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Five Things You May Not Know About Anna

January 22, 2020 by Jennifer Houghton Leave a Comment

Sure, you know that the Floofins staff you interact with LOVE your pet, but have you ever wondered… Is there more to this super-duper, pet-loving person?

To that, we say, YES!

Your Floofins are like family and we want to give you a more rounded picture of our great staff members. So, we dug a little deeper into their psyches to get you the kind of information only Floofins & Co. can provide.

The staff member we are highlighting this month is Anna. She works as an Animal Caregiver. Anna covers the Westmont and surrounding areas and one of her favorite local stores is Happy Dog Barkery. [Read more…] about Five Things You May Not Know About Anna

Christmas Day In Floofinsland

December 25, 2019 by Jennifer Houghton Leave a Comment

It was Christmas Day and all through the land,

Floofins & Co. was out lending a hand.

With floofins great and small,

We cared for them all.

Furry, feathered, finned and scaled,

We took photos and left notes, detailed.

We fed, we walked, we tucked them in.

We played, medicated, even gave insulin.

While you, their pet parents, were away,

We stepped in to give them a good holiday.

Because to us they are like family.

Even if some of your relatives don’t agree.

So we kissed each and every one good night.

And wished them a holiday happy and bright.

To care for your floofins is our greatest joy.

It’s better than a BarkBox filled with toys.

Thank you for trusting us to care for your pet.

Our hearts are full when their needs are met.

Merry Christmas and have a safe trip home.

Good tidings to you, no matter where you roam.

Floofins & Co. is here for you,

Because we love your pet, almost as much as you do!

Happy Holidays!

Floofins & Co. Participates in Barkapaloolza 2019

September 25, 2019 by Jennifer Houghton Leave a Comment

Floofins & Co. will be taking part in the events of Barkapalooza 2019. The events, hosted by the West Human Suburban Humane Society, will benefit the homeless animals under their care.

Events begin at 10 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. and are held at the Lisle Community Park on Sunday, September 29th.

Free parking is available and the day will contain fun, food, and games designed to end animal homelessness. Individuals can collect pledges and join the walkathon. Dogs are welcome at the event. Events include a $1,000 raffle, microchipping, a photo booth, speakers, a scavenger hunt, entertainment, rescues, shopping, food, and prizes. Enjoy a day filled with fun, food and games while helping to end animal homelessness.

For more details, check out the website at https://wshs-dg.org/news-events/bark-19.

Floofins & Co. Gets Their Tails On The Trails September 7th

September 4, 2019 by Jennifer Houghton Leave a Comment

On September 7th, join Floofins & Co. as they participate in Morton Arboretum’s annual Tails on the Trails event. Morton Arboretum only allows dogs in the park on specific dates, so you won’t want to miss out on the fun.

Thing you should know about the event:

There is a $5 admission per dog.
The event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. However, dogs will be allowed on the ground from 7 a.m. to sunset for hiking purposes.
Know that while there will be parking available, the lots might be a distance from the events so give yourself time to walk.
This is an outdoors event so dress appropriately. Consider wearing hiking shoes if you plan to get out on the trails.

There are 16 miles of hiking trails and local businesses and organizations will be available as part of the pet expo. A crowd favorite – the peanut butter licking contest – will be back this year. So, be sure to sign your dog up for events and pick up your pet bandana at The Morton Arboretum booth at the expo.

Celebrating Birthdays or Gotcha-Days

July 10, 2019 by Jennifer Houghton Leave a Comment

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