Baldwin, Md. – Colleen McDonough, dog lover and local small business owner of Barks and Blooms, recently became the first in the U.S. to win the prestigious PAW Award by Pet Sitters International for her outstanding professionalism, business practices and active presence in the community. As small business owner new to entrepreneurship, McDonough sets a high standard for others in the industry both locally and internationally.
Pet Sitters International created the PAW Award as a way to move the pet-sitting industry into a well-known network of professional corporations. The award is based on community involvement, marketing efforts, exceptional staff and leadership, as well as money raised within the industry and participation with outside charities and professional organizations. McDonough was presented with the international award at the October 6 regional meeting in Atlanta, Ga.
“Building a strong brand identity is very important,” says Colleen McDonough, founder and owner of Barks and Blooms. “I ...Continue Reading
Tags: Bel Air, dog, pet
This is about my son’s dog, Koda. She was meant as a gift to me for Christmas in 1992 from Sam. He wanted me to have a ‘pal’ to keep company with since I was living alone for the very first time in my life. I wasn’t in any shape to take on the care and training of a pet, and reluctantly said I just couldn’t do it.
Sam kept the pup, a little mix from a friend who had a litter. He named the pup Koda…K-Girl…and sometimes just K. When he would travel on jobs, Koda came to my place to stay and be taken care of. She was a fun pup. When Sam got her he was living near Keswick road in the Hampden area of Baltimore and he decided to ‘crate train’ Koda.
I had not heard of that before, and at first thought it a bit cruel, but ...Continue Reading
Tags: dog, friend, pet
From the Harford County Health Department:
[Harford County, Maryland, August 27, 2009] –Again this year, the Health Department is collaborating with international rabies experts and 4 Paws Spa and Training Center Inc., a local business in Forest Hill, to bring attention to World Rabies Day. In recognition of this event, the Harford County Health Department, Bureau of Environmental Health, will offer a low cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic.
Although World Rabies Day formally is recognized on Monday, September 28th the Health Department is conducting the clinic on Sunday, September 27th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. To provide for greater accessibility, the event will take place for the second consecutive year at 4 Paws Spa and Training Center, Inc. located at 121 A Industry Lane in Forest Hill. Upon entering the airpark, signs will direct the public to the clinic.
Veterinarians at the Health Department-sponsored clinic will vaccinate dogs, cats, and ferrets ...Continue Reading
Tags: clinic, Health, pet, rabies, vaccination, veternarian
The Humane Society of Harford County has a tough job.
The county’s defacto animal shelter has a mission to provide a temporary home for abandoned and stray animals while balancing that with the harsh reality that not every animal (dog, cat, bunny, hamster, etc) can be adopted.
It’s dealing with those unadopted animals that usually causes the most headache and heartache.
Tags: Brian, cat, dog, fallston, harford, Humane Society, pet
