding is not new to us because we have been boarding dogs in our home for the past 14 years.”

In Vancouver, Shandon and Mario boarded and provided daycare for dogs of all sizes.

“We started the business because our 8 year-old daughter wanted a dog, but we were living in a rented house and didn’t want to make the long term commitment to a dog in case we had to move.  I saw a local dog daycare and thought we could do better than that, so I set it up as my daughter’s business and that’s how we got started.”

Besides caring for dogs, Shandon is also an English teacher who tutors grades 5 through university level in English and Math through grade 10 in their Victoria home while her husband, Mario, is a retired musician who is about to get back into his music.

“Our family has always loved dogs and I wanted to be a vet when I was a little girl. Instead, I became an English teacher, and thought we could still provide an at-home daycare and boarding facility that dogs would really like, which we did in Vancouver for 14 years.”

Shandon and Mario have a lovely house, centrally located in Victoria with a fully fenced yard where their visiting dogs have a nice, big garden to explore and be entertained by the birds in the birdbath.

Shandon and Mario are a wonderfully warm, caring couple who are very happy to be able to continue to provide excellent daycare and boarding for smaller dogs, (no more than three at a time) and because they will keep their numbers small, they can also offer boarding and daycare for clients who may not be neutered or spayed.

Although they do have a few basic house rules, they go the extra mile to help out their clients.

“We like to be as flexible as possible for our clients, which means we often take in weekend boarding at the last minute, however, around seasonal holidays, it’s always best to book ahead as early as possible to avoid disappointment.”

Rhodo-Dogdom offers special savings of 10% to DogAboutTown members who use their services.

“The dogs have a really good time with us because we treat them like our very own – it’s like going to stay with favorite relatives at their second home.” – Shandon & Mario

Read Testimonials, more information and find contact details at: Rhodo-Dogdom

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“Hello….As of June 15th we are no longer affiliated with Bark & Fitz.

Our phone and fax numbers remain the same and all email communication can be directed to our new email address:      thedogbone@shaw.ca

We are happy to continue running a successful business and will now have greater freedom in purchasing products.

Thank you for your continued support.  We look forward to maintaining our fantastic vendor relationships.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.

Thank You”

Ole Jorgensen
Owner/Operator
The Dog Bone
102-2972 Jacklin Road
Victoria BC  V9B 0A3
250-590-3647

Are YOU driving Smart?

Three Point Motors SMART Division has just renewed their DogAboutTown.ca business membership for another three years.

If you’re thinking about getting into an economical, safe, Smart vehicle and you’re a DogAboutTown.ca Member, you can SAVE $350. until the 30th of November 2011.

You’ll love the professional and friendly staff at Three Point Motors who really go the extra mile to make your vehicle purchase extra special.

You’ll also love that you can have your vehicle washed for free any Saturday while you enjoy a complimentary and delicious BBQ – a Boris favourite!

If you’re looking for a beautiful, healthy Doberman puppy, raised in a wonderful home environment, look no further, and enjoy a $300. New Year’s saving at the same time.

For just $900. you can have your pick of one brown male, one brown female, three black males or five black females who will be ready to go home with you on February 2nd, 2011.

These happy, healthy pups have had their tails docked, dew claws done and first shots.

Call Sady at Ravenhill Dobermans in Maple Ridge before they’re all gone:  604-454-7534

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If your dog(s) is over the age of 4-months, the City of Victoria Animal Control bylaws require that you licence your dog(s) every year, and in 2011 it’s become not only more expensive for the licence itself, but twice as expensive if your dog is caught NOT wearing their tag.

Last year dog tags cost $25 (spayed/neutered if purchased early) and $35 (spayed/neutered, if purchased after the end of February) There is a BIG 20% increase for 2011, making early purchases $30, and purchases after the end of February $40. in the City of Victoria.

The fine for not having a current dog tag has increased by 100%! This used to be $50. on the spot – now this has increased to $100…

• “Licensing is a mandatory requirement of the City of Victoria’s Animal Control Bylaw. Owners can be fined $100 per day for non-compliance.
  
• A dog licence is identification. Basic owner information is provided to anyone who finds a dog wearing a City of Victoria licence tag 24/7/365. Hundreds of dogs are quickly reunited with their owners each year because they were found wearing a current licence and these owners got their dogs back without a trip to the Pound or paying impound fees.
  
• If your dog is impounded in the City of Victoria, a $35 penalty is added to impoundment fees if you do not possess a current dog licence.
  
• Dog licences encourage owner accountability thereby increasing public safety and efficiency of animal control and pound operations.
  
• Licence fees contribute to offsetting the full cost of operating an animal control and poundkeeping service by property taxes alone.
  
• Licence fees offset the cost of maintaining and supplying poop-bag dispensers in City parks. On average 90,000 poop-scoop bags are dispensed each month.”

When you buy your 2011 licence before the end of February 2011, you will save $20 (cost $30. for neutered/spayed OR $40. for unaltered). After the 28th of February the fees increase to $40. and $50.

When your dog has been spayed or neutered in the preceding 12-month period and you take in your veterinary receipt as proof when purchasing your dog tag, your dog will receive it’s one free licence.

If you require more information about being a responsible dog owner, including leash laws, noise disturbance, licensing and basic bylaw requirements regulating the care and control of your dog(s), please call the Victoria Animal Control Services Ltd. at 250-414-0233 or visit their website at: www.vacs.ca

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