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Doggy Day Camp Party

This Wednesday we will be having a Halloween Party for the daycare dogs.  We will be doing tricker treating and sending them home with goodie bags.  If you would like your pet to attend call us at 517-327-1070 and reserve a place for your dog.http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/

MSU Wins the Game

Congratulations MSU on winning the football game! You have made the dogs and cats at Best Friends Pet Care www.bestfriendspetcare.com proud.  If you are planning on going to the away games or are having an after party and need a place for your furry friend bring them in for over night boarding.  To make a reservation for boarding give us a call at 517-327-1070.

Dog Festival



We are having fun activities for dog on October 3 2010 from 12-3pm.  We are having doggie contest:  Best Tail wager, Best Kisser, Biggest lapdog, Best Costume and Silliest pet trick!  We will also be doing free nail trimming, Face Painting, raffles, paw painting, and Canine Good Citizen testing.  The Capital Area Humane Societyhttp://www.cahs-lansing.org/ and Eaton County Humane Societyeatoncountyhumane.org will be bringing Dogs and Cats that need loving homes, so come out and adopt a pet.  There will also be K-9 officer Doggie Demos.  The address is

2920 Port Lansing Rd.

  Lansing MI 48906 http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/.  We hope to see you at the event!

Training classes Starting soon

We have Trick training starting on 9/18/10 at 10:00 am.




Basic Training will be starting on 9/18/10 at 11:00



Agility Training will be starting on 9/18/10 at 12:00

Please call and make an appointment today at 517-327-1070.http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/

Run and Walk for the Animals

The Capital Area Humane Society is having an event to help raise donations to benefit over 6,000 animals that they service in a year. Pets and owner can attend and participate in a 5K or 1 mile fun walk. They will be having pet related demos, lunch and more. Best Friends Pet Care http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/ will be a vendor at the event so come out and see us and help support the Humane Society http://www.cahs-lansing.org/. This event will be held on Saturday, September 11 at the Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge. The event starts at 11 am rain or shine.

Back to school

Its almost time for the kids to go back to school and some times the family pet gets lonely when the kids are no longer around the house all day to keep them busy. A well exercised dog is a happy good dog, sometimes when dogs don't get the necessary exercise they will act out and chew or dig things around the house. Once the kids are in school make a point to play with your dog to take it to the dog park, a socialized busy dog makes a happy family.

Heat stroke

In the summer months it can get very hot and we need to make sure are pets are staying well hydrated and cool. Heat + humidity + activity can lead to heat stoke in pets. It is very important on those days you keep you pets activity leave lower in the middle of the day when it is the hottest. Try to get in the dogs walks in the morning or evening when it is cooler. Some things to be alert for are excessive panting, rapid and raspy breathing and dry red gums. If your dog has heat stroke take them to the vet right a way.bestfriendspetcare.com

Bark for Life of Lansing

The American Cancer Society is having a bark for life were your furry friends can come walk with you. The bark for life is a fundraiser to help the American Cancer Society. The walk usually last four to five hours. If you want to sign up go to www.relay forlife.org/lansingmi.

Dog Days of Summer

Looking for a fun day with your pet? Biggby Coffee on 2002 W Saginaw (Where Saginaw and Oakland merge on Lansing’s Westside) is having a Dog Days of Summer event on June 27th from 5-8 pm. Their will be free dog treats, Dog photos by Slobery Kisses www.slobberykisses.com , drink specials, fun prizes and live music.

Gulf Coast Oil Spill

Clean up efforts are underway in the Gulf Coast and we can help. Did you know that hair is very efficient at collecting oil? Well it is and we are colleting pet hair for the non profit organization called Matter of Trusthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwQOD_Ir2vQ.. If you want to help bring your pet in for a bath and hair cut or if your pet is shedding have the shedicure done for your pet. Matter of Trust is taking clean pet hair and they are making hair mats and hair brooms to help with the oil spill.

Referral Program

Do you want to earn some free money to use on your pets boarding, grooming or dog training? If you do use our referral program you can get $20 off the next service for your pet. All you have to do is give a friend a referral card. Your friend will get one night free if they are a new customer or if they come in for grooming they will get $20 off of a groom for trying us out.http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/

Military Discount

Are you in the Military? If you are bring in your Military ID and you will get 10% off of your dogs boarding.http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/

Training Classes Starting Soon

WE WANT YOU!

Basic training classes are starting on Monday April 19th at 6:00 pm. We also have another Basic class starting on Friday April 24th at 6:00 pm. For dogs that have graduated from basic training we will be offering an Agility class on Saturday May 1st at 1:00 pm. All of our classes are one hour in length. For more information please call us at 517-327-1070. http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/

Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Park

Lansing has an off-leash dog park! The Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks is located in Hawk Island! Check out their web sight for more information on purchasing a membership and the Dog Park Rules. lansingunleashed.com

Spring Fling Doggie Daycamp Party

Doggie Daycamp is a good way for dogs to get much needed exercise and socialization. The dogs got a bandana to dress up for the spring season and goodie bags to take home with them. We will keep you posted on up coming Doggie Daycamp parties.http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/

Best Friends is Spotlighted at the NJ Super Pet Expo

At the New Jersey Super Pet Expo Danielle, the manager from our Windsor, NJ location was interviewed for the "How Cute is Your Pet" segment of The Cute Pet Gazette.   Check out her interview about Best Friends Pet Care.

Fur Ball

The Capital Area Humane Society is having their 7th Annual Fur Ball event on April 17, 2010 at the Eagle Eye Golf Club from 5:30pm-11:30pm.  http://www.hawkhollow.com/index.php This event is a black-tie dinner with live and silent auctions. The Fur Ball is their largest fundraiser of the year and all proceeds benefit the animals of the Capital Area Humane Society.  http://www.cahs-lansing.org/ The cost is $100 per person and $50 per dog. For more information please call 517-626-6821 x: 11

Select Lupine Leashes and Collars 50% off

Close out sale on discontinued Lupine leash and collar patterns.  50% off select Lupine Leashes and Collars.  We are making room for the new patterns. http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/.

Ingham County Fundraiser

On Thursday March 11, 2010 Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter will have the annual Humanitarian Awards Banquet and silent auction at the Lansing Country Clubhttp://www.cclansing.org/.  They need help sponsoring this important event.  The donations go directly towards the medical care and welfare of homeless pets.  For more information visit their web sight  http://www.ingham.org/ or you can call 517-676-8372 and ask for Cindy.

Dental Care For Pets

Their cute, lovable, and kissable but there breath can be horrible. Bad breath, teeth loss and gingivitis can be prevented with the proper dental care. It is important to have your veterinarian check your pet’s teeth during your pet’s annual check up. Fortunately, oral disease is preventable, so don’t wait to start a regular dental care regimen with your pet. You could have your groomer brush your pet’s teeth when they come in for their regular grooming. We also have a selection of tooth paste and tooth brushes for pets, so stop by and visit us.

Valentines Day Sale

We are having a Valentines Day Sale starting on Febuary 11th through Febuary 17th.  Anything that has red or pink on it is 50% off.  This offer does exclude. Frontline.http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/ctr_lansing.cfm

Daycamp Pet of the Week

Maggie is a 4 year old Daisy and is the daycamp dog of the week. She is very outgoing loves to play with her friends.

Daycamp is a fun and safe way for your pet to socialize.  Fill your dog's day with energy-burning fun and healthful relaxation among friends.  All pets must be up to date on vaccinations, clear fecal exam  and in good health.  Dogs must be a minimum of 5 months old, and spayed or nuetered.  If you are intersted in daycamp schedule an appoitment today for a daycamp interview and let your pet benefit from daycamp.                        

Expertly Supervised and organized group activities with other carefully screened dogs.

Plenty of one-on-one attention from Best Friends Associates.

Just enough quiet time even the most energetic dos need

Plenty of diverting toys

A trained staff chosen for their love of pets and thei dedication to providing the best care anywhere

Valentine Fundraiser for All-4-Aurelius 4-H Group

All-4-Aurelius, a local dog 4-H group, are holding a  Valentine Day fundraiser to earn money for camp. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday February 13th at the Gier Park Community Center located at 2400 Hall Street in Lansing. Admission is $5.00 per person with a pet and $1.00 per person after that. For additional dogs it is $2.50, all children under 13 are free. Valentines photos will also be available for $5.00.  Best Friends Pet Care will be present with our trainer Amanda, she will be on hand to answer training questions and help dog owners run their pet through the agility course.  Amanda will also be giving agility and beginning-competitive obediance demonstrations with her German Shepherd, Apache.

Dog Training

We are happy to introduce you to our professional trainer, Amanda.  Amanda has been training for over 10 years, she started when she was just a pup herself!  Call today to get a complete listing and class schedules and don't forget to mention this ad for these great discounted rates on private lessons and classes.  Call today (517)327-1070.

Dog training and behavior

Do you have a puppy that needs to learn the basics or and old dog that needs to learn some new tricks? Well we have the class for you. Dog training class starting on 2/22/10 at 6:00PM this class is for basic dogs or puppies obedience. The classes are one hour long and will last for six weeks. The classes will cover sit when greeting, down, come, stay, loose leash walking, leave it, watch and settle. This class will also cover common problems such as puppy biting, chewing, jumping, digging, and potty training. Consistent training at home is a must to reinforce and build on what you learned. Come out to Best Friends in Lansing and join the fun we grantee a sleepy dog and a happy owner. So give us a call to learn more about this class or any of the other classes we offer our number is 517-327-1070.