"JUST MY DOG"

"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.) When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. His head on my knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me... whenever... wherever - in case I need him. And I expect I will - as I always have. He is just my dog." - Gene Hill

Pet of the Month for APRIL 2009!!!
Brooke

Brooke is a very special Labrador Retriever. She was born on November 27th 2006. That makes her a Sagittarius pup just like Disney’s Goofy!!!! Brooke loves CHEESE and her Raccoon whip. Her best attention getting tricks are “crawl” and she is also great at weaving in between her big sister, Sam’s, legs! Brooke loves to retrieve. Water is her favorite play place and she is happy to play all day fetching anything from the water. Her first experience with water was a trip in July of 2007 with her family to Mirror Lake that is when she discovered her love of water retrieving!

An ideal day for Brooke would be as follows: Wake up at 7 am and get breakfast. After a quick trip out back, she would go out to get the newspaper. Before returning to the house with the paper she would run around the cul-de-sac. After dropping the newspaper at the foyer, she would eat her treats in second speed. Next, she would jump in the car with her ears flapping in the wind as she rides to Ruffledale. After hours of “crazy puppy” she would return home for her dinner and an endless game of ball. For the rest of the night she would be given cookies and cheese mixed in with the occasional nap. She would retire the night sleeping next to her sister Sam.

Brooke is great at knowing when someone is feeling down. She is such a lover and is always willing to share a few extra kisses and love when it is needed. Her favorite friends at daycare are; Soldier, Barley, Lilie, Cocoa and Grady. There are certain words in Brooke’s vocabulary that she knows by heart, these include: Dinner, Walk, Cheese, Bed, Ride, Kennel, Swim, Come, Play, Newspaper and Run. If you say any of these words, you will be expected to deliver.

A Very Special Thanks to Jackie for such cute Pics, "A day at Ruffledale!"

Pet of the Month!!!

For the longest time we have talked about having a "Pet of the Month." Starting in April we will start choosing a "pet of the month." Stay tuned, it might be your lovable pup.

TAKE YOUR DOG TO DINNER!!!

Attention Everyone! The Annual FURBALL is on Saturday, February 7th. Tickets are $75.00 per person, dogs are free. It is an annual fundraiser for homeless pets. Any questions ask one of the girls at Ruffledale and we will give you contact info.... It is super fun and the dogs love it... All the girls from Ruffledale will be attending with their many pups, so if you would like to meet up let us know.. thanks TeAnna

Thanks For A Wonderful 2008!

Thank you all for a wonderful 2008! Every year it just gets better.... Some of the things added in 2008... We repainted the building inside and out, we refinished our cement floors, the dogs don't really seem to know any difference. We also added some gravel in the back, and the dogs really liked that because there were mounds of gravel they could play "King of Hill" on. We also remodeled the back and added 15 more personal suites for the spoiled pups we love so much. We changed the front office by getting an awesome custom desk. Last but not least, we added the retail area in the front, stocked with all kinds of cute things for your pup!

I would like to thank all the wonderful people that make Ruffledale such a great place for our dogs to hang out.. All the great customers and the great staff. I am looking forward to another awesome year.. Stay tuned for some more updates!!!!

Cute Pics

I can't imagine doing anything else when I think of my job. I remember when I wanted to open Ruffledale, and people telling me I was crazy. I am so glad that I did not listen to them and I went forth with my dream.

Sometimes I sit around and think how wonderful my job is.. and I hope that there are many people out there that get to do what they love. I am just so lucky to really enjoy my work so much.

Here are so cute pics of the dogs taken during a normal day at Ruffledale, I just want you to all share in the fun.......

Ymmmm... Abby loves dinner time.

Crazy puppies.. Harley and Barley!

Is this couch big enough for the both of us?

Who is here???

Sleepy Time!

Look how cute!

The new guy, Mr. Soldier

Gracie girl, in her favorite spot, The Table...

Max and Harry, Getting away with hanging out on the tables, anything goes at Ruffledale..