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Celebrating Birthdays or Gotcha-Days

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When it comes to pets, birthdays are just as big a deal around the Floofins & Co. staff as our human friends and family’s birthdays. Well, maybe we go a tad more over the top for our pets, but why not? 

July 10th marks the 11th birthday for the original Floofins: Portia and Priscilla, aka “Prissy”. The girls will be celebrating, as they do every year, with a personalized liver cake from Happy Dog Bakery in Downers Grove. 

For the rest of us out in Floofins-land, birthdays (or gotcha-days for those of us who have rescues without official birthdays) are an opportunity to do something new and unusual or just a comforting ritual for your pet.  [Read more…] about Celebrating Birthdays or Gotcha-Days

Dog Days at Cantigny Park

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Floofins & Co. will be hitting the road once again to participate in Dog Days.

Visitors can bring their dogs into Cantigny Park in Wheaton for one day each year. The event is a great opportunity to explore all the grounds at Cantigny with your furry family members. And what would a Dog Days event be without Floofins & Co. and lots of great vendors and demonstrations?

The event kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29th, at the Parade Field. Entry is free with a $10 parking fee and allows you to stay until the event ends at 4 p.m. According to Cantigny’s website the events will include: [Read more…] about Dog Days at Cantigny Park

Wags & Welcomes Yorktown Event

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Fun For The Whole Family at Yorktown Center’s Wags & Welcomes Event

Join the Floofins & Co. crew as they take part in the Wags & Welcomes event at Yorktown Center in Lombard. On June 1st, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a kick-off event sponsored by Dogtopia will highlight the opening of Yorktown’s doors to people AND dogs! That’s right, dogs are officially welcome at Yorktown beginning June 1, 2019.

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Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

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Celebrating Those Who Have Crossed The Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, on August 28, sets aside a day to remember the pet companions we’ve lost. Losing a pet may be the hardest part of pet ownership, and that’s why it’s important to pause and reflect on the time you and your pet had together.

Having strong emotions about the loss of your pet is not frivolous or silly; our pets are members of our families and grieving when they cross the Rainbow Bridge is normal. There are several ways you can celebrate the memory of your pet: [Read more…] about Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

Celebrating Take Your Dog to Work Day

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Friday, June 21st is Take Your Dog to Work Day in the United States. Sixty-three percent of pet owners surveyed consider their pets to be a part of their family, so it’s no wonder why Americans are embracing this new trend! In addition to allowing service and therapy dogs at workplaces, companies such as Google, Amazon, and Etsy already allow employees to bring their companion dogs to work. Here are some guidelines to consider whether you are a pet-friendly employer or a dog-loving employee.

Make sure no one objects. Pets can be a distraction, however welcome. After all, who can resist petting that cute face and wagging tail? Be aware that coworkers may be allergic to dogs in general or to your dog’s particular breed. Also, be sensitive to cultural objections to certain animals present in the workplace. [Read more…] about Celebrating Take Your Dog to Work Day