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Well it’s the beginning of December already and our attention is drawn to the busiest time of the year. Christmas at Elcho Park is a very exciting time. We have so many pets come through our doors, many new faces and also the return of many old friends. Already, we have had a number of pets who will be staying with us right throughout the holiday season, checked in – a sure sign that Santa is just around the corner!
To ensure a smooth Check In and stay at Elcho Park during the holiday season, here are some reminders for the pets staying with us over the Christmas and New Years break:
Christmas is a time of cheer for humans, but for pets it can mean a change in routine, new and potentially dangerous objects around the house, more visitors entering the house, higher noise levels, not to mention all those great smells wafting from the kitchen.
Many of the things that make Christmas a time of cheer can impact and pose a threat to the health of our pet. Read our tips below to prevent your pet from requiring a visit to the vet these holidays. Additionally, keep an eye on your pet and if it exhibits any abnormal behaviour which could indicate a health problem, take it to the vet immediately.
Christmas trees, decorations such as ribbon and tinsel, and presents all pose a risk to the health of many pets if consumed.
You should always remember that pets are not humans and have different digestive systems to us. Make sure any food that you give your pet is in keeping with its standard diet.
Christmas is a time of giving, but some of us tend to get carried away when it comes to providing our pets with treats. Many human foods can cause serious illness to our four legged friends, take caution when choosing what treats to give your pet.
We love our pets, and during Christmas time you may experience the urge to make them feel extra special. Here are some tips on treating your pet in a safe and healthy way:
Looking for a way to include your dog in on holiday decorating? These adorable paw print ornaments from Cornflower Blue Studio are a super easy DIY Christmas project for you AND your pup!
Mix 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1 cup baking soda in a saucepan. Slowly add 3/4 cup of water, while stirring.
Place on a medium burner and stir constantly. Mixture will begin to thicken - make sure that youare stirring to the bottom of the pot, picking up the thickened mixture that is down by the burner.
Once it has come together as a doughy ball, remove it from the heat and let it sit until you can comfortably handle it. When it has cooled, knead it for a minute or so, until it is soft and pliable.
Section into pieces, roll into balls, and press flat.
Next, you will have to go to your dog and press his paw into the dough firmly and as evenly as possible. Use a toothpick to make a small hole for your string to go through at the top of the ornament.
Finally, bake in a130 degree (Celsius) oven for 30 minutes on a tray lined with parchment paper or aluminium foil.
Thread with festive string and hang on your tree!
SOURCE: Modern Dog, http://moderndogmagazine.com/articles/diy-paw-print-christmas-tree-ornaments/49263,
It's the day before Christmas
And all through the house
The puppies are squeaking
An old rubber mouse.
The wreath which had merrily
Hung on the door
Is scattered in pieces
All over the floor.
The stockings that hung
In a neat little row
Now boast a hole in
Each one of the toes.
The tree was subjected
To bright-eyed whims,
And now, although splendid,
It's missing some limbs.
I catch them and hold them.
"Be good", I insist.
They lick me, then run off
To see what they've missed.
And now as I watch them
The thought comes to me,
That theirs is the spirit
That Christmas should be.
Should children and puppies
Yet show us the way,
And teach us the joy
That should come with this day?
Could they bring the message
That's written above,
And tell us that, most of all
Christmas is love.
[Anonymous]
SOURCE: Guy Sports, 2015, ‘http://www.guy-sports.com/humor/christmas/funny_christmas_dog.htm, accessed: 16/11/2015
Ember is getting into the Christmas spirit in the Cattery!
“Friendship isn’t about whom you have known the longest… it’s about who came and never left your side.” – Unknow
Monday 21st December 8:30am – 5:45pm
Tuesday 22nd December 8:30am –5:45pm
Wednesday 23rd December CLOSED
Thursday 24th December 8:00am – 12:00pm
Friday 25th December CLOSED
Saturday 26th December CLOSED
Sunday 27th December 11:00am – 5:00pm
Monday 28th December CLOSED
Tuesday 29th December 8:30am – 5:45pm
Wednesday 30th December CLOSED
Thursday 31st December 8:30am – 12:00pm
Friday 1st January CLOSED
Saturday 2nd January 8:30am – 12:45pm
Sunday 3rd January 11:00am – 5:00pm
Monday 4th January 8:30am – 5:45pm
**Following trading hours are as usual**
The Pets Hotel Country Club is situated at Elcho Park and boasts a history that dates back 150 years! The bluestone cottage was originally built in 1867 as the gatehouse to the Elcho Homestead located on the hill on Bacchus Marsh Road and was part of a 4,000 acre estate.
Thank you so much to the staff at Elcho Park Pet Hotel! This was the first time leaving our Mac for more than a night and I was so worried as to how he'd go! Staff were very understanding with this worried mum ringing to check on her puppy! He's come home so relaxed and happy and just want some cuddle time! Highly recommend to anyone needing to leave their pets! Thank you all from the De Marchi's and Mac!
(5 stars) We have 2 high maintenance rescue dogs that have been institutionalised to stay in our local kennels. Unfortunately they were closed over a period recently and we needed to look elsewhere. Elcho Park was recommended to us by our local kennels and we travelled down from Ballan to do a trial. Jocelyn was exceptional and talked us through a long list of obviously well established and used procedures they have in place for difficult to handle dogs. We then subsequently met Ellen and Marnie at check in and check out who were equally knowledgeable, relaxed with handling the boys and encouraging of us keeping in touch to see how the boys progressed. We rang every day!!! Our littlest initially refused to eat which meant he wasn't getting some medication. The girls were extremely creative about getting him comfortable with lots of different snacks, food choices, hiding v crushing up etc. They also went to great lengths to spend time at the pens so he would be more trusting and relaxed. Perseverance paid off and for that we are so grateful. They also came home relaxed, happy and very vocal ... sadly no bark issues here!!! I will agree with others that the pens were a little on the smelly side and the facility does look quite tired and in need of a little love. That said the pens we had the boys in were spotlessly clean and there was lots of clean fresh water when we arrived unannounced to pick them up just after 8:30am Tuesday. All I can say is the team there really is amazing, the efforts they went to working with us was beyond impressive and their commitment to the animals in their care unquestionable. 5 stars from us ☺
(5 stars) Rocky love there service he never says a bad word about them.
Email: | pets@thepetshotelcountryclub .com.au |
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