Happy Friday!

Pups!

Eleanor wishes Dexter a good morning!

Time for a walk

Which way, kids?

More Eleanor, this time with Lennie!

"Am I looking in the mirror??"

The Boston stance

Followed by Boston love

Lennie with Miss Coco.

Lennie! That car is brown with white markings, just like you!

"Hello everyone. Sissy here. Let's take a look at some other pups!"

Bagel & Goose say hello

Goose trying to hide under his leash

Mr. Maxwell leads Dexter on a walk

"My older sister, Piper."

Bailey, up close & personal

Zoom out to reveal Ariel!

Ariel teaching ballet moves to Bailey

Time for a walk!

One last picture of D!

Stubby thanks you for stopping by, but like MTV Cribs, it's time to say goodbye!

Have a great weekend!

Quote of the Week

"What happens in the park...stays in the park."

-Ariel

Nightcap.

Dexter & Ariel.

Transition

Part One

Dogs @ Play

Eleanor is ready for Fall!

What are you looking at, Elle?

Ah, Mr. Maxwell enters the scene

He's ready for liftoff!

Pumping the brakes

It's a Boston kind of day, right Lennie?

With special guest, not-so-small-anymore Piper

This is Lennie being serious..

Serious about ending pictures and starting lunch

Say hello to Ariel!

She's a 5 1/2 pound Yorki

Sometimes she eats too much and gets up to 6lbs

A stroll in the Short North

Looking back at her fans!

Part Two

Dogs @ Work

 

Jockey Bailey - you can see her @ Scioto Downs every Friday.

Bagel the librarian

Librarians are in demand, at least in the dog universe, right Coco?

Construction Maggie & Diesel wrap up a day of digging.

Part Three

Pop Question: Name the movie for the quote

 "All major theme parks have had delays. When they opened Disneyland in 1956, nothing worked!"

 (answer below)

hint

 

 

 

John Hammond, Jurassic Park!

That's a wrap for today! Happy Wednesday!

The Big Picture

Direction

I'm on the board of a local charity. We operate 12-week programs that work to develop leadership skills in Columbus youth. Essentially, we assist disadvantaged teenagers in realizing their own potential. The organization is in it's 24th year of service. Within the last few years, we have grown by leaps and bounds. Large funding has funneled in via United Way, Starbucks Foundation and The Columbus Foundation. Our partnerships include diverse communities (for example, the large Somali community that is present in Columbus) as well as public schools and various local nonprofits. Each year, hundreds of youth go through our program. All in all, it's a pretty incredible organization.

That said, we are struggling with growing pains. The employees and board of directors have a pretty good grasp of our long term goals. The challenge is communication and execution of short-term objectives. Simple tasks become tedious projects that stretch on for weeks. This is not only frustrating but it distracts from the bigger picture of what we are working toward and how we are moving the organization forward.

Every day, I take lessons from Woof! and apply them to the charity. For example, daily pet care is a symphony of communicating with owners, engaging animals of all sizes and temperaments, scheduling, accounting and blogging. In addition, I am constantly evaluating new opportunities to expand the business. The challenge is ensuring that the direction of growth is in-line with long-term goals. It's important to always stay focused on the core mission of providing quality care to your companion. And, that's the lesson that I apply to the charity - ensuring that every project is rooted in our core mission of empowering younger generations.

This is another example of how you and your companion impact my life.

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Caption Anyone?

October is Caption Month!

That means - we are having a contest! 

"You know that's my bad ear....what did you say???"

Beginning next Monday, a picture will be posted on the blog without a caption.

Email info@WoofDPC.com with your best caption for the picture by Wednesday, 9PM. A winning entry will be selected and posted the following Monday, along with a new photo for that week.  Rinse and repeat for the entire month of October!

Questions?

Why should I participate?

Great question! There are three reasons you should participate.

• It's fun and good for the brain.
• PRIZES! (including a $50 giftcard to Cameron Mitchel restaurants, $20 giftcard to Three Dog Bakery, $20 giftcard to Posh Pets, dog toys and treats for your kittens & pups!
• Do it for your pup (or kitty!)!

What kind of caption?

Anything that fancies you and fits the picture. For example, it can be a commentary or even a conversation between dogs. Use your imagination!

Who is judging the winning caption?

That's a very good question! A bridge group of 95 year old ladies has graciously volunteered to judge the captions. They meet every Friday and will review the photo and captions prior to an afternoon game of bridge.

Should I tailor my caption to an 'older' audience? I don't want to offend these sweet ladies!

This is a progressive bunch. They have been around for quite some time and have heard it all! Think Golden Girls :-) You will not offend, only impress.

Who can participate?

This contest is open to anyone associated with Woof! This includes clients, friends of clients, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and even cats.

Check back next Monday for the first photo! Good luck and have fun!

Question

What does this Friday bridge group have to do with Woof! Downtown Pet Care? 


Answer: Find out Monday!



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It's A Dog Eat Dog World

A Lovely Day For A Walk

Hello Mr. Maxwell!

Bailey & Piper finally meet!

Bailey approves

Growth check for puppy Piper

Miss Piper..

and her younger sis, Sissy

lunchtime?

GF's - Piper & Lennie

Oh, it's Maxwell again!

And a passing..

Maggie!

"That girl has some energy to burn!"

"Mags! Wait for me!!"

Mags, where are you going?

Ahhh, the walk home.