December 7, 2010

What is Crate getting for the Holidays?? hmmm….. a new look!

Crate-Escape 

What a surprise to walk in to Crate last week; did you wonder where you were? We are moving forward on the renovation; very soon you will start to get the feeling of our ‘new look’. For those who haven’t visited recently, demolition was done to the entire front of the daycare space, so you can see the desk when you walk in the door. People and dogs alike were totally surprised! Now, where should we put the Christmas tree? We are hoping Santa will recognize us when he arrives for the photo shoot with our dogs on Friday, December 10th, 4-7:30pm. Better send him an email to say our venue looks different than last year. We should tell him too that some of our huskys would love to get in on pulling his sleigh! We could have some wonderful reindeer treats available if Rudolph and the crew are willing to switch it out for awhile.

Next time you are at Crate, look for our special, holiday toys. They are well made for the dogs and very attractive for the human eye to behold.

 Raining Cats and Dogs (soon to be Crate-Escape Too)

A good time was had by all! at the Huron Village Holiday Celebration last weekend. The best part of it is that our store is beautifully decorated. Bring your dog to RCD and s/he can have one of the bones off our Christmas tree! Not to mention all of the fun holiday toys and yummy treats available for your pooch’s stocking.

A special hohoho to Jenny, our new RCD Manager. She is well along with the most important thing- your dogs’ names! People will come next. (kidding, kind of) We are so happy to have her as part of our pack!

Holiday Reminders

As you know, we do overnights for our regular daycare dogs. The holiday dates are filling up quickly, so make a reservation as soon as you can to assure a spot for your pooch.

Be sure to keep holiday food out of dogs’ reach! With lots of extra food around they are more prone to counter surf. (sorry, Bella, Hank, Teddy, Sweet Pea, know you can’t reach, but stay away from those crumbs)

Third Annual Photo Shoot with Santa

DATE:  DECEMBER 10, 2010

TIME:   4:00 – 7:30PM

LOCATION: CRATE-ESCAPE

20 Flanders Rd.

Belmont, MA 02478

DRESS: ANTLERS AND BELL COLLARS PROVIDED.

REFRESHMENTS: Lite fare for canines and people.

* Sign up for times between 4 and 7:30pm at Crate or Raining to schedule your dog’s photo with Santa.
* The photo will be taken and printed by December 14th.
* It will come in 4X6″ size.
* Cost is $10 / photo.

All proceeds will be matched and donated to the  MSPCA!

Our donation last year was $1,200.

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HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAYCARE HOURS:

*Friday, December 24th – 8am – 5pm, van service  

 Christmas: Saturday, December 25th -RCD closed,

Crate open 8-5pm for daycare, no van service, reservation required!

*Friday December 31st – 8am – 5pm, van service
            New Years Day: Saturday, January 1st – RCD closed
            Crate open 8-5pm for daycare, no van service, reservation required!

* Both RCD and Crate

BE SURE TO BOOK HOLIDAY OVERNIGHTS SOON! WE ARE FILLING UP QUICKLY!

Rates are as follows: 

$40 for daycare on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

$75 for overnights on the holiday nights.

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Grooming

Extra groomer will be on staff during the holidays! Book your appointments now!

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YEAR ROUND 

Visit our blog at www.crate.escape.com for weekly updates about our exciting business and pooches!

Friend us on facebook, Crate~Escape,  for dog videos, questions and just to say Hey!

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Sending out warm Holiday Wishes  

 from Raining Cats and Dogs

(soon to be  Crate-Escape Too)

and 

Crate-Escape.

 

September 20, 2010

A BIG Hello to all of our Wonderful Customers and Readers!

Our website and blog have been quiet because we have been busy watching the dogs, welcoming new dogs, and expanding our digs as we go. Now we have so much to tell you!

What’s up at Crate-Escape?

LOTS! We are expanding the daycare facility to add a couple more pens where the dogs play, dressing up the entry area and way more! We are happy to say our customers will not be inconvenienced at all during this incredible renovation!

Raining Cats and Dogs Happenings!

Raining, too, is in the midst of many exciting changes. We are soon to start a full renovation. She will be updated to include complete painting, and floor replacement, new HVAC and a cool, bright decor. Our warm, inviting atmosphere will, of course, stay right where it is!

RCD will also be changing her name to ‘Crate-Escape Too’.  She is thrilled to carry the name and can’t wait to take on her new look.

Daycare Reminders

Please be sure to bring your dog to daycare before 2pm.

Refrain from putting on flea and tick medication Monday – Friday.

NOW! On to Daycare News, Dog News, Safety Tips, Dog Food Comments and Recommendations, etc, etc, etc.

Dog Food

We are committed to offering our customers the best selections of dog food both at Crate and RCD (Crate-Escape Too!). Watch for our upcoming reviews on specific brands and why they have been selected for our stores.

On the same note, the company, Natura Products, which includes Evo, Innova and California Natural, has been purchased by Proctor and Gamble. As a result we will no longer be selling these food lines. Please consider changing your pet’s diet! Assistance and recommendations gladly offered by our Staff.

Pet Safety

Free Pet Safety Pack

www.aspca.org

Events

Crate-Escape and Raining sponsored the Somerville Dog Festival, on Sunday, September 19th at Conway Park in Somerville. The gathering was a benefit for the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, MA.  We had the best time! We met so many wonderful dogs and owners and hope, hope, hope some of them will come back and check out our daycares.  We feel very comfortable giving you a nudge because we are the best!

Thanks for checking us out today!

Please know that we are available to show you our great daycares, or give you details on the phone, Monday – Friday, 7am – 6pm.  We suggest you call Crate-Escape if your canine is a large or high energy dog– more space! at 617-489-9003, or Raining Cats and Dogs (Crate-Escape Too!) for smaller dogs, under 35 lbs. at 617-354-9003.  AND, friend us on facebook, Crate~Escape, where you can see photos and (amateur!) videos of our dogs having a blast!

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