Help For Our Furry Friends!

The Holiday Season is one of the biggest times of the year to give back to your community. Much like our fellow humans in need, our four-legged friends also need your help! Animal Medical Clinic is holding a donation drive through the first week of January 2009 for both our local animal shelters- Winnebago County Animal Services and Noah's Ark. A bin can be found in the front lobby for any items you wish to donate during our business hours. Please see the list below for the needed items. Any and all help is much welcome and appreciated!! Any questions, please feel free to call.

Winnebago County Animal Services Dry cat/kitten food Dry dog/puppy food Canned cat/kitten food Fleece blankets/throws Cat toys Kong toys (Medium, Large, & Extra Large) Beggin' Strips Tennis balls Washcloths Stainless steel bowls with flat bottoms Compressed litter (Feline Pine or Yesterday's News) Monetary donations (Please make checks out to WC Animal Services Auxiliary)

Noah's Ark Bleach Liquid laundry detergent Hand Sanitizer Paper towels Clay litter Cat toys Dry cat/kitten food Dry dog/puppy food

Waggin’ Tails
4109 Morsay Drive
Rockford, IL  61107
815.391.8101

Puppy SmartStart Classes
Early Learning for Puppies to Promote Socialization and Good Behavior

CLASS SCHEDULE:
Class meets once a week for five weeks for 1-1/4 hours at Waggin’ Tails. The first class is for humans only - puppies come to class the next four sessions. The class fee is $75.00.  Please call 815.391.8101 for class dates and times.

WHO IS INVITED:
Puppies, their families (including children from 3 years of age) and friends are encouraged to attend. At the time of the first class, puppies must be at least 7 weeks of age and not more than 12 weeks of age and have received their first set of vaccinations along with a healthy pup vet check.

REGISTRATION:
Class size is limited and class openings are filled as registration is received. To register, please call Waggin’ Tails at 815.391.8101.

HEALTHY PUP CHECK:
Puppy must have at least the first puppy vaccinations, a bordetella vaccination, a negative fecal and flea/tick preventative (seasonal)

For a fun learning experience…
attend Puppy SmartStart classes

Now that your new puppy is home and settling into family life, it’s time for puppy and the entire family to attend a puppy socialization program. Waggin’ Tails is pleased to be offering the successful puppy program developed by Julie Jackson, Certified Pet Dog Trainer and Animal Medical Clinic’s Behavior Wellness Program Director; and two noted animal behaviorists, Drs. R.K. Anderson and Scott Line (both Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists).

You’ll learn positive techniques to motivate puppy and activities to build puppy’s confidence – yours too! Every member of the family will learn to manage puppy’s behavior using effective positive methods.

Could you use some help with housetraining puppy; techniques to manage puppy’s nipping, barking and chewing; or information on good grooming? We’ve got the expertise to address these issues.

Where else will you get the opportunity to “pass the puppy” or observe “puppy playtime”? These activities are not only important learning experiences, but they are great fun for both puppies and their humans!

We think you’ll find our course fee to be a doggone good deal - $75 for a five week session		For further information or to enroll, please call Waggin’ Tails at 815.391.8101

Doggie Day Care available for boarding dogs!

"Each morning at 8 a.m., a kennel staff member will bring your dog to one of the playrooms at Waggin’ Tails for the day. There is plenty of time for some play with other dogs and staff. There are tunnels, mini A-frame, teeter-totter, jumps and toys available. There is also time to settle on one of the doggie beds. A staff member walks your dog several times a day. Your dog is then picked up by a kennel staff member and returned to the boarding facility for dinner and a good night’s sleep!

The cost of day care while boarding is an additional $11 per day – you pick your dog’s day care schedule – day care is open Monday through Friday.
Waggin’ Tails’ “Kong on a Stick” has proven to be quite popular with our doggie guests! For an additional $2.50, you can purchase this tasty delight for your dog to enjoy during his/her stay.

Stop by Waggin’ Tails, take a look around and meet Julie, our Behavior Wellness Director. She will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

PET OF THE MONTH

DECEMBER Pet of the Month: Pidge

Would you like YOUR pet to be Animal Medical Clinic’s next PET OF THE MONTH?

Simply fill out the questionnaire, print, and send or drop off at our clinic. Be sure to include a picture of your pet and a phone number we can contact you at.

If your pet is chosen, your pet’s picture will be featured on our ‘PET OF THE MONTH’ board in our lobby as well as on our website. You and your pet will receive a pet goody bag and a gift certificate for a free nail trim!

*pictures will NOT be returned

New Puppies & Kittens to AMC

Our youngest patients are so cute, we had to share them with all our clients!

PET ODOR EXTERMINATORS - that really work!!

Odors can be a real problem when you have one or more pets running around your house.  Pet Odor Exterminator candles and sprays are formulated with enzymes that attack and remove pet odors.  There are a variety of scents including: Mango, Mulberry & Spice, Honeydew Melon, Clothesline Fresh, Vanilla Crème, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon Apple, and Lavender.  Also, each season brings it’s own limited edition scents.  This winter we are happy to offer Pumpkin Spice and Sugared Cranberry.  

Each jar candle is 13oz and has over 50 hours of burn time.  Each brushed aluminum can contains 7oz. and pack a real punch, so a little goes a long way!

New to the Pet Odor Exterminator product line are the Car Fresheners! Available in a variety of scents, they come in a cat/fish or a dog/bone shape.  

Pet Odor Candle - $8.00 + tax
Pet Odor Spray - $6.60 + tax
Pet Odor Car Freshener - $2.00 + tax