Please join Fenway Bark on June 27 at 9 am for a charity dog walk at Borderland State Park supporting Gracie's Mission. Gracie's Mission is an organization that educates pet owners on alternative holistic therapies for pet care. Gracie's Mission also raises funds to help owner's in need secure the treatments their pet needs.
Fenway Bark will offer hydrotherapy, massage, acupuncture, and treadmill services as adjunctive care as part of your veterinarian's comprehensive treatment program.
The weather is supposed to be S-P-E-C-T-A-C-U-L-A-R on Sunday! Pack a picnic and provisions for the pup and come join us! We look forward to seeing you there!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Does small business make a difference during a recession? Fenway Bark Does It's Part in a Ruff Economy
It has been a long journey with South Boston IPOD zoning and the City of Boston procedural processes that are required and I have been asked "Was it worth it?"
Here is what I know for sure: The way out of the recession is investment in small business.
In the brief time since we received both of our ZBA approvals we have been able to identify future qualified employees and 50% are from South Boston (most live within a few blocks of Fenway Bark!), where unemployment approaches 20%. When we are done hiring, we will have employed at least 20 people at the time we open with the potential to double that number as we expand our business.
In addition we have hired architects, seamstresses, exclusively patronized local restaurants (try Cafe Mamtaz, our personal favorite, at 87 L Street), identified construction specialists and are doing our part to stimulate the economy.
Please support small business. We look forward to serving you!
Here is what I know for sure: The way out of the recession is investment in small business.
In the brief time since we received both of our ZBA approvals we have been able to identify future qualified employees and 50% are from South Boston (most live within a few blocks of Fenway Bark!), where unemployment approaches 20%. When we are done hiring, we will have employed at least 20 people at the time we open with the potential to double that number as we expand our business.
In addition we have hired architects, seamstresses, exclusively patronized local restaurants (try Cafe Mamtaz, our personal favorite, at 87 L Street), identified construction specialists and are doing our part to stimulate the economy.
Please support small business. We look forward to serving you!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
You can help the people in the Gulf! See link and Fenway Bark taking a lead to help!
The oil catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico is hurting not only wildlife in the Gulf, but also families who can no longer support themselves or their pets. Pets are being surrendered to shelters simply because people can't feed them with no income or a pittance from BP. Our connections in the Gulf have provided us with a reputable shelter that has a pet food pantry that is trying to help these people. They need donations to help support the families that would never surrender their pet(s) otherwise. Bring your receipt from your donation to St.Bernard to Fenway Bark when we open and we will give you an equal credit on services. If you donated, please leave a message on the blog!
Each of us can make a difference!
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Each of us can make a difference!
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Opening Update
We know many of you are eager to enroll your pup in daycare or make overnight reservations at Fenway Bark, and the delay in opening has been a burden. We regret that the delay has occurred and we are eager to serve you and your pup(s) to provide the finest dog care and stewardship in the Boston market.
We are moving at the "speed of government" (and you are welcome to add your own subtext to that statement). Due to another procedural delay, we are forced to push back our opening to September. We will speed up our opening where we have control of the time line and where speed won't compromise quality, safety, and selection of environmentally friendly materials where reasonably possible.
We know there are other options in the Boston market and we hope that when we open, you will consider us equally on merit without the burden of extended contracts or pre-pays compromising your objectivity in selecting the best care for your pet.
We promise to keep you posted.
As always, we encourage you to join the website so that when we can FINALLY open registration and reservations with complete confidence, you will be able to receive exclusive offers, promotions, and invitations to special events.
If humans liked ear noogies (well, maybe some of you do but that won't be a question on the registration, we promise), I would give one to each of you who have so passionately and loyally (and let us not forget fiscally!) supported us through this epic zoning procedure because you believe in our business and what we are trying to achieve. Your unwavering support is so appreciated!
Jane
PS - A special shout out to Saul at L.H.C.! Thank you for believing and willingness to go the distance! Schlemiel and Schlimazel are getting lifetime upgrades into luxury suites (but Schlemiel can't root for the Yankees regardless of place of birth! :-)
We are moving at the "speed of government" (and you are welcome to add your own subtext to that statement). Due to another procedural delay, we are forced to push back our opening to September. We will speed up our opening where we have control of the time line and where speed won't compromise quality, safety, and selection of environmentally friendly materials where reasonably possible.
We know there are other options in the Boston market and we hope that when we open, you will consider us equally on merit without the burden of extended contracts or pre-pays compromising your objectivity in selecting the best care for your pet.
We promise to keep you posted.
As always, we encourage you to join the website so that when we can FINALLY open registration and reservations with complete confidence, you will be able to receive exclusive offers, promotions, and invitations to special events.
If humans liked ear noogies (well, maybe some of you do but that won't be a question on the registration, we promise), I would give one to each of you who have so passionately and loyally (and let us not forget fiscally!) supported us through this epic zoning procedure because you believe in our business and what we are trying to achieve. Your unwavering support is so appreciated!
Jane
PS - A special shout out to Saul at L.H.C.! Thank you for believing and willingness to go the distance! Schlemiel and Schlimazel are getting lifetime upgrades into luxury suites (but Schlemiel can't root for the Yankees regardless of place of birth! :-)
Thursday, May 27, 2010
When will Fenway Bark open?
Fenway Bark Stay.Play.Heal. has received many, many inquiries about when we anticipate opening our doors for business. We are delighted and humbled by the interest in patronizing our business and we will take great delight in meeting and exceeding your expectations!
Where we can't meet your expectations right now is giving you a predictable and dependable opening date. Now that both the business and the off street parking lot have been unanimously approved by the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals, there are a number of steps that need to be taken by the City to issue the actual permits. The speed at which that happens is not within the control of Fenway Bark. To that end, we are reserving publishing an opening date until we have more information from the City.
We will continue to post milestone information as it becomes available and as we start crossing the last few hurdles in what has been the equivalent of a zoning Iron Man marathon. We hope to be open for the back half of the summer. Keep your fingers crossed!! Thanks for the support!!
Where we can't meet your expectations right now is giving you a predictable and dependable opening date. Now that both the business and the off street parking lot have been unanimously approved by the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals, there are a number of steps that need to be taken by the City to issue the actual permits. The speed at which that happens is not within the control of Fenway Bark. To that end, we are reserving publishing an opening date until we have more information from the City.
We will continue to post milestone information as it becomes available and as we start crossing the last few hurdles in what has been the equivalent of a zoning Iron Man marathon. We hope to be open for the back half of the summer. Keep your fingers crossed!! Thanks for the support!!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Fenway Bark Stay.Play.Heal. wins off street parking zoning appeal in a 7-0 ZBA ruling!
Fenway Bark is delighted to share with you that the Zoning Board of Appeals has unanimously approved our zoning appeal for off street parking in front of our building at 553 E. First Street, South Boston. Now that the zoning board has unanimously approved both the change of use to a dog hotel and the parking for our patrons and employees, we can begin the process of moving forward and getting this business open and ready for our valued clients!
Thank you to the literally thousands of people who have sent messages of
support, helped get the word out, and were the voice of reason in South
Boston. We have begun to take reservations for daycare through those
who have called us proactively and we are approximately 1/2 full for
daycare and every dog is from Southie! Please share this site with your
dog loving friends in the Boston area and New England. Thanks for
helping a gal seek out a dream in a difficult economy!
Thank you to the literally thousands of people who have sent messages of
support, helped get the word out, and were the voice of reason in South
Boston. We have begun to take reservations for daycare through those
who have called us proactively and we are approximately 1/2 full for
daycare and every dog is from Southie! Please share this site with your
dog loving friends in the Boston area and New England. Thanks for
helping a gal seek out a dream in a difficult economy!
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