Happy New Year

Wishing all a happy and healthy New Year.

Great xmas snow pictures of day camp dogs

So many great pictures - had to share.

Let it snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Snow dogs in camp!

Dogs love to play in the snow.  Check out some pictures of these "snow dogs"!

Dogs Love to Play at Shrewsbury Doggie Day Camp

Please donate to our angel tree to help support Rescue Ridge's homeless animals.

Thanks!

Please Help Rescue Ridge

We are now taking donations up for Rescue Ridge for our angel tree this year. Rescue Ridge is a rescue organization that does a fantastic job with pets that need homes. In these tough economic times, we realize that it is more difficult then ever to make ends meet but we strongly believe in charitable causes so please help us help Rescue Ridge - no donation too small. We are asking for collars (regular collars, all sizes, choke chains, and prong collars), leashes, any type of bedding and toys. It is not just about dogs - we would love to help with our feline friends - so any cat items are also greatly appreciated.

What a beautiful day? Our Campers are enjoying the outdoor playyard!

Can you believe the weather today - awesome. Remember to book early for the holidays - receive a free day with a consecutive 7 night stay - good until 1/4/2010. Book your reservation online at reservations.bestfriendspetcare.com and save an additional $5!

Winner Tails Magazine Best Overnight Boarding/Day Care - New Jersey

We are very proud that the readers of Tail Magazine voted Best Friends Pet Care best overnight/day care facility in the November Issue for New Jersey.  All For Doggies in Shrewsbury is part of the Best Friends Pet Care companies.  Click here to see the poll online.

Thanks to all who voted.

Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Camper!

Special thanksgiving holiday meal that you pet can receive on thanksgiving for only $5.

Remember to visit reservations.bestfriendspetcare.com to make a reservation and save $5!

Shrewsbury All For Doggies Helping Rescue Ridge

We are going to be taking donations up for Rescue Ridge for our angel tree this year.  Rescue Ridge is a rescue organization that does a fantastic job with pets that need homes.  In these tough economic times, we realize that it is more difficult then ever to make ends meet but we strongly believe in charitable causes so please help us help Rescue Ridge - no donation too small.  We are asking for collars (regular collars, all sizes, choke chains, and prong collars), leashes, any type of bedding and toys.  It is not just about dogs - we would love to help with our feline friends - so any cat items are also greatly appreciated.

We will be announcing report card winners soon so stay tuned.  Also, don't forget our special thanksgiving holiday meal that you pet can receive on thanksgiving for only $5.

Remember to visit reservations.bestfriendspetcare.com to make a reservation and save $5!

More Great Dog Day Camp Pictures in Shrewsbury, NJ

Could not resist posting a few more.

See you at Camp!

Great Dog Pictures in Camp at Shrewsbury, NJ

Check out these great pictures of our dog campers at All For Doggies in Shrewsbury, NJ.

Happy Act HR 3501 IH

To help keep you up to speed with the latest trends and standards that affect us all, All For Doggies wants to make you aware of the upcoming Congressional Bill H.R. 3501. This bill would amend the IRS code to allow deductions (up to $3,500 per year) for pet care expenses. This would include any amounts paid in connection with providing care for a qualified pet, including Veterinary care. It would not include any expense for acquiring a pet. Following is how it reads:



Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act (Introduced in House)
HR 3501 IH
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3501To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for pet care expenses.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 31, 2009Mr. MCCOTTER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
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A BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for pet care expenses.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act'.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds the following:
(1) According to the 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey, 63 percent of United States households own a pet.
(2) The Human-Animal Bond has been shown to have positive effects upon people's emotional and physical well-being.
SEC. 3. DEDUCTION FOR PET CARE EXPENSES.
(a) In General- Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to additional itemized deductions for individuals) is amended by redesignating section 224 as section 225 and by inserting after section 223 the following new section:
`SEC. 224. PET CARE EXPENSES.
`(a) Allowance of Deduction- In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a deduction for the taxable year an amount equal to the qualified pet care expenses of the taxpayer during the taxable year for any qualified pet of the taxpayer.
`(b) Maximum Deduction- The amount allowable as a deduction under subsection (a) to the taxpayer for any taxable year shall not exceed $3,500.
`(c) Qualified Pet Care Expenses- For purposes of this section, the term `qualified pet care expenses' means amounts paid in connection with providing care (including veterinary care) for a qualified pet other than any expense in connection with the acquisition of the qualified pet.
`(d) Qualified Pet- For purposes of this section--
`(1) QUALIFIED PET- The term `qualified pet' means a legally owned, domesticated, live animal.
`(2) EXCEPTIONS- Such term does not include any animal--
`(A) used for research or owned or utilized in conjunction with a trade or business, or
`(B) with respect to which the taxpayer has claimed a deduction under section 162 or 213 in any of the preceding 3 taxable years.'.
(b) Clerical Amendment- The table of sections for part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by striking the last item and inserting the following new items:
`Sec. 224. Pet care expenses.
`Sec. 225. Cross reference.'.
(c) Effective Date- The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2009.



You can find this information by going to http://thomas.loc.gov/. Just type in H.R. 305 in the Search Bill Summary & Status, located in the center of the page. Click on Bill Number and click "Search".

50% off Boarding on Tuesday 11/24/09

so check in early for Thanksgiving and SAVE!*

Halloween Winners at Shrewsbury All For Doggies Day Camp

Great costumers for Halloween at Shrewsbury All for Doggies Dog Day Camp.

Winners are:

• Penny Pheifer as super girl - Free night of boarding!
• Ajax Parisi as Peter Pan- Free day of camp!
• Coco Hoth as a bumble bee- Free bath!

Aren't they great costumers!

Remember to visit reservations.bestfriendspetcare.com to make a reservation and save $5!

Shrewsbury All For Doggies Day Camp News

Heres the latest from our Shrewsbury All for Doggies Dog Day Camp. We have received many great pictures including Peter Pan and a Super Hero! We will be deciding the winners soon and telling all who won. Thanks for all the great pictures.  Have a fun Halloween!

Our report card winners for September 2009 are:

• Apollo Nycz - Free day of dog camp!
• Shelby Lithgow - Free bath!
• Maddi Morey - Free night of boarding

Aren't they great looking dogs!

Remember to visit reservations.bestfriendspetcare.com to make a reservation and save $5!

Dog Halloween Costume Contest Entries Due Thursday 10/29/2009

Remember our Halloween contest, it runs until 10.29.09. We ask that owners turn in a photo of their dogs in costume to us no later than 10.29 and winners are announced 10.30.09.

1. First prize is a free groom and DDC day
2. 2nd prize is a free bath
3. 3rd prize is a free DDC day.

 Check out some pictures from last year.

 

Cute dog pictures from yesterday

We created a mini collage of some of our dogggie day campers

Remember to visit reservations.bestfriendspetcare.com to make a reservation and save $5!

Halloween Dog Camp and 1/2 off 11/24 plus book online

Lots to report.
We are starting to put together some of our great pictures on our web site. First the Best Friends Jack O Lantern from Spring, TX is our first post.



Next is the 1/2 off 11/24 special and last is the ability to book online. Very easy to do and you save $5 if you book before 10/31/2009. So get your dog boarding reservations at Shrewsbury and Marlboro now. Visit reservations.bestfriendspetcare.com.

Thanksgiving Holiday Special Announced - 50% off!

50% off Boarding on Tuesday 11/24/09, so check in early for Thanksgiving and SAVE!  Pet must stay through 11/26/09 to get the 50% off on 11/24/09.  Click here for the online flyer
Remember that your dog plays all day when boarding with us at Shrewsbury dog day camp facility - same for our Marlboro dor day camp facility.  Book now to avoid being wait listed.  Book on line at
reservations.bestfriendspetcare.com
Attached picture shows happy dogs at our Doggie Day Camp! Don't forget about the Halloween Pictures!!

Getting Ready For Best Friends Halloween

First, check out this great picture from one of our sister locations in Houston, TX.  Awesome picture of pumpkin carving and a cute dog! -  taking a break from day camp to get in this photo op. 
Remember to send in your Halloween dog pictures for our contest.  See details below in prior post. 
I wish I could carve a jack o latern like that but at least I get to play with dogs at the Shrewsbury Dog Day Camp all day!

Boo! Get ready for Halloween!

We are doing a Halloween contest, it runs until 10.29.09. We ask that owners turn in a photo of their dogs in costume to us no later than 10.29 and winners are announced 10.30.09. First prize is a free groom and DDC day, 2nd prize is a free bath, 3rd prize is a free DDC day.


Now the picture shown in this post is from another one of our centers from last year.  The pug is cute and the costume good - but I think our Shrewsbury doggie day campers and boarders will have some great halloween dog costumes!!!

Good luck to all!

Report Card Winners for August 2009

Every month we pick report card winners.  We wait to get all responses in so we annouce after the following month.  For August 2009 the winners are:

• Ricky Keane - Free day of dog camp!
• Buddy Nelson - Free bath!
• Sidney Solow - Free night of boarding

All prizes can be redeemed at Shrewsbury location only.

Looking forward to see all of friends soon at our indoor / outdoor Doggie Day Camp

Homeless Animals of Monmouth County SPCA need our help

This is important and thus we are duplicating this entry. Hope to see many best friends there! Help raise funds to benefit the homeless animals of the Monmouth County SPCA.  We will be there participating in this dog walk and pet fair to be held on Saturday October 3, 2009 from 10am - 2pm - rain or shine! This great event is at the Brookdale Community College located at 765 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft, New Jersey. See Monmouth County SPCA Web Site for more info.  Our sister All For Doggies location in Marlboro NJ will also be joining us.

Dog Campers Chatting About Football

Jets or Giants - which is the better team?  That is what we think our dog campers at Shrewsbury are chatting about.  Remember that both games are at 1pm becuase of the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur.

Our doggy day campers love football and we believe we even have some Eagles fans.

Remember save the date Sunday, October 3 at 10am to help us raise funds to benefit the homeless animals of the Monmouth County SPCA.  See Monmouth County SPCA Web Site for more info.

Dogs who play are happy dogs

Dogs who play are happy dogs - just look at the pictures! Remember to
help us raise funds to benefit the homeless animals of the Monmouth County SPCA.  See Monmouth County SPCA Web Site for more info.

All For Doggies Supports Monmouth County SPCA

Help raise funds to benefit the homeless animals of the Monmouth County SPCA.  We will be there participating in this dog walk and pet fair to be held on Saturday October 3, 2009 from 10am - 2pm - rain or shine! This great event is at the Brookdale Community College located at 765 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft, New Jersey. See Monmouth County SPCA Web Site for more info.  Our sister All For Doggies location in Marlboro NJ will also be joining us.

Cancer Dog Walk Successful - See you at camp!

The dog walk for the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center and all of the Cancer Programs at Community Medical Center and local therapy dog programs was a success. Thanks to the sun for shining and all who participated. See Saint Barnabas Community Medical Center Web Site for more info.

Reminder that camp is 7 days a week here at our Shrewsbury, NJ doggie day camp facility. We also offer boarding and of course grooming for your best friend. For more details visit our page.  What a great picture from yesterday!

New Pets Get First Night Free!

Call us at 732.212.9234 to arrange a tour or for more info!

Sunday Sept 13 - Dog Walk For Cancer

Help raise funds for the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center and all of the Cancer Programs at Community Medical Center and local therapy dog programs. We are hoping the weather holds out and a decision will be made in the morning. We have asked all our dog campers to pray for no rain. See Saint Barnabas Community Medical Center Web Site for more info

Labor Day Passes - School Starts - Dogs Play

Labor day passed, kids are back to school, and dogs need to play! That's what we think these dogs are thinking. All For Doggies in Shrewsbury, NJ is the place for dogs to play all day. The kids are back at school so why not bring your dog to our place to play. Visit our website to find out more information or just stop by.

Do not forget the Dog Walk For Cancer on Spet 13 - see post from Sept 4 for more information. A very important cause.

Dog Walk For Cancer- September 13th

Bring your dog to the Dog Walk for Cancer this Sunday, September 13th at Ocean County Park. There will be fun and games, and best of all we will be there!! The event takes place from 10am to 4pm and the proceeds of the walk will go to the Community Medical Center Foundation. So, bring your dog, and let's fight cancer together! For more information visit the CMC website.

Saying Goodbye to Summer....

Relaxing in the sunshine.....

Time for a Dip!

This bathing beauty couldn't even wait for the pool to be filled up!

Doggy Day Camp at All for Doggies is the place to be for all your dog's Summer fun!

Its that time again.....Is your best friend ready?

Back to school time can be difficult not only for our human kids but for our animal kids as well. Is your pet ready? The kids have been home all summer and there has been lots to do!! Day trips, relaxing poolside with all the neighborhood kids, even trips to the beach!!! Now that your kids will be going back to school, your pet may be a little lonely. Let your pet play the day away with friends of their own in our Doggy Day Camp.

Your pet will love making new friends and will be occupied all day by our trained staff. We are all waiting to make your best friend our new best friend!!!

Come Check Out Our Newly Remodeled Play Yards!

Our Play Yards have been redesigned with cleanliness and fun for the dogs in mind! If you haven't been by to check them out, please stop over next time you are in the neighborhood and we would love to show you around!!!