THE "AIR SCRUBBER"


Freshens the air and reduces up to 99.9% of Bacteria and Mold on the surfaces in the place it is installed. Also it reduces 90% of Airborne Bacteria, Viruses and germs.




We installed the Air Scrubber in July of this Year. They have not had a lot of use in pet facilities but we thought it would be worth a try to see if it would reduce our likelihood of diseases. Since we have installed the Air Scrubber we have noticed a drop in the number of kennel cough cases. We always have a rise in cases during the summer months, and this year we saw the least cases of any year so far.


If you have any questions please call us, we look forward to giving your pets the best care that we can. We are excited that the Air Scrubber has rose to meet our expectations to give your pet a healthy and clean environment. Thanks Ruffledale

Our New Foster Dog, BUSTER!

(Pictures of Buster soon!)

We currently have two foster dogs at Ruffledale right now.  The funny thing about them is they came from different situations but they look like brother and sister.  

I am writing this because I believe it is a story that should be heard, for animal cruelty awareness.  Unfortunately not all our beloved pets have great stories.  So I would like to tell Buster's story for awareness and because he is so sweet and deserves to be loved as much as he loves you.

Buster is a six year old lab mix, we think he could be mixed with border collie.  He is super lovable and loves to be with people and other dogs.  He finally is warming up to his enviroment here at Ruffledale and is meshing quite well with the others.  

I received a phone call from a friend that she had heard about a dog in her friend's neighborhood that had been abandon.  The family had lost(foreclosed) on their house and had packed everything up and left.  Unfortunately they decided to leave their beloved dog Buster behind, tied to a tree.  Buster watched his family drive away, kids and belongings and was left with only a small amount of food and water.   

When my friend went and picked up Buster he was very sad, severely dehydrated and hungry.  They took him and let him recover at their home over the weekend.  When I was called I told them that of course we would let him live here at Ruffledale.  

Now we need to find Buster a new home.  Someone who will love him and if a crisis did strike their family that they would take in consideration Busters life too.  We promised him that we would love and take care of him until we could find someone to do the same.

If you would like more information on Buster or know someone who would please call us.  Thank You, TeAnna

PET OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST BUDDHA!!

About Buddha:

Buddha is a very fun-loving “Giant” Pomeranian! He is always the life of the party when he is here at Ruffledale. He is getting ready to turn four on November 8th of this year. Buddha loves all people and dogs. Kids are his favorite, and he will stop anything he is doing to see a little boy or girl. He is always friendly with everyone. Buddha loves to “talk” but never in a mean way! Buddha loves his stuffed toys, but his favorites are his “lamb,” “baby,” and his “monkey.” Although Buddha loves to play with other dogs in person, one of his biggest pet-peeves is dogs barking on the TV. He must be confused where they are and how he can get to them. Besides dogs on TV, Buddha loves to watch TV. He will stare intently for hours if it is a show he likes! He also hates to see horses being brushed, and gets upset. Maybe because with all of his long hair he understands that brushing is no fun!

One of Buddha’s favorite times was a road trip he took with his Mom to Arizona. He loved watching out the window during the entire drive just taking in all the new sights. He loved the way the landscape changed and all of the new things he could see. It was also very important for Buddha to protect his car during this trip, especially from the strange Joshua Tree’s. He would bark at those if they got too close! Buddha didn’t always love driving in the car. On his first day home he was really scared when he had to get in the car. He cried the whole way home and had an accident in the car because he was so scared. Now Buddha knows that the car takes him fun places like Ruffledale, Arizona, and to drive through windows that have ice cream cones! Mmmm Those are Buddha’s favorite treat besides Cheese. But really Buddha will eat “anything.”

Buddha loves coming to daycare. He has been a regular here at Ruffledale for years. We all have loved watching him grow up. Buddha usually prefers to play with the big dogs rather than the small ones who are his own size. Sometimes at closing time Buddha isn’t ready to go home and we will have to catch him to send him home. He runs right in without any hesitation no matter how many dogs are at the gate greeting him. He does get a little jealous though if his Mom pets too many other dogs for too long. He will bark and “yell” at her to stop! Not only does Buddha love dogs, but he also loves his cat at home. He is very nice to the kitty and likes to share food!

PETS of the Month for JULY, BAILEY AND TESSA!!

About Bailey and Tessa:

Bailey and Tessa are two very sweet and outgoing German Shepherds. They love each other so much. They are rarely not together. Bailey was born on November 11th 2006. She was brought home as a tiny puppy and brought to Ruffledale not too long after that. Bailey was instantly a favorite. She was the cutest Pup. Her ears were still silly and floppy. Bailey got lots of visitors at home too because everyone was so excited for a little puppy. She picked out her family and was of course the “Pick of the Litter” which translates to “more money.” But her family couldn’t resist....they already loved her. Bailey was a little lonely and needed a friend, so her family decided to rescue another Shepherd. They found Tessa on a website and had her home quickly after that. Tessa is guessed to be about 5 years old, but since she is adopted we don’t know an exact birthday. After Tessa was bathed and given a new collar and taught some new manners, she fit in with her family wonderfully, Her and Tessa quickly became best friends.

Bailey and Tessa absolutely LOVE Pepperoni. They like the circle ones that go on pizza. Mmmmm Yum. Bailey and Tessa know a special hand command from their parents that tells them to lay down without any words being said. Tessa can also ‘shake’ and ‘roll over’. Bailey Finally just learned ‘shake’ after lots of work from her family. Bailey and Tessa love to come to daycare at Ruffledale. Their parents can’t say “daycare” or they will go crazy at the door all ready to go. They know that they have to sit in a special spot by the door before they get to go, but once they are free they run as fast as they can to the car so they can go. At Ruffledale their favorite person is Kathie the groomer. They are so so so happy when she takes her breaks with them out in the backyard. Bailey and Tessa try to block all the other dogs from getting too much attention from their “special person.”

Bailey loves to chase the laser pointer. She could go for hours without stopping if her family would let her. Her family has nicknamed her “Remote Contol dog” because she loves chasing it so much!!! Tessa is not so fond of Bailey’s laser chasing. She has been nicknamed “Our Ninny” because she does everything she can to make Bailey calm down. Bailey and Tessa love to go on walks and have special backpacks that carry their water for them. Bailey doesn’t love the backpack, but she knows she gets a walk, so she will give in and wear the backpack. But she gets so tired that she has to be carried home by the end of her walk. Tessa loves the walk and the backpack. Bailey and Tessa’s family refer to them as their “Fur Babies” in contrast to their other children who are “Skin Babies!!”

Pet of the Month for JUNE.... GRACIE!

Gracie is a regular here at Ruffledale. She loves to come for daycare. She is well known by our clients as the dog on the coffee table! Her favorite place to be is standing, napping or playing on our coffee table. She is a beautiful Golden Retriever. Gracie just celebrated her 8th Birthday in May. Gracie has been a doggy daycare regular since February of 2005......that's just four months after we opened our doors! We have all loved seeing Gracie every week. Gracie's best trick is "shaking hands" on command. She loves her stuffed white tiger and chewing on Bacon Flavored Rawhides...Mmmmmm!!! What could be better?????

Gracie loves being scratched behind her ears and she will be your best friend forever if you start scratching. The rougher the better!!! Gracie is such a social little girl. She has never met a human or another dog that she doesn't need to meet and say Hi too. She loves everyone who comes into daycare, both human and canine! Although she loves everyone, her favorite friend is a new dog here at daycare; A German Shepherd named Buster McGee. The girls at Ruffledale think him and Gracie are more of boyfriend and girlfriend than just friends! Gracie's ideal day would consist of a long day at Ruffledale playing and socializing with all the people and doggy friends. Then a quick trip home to take a long recovery nap.

Gracie's first day home was a little confusing for her. She decided it would be best to sleep and nap all day. Then she was awake to entertain her new master all night long. Thankfully Gracie has adjusted to daytime activity and nightime sleeping. Gracie and a very fun winter Cross Country Skiing with her Mom and Dad. She got to go leash free which was great because she was able to wander free to check out all of the interesting smells and things on the trails. Gracie's biggest Pet Peeves is Cats. She just doesn't understand them.

Smile for the Camera!!!

Gotta Love Them!!!!!!!

Pets of the Month for MAY 2009!

JUAN AND JAKE!!

Juan has been a regular pal at Ruffledale since we opened our doors in 2004!!! His brother Jake came into the picture more recently.  Jake was boarding at Ruffledale when his Dad decided he couldn't keep him anymore.  After living here at Ruffledale for just a little while Juan's Mom decided to make them "brother's."  Now Juan and Jake are quite a pair.  They are their Mom's "Babies!!" and her "Life" (Despite their combined weight of over 150 pounds!")

Juan is a black lab who loves to play.  His birthday is April 29th making him a Taurus pup, also known as "The Supporter."  This fits Juan because him Mom describes him as her "Angel."  He has helped her through so many hard times and has been her support through so much.  Juan is so in tune to his Mom's emotions.  Juan is such a happy-go-lucky dog.  Juan loves his ears, butt and legs scratched.  If you start with scratching his spots, you may be there all day.  Juan also likes to 'steal' things so that you have to chase him around for them.  At home his favorite is the remote controls; at daycare it is water bottles, business cards, paper towels, cell phones and anything else.  He just loves the attention he gets when we are all chasing him in circles.  

Jake is the more mellow dog of the two.  He is much more relaxed about life.  He would just eat and chill in front of the TV all day if it was by his choice.  Jake is a Great Dane mix.  He is also all black, with a little white spot on his leg from a orthopedic surgery when he was younger.   His first day home with his new family was a little scary.  But once he realized that they already loved him so much, he quickly came to love his new "Mami" and "Papi" and especially Juan.  Jake is a big boy who thinks he is little.  He loves it when he is being rubbed.  He will lean into you until you almost fall over, and will block you in your path if he wants to be petted.  Jake has a quessed birthday of December 29th.