K9C: What are your favorite foods? Mags: Anything meat or dairy especially ice cream and bacon. K9C: Do you have any hobbies? Mags: I run and walk the golf course on a regular basis. I love to lay in the snow and chew on bones. I’ve also been known to hide my owners slippers, but I always make up for it by snuggling. K9C: What are your goals in life? Mags: I’d really like to catch a crow. Well, a blue bird would be fine. I’d settle for a squirrel. K9C: What is your favorite activity? Mags: I love chasing a ball and running with CapeK9Cardio.
Did You Know?
I was one of 13 puppies and one of 25 Golden Retrievers born on the Martha’s Vineyard in a two day span. I’ve been told I have a runway walk. My doggie parents, Lucy and Charlie Brown, had one other litter before I was born. My dad passed away shortly after I was born.
Owner’s favorite moment or story?
One summer day I was taking Maggie out before I left for work. I let her run off leash and she ran around for a while. Suddenly, she decided she wanted to play tag. I tried my best, but it was very difficult to play tag in high heals. When Maggie realized she had the speed advantage on me, she took off running for my neighbor’s house. I really needed to get going to work, so I ran in her last known direction, only to find her bird watching in front of a muddy, murky pond. I tried my best, using every phrase I could think of to coax her over to me, but it was clear she’d already made up her mind. Maggie stared up at me one last time before jumping into the pond. Only after stirring up the mud from the bottom of the pond did she decide to finally respond to my recall. In an effort to share her proud moment with me, Maggie shook all the black mud on me. My mom had to hose both of us down before we were allowed back in the house to shower and change. I was late for work that day, but I can definitely laugh about it now!”
Happy Dog Owner – Audra
Dog Walking and Running in Bourne, MA
Maggie loves her regular weekly Dog Running with CapeK9Cardio. She’s been one of our most active dog exercise clients for over a year now, and is always a pleasure to run with. We’ve had many rave runs all over Bourne including: along the Brookside golf course cart path, around the cranberry bogs, through the Bourne woods on a snowy trail and beside the train tracks. One time we even looked for a new way home which turned a 3 miler into a 6 mile run! Congratulations Maggie, you are CapeK9Cardio’s Cape Cod Dog of the Month!
My basic attitude in life is “Count me in”. I’m very enthusiastic about playing ball, riding in the car (even with the top down), doing a few tricks & high 5’s, and “shopping” at Petco. I also enjoy sleeping, snoring, and eating.
Siblings:
Story
Goals:
Eating: speed and volume of consumption. Family: be around them always.
Favorite Activity:
Digging in my toybox, and once I pick a toy, having someone to play with.
Favorite Food:
Everything is good.
Did You Know?
My dad won Best of Breed at Westminister. I am named after Bonzo, a character of British comics and toys of the 1920’s-30’s, the Snoopy of the time, always getting into trouble with stories based on his antics and pals.
When did you become part of your pack?
When I joined my family: at 8 weeks old, I was from Phenix Bulldogs in Jacksonville Fl. My human dad used to judge and breed bullies like me, so he knew one of the best and kindest breeders who owned my mommy and siblings. My older sister, Story, is a tiny toy poodle at 4 pounds, and getting older at age 12, but she is tolerant of me, and I am gentle with her.
Your favorite moment or story?
Well, that’s tough: either floating on a raft in the pool, or playing on the beach. I’m looking forward to my first snowfall, as my human family just moved to Cape Cod from Florida this past spring. And all us Bullies love the cold.”
Bonzo
Cape Cod offers many pet care choices for dog and cat owners who must leave their beloved animals behind while they travel. Many people first consider a friend or the local kennel. But there are more choices than ever now when considering the well being of your pet. This article will explain several factors for pet owners to consider when making arrangements for the comfort and safety of their dogs, cats and other animals. The topics of diet and exercise will briefly be addressed, along with tips to help your pets avoid separation anxiety and stress that goes along with travel plans when we leave our animals behind. Hopefully this article will help to provide good information to the pet public on available dog boarding and pet sitting choices.
Leaving Cape Cod on Vacation?
Your pets always depend on you for comfort and care, even when you are traveling. So when you leave Cape Cod on your next trip, you should consider hiring someone you trust. Simply having a friend or neighbor watch your pets can prove disastrous. They probably do not possess the experience or have enough time to properly care for your pets, especially during long trips or vacations. If a vet visit is required that may cause a strain too.
The two most popular choices for Cape Cod dog and cat owners are kenneling and pet sitting.
Cape Cod Boarding Kennels
Boarding at a kennel will avoid the stress of a long trip in the car or airplane. It can allow your animals to stay where they are welcome and usually you can pay an extra fee to receive playtime and exercise. Your pets will be fed and cared for while you travel. The kennel will monitor your dog along with many other dogs in a dormitory style setting. Cats are usually stacked in crates. If there is a detectable health problem the kennel will call a vet. Security is normally a top concern at kennels, which are designed to thwart any escape attempts by confining your pets in a cage. When you arrive from your trip, you usually have a small window of opportunity make a trip out to the kennel and pick up your pets.
Potential drawbacks to using a boarding kennel include:
Kennels can add to stress and anxiety because your animals will be in an unfamiliar environment.
Your pets will be surrounded by unfamiliar dogs, people and smells.
Some pets may even be exposed to the health problems of other animals such as kennel cough.
If you have animals such as birds, reptiles or other exotic animals it is unlikely that any kennel will take them.
Your dogs and cats may not be on their regular diet, which can cause digestive problems.
Cape Cod Pet Sitting
CapeK9Cardio is a professional pet sitting and dog walking company that offers many advantages over traditional dog boarding and kennels for about the same price. Our service can actually be more affordable than a kennel for multiple pet families!
Pet Sitting Benefits
Your pets will all receive love and attention each day, several times per day.
Your animals will avoid the extra stress involved with traveling.
Your dogs and cats are comfortable in the environment they know best – HOME!
Your animals will be on their regular diet, eating only their food and treats.
Dog walks or runs everyday are included!
No risk of exposure to disease or other animals in a strange and unfamiliar place.
Avoid the inconvenience of picking up your dog after a long trip.
Pet Owner Benefits
Your friends and neighbors will not be burdened by your pets.
You will have complete peace of mind knowing your animals are just a phone call away, being well cared for by a professional.
Your home will have a lived in appearance. An added FREE security benefit.
Mail and newspaper retrieval, watering of plants, alternating blinds and lighting and more – we do a lot more than just care for animals and we tabulate it all on a checklist.
When you arrive home, your pets will be there to welcome you. No hassle of trying to pick them up and no risk of being late to get them.
Visit our website for a complete list of rates and services. We will come to your home and answer any questions during our free pet consultation.
New Clients: we will be away March 5th - 15th. If you Contact Us or leave a message 877-592-2734 for new service, we will get back to you as soon as possible. If you already have a reservation, don't worry, our employees will ensure you receive uninterrupted service.
