It's A Winter Wonderland!

All that Chicago Snow sure does not stop the campers! Bring it on!

Laughter is the cure

We should learn from our dogs. Life is something to be admired and enjoyed. I can't even remember the last time Toby was sad. Or even the last time I was sad when Toby was near. To all of our four legged best friends, thank you for always bringing a smile to our faces, and our hearts! If you have a story that you would like to share with Toby and I about how your best friend has helped brighten your life I would love to hear it. Who knows perhaps we will even post it on our next blog. mhodorowich@bestfriends.net

Laugh!

Give yourself permission to laugh-

long and loud and outloud-

whenever anything strikes you as funny.

The people around you may think

you are strange, but sooner or later

they'll join in even if they don't know

what you're laughing about.

Some diseases may be contagious,

but none is as contagious

as the cure... laughter.

-Peter McWilliams

September Camper of the Month

This is Sadie Cucchi our Camper of the month. She is a best friend to everyone here at camp. She can always be found where all the action is. If she is not playing in the pool she can usually be found where ever the toys are! She always has to have something in her mouth, even if it is not suppose to be there! =) We love you Sadie.

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September Events

Come visit us and the rest of our best friends at these upcoming events the month of September.
9.10.09 CANINE CARNIVAL Sponsored by the Palatine Park District
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/

9.12.09 DOG FEST Sponsored by Canine Companions For Independence http://www.cci.org/site/c.cdKGIRNqEmG/b.3978475/k.BED8/Home.htm

9.13.09 Woofstock Sponsored by Tails of Hope
http://www.tailsofhope.org/

9.26.09 Mutt Mosey Sponsored by Young At Heart Pet Rescue
http://www.yahpetrescue.com/

Training slide show

SEPTEMBER CAMP CALENDAR!

9.1 National Toy Test Day - 10% off all toys
9.2 World Water Month - Pool Party
9.3 Neither Snow Nor Rain Day - Sprinkler Party
9.4 Salami Day - $2.00 Campers Delight Meal
9.8 Play Days Week - 25% off Dog Park Pass (if purchased today)
9.9 Be Late For Something Day - 20% off any salon appt. booked today
9.10 Responsible Dog Ownership Day - 20% off any training booked today
9.11 Popcorn Day - $2.00 Pupcorn snack
9.14 International Chocolate Day - $2.00 Dessert
9.15 One Hit Wonder Day - Singing Contest
9.16 Good Manners Day - Longest Stay Contest
9.17 Talk Like A Pirate Day - $3.00 Secret Treasure
9.18 National Friendship Day - Gift Exchange
9.21 Hug A Vegetarian Day - $3.00 Blueberry Sundae
9.22 National Day of Peace - 25% off all beds (if purchased today)
9.23 Love Note Day - Gift Exchange
9.24 Fitness Day - Best Trick Contest
9.25 National Clean-Up Day - Cleanest Cookie Eater Contest
9.28 R.E.A.D In America Day - Story Time in Camp
9.29 National Fish Tank Day - $2.00 Campfire Trout Feast
9.30 National Chicken Week - $3.00 Southern Comfort Lunch

Thunderwear for dogs

I would have never believed it until I saw it in person. Toby saw too, he was not so keen on it prefers to hang out under my bed in the case I am speaking of! Allie Toby's friend next door gets so stressed out over thunderstorms and fireworks she usually has a panic attack and needs to take anxiety medicine. Until recently she was fine with the medicine after all she got to take it with a treat! She is now 5 and smart enough to know better! Her Mom was talking to their vet about other solutions and he recommended Thunderwear. It is basically a large tight fitting shirt that the dog wears and it helps to calm them during stressful situations! Some dogs I know want nothing to do with wearing clothing, but for those who do, sound like a pretty neat idea. The Daily Herald had an article on it on the 15Th of August. You can go the following site for more information http://www.dogstuff.com/page.html?chapter=0&id=29. It does come in various colors for those pooches who are fashionable!