Tis’ the season to be merry and jolly, but it’s also the season to give back to the community. When thinking about what to get your pets for the Holidays, you could always opt to the volunteer route. Although it isn’t a “real” present to give your pets, it will make you feel good and thankful about yourself, your family and of course your pets!
During the Holiday season, you can volunteer with the Humane Society. There are Humane Societies across the United States, where you can volunteer. The Humane Society of the United States is located in Washington, DC. On the Humane Society of the United States website, it has a drop down menu to show resources for: Animal Care community, Parents and Educators, Teens and Kids. In the Teens and Kids section it talks about how to get involved and how to help. Volunteers are always needed with your states Humane Society and are very much welcome!
If animal cruelty is something you want to stand up for, volunteering during the holidays with the ASPCA is the way to go. On their website, they have many tips as to make an animal’s life better. The ASPCA urges people to volunteer at their local shelter to help take care of the animals who reside there.
The ultimate gift to make an animal’s life better would be to adopt one. There are many animal rescue societies all over the country. You can even volunteer at the various rescue societies or hold an adoption event. On many different rescue society websites you can see the different dogs that they have ready for adoption, and all you need to do is fill out their applications and follow their directions, and you have already started to bring a better future to your new pet.
We hope that you bring happiness and joy to your furry friends this holiday season!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Flying with Your Pets
When traveling this holiday season, you want to make sure that your family and pets are safe. And with all of the talk about the harsher TSA scans at airports, pet owners must be worried about their furry friends flying the friendly skies.
TSA has assured their pet owner-friends on their website that it is 100% allowed to bring a pet onto their flights. The person flying may also have to talk to the airlines about having their pet with them, before they get to the airport. And please make sure that your pets crate or carrier is approved by your airline.
During the security briefing at the security check points, you will have to take your pet out of their crates or carriers. Your pet can walk with you through the metal detector with you, and at this time the crate or carrier will be placed through the X-ray machine. The TSA website also guarantees that your pet will never be placed through the X-ray machine.
If you have a service animal, TSA say’s to tell a TSA officer that your animal is there to help and guide you as a service animal, not a pet. Also, always have identification that categorizes your animals as a service animal. Unlike when you bring a pet to security, a service animal will NEVER be taken from your side. A TSA officer will in no way touch your service animal without asking, and would absolutely by no means feed or play with your service animal, too.
The TSA officers are trying to make skies are safe for everyone including your pets, too! And with your cooperation, along with your pet’s cooperation, they can do their jobs accordingly.
TSA has assured their pet owner-friends on their website that it is 100% allowed to bring a pet onto their flights. The person flying may also have to talk to the airlines about having their pet with them, before they get to the airport. And please make sure that your pets crate or carrier is approved by your airline.
During the security briefing at the security check points, you will have to take your pet out of their crates or carriers. Your pet can walk with you through the metal detector with you, and at this time the crate or carrier will be placed through the X-ray machine. The TSA website also guarantees that your pet will never be placed through the X-ray machine.
If you have a service animal, TSA say’s to tell a TSA officer that your animal is there to help and guide you as a service animal, not a pet. Also, always have identification that categorizes your animals as a service animal. Unlike when you bring a pet to security, a service animal will NEVER be taken from your side. A TSA officer will in no way touch your service animal without asking, and would absolutely by no means feed or play with your service animal, too.
The TSA officers are trying to make skies are safe for everyone including your pets, too! And with your cooperation, along with your pet’s cooperation, they can do their jobs accordingly.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Stocking Stuffers for Your Furry Friend!
At Center Pet we not only care for your pet, we want to make sure that they feel great and look great too! We have many great stocking stuffers for your pet in our store, which is located at 4900 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20016.
Holiday Time Fun
We have many Holiday gifts for your pet that would fit great in their stocking, we even have “Woof” Stockings for your pet! These stockings are red with white polka dots and a big bow with a green “Woof” button. They are adorable and will make any pup happy!
Do you have a pet that would tell Santa, “Sorry Santa! I Ate Your Cookies?” We have pet tee-shirts made by Mudpie that have cute holiday sayings on them. And they look cute on any pet!
For the cat in your life, we have cat nip in the form of a red and green candy cane, which are $6.95 and your cat will go crazy for them! We also have personalization ornaments for your cat that say “CATS make a house a HOME,” and you can write your cats name on it to make it personalized.
Collars Galore
We have the best selection and the right collar for your dogs and cats! If your dog is preppy and likes flair that looks like it could be from Nantucket, try and Up Country collar. Up Country also offers leads and harnesses that are gorgeous, and will make your pup look great!
Yellow Dog Design, Ruffwear and Lupine Collars all have collars that are bright and fun, and also are easy clip adjustable. Your dog will love both of these brands collars because they showcase personality and pizzazz. These fun collars also come in leashes, as well.
For the high-end dog who likes to live in the lap of luxury, we have Claire Thomas dog collars and leashes. These may be pricey; but they are high quality and will make your dog look stunning when wearing. The most popular colors that we carry are silver, pink and blue. But the leashes and collars come in more colors to choose from.
And we have not forgotten about your kitties, out there! We have various collars for them to enjoy, too. Our favorite is the Premier “Twice as Nice” kitty collar, it is safe and made out of elastic—but is very cute with a bell on it and is the ultimate in comfort.
Brrrr it’s Cold Outside
Because the winter season is right around the corner, make sure your dogs are warm when you walk them! We have a very large selection of Zack & Zoe, Barking Baby, New York Dog, and Ruff Ruff Couture sweaters and jackets. The sweaters are perfect for cozying up while watching a movie on a cold day. And you can layer a jacket over a sweater to make sure your pup is extra warm while on an early morning walk. Just because your dog has fur does not mean that they do not get cold!
Obviously we cannot list out all of our merchandise that is housed in our store in DC because the list would be too long. We hope that you’ll come in and see all of our great gifts for your pet, because the loved pets in your life need to be treated sometimes—especially during the holidays!
Holiday Time Fun
We have many Holiday gifts for your pet that would fit great in their stocking, we even have “Woof” Stockings for your pet! These stockings are red with white polka dots and a big bow with a green “Woof” button. They are adorable and will make any pup happy!
Do you have a pet that would tell Santa, “Sorry Santa! I Ate Your Cookies?” We have pet tee-shirts made by Mudpie that have cute holiday sayings on them. And they look cute on any pet!
For the cat in your life, we have cat nip in the form of a red and green candy cane, which are $6.95 and your cat will go crazy for them! We also have personalization ornaments for your cat that say “CATS make a house a HOME,” and you can write your cats name on it to make it personalized.
Collars Galore
We have the best selection and the right collar for your dogs and cats! If your dog is preppy and likes flair that looks like it could be from Nantucket, try and Up Country collar. Up Country also offers leads and harnesses that are gorgeous, and will make your pup look great!
Yellow Dog Design, Ruffwear and Lupine Collars all have collars that are bright and fun, and also are easy clip adjustable. Your dog will love both of these brands collars because they showcase personality and pizzazz. These fun collars also come in leashes, as well.
For the high-end dog who likes to live in the lap of luxury, we have Claire Thomas dog collars and leashes. These may be pricey; but they are high quality and will make your dog look stunning when wearing. The most popular colors that we carry are silver, pink and blue. But the leashes and collars come in more colors to choose from.
And we have not forgotten about your kitties, out there! We have various collars for them to enjoy, too. Our favorite is the Premier “Twice as Nice” kitty collar, it is safe and made out of elastic—but is very cute with a bell on it and is the ultimate in comfort.
Brrrr it’s Cold Outside
Because the winter season is right around the corner, make sure your dogs are warm when you walk them! We have a very large selection of Zack & Zoe, Barking Baby, New York Dog, and Ruff Ruff Couture sweaters and jackets. The sweaters are perfect for cozying up while watching a movie on a cold day. And you can layer a jacket over a sweater to make sure your pup is extra warm while on an early morning walk. Just because your dog has fur does not mean that they do not get cold!
Obviously we cannot list out all of our merchandise that is housed in our store in DC because the list would be too long. We hope that you’ll come in and see all of our great gifts for your pet, because the loved pets in your life need to be treated sometimes—especially during the holidays!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Holiday Photos at Center Pet was a Huge Success!
Holiday Photos with Santa was a hit at Center Pet! On December 11th, 2010 from 10 am until 12 pm, the Washington Humane Society came to Center Pet for the Holiday Photos with Santa event. They even brought their adoption RV, which was parked in the lower parking lot. Along with the adoption RV, the Washington Humane Society brought Santa along with them, too!
Old customers and new came to take photos with Santa and their pets. The price for the pictures with Santa was a $20 donation to the Washington Humane Society. Santa put many doggies and kitties on his Nice List, and none on the Naughty List! Hopefully all of them will receive great presents for the Holidays, and no coal!
The event was a huge success. In the two hours that Santa was at Center Pet, we raised over $570 for the Washington Humane Society! Center Pet hopes to work with the Washington Humane Society again in the near future!
Happy holidays and warm wishes from all of the staff at Center Pet :)
Old customers and new came to take photos with Santa and their pets. The price for the pictures with Santa was a $20 donation to the Washington Humane Society. Santa put many doggies and kitties on his Nice List, and none on the Naughty List! Hopefully all of them will receive great presents for the Holidays, and no coal!
The event was a huge success. In the two hours that Santa was at Center Pet, we raised over $570 for the Washington Humane Society! Center Pet hopes to work with the Washington Humane Society again in the near future!
Happy holidays and warm wishes from all of the staff at Center Pet :)
In this Photo: Mrs. Wilcox, and Santa Claus are setting up her two dogs to have their Holiday photo shoot!
Photo Credit: Picture taken by Sarah Caroline Kramm
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Dress Your Pet: Holiday Edition!
Who doesn’t think it’s adorable to see your favorite pet in a cute outfit? Especially during the Holidays! Well this edition of “Dress Your Pet” will go over great options for Holiday attire for your furry friends!
Although Hanukkah 2010 is coming to an end, this costume we found is also perfect for any Jewish Holiday, going to Synagogue, and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs! The Gilded Paw has a “Pup Shalom” costume that is adorable! There are various sizes, so even the smallest and biggest dogs can partake in Jewish Holidays!
Everyone at Center Pet wishes you and your pets a wonderful, healthy Holiday season! We hope that your winter is not too cold, and your pets stay warm throughout this frosty weather! Don’t forget Holiday Photos with Santa at Center Pet on December 11th, 2010 benefitting the Washington Humane Society! 
Although Hanukkah 2010 is coming to an end, this costume we found is also perfect for any Jewish Holiday, going to Synagogue, and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs! The Gilded Paw has a “Pup Shalom” costume that is adorable! There are various sizes, so even the smallest and biggest dogs can partake in Jewish Holidays!If you want to be really festive for Christmas, you can dress your pooch up as “Santa Paws.” This adorable costume from Doggie Clothesline comes in sizes extra small to large, and even comes with a little Santa hat. The black belt will make your pup look slim and jolly for Christmas!
Feeling Elf-ish? If you want your little pal to be dressed up as an elf, The Diamond Collar has you covered! This costume looks just like one of Santa’s helpers! This tunic, has a matching hat that stays on your dogs chin thanks to an elastic strap! The cutest part about this elf-tastic outfit is that there are jingle bells attached to the collar. The sizes run from extra, extra small to extra, extra large.
Everyone at Center Pet wishes you and your pets a wonderful, healthy Holiday season! We hope that your winter is not too cold, and your pets stay warm throughout this frosty weather! Don’t forget Holiday Photos with Santa at Center Pet on December 11th, 2010 benefitting the Washington Humane Society! 
Santa Paws Photo credit: Doggie Clothesline
Elf Photo credit: The Diamond Collar
Pup Shalom Photo credit: The Gilded Paw
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
Center Pet received a letter from Santa Claus yesterday, concerning him coming to town early for our Photos with Santa event! We will share with you what our jolly friend wrote us:
“Dear Center Pet,
Ho Ho Ho! I am very excited to meet all of the good kitties and pooches when I come to DC on December 11th, for an early visit. I hope to see all of the pets that are on my 2010 Nice List. Those pets are the ones who don’t scratch up their momma and daddy’s furniture and bite their brothers and sisters!
I wanted to say how thankful I am that we are taking these Holiday Photos with Santa for charity. The proceeds from the photos with me will go to the Washington Humane Society- and those who give, will always be on my Nice List. Also, don’t forget to write me a list of pet goodies that you want, and even something for that special human in your life.
If all you want for the Holidays is to meet me and some real elves, see your family happy, and to help out a great cause, please stop by Center Pet at 10 am until 12 pm for Holiday Photos with Santa.
Sincerely,
Santa Claus”
Everyone at Center Pet welcomes Santa, you and your pets to come out to Holiday Photos with Santa! Center Pet is located at 4900 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20016, and the event will be on December 11th, 2010 from 10 am until 12 pm. Proceeds go to the Washington Humane Society.
“Dear Center Pet,
Ho Ho Ho! I am very excited to meet all of the good kitties and pooches when I come to DC on December 11th, for an early visit. I hope to see all of the pets that are on my 2010 Nice List. Those pets are the ones who don’t scratch up their momma and daddy’s furniture and bite their brothers and sisters!
I wanted to say how thankful I am that we are taking these Holiday Photos with Santa for charity. The proceeds from the photos with me will go to the Washington Humane Society- and those who give, will always be on my Nice List. Also, don’t forget to write me a list of pet goodies that you want, and even something for that special human in your life.
If all you want for the Holidays is to meet me and some real elves, see your family happy, and to help out a great cause, please stop by Center Pet at 10 am until 12 pm for Holiday Photos with Santa.
Sincerely,
Santa Claus”
Everyone at Center Pet welcomes Santa, you and your pets to come out to Holiday Photos with Santa! Center Pet is located at 4900 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20016, and the event will be on December 11th, 2010 from 10 am until 12 pm. Proceeds go to the Washington Humane Society.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Reasons Why You Should Bring Your Pet to Holiday Photos with Santa
5. You can meet all the great folks at Center Pet who help you purchase your pet medications.
The Customer Service Representatives will be at the event, lending a hand where it is needed. Also they will be there to answer and pet medication questions you have. Kenny Kramm, the CEO of Center Pet will also be in attendance to meet all of the wonderful customers Center Pet has.
4. It is always fun to put your pet in a sweater that matches you, your husband and your children.
Or maybe, you have those reindeer antlers that you’ve been dying to put on your pet- this is the time to do it!
3. You will have beautiful pictures to remember what a wonderful year you and your pets have had.
You can do many things with these pictures, as well! You can send them around to your family and friends to show them how big your dog has gotten, or how cute your cat is.
2. The Washington Humane Society will be bringing their mobile adoption unit.
After you get your pet’s photo taken with Santa, you and your family can adopt a new pet. You can bring an underprivileged pet into a great, new home at the holidays!
1. It is the Season for giving!
When your pet has their photo taken with Santa, a $20 donation to the Washington Humane Society is asked and greatly appreciated. Why not be of assistance to animals that need loving and a new home? The Washington Humane Society provides comfort and care to almost 30,000 animals every year.
The Customer Service Representatives will be at the event, lending a hand where it is needed. Also they will be there to answer and pet medication questions you have. Kenny Kramm, the CEO of Center Pet will also be in attendance to meet all of the wonderful customers Center Pet has.
4. It is always fun to put your pet in a sweater that matches you, your husband and your children.
Or maybe, you have those reindeer antlers that you’ve been dying to put on your pet- this is the time to do it!
3. You will have beautiful pictures to remember what a wonderful year you and your pets have had.
You can do many things with these pictures, as well! You can send them around to your family and friends to show them how big your dog has gotten, or how cute your cat is.
2. The Washington Humane Society will be bringing their mobile adoption unit.
After you get your pet’s photo taken with Santa, you and your family can adopt a new pet. You can bring an underprivileged pet into a great, new home at the holidays!
1. It is the Season for giving!
When your pet has their photo taken with Santa, a $20 donation to the Washington Humane Society is asked and greatly appreciated. Why not be of assistance to animals that need loving and a new home? The Washington Humane Society provides comfort and care to almost 30,000 animals every year.
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