Fenway Bark Stay.Play.Heal.

Reserve your dog's boarding or daycare for the Superbowl soon!

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Worried that Fido will take a deep dive into the Superbowl onion dip?
Concerned that dog drool will become the secret ingredient in this year's Superbowl wing sauce? Perhaps you are invited to a Superbowl party where fur isn't welcome.

Whatever the reason, we are here for you on Superbowl Sunday!

Book daycare or boarding on Superbowl Sunday and choose from the following menu items:

- Sweet Potato Chips ($12.99 per large bag) - the dog equivalent of potato chips
- Freeze Dried Duck Feet ($1.00 each) - the dog equivalent of chicken wings
- Football gourmet cookie ($2.00 each) - the dog equivalent of dessert
- Bravo knuckle and marrow bones (as marked) - the dog equivalent of BBQ ribs
- Planet Dog rubber football toy ($18.99 ea)
- Patriots Jerseys and bandanas also available!

Fenway Bark Calendar of Events

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February 4 - K9 Klatch - 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5
February 11 - K9 Klatch - 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5
February 18 - K9 Klatch 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5
February 25 - K9 Klatch - 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5
February 26 - French Bulldog Meet Up! - contribution at door to Meet Up group
February 29 - Leap Year Rescue Event - More to come!

If you haven't attended our K9 Klatch, you are missing out on a growing contingent of warm clients and content pups who spend an hour socializing on Saturday afternoon in our temperature controlled conditions. Buy your ticket on line to reserve your spot. Health and behavior requirements apply. Space is limited.

Barkitini anyone?

2012-01-28T16:15:00.000-08:00

If you missed Friday's barkinitis, you missed a lot of fun! Cocktails will be served on Leap Year Wednesday, February 29, for a fundraiser at Fenway Bark. Details to follow.

Mark your calendar for attending our barkitini event on February 29, 2012 starting at 6 pm!

New Training Classes Available starting in February and April

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Please check out and purchase our new Basic Obedience classes offered in February and April.

Upcoming Events at Fenway Bark

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January 28- When Your Dog Gets Sick in the Middle of Night - 11 - 1 pm Free - Registration Required
January 28 - K9 Klatch - 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5
February 4 - K9 Klatch - 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5
February 11 - K9 Klatch - 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5
February 18 - K9 Klatch 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5
February 25 - K9 Klatch - 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5
February 26 - French Bulldog Meet Up! - contribution at door to Meet Up group

If you haven't attended our K9 Klatch, you are missing out on a growing contingent of warm clients and content pups who spend an hour socializing on Saturday afternoon in our temperature controlled conditions. Buy your ticket on line to reserve your spot. Health and behavior requirements apply. Space is limited.

Congratulations Patriots!

2012-01-22T17:22:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to the Patriots for capturing the American Football Conference Championship and their upcoming trip to the Superbowl! We were rooting for you all the way!

Now its time to plan for the Superbowl!

Traveling to Indianapolis for the Superbowl? First, I am completely envious. Getting past that, however, it is time to make reservations for you dog or cat at Fenway Bark! If you want your pup to hear/see the Superbowl, or you want to SKYPE your dog while you are at Lucas Oil stadium, be sure to sign your pooch up for a Luxury Box. Space is limited.

Are you hosting or attending a Superbowl party and need pet care? Please book your daycare reservation this week so that we can adequately staff for the demand. Daycare on Superbowl day from 12 pm to 11 pm is $40 for the day.

Superbowl Menu:

Liver Flavored Gourmet Football Cookies - $3.00/ea
Sweet Potato Vitality Chips - $20.00/bag
Planet Dog Football Toy - $15.00/ea

It wouldn't be a party without your pooch? Come by Fenway Bark to pick up your dog's New England Patriots leash, collar, bowl, bandana, or jersey!

Space is limited for daycare and boarding so book early this week to secure your reservation.

Frigid Weather and Snow - Daycare to the Rescue!

2012-01-15T18:17:00.000-08:00

Walking the dog in the dark and cold can be no fun at all (and potentially dangerous at times). Fenway Bark is temperature controlled and keeps the winter outside while enjoying the indoor lawn and pool.

If you would like to make the winter more comfortable for both you and Fido, sign up for daycare through our concierge or call 617-464-4364 to arrange daycare for your pooch!

Our Customers Live Close to Our Hearts - Both Figuratively and Literally Speaking

2012-01-15T17:35:00.000-08:00

Benji and Jordan, our Superstar Concierge

New Products in Fenway Bark's retail store!

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Primal Pet Foods
Bravo
Veggie Life - Happy Hips, Vitality
Buddy Biscuits
Zuke's Filets
Fromm's treats
Real Meat Dog Food

Fenway Bark can custom order any items for you with one week notice. Just call or email our concierge with your purchase requests. Advanced purchase may be required for specialty items.

Meet Sparkle! Our new Foster from Great Dog Rescue of New England!

2012-01-15T17:02:00.000-08:00

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/21325753

Meet Sparkle! She is a stunning looking Aussie Shepherd mix that came into our care last Friday. Its hard not to fall in love with Sparkle. Her salt and pepper coat and big smile will win over anyone who may want to consider adopting her. She has been in play group and will tell the other dogs about her boundaries with a corrective growl or by giving the other dogs the canine equivalent of the stink eye.

If you would like to meet Sparkle, come to Fenway Bark to be introduced. If you would like to learn more about adopting Sparkle, contact Great Dog Rescue of New England!

Upcoming Events at Fenway Bark

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January 16 - Holiday Sale - 20% off all coats and clothing in Fenway Bark's boutique
January 21 - Puppy Palooza - 9:00 am - Health Requirements apply - $5
January 21- When Your Dog Gets Sick in the Middle of Night - 11 - 1 pm Free - Registration Required
January 21 - K9 Klatch - 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5
January 27 - Barkitinis - Yappy Hour - 6 - 8 pm
January 28 - Puppy Palooza - 9:00 am Health Requirements apply - $5
January 28 - K9 Klatch - 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5

Upcoming Events at Fenway Bark

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January 2 - Grand Re-Opening of the Pawsitive Dog at Fenway Bark
January 4 - Basic Obedience Wednesday course begins
January 7 - Puppy Palooza - 9:00 am - Health Requirements apply - $5
January 7 - K9 Klatch - 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5
January 13 - Barkitinis - Yappy Hour - 6 - 8 pm
January 14 - Puppy Palooza - 9:00 am Health Requirements apply - $5
January 14 - K9 Klatch - 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5
January 21 - Puppy Palooza - 9:00 am - Health Requirements apply - $5
January 21- When Your Dog Gets Sick in the Middle of Night - 11 - 1 pm Free - Registration Required
January 21 - K9 Klatch - 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5
January 27 - Barkitinis - Yappy Hour - 6 - 8 pm
January 28 - Puppy Palooza - 9:00 am Health Requirements apply - $5
January 28 - K9 Klatch - 12 pm - Health Requirements apply - $5

Grand Re-Opening of the Pawsitive Dog at Fenway Bark

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January 2, 2011

4 - 8 pm

Fenway Bark

88 Black Falcon Ave,

Boston, MA 02210

Clients of both Pawsitive Dog and Fenway Bark are invited to attend!

Does Your Christmas Puppy Need Training?

2012-01-01T19:01:00.000-08:00

You have two great options at Fenway Bark for your Christmas Puppy! We have basic obedience courses starting on January 4 and January 7. Additionally, the Pawsitive Dog has opened their training facility at Fenway Bark with a full array of courses!

Upcoming Events at Fenway Bark

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Open House for The Pawsitive Dog - Grand Re-Opening at Fenway Bark - January 2 from 4 to 8 pm!

Basic Obedience with Scott Dunmore - Starts Wednesday, January 4 at 6:30 pm and Saturday, January 7 at 10 am

Barkitinis at Yappy Hour! - 6 - 8 pm January 13th and 27th

Puppy Palooza - Every Saturday from 9 am to 10 am! Health requirements apply.

Homeopathy First Aid - January 21 - Space is limited!

Christmas at Fenway Bark!

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Happy Holidays from Jane, Jim and the Boys

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Photo by Dawgma Gallery

Jim, the boys, and I wish we had the time to write a personal note to each of you who have been so supportive of Fenway Bark to say "Thank You" and "Happy Holidays". We have AMAZING customers and we are so grateful for each and every one of you and your enthusiasm for Fenway Bark.

In nine months our business has grown from a blip on the Boston radar to Sold Out status, the honor of being named one of the top daycare facilities in the United States by Fido Friendly magazine, Pawsitive Dog, arguably the best dog training group in New England, is joining our space to provide more exceptional services to you, and we are now expanding our daycare to accommodate growing demand. The buzz and growth is due in no small part to your recommendations of our services and we are so thankful for every recommendation we receive.

I also want to use this platform to thank my incredible staff who go above and beyond to take great care of our guests. We keep Dunkin Donuts and Foodler in business with our long hours and you (and they!) deliver each and every time to provide exceptional care and customer service. Thank you.

As I frequently share with reporters and customers, owning a small business in not for the faint of heart and having such great customers and pooches is the wind in our sails, even through the roughest (ruff-est?) of times.

Thank you.

Hugs to you and ear rubs to your pooches.

Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah!

Warm Regards,

Jane

Treat of the Month Club at Fenway Bark!

2011-12-18T12:25:00.000-08:00

Ring in Fido's New Year with a tasty start! Fenway Bark is launching The Fenway Bark Treat of the Month Club starting in January! Sign up now for the year and each month your dog will receive a tastefully packaged gift of a delicious assortment of treats to try! Treats will vary in size, texture and flavor.

Have a less hungry pooch? Sign up for 6 months instead!

12 month membership - $199
6 month membership - $109
Need your treats shipped? $295/year to ship your favorite pooch monthly treats!

Its a great way for your pooch to try new flavors and brands of treats and share your thoughts with us for our future store inventory on what your pooch likes best!

Our featured monthly treat will also be announced in our newsletter on the first Monday of the month!

Pawsitive Dog - Mark Your Calendar!

2011-12-18T09:17:00.000-08:00

The Pawsitive Dog will be having their Grand Re-Opening at Fenway Bark on January 2! Meet the talented Pawsitive Dog team and learn about their services. Remember, Fenway Bark clients receive an escort to the front of the line for consultations!

Puppy Starter Pack!

2011-12-18T09:12:00.000-08:00

Is a new puppy going to be part of your holiday this month? Giving your puppy a successful start is super important to a successful assimilation into your family. A great way to accomplish that is purchasing our Puppy Starter Pack!

Zen Massage Therapy Available at Fenway Bark!

2011-12-18T09:06:00.000-08:00

ZEN animal massage focuses on preventive care for your dog and cat.

Massage is part of a holistic approach to your pet’s health care. Massage is a gentle and non-invasive therapy that can relieve pain and stress. Whether you have a companion animal, agility dog, show animal, or service dog, massage is a great way to maintain your pet’s health and well-being, along with regular veterinary visits.

Massage considers the entire animal, as well as the specific area that may be painful. Massage is a proactive therapy that can address future health issues and specific problems your pet may already have. Animals give us clear feedback when they are being massaged so I tailor the session to fit their needs. Massage is helpful in maintaining the overall health and well-being of your companion animal.

Benefits of massage on your pet:

• Reduces anxiety

• Shortens healing time of strained muscles

• Aids in digestion

• Fosters well-being

• Reduces pain and swelling of joints and muscles

• Reduces scar tissue, increasing mobility

• Decreases blood pressure

• Strengthens the immune system

• Reduces muscle spasms

• Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness

• Increases range of motion

• Stimulates liver and kidney functions

• Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymphatic fluids

• Promotes deeper and easier breathing

• Enhances the health and nourishment of the skin and coat

Gift Certificates and Massage Packages for sale at Fenway Bark now. Please arrange a massage session for your dog through our concierge.

If you are boarding your dog with us over the holidays, arrange for a special massage treat for your dog while you are away. Julie can come in and give the massage over the holidays!

Thor Finds His Forever Home Thanks to Great Dog Rescue of New England and Fenway Bark

2011-12-18T09:02:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Thor and his new forever family and home! Thor found his forever home after being in a shelter for five months in the South and then transported up North through Great Dog Rescue of New England and receiving foster care at Fenway Bark.

Rescue placement at Fenway Bark: We are batting 800 for placement within 7 days.

Annie is up for adoption at Fenway Bark. Please spread the word about her to see if we can find her forever home before Christmas. Annie needs is very sweet and affectionate. She just wants to be loved and is pretty mellow but likes to be the only dog or with a small group of mellow dogs. Once shown affection, she becomes very attached to the person providing affection and doesn't like to share too much. To apply to adopt Annie, visit Great Dog Rescue of New England's web page.

Fenway Bark allows you to SKYPE your dog when you are away!

2011-12-17T14:02:00.000-08:00

Fenway Bark's luxury boxes are equipped with SKYPE so you can SKYPE your dog 24 hours a day. So many guests have enjoyed staying connected to their pets while they are away.

Best Nativity Picture Eve

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Pawsitive Dog - Receive Priority Training Consultation

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One reason we're excited about The Pawsitive Dog at Fenway Bark...Fenway Bark clients get to cut to the front of the line and skip the wait for a free pre-enrollment consultation.

Customize your dog-owner education and jump start your training journey this January!

Want a sneak peek? Don't forget to stop by their Grand Re-Opening at Fenway Bark on Monday, January 2nd from 4 - 8 pm!

The BIG Announcement!

2011-12-12T09:09:00.000-08:00

Fenway Bark is delighted to announce that The Pawsitive Dog will be moving their unrivaled training services to Fenway Bark starting in January!

Jen Vickery, owner of the Pawsitive Dog, and I feel that the addition of the Pawsitive Dog to the Fenway Bark facility enhances the full range of services that are offered under Fenway Bark's 20,000 square foot ocean view roof!

Jen and her team have trained over 10,000 dog families and have over a 20 year track record of exceptional dog training experience.

Over the coming months we will be making some enhancements to our facility to accommodate the Pawsitive Dog and to expand our daycare space to meet the increasing demand for our services. We kindly ask you to bear with any small changes we may need to make to accommodate construction.

On January 2 we will be having an open house in conjunction with the Pawsitive Dog and their clients to give you the opportunity to learn about their services and to meet Jen and her team.

A big welcome to the Pawsitive Dog at Fenway Bark!

12 Days of Canine Christmas!

2011-12-11T13:36:00.000-08:00

It is only 13 days until Christmas and so many dogs to shop for and so little time! Watch Fenway Bark's Facebook site for the 12 Days of K9 Christmas specials posted every day! Buy by phone or in person to get great buys every day between now and Christmas! Fenway Bark ships anywhere in the world, too!

First Day of K9 Christmas - Woof Wear and our other pooch gear is 20% off through Monday, December 12 at 9 pm!

Make Way for Puppy!

2011-12-11T09:27:00.000-08:00

Has your life become much richer and more chaotic with a new puppy in the house? Is a new puppy under your Christmas tree this year?

Fenway Bark is here to help! When your puppy has both rounds of shots (approximately week 15), enrich your puppy's life with all the tools he/she needs to thrive! Dogs who are 14 weeks to 20 weeks old qualify for the following offer:

Fenway Bark Puppy Starter Pack

Daycare every Monday and Friday in January 2012 - 7 full days - $280 value

Puppy Palooza - 9:00 am every Saturday in January - $28 value

First Puppy Grooming and Nail Trim - $40 - 80 value

Basic Obedience Training - $150 value (Wednesdays at 6:30 pm or Saturdays at 10 am)

20% coupon on any bag of puppy food in stock at Fenway Bark

Total Value - $510 - $550
Special Offer Price - $350

Health requirements apply. Offer limited to 25 lucky puppies.

Click on the link to buy directly on line or purchase at Fenway Bark between now and New Years Eve!

Upcoming Events at Fenway Bark

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January 2, 2012 - Open House!

January 4 and 7, 2011 - 6:30 pm - Basic Training Class Begins - Wednesdays and Saturdays in 2012

January 13 and 27 - 6:30 pm - Barktinis at Yappy Hour - Health Requirements Apply

January 7, 14, 21 and 28 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am - Puppy Palooza - Join us for puppy socialization and helpful information for raising a healthy, happy dog. Health Requirements Apply. Puppies must have both rounds of vaccinations and a negative fecal test on record at Fenway Bark. Call 617-464-4364 for more information or click on the link to buy your spot!

January 21, 2012 - 11 - 1 pm - When Dog is Sick in Middle of Night: Homeopathy for First Aid - only a few spots left!

How often do we have a dog with diarrhea or vomiting in the middle of night from something they ate. This is only one of many first aid situations that arise with our animals. Come have a discussion with a local homeopath about treating first aid conditions at home. Homeopathy is an inexpensive, safe, FDA approved series of healing remedies made from natural substances which has been used for people and animals since the 1800's. Free of charge. Reservations required.

Riley Finds Her Forever Home!

2011-12-11T08:25:00.000-08:00

Riley has found her forever home with the help of Great Dog Rescue of New England and Fenway Bark! Happy Holidays Emily and Riley! I think your gifts to each other came early.

Santa visits Fenway Bark!

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Upcoming Events at Fenway Bark

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December 11, 2011 - 12 - 4 pm - Pet Tech First Aid and CPR Certification

January 5 and 7, 2011 - 6:30 pm - Basic Training Class Begins

January 13 and 27 - 6:30 pm - Barktinis at Yappy Hour - Health Requirements Apply

January 7, 14, 21 and 28 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am - Puppy Palooza - Join us for puppy socialization and helpful information for raising a healthy, happy dog. Health Requirements Apply. Puppies must have both rounds of vaccinations and a negative fecal test on record at Fenway Bark. Call 617-464-4364 for more information.

January 21, 2012 - 11 - 1 pm - When Dog is Sick in Middle of Night: Homeopathy for First Aid

Great Mistletoe Challenge - Update #1

2011-12-04T16:09:00.000-08:00

We have the network buzzing for 4 of our 10 Great Mistletoe challenge targets! But it may take more than just one nudge to get the Boston A list celebrities to Fenway Bark for the donation kiss under the mistletoe.

By using your social networks and your Constant Contacts, you may be able to help Fenway Bark give up to $10,000 to 5 very worthy animal charities! Help spread the word about the Great Mistletoe Challenge at Fenway Bark with your friends, at no cost to you, and through networking you may be able to help animals and veterans in need.

Bella finds her forever home.

2011-12-04T10:14:00.000-08:00

Foster dog, Bella, found her forever home with Emily with the help of Great Dog Rescue of New England and Fenway Bark.

Meet Annie! Our new foster dog from Great Dog Rescue of New England!

2011-12-04T08:06:00.000-08:00

Meet Annie!

Annie is one of our new foster dogs from Great Dog Rescue of New England.

Annie will be fostered at Fenway Bark until she finds her forever home. To learn more about Annie, please see her profile on Petfinder.

Annie will be arriving at Fenway Bark later this week. Please contact either Fenway Bark to meet Annie and contact GDRNE to learn about the adoption process.

Meet Thor! Our new foster through Great Dog Rescue of New England!

2011-12-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

Meet Thor. Thor will be joining Fenway Bark as his new foster home through Great Dog Rescue of New England later this week and we are hopeful that Thor will find his forever home as quickly and successfully as the foster dogs before him.

For more information about Thor, check out his Petfinder page.

Thor will be joining us at the end of the week.

Fenway Bark Holiday Party - Thanks for Joining Us!

2011-12-04T07:34:00.000-08:00

We had a great time with our clients on Saturday night!

We had a lot of festive human and canine guests and their pictures with Santa Claus will be in next week's newsletter (photography provided by Dawgma Gallery)! A large chunk of money was raised for Great Dog Rescue of New England.

Clients loved Beez Louise collars and leashes and we are happy to be carrying them in our store. Pick up a unique holiday collar for you dog between now and Christmas. Custom made collars available.

Santa, Reindeer, Snowmen, and Gingerbread men Hugglehounds available in small and large sizes for all the good dogs on your list!

The Great Mistletoe Challenge!

2011-11-27T15:50:00.000-08:00

Introducing the

Fenway Bark Great Mistletoe Challenge!

As a female entrepreneur in the first year of business, I don't get out much.

OK, not at all.

In order to enjoy the holiday season, I need to bring joy through my front door at Fenway Bark for my customers, staff, and guests.

Which brings me to the

Fenway Bark Great Mistletoe Challenge!

For each of the local celebrities listed below who come to Fenway Bark and are photographed kissing me on the cheek under the mistletoe between now and Christmas, Fenway Bark will donate $1000 to one of the following charities of the celebrities choice:

1) MSPCA
2) Animal Rescue League of Boston
3) Great Dog Rescue of New England
4) NEADS - providing service dogs to the deaf and disabled
5) Fairy Dog Parents

Here is my Great Mistletoe Challenge Christmas list:

Tom Brady

Keith Lockhart

Steven Tyler

Matt Damon

Scott Brown

Curt Schilling

Big Papi

Jack Welsh

Mark Wahlberg

Denis Leary

Steve Carell

So, Fenway Bark fans, use your social media, Rolodex, and contacts to get the word to the 10 Mistletoe Challenge targets on my Christmas list and help generate $10,000 in charitable donations to some very worthy animal welfare organizations. Don't hold back because you don't know anyone on the list directly. It is said that everyone knows everyone else in this world by four connections. Spread the word using your contact list and the word will get to each of them if the Great Mistletoe Challenge is passed on through your networks. We will publish the pictures on the blog and Facebook for each celebrity who accept the Great Mistetoe Challenge!

The mistletoe is waiting boys.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Jane

Attention pr contacts: contact Fenway Bark.

We Hope You Had a Wonderful Thanksgiving!

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How is your experience at Fenway Bark?

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We hope we have delighted you and your pet in your experience doing business with Fenway Bark. If we have been successful in doing that, please take a moment to share your experience with others on Google Reviews and Yelp! It will help others who haven't heard about Fenway Bark yet find their way to us.

Your kind words to other families with dogs has helped us grow. Please continue to spread the word about us if you think we are a business worth recommending. Remember, we reward customers for their successful recommendations.

If you have constructive feedback on how we can make your next experience with us better, please take a moment to let me know. I will personally contact each of you. Thanks you again for your business!

Meet Riley! Foster Dog at Fenway Bark!

2011-11-27T09:12:00.000-08:00

Meet Riley, a foster dog at Fenway Bark through Great Dog Rescue of New England. We haven't met Riley yet but she will be joining the Fenway Bark family until she finds her forever home later this week.

If you are interested in reading more about Riley, please visit her Petfinder profile. If you would like to learn how adopt Riley or other dogs through Great Dog Rescue of New England, please visit their website.

Meet Bella! Foster Dog at Fenway Bark

2011-11-27T09:07:00.000-08:00

Meet Bella, a beagle mix dog who will begin to be fostered at Fenway Bark until she finds her forever home starting this week. We haven't met Bella yet but we want to let you know she is coming and if you are interested in meeting her, to let us know.

Her pet finder profile provides more information. You can read more about how to adopt Bella by going to www.gdrne.com.

Thank You from Jane

2011-11-20T17:18:00.000-08:00

On Thanksgiving week I would be remiss to not thank each and every customer for your business and your kind recommendations to others. It is your thoughtful recommendations in dog parks, at work, and to friends and family that has helped us with our enviable growth. We are the "little engine that could", fueled by the kind recommendations of our customers.

Thank You. Thank you. Thank You.

Cocoa - Up for adoption through Great Dog Rescue of New England and fostered at Fenway Bark

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Cocoa is up for adoption through Great Dog Rescue of New England and being fostered by Fenway Bark.

Come visit Cocoa at Fenway Bark. Adoption inquiries through Great Dog Rescue of New England.

Landon - Up for adoption through Great Dog Rescue of New England and Fostered at Fenway Bark

2011-11-20T16:40:00.000-08:00

Meet Landon at Fenway Bark through arrangements with our staff.

Contact Great Dog Rescue directly for adoption information:

www.gdrne.com

Free $25!! Seriously.

2011-11-20T08:17:00.000-08:00

Shop at Fenway Bark on Small Business Saturday, November 26, use your registered American Express card, and receive $25 FREE on your statement from American Express!

Here is what you need to do:

1) Register each of your American Express cards that qualify in advance.
2) Shop at Fenway Bark on November 26 for all the pets on your holiday list!
3) Are you away for the holidays? Make purchases at Fenway Bark by phone including boarding, daycare, grooming, training and more! We will begin to take phone orders at 6 am.

Fenway Bark in STUFF magazine!

2011-11-19T19:10:00.000-08:00

Did you see Fenway Bark mentioned in the Stuffy section of Stuff magazine? Blueberry facials available for all of our guests! Talk to the concierge to arrange one for your pampered pooch!

Small Business Saturday, November 26

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November 26, 2011

Boutique will be open from 6 AM to 11 PM!

Fenway Bark is participating in Small Business Saturday, November 26, sponsored by American Express. Register your American Express card and then shop at Fenway Bark for any of our goods and services, pay with a registered American Express card, and receive a $25 credit on your statement from American Express!

Fenway Bark will have special offers on November 26 so mark your calendar to shop for all the pets and pet families on your list! November 26 is also a great day to buy product for the special shelter or rescue on your list.

Upcoming Events at Fenway Bark!

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November 14 - 23 - Buy $100 worth of retail and receive a free day of daycare on Black Friday! Request your free day at check out!

November 24 - Thanksgiving - Fenway Bark is open!

November 25 - Black Friday - Stock up on all the gifts for the pets and pet lovers in your life!

November 26 - Small Business Saturday - Support Small Business and shop for your holiday needs at Fenway Bark

December 3 - 4 - Holiday Trunk Show - Featuring artists and craft people with pet centric art

December 3 - Holiday open house for our customers from 4 - 8 pm

December 11 - Pet Tech First Aid Certification Course (space is limited)

January 7 - Our next Basic Obedience course begins. Enroll your puppy now for training beginning in January. If your pup is 8+ weeks old now, he/she will be old enough in January to attend the course!

Fenway Bark Partners with Great Dog Rescue New England to Place Dogs in Their Forever Homes

2011-11-12T18:34:00.000-08:00

Cocoa

Fenway Bark is proud to share with you that we have partnered with Great Dog Rescue in New England to help adoptable dogs find their forever homes, two at a time.


Landon

Meet Cocoa and Landon, our first foster dogs from Great Dog Rescue New England. Cocoa and Landon will be living at Fenway Bark starting next week, socializing with our other guests, and learning to be really great dogs for their future families while in our care.

We would be delighted to introduce our foster dogs to potential future families and facilitate the introduction of those families to Great Dog Rescue New England to engage in their placement process.

Are you looking to expand your canine family? Come to Fenway Bark to meet our foster dogs and potentially make this holiday extra special for a dog needing a new home.

If you know someone who would be interested in meeting Cocoa or Landon, please have them visit Fenway Bark for an introduction!

Evening "day" care - Say what?

2011-11-06T15:37:00.000-08:00

Even our most tenured clients have said they aren't aware of our evening care offer at Fenway Bark. We will take responsibility for not communicating it more because those of you who have tried it, love it!

It works like this:

Drop off your dog at around 6 pm and pick up as late as 11 pm and pay $22 (or one half day of the daycare package you may have in place) and enjoy your evening out without worrying about rushing home to let your pooch out.

Do you have a special anniversary, date, or birthday you want to celebrate with a long, leisurely dinner perhaps involving multiple courses of food and adult beverages? Enjoy it at a nice pace and know that Bella is in good care until you want to pick her up.
This service may come in particularly handy as holiday, office, and New Year's parties are planned and RSVPs are being contemplated at the kitchen table. And although we are asked frequently about it, no we don't sit children too! Thanks for vote of confidence to request care of extended family!
Attending a Patriots, Bruins, or Celtics game and don't want to sweat out the traffic or take an early departure to get home to Fido? Evening care to the rescue!
Is an important client in town where taking them out might cinch the deal? Fenway Bark evening care will take care of Fifi while you tend to your client.

As always, occupancy and health requirements apply. Call to inquire.

Daycare Reservations

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We want to thank each of you who have taken the time to share information about Fenway Bark with your friends, family and co-workers. It is the fabulous word of mouth from satisfied and enthusiastic clients, like yourself, that is allowing us to grow and expand our reputable services to the New England community.

To that end, I want to let you know that we are going to be building out a second large dog daycare group because last week, as well as this coming week, we look to be sold out in large daycare 2 of 5 days a week. We are blessed to have many happy customers, both two and four legged!

Please make reservations for your dog's care as early as you know your plans so that we can ensure your dog can join us when you need us. Additionally, because the best practice from the American Boarding and Kennel Association is to have, at most, 15 dogs being overseen by one person, we want to make sure we have enough staff on hand to be able to remain compliant to that Gold standard for the safety of our guests and staff. The other ABKA gold standard we have been compliant with is allowing at least 75 sf/dog on average for play space. Please find AKC recommendations, too.

If your dogs are registered at Fenway Bark, you can make your reservations by email or by calling our concierge desk at 617-464-4364. If your dogs are not registered at Fenway Bark for daycare, we encourage you to register soon, have your veterinarian fax records to Fenway Bark at 617-507-8271, and arrange a behavior assessment with our concierge.

Fenway Bark Calendar of Events

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November 5 and 6, 2011 - Muddy Paw Studio fine photography at Fenway Bark
November 12, 2011 - Pet Tech First Aid and CPR Certification Program at Fenway Bark.
November 13, 2011 - Special event to honor Veterans (more info coming this week)
November 25, 2011 - Black Friday daycare at Fenway Bark (see article)
December 3 and 4, 2011 - Holiday Trunk Show Weekend
December 3, 2011 - Customer Appreciation Holiday Open House from 4 - 8 pm

Happy Howl-o-ween from the Team at Fenway Bark!

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Black Friday - Get Ready with Fenway Bark!

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Can you believe it is 8 weeks until Christmas? I suppose the (thankfully melting) white coating of snow outside many of our houses from the storm over the weekend would indicate tis the season!

The holiday season can be hectic but Fenway Bark is here to help!

- INVITED TO A HOLIDAY PARTY? Book evening care with Fenway Bark to allow you to enjoy parties with friends and family without having to run home to let your dog out. Evening care is $22 and available 7 nights a week from 6 pm until 11 pm. Health requirements apply.

- TRAVELING FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Book your reservations at Fenway Bark for boarding for both your dog and your cat! Health requirements apply.

- Are you developing your shopping strategy for BLACK FRIDAY? Come and shop at Fenway Bark for all the pets on your list between now and November 23 and with a $100 purchase or more, keep your dog at Fenway Bark for free (a $40 value) while shopping for all the other gifts on your list. This offer is for Black Friday only and purchases must be made in advance of the holiday to get your Black Friday reservation for free. Health requirements apply for daycare. Free daycare spaces are limited to 40 for the safety of all of our guests. Please mention this Black Friday offer at check out to receive your free daycare offer with your $100+ purchase.

- December 3 and 4 join us for our ARTIST TRUNK SHOW WEEKEND at Fenway Bark. Meet local artists who make wonderful pieces that are pet themed for the pet enthusiast on your holiday list! Will Santa Claus be there? I guess you will have to attend to find out!

- December 3 from 4 - 8 pm - Holiday Open House for our customers. We love our customers and we want to celebrate the season with them! Shop, celebrate, eat, and give some ear noogies to dogs who are visiting. RSVP please.

- Looking for a great present that your family will love, no matter how far they may be away at the holidays? How about a fabulous photography sitting with Muddy Paw Studios and give beautiful images of you and your pet as gifts! Limited seatings available on November 5 and 6 for holiday images. Call our concierge (617-464-4364) to arrange your one hour professional sitting.

- Gift Certificates available at Fenway Bark for gift giving; guaranteed to be the most popular items in the Yankee Swap at your office!

Gift Ideas for dogs that have been very, very good!

A 2 or 3 day a week daycare package at Fenway Bark!

Super sized elk antlers (new, superior source!)

Custom Ordered Ruff Wear Dog Boots for long, snowy wet walks

Huggle Hound Santa, Reindeer, or Snowmen

QR Code Dog Tag

Fenway Bark Coat

We will be sharing more ideas throughout the coming weeks on the Santa Paws Facebook site!

Grooming Available at Fenway Bark!

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Did you know we have two certified groomers at Fenway Bark ready to coif your dog or cat to your liking?

With the holidays approaching, make sure your pup looks his/her best by booking your dog's grooming appointment now for upcoming holiday festivities!

Special offer for New Grooming Clients:

Experience the customer care difference with Fenway Bark by taking 20% off your first groom or receive a complimentary Blueberry Facial with a full groom! Offer expires November 23.

Blueberry facials whiten and brighten your dog's face and remove stains. Your dog will smell and look great for the holidays!

Howl-o-ween Party - October 26 from 6 - 8 pm

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You are invited to join us for some hauntingly fun times with other Fenway Bark families at our Howl-o-ween party on October 26 from 6-8 pm. Costumes encouraged but not required.

Shop in our bone-yard and save up 20% on everything you can fit in our Howl-o-ween trick or treat bag! Tracheas anyone?

Visit Royal Canin's lab-oratory to learn about breed specific foods and perhaps have your pup taste test some of their product line.

Meet the great people from Goodness Gracious treats and learn not only about their cookies and treats but also the wonderful work they are doing raising money for many rescues.

Check out the beautiful one of a kind jewelry from Chace and Abbott including their line of tasteful pet centric pieces. Its the perfect time to pick up a special piece for the pet enthusiast (or jewelry enthusiast) in your life.

You will love meeting Sarah and her dog, Duke, who will likely be sitting in our bone shaped pool during the event.

Please RSVP, if you haven't already, by email.

Directions to Fenway Bark via Google.

Chace and Abbott Jewelry at Fenway Bark on October 26 for our Howl-o-ween Party!

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If you are like me and love both dogs and great jewelry, you need to check out Chase and Abbott on Wednesday at Fenway Bark.

Sarah makes some incredibly beautiful pieces, many of which have a tasteful dog theme to them. Whether you are looking for a unique gem piece or a gift for the dog fancier in your life for upcoming holiday gift giving, check out Chase and Abbott at Fenway Bark on October 26 from 6 to 8 pm. You will be glad you did.

Don't forget to check out her dog, Duke the Duck, who will be enjoying some play time at Fenway Bark, too.

Muddy Paw Studio Holiday Package - exclusively to Fenway Bark clients for a limited time only

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'Tis the Season for Sharing!

Invest in a lifetime of memories and share this holiday season with family and loved ones.

Total cost of Holiday Offer: $385.00 (Total value: $700)

Includes:

- A 60 minute professional studio sitting at Fenway Bark with award winning photographer Sandra Mallalieu

- A password protected online gallery of hundreds of images in color, sepia, and black and white

- Social media images for your phone, desktop or Facebook.

- $150 worth of photographic prints (sizes and images of your choice)

- Three (3) Hardcover Mini Accordion-Fold Photo Books

A wonderful alternative to the average framed print
great stocking stuffers for your three favorite people
Perches beautifully on a desk or mantel at home or office
3 inch X 3 inch image panels
Highest quality printing technology
Choose from Leatherette or Linen Cover Materials in assorted colors, or a custom Photo Cover
Perfect for showcasing panoramic multi-page spreads, or a series of photos side-by-side.
Panels across the interior spread and four printed panels across the back

Just choose your favorite images, sizes, formats and we will design, produce and ship directly to you just in time for the holidays.

Offer available For October 29 & November 5, 2011 sittings! Sittings available at 8 am, 10, 12, 2, 4, and 6 pm each day. That means only 12 spots for this special offer.

Phone (617-464-4364) or email Fenway Bark to schedule today!

To view images from Muddy Paw Studio, please visit: www.muddypawstudio.com

For questions about other packages please email Muddy Paw Studio: info@muddypawstudio.com

As a footnote, after the passing of our dear Corky in July, my Muddy Paw Studio pictures of my family took on an extra special level of importance. If your dog is family, I encourage you to consider this wonderful offer.

2011-10-15T06:58:00.001-07:00

Life is What Happens to You While Making Other Plans - Fenway Bark to the Rescue!

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Meet Scooter. Scooter is a pretty happy dog. He has a growing family and a luxury box at Fenway Bark.

Scooter's parents followed Fenway Bark's advice and fully registered Scooter to have everything ready
for the day when baby arrived. You see, life is what happens when you are making other plans. And that is exactly what happened with Scooter's family.

The baby decided that to come into the world in the express lane and Scooter was whisked off to Fenway Bark and we were ready for him so that Dad could be with Mom and the baby without worrying about the dog at home.

Perhaps you have a dog sitter or a relative who takes care of your dog when you are away. Or perhaps you generally take your dog on vacation with you. That's great when everything works as planned. However, we don't have enough collective fingers and toes within the Fenway Bark team to count the number of weddings where all the relatives were in attendance including the one that watches the dog, or the dog sitter became ill, or a situation where Mom takes care of the dog because there weren't any other options but she isn't really keen on the increasing frequency of her grand-dog visits. Perhaps these situations are a hitting a bit close to home for you, too.

We encourage you to register your dog with Fenway Bark to be ready, even if there isn't a foreseeable need in the immediate future.

Here is what you need to do:

1) Download our registration form from our website. Complete the registration form and bring it with you when you visit.
2) Have your veterinarian fax your dog's vaccination records to Fenway Bark at 617-507-8271 or email them to concierge@fenwaybarkonline.com

Fenway Bark needs vaccination records for rabies, distemper, bordatella and a negative fecal test.

3) Call Fenway Bark's concierge desk at 617-464-4364 to make an appointment for a behavior assessment and tour.

Presto! Your dog is registered at Fenway Bark!

And we would be remiss not to congratulate Scooter and his entire family for their joyous family expansion! Mazel tov!

5K Goodness Gracious Run for Rescue

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The 5k/10k Goodness Gracious Run for Rescue is a fun run/walk/wheel* for people and their dogs to benefit an exceptional group of non-profit New England animal rescues and shelters. (Solo humans welcome too!) Bring the whole family and enjoy an autumn day on Winslow's Farm, a 60+ acre petting farm and animal sanctuary, where this great race starts! The 5k and 10k races start at noon and are flat, out-and-back courses. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest finishers and the best costumes. (Show off that Halloween costume!) And who knows, you may meet a foster dog you'd like to adopt... Enjoy raffles and refreshments too!

Register today and enter to win 12 months of Goodness Gracious treats! Registered participants also receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last). And, the first 200 to register will receive a free goodie bag from Especially for Pets and Goodness Gracious (complete with yummy treats)!

When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. Noon start (packet pickup from 9:30 - 11:30 race day)

Where: Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary located at 37 Eddy Road, Norton, MA
What: 10k and 5k run/walk/wheel* for a human and dog (solo humans welcome too!).
Who: All net proceeds benefit select local charities.

How much: A $30 registration fee covers entry in the race of your choice (5k or 10k) for you and your dog. Registrations include a free t-shirt (while supplies last) and a chance to win 12 months of free treats from Goodness Gracious!

What else? Raffles, refreshments and prizes galore from the fastest finishers to the best costumes!

Here are the links:

To find out more: http://www.run4rescue.org
To register (and to see the course maps): http://www.active.com/running/norton-ma/goodness-gracious-run-for-rescue-2011
To check out the participating animal shelters and rescues visit: http://www.goodnessgracioustreats.com/race_charities.html

The race on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GoodnessGraciousRunForRescue

Goodness Gracious on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GoodnessGraciousTreats

Beyond The Myth - October 22

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Enjoy a night out with other dog loving friends and view Beyond the Myth. Click here for tickets.

New Price Boarding Option at Fenway Bark!

2011-10-08T11:07:00.000-07:00

We have heard your feedback and we are happy to share with you that Fenway Bark has now changed its pricing on our rooms that are 18 sf, giving families with dogs 60 lbs or less an alternative option for boarding at a lower price but receive all the same amenities as our other guests have come to know and love.

24 sf room

Our 16 sf little league condos and 18 sf (Mezzanine) rooms are now the same price - $59/night. The 18 sf rooms are appropriate for dogs who are 60 lbs or less or who may be a little larger (not much larger) but not active.

16 sf room (up and down options available)

Fenway Bark won't allow a dog to be a guest in the wrong size room just to get the sale. We work with you to make the best recommendation we can for the comfort of your dog.

Make your Thanksgiving and Christmas reservations now and don't forget to get your grooming appointments on the books for holiday grooming, photos, and more!

We are here for the duration!

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Opening a business in this economy is no easy task.

We have had more hurdles that have been thrown at us than any business should have to endure including egregious errors in zoning that cost us a lot of start up capital, delays in financing, slower than expected ramp up time, hurricanes, blizzards, and more.

Despite what you may have heard about Fenway Bark's recent obstacles, we have once again overcome them and we are full steam ahead. We look forward to serving your boarding, daycare, grooming, training, and retail needs in the future.

Thank you for your support and your loyalty.

SKYPE your dog from our Luxury Boxes

2011-10-05T18:17:00.000-07:00

Let's face it. Skyping your dog while at your post meeting cocktail session gives you bragging rights. Checking in on how your dog is doing while on the road for a long time allows you to remain connected. And for some, being able to connect with their dog via SKYPE makes a difficult medical situation more tolerable. Whatever your reason for choosing a Luxury Box with SKYPE, we simply know it is a hit with our customers and once a customer tries it, it is hard to make any other choice.

Why do our Luxury Boxes sell out first? Because it is a way to stay connected to your family no matter the reason you are away.

Here a family is connecting with their dog, Itzu, before they leave the building on their IPAD2.

From Life at Fenway Bark Stay.Play.Heal.

Survey Says. . . Of Those Who Use Fenway Bark's Daycare, All are Satisified with the Service, Most Are Extremely Satisfied

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Grooming Salon at Fenway Bark

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Fenway Bark's grooming salon services are available Monday - Saturday! Bringing your dog in for daycare or boarding and want to spruce up your pup with a bath, trim, or more? Enjoy the simplicity of parking in one place in the City at no cost and not only picking up your dog tired from playing but also perfectly coiffed by one of our certified groomers!

Just need grooming for your dog? No problem! Our groomers can be booked without daycare or boarding, too!

Need your cat groomed? We have two certified groomers on staff that can groom your cat, too! Now that's the cat's meow!

Call or email our concierge to make an appointment.

Fenway Bark at The Blessing of the Animals at St. Anthony's Shrine, 100 Arch St Boston

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Give Us Your Feedback - Are you interested in breed specific meet ups at Fenway Bark?

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As the cold weather approaches, we are looking to build out our customer event programming to meet the needs of the community.

We are interested in your thoughts on breed specific meet ups throughout the winter. Let us know what breed Meet Ups you would like us to schedule and the day/time of the week that would work best for you.

Upcoming Calendar of Fenway Bark Events:

October 1 - Woofstock - Hudson, MA - Fenway Bark will offering a raffle prize to raise money for Buddy Dog Rescue
October 2 - Blessing of the Animals, St. Anthony's Shrine, Downtown Crossing
October 22 and 29, November 5 - Muddy Paw Studio - fine photography sessions at Fenway Bark for holiday gift giving and cards, arrange your sitting through the concierge ($400/sitting with a $100 credit toward future purchases).
October 26 - After work Howl-oween soiree for our friends and guests. Pets should come in costume and parents are encouraged to join in the fun! 6 pm to 7:30 pm
October 29 - Fenway Bark will be contributing a raffle prize to the Joey Fund for Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England.
November 12 - Pet Tech First Aid and CPR training class at Fenway Bark
December 2 - 3 - Holiday trunk show at Fenway Bark for the Pet Lover in your life.

New England Pet Expo - September 24, 2011 - What a turn out!

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Thanks to everyone who came by to say "hello!" and meet the Fenway Bark team. We enjoyed meeting you and your pets and hope that you will come by to see Fenway Bark soon. Until then, we hope your dog will wear the bandana with pride and spread the word about Fenway Bark to your network!

Pet Tech First Aid and CPR Certification Course

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Are you prepared if you see a dog or cat who needs first aid or CPR? Take the Fenway Bark CPR and First Aid course provided through Pet Tech to attain your certification and be a good scout, "always prepared"!

Pet Tech First Aid and CPR Certification

2012 Cruise Schedule

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Fenway Bark is adjacent to the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal in the Marine Industrial Park at the Seaport. What does that mean for you? Bring your pet to Fenway Bark and then jump on a cruise. We are just steps from the gangway!

Book a luxury box and park your car at Fenway Bark during the trip to reduce your overall travel cost. Keep your pet and car together at the same location and take a taxi to the airport, South Station, or walk to Black Falcon Terminal to depart for your trip.

Purchase your cruise through Travel Renaissance and receive a gift certificate for Fenway Bark as part of your purchase package!

2012 Cruise Schedule from Black Falcon Terminal
Travel Renaissance offer!

Fenway Bark is open 24/7, 365 days a year for your travel convenience. Drop off and pick up to match your life plans, not vice versa.

Fenway Bark appears on NECN - "Jake the Vet"

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http://www.necn.com/09/20/11/Jake-the-Vet-Luxury-hotel-for-pups/landing.html?blockID=565170&feedID=8500

Somerville Dog Festival 2011

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From Somerville Dog Festival 2011

September - December Event Calendar

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We are really having too much fun. Honestly.

Although we don't have every event fully flushed out, we want to let you know about the items that are firm on the calendar so you can plan accordingly (and spread the word, we hope!)

September:

September 18 - Fenway Bark is a participant and sponsor of the Somerville Dog Festival! Bring your critter and spend a beautiful 60 degree day with your fur family having some wholesome fun together!

September 20 - Fenway Bark appears on Jake the Vet on NECN at 8:15am! If your pup was at Fenway Bark on the day of filming be sure to tell your friends to tune in! We take no responsibility for your pup being followed around by the pup-arazzi afterward!

September 24 - Fenway Bark will have a booth at the New England Pet Expo at Shriner's Auditorium. Ten to fifteen thousand pet owners are expected! Come and enjoy the fun!

October

October 3 - We are delighted to be a corporate sponsor of the Blessing of the Animals at St. Anthony's Shrine in Downtown Crossing.

In Mid October we will have a mentoring event for at risk youth to show them the special relationship between animals and people. We would like to showcase the different jobs that dogs have and their handlers training and role. If you have a K9 dog, a working dog, or a therapy dog you feel would be a good fit for our mentoring program and you would enjoy the opportunity to help at risk youth by sharing and mentoring at our program, please contact Jane for more information.

October 26 - Fenway Bark's evening Howl-o-ween parade and soiree! Bring your pet in costume for some Halloween fun at Fenway Bark! Refreshments will be served. Miss Cleo Bella's mom, a superstar bartender in the Boston market, is formulating a spooky cocktail menu for the two legged guests.

December 2 - 3 - Fenway Bark's art showcase weekend for holiday shopping! We will be bringing together some fabulous artists (many of whom are customers!) to come and showcase their pet-centric wares. Come to Fenway Bark to find something special for the pet lover on your holiday list. If you are an artist who would like to participate, please contact Jane for more information.

We have a number of other events in the works, many of which benefit the community, so stay tuned!

Please Take a Moment to Share Your Great Fenway Bark Experiences with Others!

The team at Fenway Bark works very hard every day to earn your endorsement. If you feel we are doing a good job, will you take a moment to share your experience on Google Places and Yelp? If you feel we need to improve our services in any way, please contact Jane by email or call 617-464-4364. Your kind words may help other thoughtful dog and cat families find their way to Fenway Bark, too.

Next time you are at your veterinarian, please tell their staff if you are happy with your dog's or cat's experience at Fenway Bark.

Remember that Fenway Bark has a reward and recognition program for telling others about Fenway Bark. Check it out here.

Survey Says. . .

Thanks to the legions (20% of our customer base!. . .seriously statistically significant) who filled out the Fenway Bark Fall survey! We are delighted to learn about the things we are doing well, activities you feel are important, and whether we are meeting your expectations.

To that end, we will be sharing some of the survey data with you over the next month or two. One survey statistic we are happy to share with you today is:

97.8% of the people who took the survey were highly likely to recommend Fenway Bark to others!

Thank you. We are humbled by the overwhelming support of our business. We are the little engine that could and in this economy, you are the fuel that get us up the hill!

Did you know . . .

Fenway Bark is offering limited pick up and drop off service for daycare in Back Bay, Cambridge, Fenway and the North End at no additional cost for routine riders with daycare packages?

We offer grooming 5 days a week and as we get busier, we will expand our grooming services to 7 days a week? Grooming appointments are available Tuesday - Saturday by our two professionally trained and certified groomers. The feedback from the vast majority of our customers who have used our grooming services has been super positive

Fenway Bark has the longest day care hours in the Boston Metro area? Hour for hour we have the most economical daycare in the City, as well. We appreciate the fact you recognize that having exceptionally long daycare hours of professionals overseeing the care of your pup may cost a little more but that the convenience of the hours and the quality of the care is worth it.

Fenway Bark provides 24/7 check in and check out service for boarding. We don't charge extra for late night check outs or require you to buy extra nights because the facility is closed like others in the market. We know that when you get back from traveling you want your dog not a "closed" sign at a kennel. We know that because we have dogs, love dogs, and built a business based on our own experiences of not being able to pick up our dog when we returned home. Our boarding customers know that it costs less to board at Fenway Bark because we work on a 24 hour clock, not on the number of days which usually adds up to be a lot more.

Based on the survey, over 90% of our customers believe our staff is both professional and friendly? We have some work to do in a couple of areas and we know we are not perfect but with the help of your feedback we will continue to improve. We don't tolerate unprofessional behavior and as we continue to refine our line up, our expectations of customer first becomes more evident. If someone from our team provides you with exceptionally good service, please take a moment to let Carmine, Jim or I know so we can reward exceptional service.

According to the survey, most of our customers feel we offer better customer service than other businesses they patronize?

Fenway Bark is offering fine photography sessions with Muddy Paw Studios on October 22 and 29 at Fenway Bark. Sittings are $400 and $200 of the fee can be used as a credit toward the purchase of product. Sittings are approximately 1 hour. If you would like to arrange a sitting so that you have photographs for holiday gift giving and holiday cards, call the concierge at 617-464-4364 to purchase your sitting. You can also email the concierge for your convenience.

Finally, I just want to say "thank you" to all of your for your support and bringing your family, co-workers, and friends to Fenway Bark for tours. We appreciate every customer that chooses us for our services and are grateful for your support and enthusiasm.

We hope to see you at our future events!

Warmly,

Jane

This Is What Its All About

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Fenway Bark was a dream of mine for a number of years. We have brought that dream to fruition in the past few weeks. Yes, we have been open for 6 months so let me explain.

Fenway Bark is more than a boarding, daycare, grooming, training, and retail store. To me and to Germaine Murphy, it is a community place where caring customers bring their pets for exceptional customer service and care. Germaine knows this more than anyone else in the Fenway Bark family when her dog, Cleo Bella, went missing a few weeks ago.

When Cleo Bella, a beautiful pit/lab mix and a client of Fenway Bark, went missing after being hit by a car, Germaine came to Fenway Bark to let us know what had happened. Immediately we used our resources to help our client find her dog. Through Facebook, client awareness, employees, and friends, we helped get the word out about Cleo Bella in the greater Boston area. Within hours over 2500 people in the Greater Boston area who follow us on Facebook knew to be on the lookout. Fenway Bark generated posters and put them on Facebook so people could help spread the word.

And they did. In numbers that are still hard to believe. Hundreds of people, many of whom are Fenway Bark customers and had never met Germaine or Cleo Bella, took to the pavement and searched for Cleo Bella. They printed and hung posters, told friends, spread the word on social media and brought their own dogs on very long walks to try to find her.

Hurricane Irene arrived and left and Cleo Bella was still on the streets. Our clients, strangers to Cleo Bella and Germaine, went out in hurricane conditions to find her. We were touched by the ground swell of support for Germaine by our customers who we proudly call "friends".

And now for the fairy tale ending. With the support and communication of many people, Cleo Bella returned to the arms of Germaine on September 1. Persistence, communication, networking, and the help of a beagle, Cleo Bella was found, 8 lbs lighter and with a few injuries from the car accident.

Cleo Bella and her mom are going to be OK. Both are delighted to be together again. Germaine and Fenway Bark have both grown to understand the goodness of people when rallied to a common, worthy cause. And I love my customers, both two and four legged, even more.

The dream was to create a business that had more than revenue as its goal. Our sights have always been set on creating a positive, caring environment for people who consider pets family. Through Germaine's struggle and triumph I have realized that we have achieved that goal.

On Saturday from 5 - 8 pm Fenway Bark is having a get together for Germaine and Cleo Bella to celebrate and for those who helped look for her, to finally meet them.

If you were part of the search party, please come and hug both Germaine and Cleo Bella, too!

Fenway Bark Upcoming Events:

Celebration for Cleo Bella - September 10 from 5 - 8 pm
MSPCA - "Walk for Animals" - September 11 from 11 - 2 pm "Team Fenway Bark"
VCA South Shore Grand Opening - September 17
Somerville Dog Festival - September 18
Blessing of the Animals - October 2
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England - Joey Fund - October 29

Reservations for Upcoming Holidays:

Columbus Day weekend is filling up and so is Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you need reservations, please make them soon to get the best choice of options for your pet!

Labor Day Weekend Is Almost Here!

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It is hard to believe that it is the end of summer already and Labor Day is less than 2 weeks away! Soon the kids won't be able to watch over Fido while you are at work and doggy daycare becomes a necessity. We encourage you to start making your reservations soon for September daycare because we know that many of our Spring regulars will be returning this Fall. We can't wait to see them!

We recognize our loyal daycare customers with daily rate pricing that decreases with the purchase of daycare days in bulk. If you purchase 60 days at one time, your daily rate can drop to $32/day with a Fenway Bark service credit of $150 to use toward any of our other services.

LABOR DAY

If you need Labor Day boarding reservations, we encourage you to make them this week. We have limited availability of Luxury Boxes with SKYPE and our Bleachers for Little League dogs. Call 617-464-4364 to make your reservation if you are already registered with us. If you have a credit card on file, you can simply email the concierge with your reservation request.

Are you going to a Labor Day BBQ where the host or hostess has a prized dog in residence? Come into Fenway Bark for a pre-packaged Hospitality Gift for your host or hostess. $25

BARK and FLY

One of the amenities of selecting our Luxury Boxes for your pup other than SKYPE and Cable Television is that you are welcome to park your car at Fenway Bark and take a taxi to Logan Airport. Because we are on Massport property, we ask that you leave your car keys with us in the event of a Homeland Security Emergency and we need to move your car. Leaving your car at Fenway Bark can save you $35/day in parking fees!

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FENWAY BARK REWARD PROGRAM

Help spread the word about Fenway Bark and earn free boarding and daycare! Its as easy at going to the Fenway Bark Reward website, creating your unique URL, and posting the information on your social media sites and email!

Your feedback and suggestions are always welcome!

SPECIAL BOARDING, DAYCARE, and FOOD DISCOUNT OFFERS EXTENDED until Wednesday, 7/20/11

2011-07-17T20:28:00.000-07:00

Purchase any boarding reservations in full with cash only by 7/19/11 and receive a 20% discount! No blackout periods. Reservations can extend through January 31, 2012.

Purchase any boarding reservation or daycare package in full by 7/19/11 using Visa, Mastercard, or Discover and receive a 10% discount. Reservations can extend through January 31, 2012. Availability on a first come, first serve basis.

By popular demand (and to accommodate the working schedules of our clients), purchase a 15 lb+ bag of any dog food in our inventory and receive 20% off through 7/22/11.

All cat products 30% off until our inventory is gone. We will order cat food on special order going forward to meet our clients needs.

Battle of the Fuzzy Gladiators!

2011-07-17T07:35:00.001-07:00

Canine Nutrition Course on Wednesday from 10 am - 12 pm, July 13

2011-07-10T18:35:00.000-07:00

Kona does waer aerobics at Fenway Bark!

2011-07-10T10:16:00.001-07:00

Vote for Fenway Bark in the Boston A List - last few days to cast your vote!

2011-07-10T10:13:00.000-07:00

Best Boarding!
Best Daycare!
Best Grooming!

Fenway Bark appreciates the support of every customer!

Fenway Bark named one of the top 50 dog destinations in the world!

2011-07-09T12:45:00.000-07:00

Fenway Bark is proud to share with you that we have been named the top daycare and one of the top 50 dog destinations in the world by Fido Friendly magazine out this week!

Fenway Bark on Fox News This Morning!

2011-06-28T06:05:00.000-07:00

Fenway Bark: MyFoxBOSTON.com

Protecting Your Pet During the Dog Days of Summer - by Fenway Bark team member Miriam Woodruff, DVM

2011-06-15T07:48:00.000-07:00

One of the goals of Fenway Bark Stay.Play.Heal. is to be a source of vetted information so that you can make the best decisions possible to care for your individual pet(s). There is a lot of information and quite frankly, misguided information, on the internet and in the community to weed through to try to find quality care recommendations. Today Dr. Miriam Woodruff, one of our Fenway Bark team members, provides an excellent article on sunscreen for dogs and other tips for protecting pets in the summer sun. Enjoy and please share with your friends with dogs for their summer fun safety.

What types of dogs are more susceptible to sunburn?

White animals, those with naturally thin or nonexistent hair coats, or hair cuts are particularly sensitive to the sun. They may suffer the same problems as humans: sunburn and skin cancers. In addition, light-colored noses and areas of the body such as the groin and belly are also at risk, as are pets who spend most of their time outdoors. Pets who have had an area shaved for surgery recently should also be protected from the sun. And finally, pets who are taking tetracycline antibiotics should stay out of direct sunlight completely.

How to Prevent Sunburn
There are a variety of sunscreens available for use on your pet. Pets should have sunblock applied to sun-sensitive areas such as tips of ears, nose, the belly and groin areas that typically have sparse hair coverage and thinner skin. Cats love to sunbathe and some dogs will too, belly up. Additionally, many people get "summer cuts" for their cats and dogs to reduce matting and keep the pets comfortable in the summer heat. Sunburn is a definite possibility, your groomer may or may not warn you. You might consider keeping your dogs’ fur at its natural length, since their coat actually helps to protect their skin from exposure to the sun.

When applying sunblock, apply it only to the sensitive areas, but you don’t need to spray them all over with sunscreen; you would only be making them sticky.

What Products are Safe for Use on Pets?
Remember that dogs and cats are very good at licking things off themselves, so anything applied should be non-toxic. Topical products also get absorbed through the skin, and can harm your pet that way. There is only ONE FDA-approved sunscreen for dogs on the market today, and that is Epi-Pet Sun Protector. (Unfortunately, Epi-Pet cannot be used on cats. Please see their website.)

Is it Safe to Use Human Sunscreen?
Veterinary dermatologists have suggested it is safe to use human sunscreen products formulated for babies or for sensitive skin, with supervision. The products should be allowed to soak into the skin before letting the pet run free. Generally, it is always a good idea to check with your veterinarian before applying any product to your pet that is not recommended for animal use.

Chemicals to Watch For
There is a wide variety of products formulated for use on pets, even though only Epi-Pet Sun Protector is FDA-approved. The best advice is to use one that lists the active ingredients, and to examine those ingredients for any of the following potentially harmful chemicals:
• PABA
• Zinc
• Benzophenone-3
• DMDM-Hydantoin
• Triethanolamine
• Imidurea
• Methylparaben
These chemicals can be toxic to cats and dogs if licked off or absorbed through the skin.

Natural Sunscreen Products?
There are no “natural” or “organic” sunscreens on the market for dogs or cats. Many people use human natural sunscreens on dogs, but remember to examine the active ingredients of those products as well: they may not contain the harmful chemicals on the above list, but many will contain Aloe Vera. This plant is toxic to animals according to the ASPCA, so avoid using any sunscreen which contains it, or consult your veterinarian.

A Reminder About Preventing Heatstroke

Always provide access to plenty of water and shade when out with your dog on hot days, or if your dog lives outdoors. Dogs and cats can become dehydrated quickly. This is especially important in preventing heatstroke, which can is a serious hazard during hot weather.

Never leave your pet inside a car on a hot day!

Beware of hot asphalt: a dog’s body can heat up quickly being lower down and close to the hot pavement, and their sensitive paw pads can burn easily. If the asphalt is hot enough that you can’t put your hand on it comfortably, it’s too hot for your dog to walk on for very long.
Further reading on heatstroke: http://dogs.about.com/od/dogandpuppyhealth/qt/heatstroke.htm

French Bulldog Village Rescue has First Annual Fundraiser at Fenway Bark!

2011-06-12T14:32:00.000-07:00

If you would like to have a Meet Up or animal related fundraiser at Fenway Bark, please give us a call.

Help Fenway Bark be #1 on the Boston A List Across the Board!

2011-06-04T16:59:00.000-07:00

At Fenway Bark we have really tried our hardest to set the bar for dog care in all aspect of ancillary pet care - boarding/kennel, daycare, grooming, training and retail. Soon we hope to set the standard in canine physical rehabilitation. Those of you who have tried us have graciously told your friends and we thank you for that.

We are aspiring to win in as many categories as possible for the Boston.com A List. If you believe Fenway Bark is setting the Gold Standard for Boston adjunct pet care in the following categories, will you please click on the link for each of the categories below and vote for us?

Daycare
Boarding/Kennel/Hotel
Grooming
Pet Supplies

Thanks for your vote! It means a lot to us!

Fenway Bark featured in an article in New England Magazine!

2011-06-03T18:03:00.000-07:00

Although Boston was rated fourth worst City to have a dog only a few short years ago by Men's Magazine, the picture has changed significantly, as Teri Borseti notes in New England Magazine, and Fenway Bark Stay.Play.Heal. has played a big role in that change.

We take great pride in helping set higher expectations for customers and setting the bar higher for pet care.

The Fenway Bark Team Wishes You a Great Memorial Day and an Abundance of Gratitude to Our Service Men, Women, and Dogs

2011-05-29T19:43:00.000-07:00

The Fenway Bark team teaches Otto to play frisbee!

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What is your dog doing while you are at work?

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Dog enrichment is important and Fenway Bark recognizes the importance of enrichment in its activities and design. Dogs don't need to come to daycare every day for enrichment but a couple of days a week can make a big difference to the mental health of your dog. For more information please read an article from the ASPCA.

Fenway Bark has daycare hours from 6:30 am until 8 pm because we recognize that not everyone works 9 - 5.

Additionally, we offer special evening "daycare" for events at the Bank of America Pavilion, sporting events, etc. Five hours of evening care is $22 (your dog must be fully registered with vaccines and health requirements on file). Enjoy your event, an adult beverage, perhaps dinner and know that you don't have to rush home to let your dog out because, as Chloe and Tony demonstrate in the videos, they are just fine and will be nice and tired when they return to you after your fun evening!

Reservations required.

Fenway Bark’s Shelter Sundays

2011-05-15T18:37:00.000-07:00

Back in February, we had an event at Fenway Bark called "Puppy Love" that was a huge success so we decided to continue our efforts to give back to shelters and rescues by offering a space to one shelter each Sunday to help with their efforts and hopefully find some much deserving animals a forever home!

Beginning on Sunday May 22nd, we’ll be featuring a different shelter on Sundays (excluding holidays).

Join us on Sunday May 22 from 1:00 – 3:00PM to meet the adoptable animals from QUINCY ANIMAL SHELTER

The Quincy Animal Shelter is a 100% volunteer-run organization. The Shelter has NO PAID STAFF and relies completely on our volunteers and the community for support. Incorporated in November 1999 as a non-profit Massachusetts charity, and also a recognized charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. Since 1999 the Quincy Animal Shelter has placed more than 5,000 cats and dogs into loving and forever homes through out MA and New England.

As a "no kill" shelter, they make every effort to find the right home for every animal in their care. That means they exercise the same ethical and humane treatment of animals in their facility that you would for your own family feline or canine friend. Every animal receives age-appropriate vaccinations and, if old enough, is spayed or neutered before finding its forever family.

Delivering this type of care involves many volunteers, an active and dedicated management, and a lot of money. Their budget runs approximately $100,000 every year in order to keep doing what they do to help the dogs and cats of Quincy.

The capacity at the Shelter is limited to a maximum of 12 dogs and 15 to 25 cats, depending on ages and condition of the cats. Their dream is to eventually find a larger facility so they can continue their mission on a larger scale and serve the continuous needs of the community and the animals.

Quincy Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 690088, Quincy, MA 02269
Phone: 617-376-1349 | Fax: 617-745-5736
http://www.quincyanimalshelter.org

Ten percent of any purchase made between 12 and 3 pm on Shelter Sundays will be donated to the featured shelter to further their mission. So even if your home can't accommodate another pup or cat right now, the purchase of your weekly supplies at Fenway Bark during adoption Sundays will benefit their cause. Make your plans to shop on Sunday at Fenway Bark to benefit the shelter who is featured that day.

Please tell your friends, co-workers and family about Adoption Sundays at Fenway Bark and help homeless animals find new forever homes and raise money toward their mission by doing your weekly errands for your pets!

The Enrichment Program at Fenway Bark

2011-05-15T12:31:00.000-07:00

Starter Pack for New Clients!

2011-05-15T11:36:00.000-07:00

Take Our Customer Survey for a $5 credit for any service at Fenway Bark!

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Click here to take survey

Fenway Bark Carries Nature's Variety Raw! See Valuable Coupons!

2011-05-04T18:29:00.000-07:00

Coupons Redeemable at Fenway Bark Stay.Play.Heal.

Fenway Bark on ABC's Chronicle HD tonight!

2011-05-03T18:34:00.000-07:00

Fenway Bark Stay.Play.Hear. appeared on Chronicle tonight! If we get the entire video footage, we will post it here! Thanks to everyone for continuing to spread the word!

Fenway Bark story by Kelsey Osborne

2011-05-03T09:56:00.001-07:00

Collar and Leash Sale!

2011-05-01T19:24:00.000-07:00

Our Grand Opening on Sunday was a wonderful success by any measure! I want to thank everyone who came out to see Fenway Bark on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. We enjoyed meeting you and your pups!

We are going to continue to offer 25% off collars and leashes this week if you donate your old leash and collar to charity. We will recycle your usable collar or leash to a local charity when you buy a new collar and leash from Fenway Bark!

You can choose from the beautiful collars made by Douglas Paquette from Rhode Island, Woof Werks from the South End, beaded collars from Kenya, buttery feeling collars and harnesses by Susan Lanci designs, Cycle Dog (a line of collars and leashes that are eco-friendly and won best new product of the year at Global Pet Expo), Robin Meyers designs, Scarlett Dream Coat and Gentle Leader. We have harnesses and other options to choose from, as well.

Isn't your pup ready for a new Spring wardrobe? Get some bling for Fido! Come in and mention this offer to receive 25% off your collar and harness purchase and help a shelter dog by recycling your usable collar and leash.