 Hi Everyone! - It has been an exciting year and half at Bed and Biscuit since I took over ownership with Gene. We thank you again for your continued support and continually strive to provide you with the best service and care for your pets. I wanted to let everyone know that you may not see me personally at the front desk as much over the next few months because I am expecting a baby boy, due May 24!
My husband Brian and I are very excited! I will still be involved in the daily operations behind the scenes and will be up at the kennel as much as I can. I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know our news and why you may not see me quite as much in the immediate future. I also wanted let you know I am always eager to hear your feedback about Bed and Biscuit and your experiences at the kennel. My personal email is kara@bedandbiscuitaustin.com.
Thanks!
Kara
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Summer is fast approaching! Memorial Day Weekend (May 27-May 30 this year) usually kicks off our busy summer. Let us know when we should expect your furry friends this summer as soon as you know! If you are on a regular daycare schedule, we will hold a space for your pet this summer. However, if you bring your dog to daycare more irregularly, please give us a call before you drop in to make sure we have a space for you or try to make reservations in advance. We will do our best to accommodate you as last minute as possible but advance notice is recommended during the summer months.
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New Saturday Hours…
Starting June 1, we will have new Saturday hours that we hope will be more accommodating for travel plans beginning on Saturday mornings. The new hours will be:
8am-10am and
2pm-4pm
Please note that any dogs getting baths upon departure for Saturday pick-up will be ready in the 2pm to 4pm pick up window.
New Boarding Rates…
Most of you have already seen our posting in the lobby regarding our new boarding rates. The new rates will be in effect June 1.
The new rates are:
$27/night 1 dog
$49/night 2 dogs sharing
$67/night 3 dogs sharing
Why the new rates?
You have probably noticed the many improvements we've made around the kennel. Sunday pick-up and later weekday hours are a few. As far as the kennel itself, we've added a large deck to our main yard, painted the entire kennel and front building and will have all the floors re-done in the kennel before summer begins. Some of our biggest changes over the past year have been behind the scenes though. We have more than doubled our staff to improve the care given to your pets and continually work to make improvements in providing the best care for your pets. You will find our new rates are still extremely competitive with similar facilities in our area. However, we would like our customers to know that our ultimate goal is to provide the best care we can for your pets at a reasonable rate, not to be the most inexpensive option in town.
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Since we are in the midst of Spring, many of us are spending more time in the garden and investing in plants and landscaping. As we do that, it's good to know how different plants may affect our pets. A friend of mine recently brought this resource on the ASPCA website to my attention, and I thought you might find it helpful, interesting or even life-saving for your pet.
The website provides a list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants. As described on the website, the list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. You can search for a specific plant or click to see plants relevant to dogs, cats or horses independently. They do note that the information contained in the list not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather a compilation of the most frequently encountered plants. If you think your pet may have ingested or may be having a reaction to a toxic plant, always contact your vet or an emergency vet as soon as possible.
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/
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