Please Read the Important Notice Below
Memo to: Our established clients & their critters
Subject: Increasing demand for our services
Date: April 28, 2010
Because we have been getting very busy and trying to take care of more dogs than usual, we may, in future, have to say ...
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"Sorry, we can't help you."
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... more often. We wish we could be in a position to always say "YES" to those critters that have stayed with us in the past. However, we have to try to limit ourselves to a reasonable number of guests on a given day. Only by controlling the number of guests, can we provide the same high quality care that you have come to expect.
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We encourage you to call us as early as possible. Even if you don't have exact dates for your critter's stay, we can pencil tentative dates in our calendar. You can confirm when you're sure of your plans.
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Mary and Cathy
If your critter has not stayed with us before,
please note that we are not accepting new clients at this time. Below are the names and contact info for some other Dog Care businesses that might be able to assist you.
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Camp Bow Wow in Dartmouth, Phone: 431-3647 or email them at hrm@campbowwow.ca.
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Dogs at Home in Seaforth Phone: 827-4492 email: dogsathome@eastlink.ca
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The Chewed Slipper in Lower Sackville,
Phone: 252-3294 http://thechewedslipper.com/
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Happy Hounds in Halifax, phone: 429-1342 http://happyhoundsinhalifax.com/
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Kamp Canine in Stewiacke,
phone: 1-888-671-2801
http://www.kampcanine.ca/
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Wyndenfog Kennels, West Chezzetcook, Phone: 827-5073 http://www.wyndenfog.com/
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Terra Marina Boarding Kennels in Lawrencetown, HRM , phone: 435-4248
We need your cooperation and assistance!
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We just wanted to pass along some information that will help you to help us. We want to remain accommodating and flexible, but as we get busier, it becomes harder to manage our guests and our time. Our guests continue to be our primary concern.
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Please call to let us know when you are coming to pick up or drop off your critter. Phone 827-3135. Make sure you have this number in your purse or wallet or on your cell phone directory. If you would like a CCS business card, we have a whole box of them, so just ask.
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- Unexpected arrivals can be difficult to manage, because each critter thinks it's their human and they want to be the first at the gate. We like to get critters ready for departure by having them in the mudroom to greet you. Also, we want to be able to get their bags packed and an invoice ready in advance so you don't have to wait.
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- Another important reason to call ahead is our beach walk. If we are not sure when you are coming, we may not be able to go on a walk or the walk may have to be postponed.
- If you are going to be late, please call and let us know so we can adjust activities accordingly. Even a half hour can be used for a short walk or a game of Chuck-it, if we know that you are going to be later than expected.
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- If you have ever had to serve breakfast or dinner to a dozen or so dogs, you will appreciate how difficult it is to stop the process before everyone is fed. Please try to avoid arriving at mealtimes
- breakfast is between 8 am and 9 am
- dinner is between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm
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Please try to bring the appropriate amount of food. If your critter is only staying two nights, a 20 kilo bag of food is not necessary. Just put enough for the stay in a bag or container and add enough for an extra day or two, just in case there is a delay in departure.
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- Conversely, if your critter is staying for a long time, then make sure there is enough food plus some extra so we don't run out. We will purchase additional food if we do run out and that will be added to your bill.
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- If possible, please try to drop your critter off between 9 am and 4 pm. Late evening arrivals are difficult as we need time to do the meet & greet before bedtime.
- Leaving your critter an extra night or two may be necessary due to travel delays, and we understand this is beyond your control. However, it does create create extra work so please consider this and always call to let us know that there is going to be a change in departure date.
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Thank you in advance for your consideration.
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Vaccinations Up To Date ?
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We are asking that clients check their dog's vaccination status. If it is more than six months since their last Bordetella vaccination ( Kennel Cough) , we suggest that you discuss with your veterinarian the value of getting a booster vaccination before your next visit.
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About Us
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Country Critter Sitters
provide home style dog care services to residents of Halifax,
Dartmouth and surrounding communities. Our goal is to provide
your best friend with the extra care and attention they deserve
when you can't be with them.
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We have been dog owners and
caregivers for over 40 years, and we are fortunate to have a
large property well suited to accommodating dogs of varying size,
age, and disposition. When we thought about offering our services,
we agreed that we did not want to operate a "boarding kennel"
- we had this idea that we could invite dog guests into our home
to live with us and our pets.
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We try to limit the number of guests
we will have with us on any given day to less than ten and this allows
us to spend lots of personal time with each one. In order to
determine whether there would be any compatibility issues, we
request a visit from the "possible guest" and we observe
how they fit in and get along before we agree to have them stay.
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We recognize that each of our
guests is an individual with their own unique personality and
we cater to each one as required. This applies to their eating
habits, diet, sleeping quarters, exercise needs, medical support
and cuddling.
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Our guests are supervised at
all times during their stay and are generally off leash for the
duration of their visit with us provided they do not go looking
for greener pastures. We offer lots of daily strolls around the
fields that surrounds the house, some games of fetch or frisbee
and if the weather permits, we race down to the private beach
for some long hikes and swims.
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We keep a record of our daily activities in a Daily Diary which we update regularly. The humans are encouraged to check in to see how their fur kids are doing while they are staying with us.
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We are ably assisted by our two canine hosts who welcome our guests with wagging tails.
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Call or email us and we can
make an appointment to discuss how we may be of service to you.
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Cathy and Mary Taplin,
(902) 827-3135
ccsitters@hotmail.com
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