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Are you looking to adopt a new best friend or are you interested in learning how you can help the Avery County Humane 
Society? Visit their website and learn more.
 

 Are you looking to change the food you feed? Stop by and we can help you find the perfect match for your dog or cat. We offer a wide variety of foods from grain free to a raw diet to choose from. 


click on the dog food names to go to their website

If you need a different brand we are always happy to special order it for you. 
How does your food rate? Visit www.dogfoodadvisor.com and check out the food you feed.

 
December Newsletter
Happy Holidays
 
It's hard to believe we are coming to the end of 2013. It's been a wonderful year and I have all of our great customers, now friends, to thank for making it possible. In the upcoming weeks I will be working on a new website with an online store so be sure to check that out. If you haven't seen the photos from our Holiday Pet Pictures visit our Facebook page. We raised $180 to help Kama with her chemotherapy treatments. To learn more about Kama visit help Kama

High Country Pet Fest 2014 is July 25, 26th & 27th at the Downtown Historic Banner Elk Elementary School, it's a great way to learn about what the local rescues are doing and learn how you can help. Follow us on Facebook  or visit our new website www.HighCountryPetFest.com. 

 

If you would like to volunteer call  828-898-5625

 

 

December Pet Awareness

All month: Hold a fundraising sale for your local animal shelter for the holidays!
Stop by the Barkery and purchase a paw and help support the Avery County Humane Society. 100% proceeds go to the Shelter

 

Dec. 2, 2013: National Mutt Day. This special event by the Animal Miracle Foundation celebrates the mixed breed dogs in shelters across the US and hopes to place 10,000 dogs!

Dec. 14-15, 2013: AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show. This show features almost 3,000 dogs from across the US as well as 70 other countries.

 

 
Dog Etiquette for the Holidays 
By: Joan Paylo
 
 
Planning to take your pet along when you go to see friends or relatives this season? Think again. Not every hostess - or pet, for that matter - can deal with a holiday visit. 


Reasons to Leave Them Home

�  First off, many animals don't enjoy being away from a familiar home, and they really don't look forward to playing with your cousin's pet. In fact, your cat, your dog and your budgie don't know or care that it's one holiday or another.
 
10 Steps for a Dog Safe Holiday Tree

1. Choose the Right Spot. Pick an area where the tree can be enjoyed by the family but so much in the center activity that it can be easily knocked over. 
 
2. Prepare the Area. Lay down plastic sheeting or buy a "tree bag." This is an extra large trash bag used for live trees. Center the tree on the bag. When the season is over and you have removed the tree ornaments, pull the bag over the tree.   
3. Secure the Tree. Many trees have been sent swaying by a rambunctious dog or cat. Pets can knock over a tree by rubbing against or playing under it. Pet can be injured if the trees or ornaments fall and break. You can place the tree in a corner and secure it from two sides to small hooks in the walls.  
4. Hide the Cords. Electrical cords are a grave danger to pets - especially puppies and kittens and that tend to chew on anything. Cords can cause electrocution and serious injury or even death. Secure the cords by positioning them higher than the pet can reach or hiding them with special covers.  
5. No Hooks. Check your ornaments and replace hooks with a loop of string tied in a knot. Ornaments often fall from the tree and pets may catch their mouths on or swallow the hooks.  
6. Choose Safe Ornaments. There is no perfectly pet-safe bulb, as any ornament can be ingested and cause an intestinal obstruction. Pet "safer" bulbs would be plastic or wood. Glass bulbs on the lower limbs can be especially dangerous.  
7. Ribbons. Big red velvet ribbons are a lovely addition and may replace tinsel and garland that can be eaten dogs and caught in their intestine. Cats are especially attracted to the bright shiny tinsel and should really be avoided in households with cats. Ingestion of this material can cause intestinal obstruction that may require surgery.  
8. Presents. Dogs love to investigate and most don't understand that the presents are not meant to be opened before Christmas Day. Decorative ribbons and string can be ingested, gifts can be destroyed by a playful pet. Consider storing the presents in a safe area until right before the holiday or make sure your pet is always supervised while investigating and searching for his special gift.  
9. Sweep and Water. Sweep up the pine needles. Ingestion of needles can cause vomiting and gastric irritation. Keep the tree watered and only turn the lights on when you are at home. Risk of fire is always there with a live tree. Do not allow your pet access to the tree water to drink.  
10. Supervise. The safest thing to do is to allow your pet access to the tree only when supervised. Pets that continue to want to bother the tree should be encouraged - using positive reinforcement - to leave it alone. Bitter apple can be sprayed on low branches for persistent chewers.
The Barkery's Featured Product
 
       Holiday Buddy Biscuit
Gasp! The holiday season is almost here and Cloud Star fans know what that means.... It's time for the yummy smelling Gingerbread flavored Holiday Buddy Biscuits!  I can't even begin to tell you how wonderful these treats smell. Perhaps if you close your eyes and imagine fresh baked gingerbread coming out of your oven, you might get the idea. Seriously, these treats smell so good you just might be tempted to try them yourself, however they are made for our 4-legged children!
 
Free Wag More Bark Less Sticker with purchase..makes a great stocking stuffer
If you have not done so yet, sign up for our Birthday Club. Each dog will get a homemade treat of their choice, a coupon to use that month and they will be entered in a quarterly drawing for a chance to win a jumbo peanut butter bone. 
 
Sincerely,
 

Erika Siegel
My Best Friend's Barkery

Special of the Month   

Honest Kitchen Coupon

$10 off 10 & 7 lb boxes

$4 off 4 & 3 lb boxes
$2 off 2 lb boxes 

     

 

Offer Expires: December 31, 2013