On May 17, 2009 Mak Young, a frequent and well-loved client at VIP Pet Spa, won Best Terrier Mixed Breed at the annual Nutts for Mutts competition in Los Angeles! 

Nuts for Mutts is an annual dog show and pet fair celebrating the best of the mutt.  In this show, mixed breed dogs compete in categories such as “Best Kisser,” “Fastest Eater,” “Most Vocal,” “Mystery Mutt” and more. It’s a day of fun and a way for people to show off their mutts!  Each year, this event raises much needed funds for New Leash On Life and allows them to come one step closer to their goal of making Los Angeles a no-kill city. All vendor fees, ticket sales, show registrations and additional proceeds directly benefit homeless animals.

Special thanks to groomer Taz Frazier for helping Mak to always look his best, and to Mak’s parents Karen and Toni for being such great customers!  For more info on this event please visit www.nutsformutts.org

VIP Pet Spa now has Zuke’s and Dogswell treats for sale in the spa.  All natural and made in the USA, your dog and cat will go crazy for these tasty treats!  There is a variety of chicken and duck jerky tenders, beef and chicken filets, jerkey tenders for cats and dogs and even Hip Action with glucosomine.  Stop in and pick some up today!

Just wanted to share some pictures of Blue and Macchiato looking great after their visit to VIP Pet Spa. 

Here’s Blue, a cocker spaniel looking adorable with her two bows!

And Macchiato, a terrier mix and puppy in this picture.  Today she is twice the size and just as cute!

This past weekend was the annual Groom & Kennel Expo in Pasadena, CA.  VIP Pet Spa owner Kristin Hrenkevich and staff members Tanya Frazier and Missy Jeffers attended several workshops and learned new techniques for poodle and terrier grooming, observed several grooming competitions including the creative grooming, and shopped for new products at the trade show.  We are all very excited to get back into the spa and utilize what we have learned.   Hope to see you soon!

Thank you San Clemente for voting VIP Pet Spa Best in Grooming/Pet Care for the 3rd year in a row!  We love your pets and appreciate your business!  It is our goal to make you pet look and smell great, and have a pleasant overall grooming experience.  For a complete list of all winners please visit http://www.sanclementetimes.com/uploads/SCT_Oles_2008.pdf

Today is December 1st, can you believe it?  I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday with their clean and beautiful pets.

As an enticement for not waiting until the last minute to get your pets groomed, VIP Pet Spa is offering       $5 off per pet for full service bathing and grooming from Tuesday, December 2nd through Saturday, December 13th.

This offer is valid for all new and current customers.  All you have to do is call (949) 492-7473 to schedule your appointment and print out this post as your coupon!

New and current customers, save $5 off your full service bath or groom!

Don’t wait until the last minute for your Thanksgiving appointment!  In order to encourage you to beat the Thanksgiving rush, VIP Pet Spa is offering $5 off a full service bath or groom from Tuesday, November 11 thru Wednesday, November 19.  The offer expires November 20. 

All you have to do is call (949) 492-7473 to book your appointment and print out this post (or just the picture of the turkey) to receive $5 off!

VIP Pet Spa will be open Monday, November 24 thru Wednesday, November 26 and closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 28.  We will reopen Saturday, November 29.

Looking for something fun to do for Halloween with your dog?  Come to the 3 Dog Bakery’s Howl-O-Ween party this Saturday, October 25!  Dress your dog in his best costume and enjoy both doggie and human drinks and treats!  The 3 Dog Bakery is located at 110 S. El Camino Real, just south of Del Mar Street.  Visit them on the web at www.threedogsc.com.  The party starts at 2pm, so see you there!

(the following information is taken from www.petprojectfoundation.org) 

Lost and abandoned animals have a second chance at a good life– thanks to the Pet Project Foundation and the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. The mission of the Pet Project Foundation is “to enhance the quality of life of all companion animals in a pro-humane manner through compassion, responsibility, education and service”. Nowhere is this mission better exemplified than through their ongoing support of the shelter. This special shelter provides food, housing, exercise, medical care, and love for homeless animals until they are reunited with their owners or permanent, loving homes are found.

In addition to supplying funding for all food and medical care at the shelter, PPF also has contributed dollars for retractable awnings over the dog kennels, a new industrial laundry room, addition of a special area for rabbits (the Rabbitat), upgrades to the medical treatment room, and improvements to the cat room. PPF also contributes a significant portion of the funding for the kennel attendants’ salaries, and underwrites a program for residents of San Clemente and Dana Point whereby pet owners can be reimbursed for a portion of the cost of having their dogs, cats or rabbits spayed or neutered. PPF also recently funded the hiring of a full-time trainer for our shelter dogs to ensure each dog receives positive reinforcement training through treat and praise prior to adoption.

On Saturday, September 20 Pet Project Foundation is holding its annual fundraising event.  A Tale of Two Cities “Gimme Shelter” will be held at the Talega Golf Club and will feature Jumpin’ Jack Flash, the world’s greatest Rolling Stones live concert re-creation. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and the silent auction will begin at 5:30 pm in the courtyard. Dinner will follow at 7:30 pm, served from action stations with delicious selections to suit all tastes and palettes. The evening will be rounded off with a Live Auction.

Pet Project Foundation volunteers work diligently every year to put on “A Tail of Two Cities”, a fabulous event for all to enjoy, with the hopes of raising the much needed dollars for the homeless and abandoned animals of our communities. P.P.F is committed to returning these animals to their homes or caring for them until we are able to find them a new forever family, however long it may take. Funds raised provide shelter, food, veterinary care, kennel attendants, dog trainer and community programs such as spay and neuter.

To purchase tickets or make a donation, please visit  www.petprojectfoundation.org.  Thanks for your support!

Looking for something fun to do involving animals?  Here are two upcoming events in the Orange County area.

America’s Family Pet Expo- 

  April 11 thru  April 13 at the Orange County Fairgrounds 

Exhibitors include manufacturers, retailers, groomers, veterinarians, hobbyist groups, humane rescue organizations, humane societies, breeders, etc. Almost every kind of companion animal is on display and many are featured in educational demonstrations and seminars. Great shows of dogs, cats, birds, fish & reptiles.   www.petexpooc.com

Pet Project Foundation’s Annual Wag-A-Thon-

Saturday, April 26, from 8:30-1:00 in the Dana Point Harbor

You and your dog will enjoy music, the Disc Dogs in Southern California, food, the Bowser Bazaar, and more!  A great event for your entire family.  Bring your dog!  For more info visit www.petprojectfoundation.org