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Puppy Bowl 2023 is Coming to The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa!

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The biggest event of the year is upon us as Puppy Bowl 2023 revs up for its third year at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa.

Word around the locker room is that the Bigs and Littles have some new plays to bring the house down! Could we have a better Puppy Bowl than the last two years?

The Countdown is on to Puppy Bowl 2023

On February 8th, 50 of the cutest, fastest, most agile and athletic dog athletes will be competing against each other during Puppy Bowl 2023.

This wildly popular event pits Bigs vs Bigs and Littles vs Littles in the greatest football game in the Tri-Valley.

Goldens take on shepherds; min pins wrestle jack russels; the refs make the calls; the crowd goes wild; everyone has the best time during Puppy Bowl 2023.

Sign Your Dog Up Today for Puppy Bowl 2023

Puppy Bowl 2023 will take place on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. All doggie care customers are eligible for the event. A $15 charge will help with the fee to pay the refs (we are kidding here! We can’t avoid any conflicts of interest!) and offset the costs incurred with this fantastic and very popular event!

Sign up for doggie daycare on Wednesday, February 8, and let us know you want your dog to be part of Puppy Bowl 2023!

Top Five Reasons to Sign Your Dog up for Puppy Bowl 2023

  • All the cool dogs are doing it, and we don’t want your dog left out! Dogs will be grouped in compatible teams so even if your dog isn’t an athletic rockstar, there’s room for everyone in our Puppy Bowl game!
  • Every dog wants to be named MVP, and this year is no exception. The dogs in daycare are already practicing their moves and groves, their dodges and dives, their jumps and jives; it’s going to be tough picking an MVP but at Puppy Bowl 2023, there’s always one hero who stands out above the crowd. Will it be your dog? Sign up now for Puppy Bowl 2023!
  • Awards for water boy, water girl, and MVP Dog and Puppy will be given. Who doesn’t love to be recognized for their achievements?
  • Prizes will be given out, and we hear the prizes are amazing!!!! Don’t miss out! Sign your dog up today for Puppy Bowl 2023.
  • All dogs who sign up will be decked out in Team Swag Bandanas. Now, we know that sometimes dogs get athlete’s fright and simply poop out (literally sometimes); conk out; get put on IR list; never get out from on, off, or under the bench; or just don’t feel like playing. We understand, but everyone wants to feel like part of the team by being decked out in Puppy Bowl 2023 swag bandanas. Reserve your spot today!

Watch Puppy Bowl from Facebook

When athletes are preparing for the Big Game, they can’t be distracted by their fans! But The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa knows you want to be a part of the action of Puppy Bowl 2023, so we post videos of the day’s events!

Tune in to Facebook to see Live Events as they unfold during Puppy Bowl 2023!

Do not miss out! Space is limited, so sign your dog up today for Puppy Bowl 2023!

New Year’s Resolutions from The Dogs and Cats at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

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It’s the beginning of a brand new year and the dogs and cats of The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa have finalized our New Year’s resolutions. With some debate, mostly from the finicky cats, we have decided to make these New Year’s resolutions a top priority, starting immediately!

We Resolve to Keep Up-to-Date on our Vaccinations

Vaccines keep us and those around us safe and protected from disease, and it’s a good time for our owners to make sure we are up-to-date.

While most dogs get the core vaccines such as Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, and Rabies, it’s important to check with our vet to discuss what other vaccines might be beneficial to us.

Since some of us are boarded or come for super fun play dates at doggie daycare, we also need Bordetella to keep us protected from kennel cough which is very contagious. But it’s a good idea to check with our vets to determine what other vaccines might be useful for our lifestyle. Click here for more information on vaccinations from Pet MD.

It is recommended that felines, aka cats, get the FVRCP and rabies vaccines. FVRCP stands for Feline rhinotracheitis virus/herpesvirus, Feline Calicivirus, and Feline Panleukopenia. Those are some big words and some bad diseases, so it’s important to stay up-to-date on our shots!

Depending on whether we are indoor, outdoor, senior or young cats determines how often we get our shots. If we are being boarded or going to experience a stressful situation such as traveling, it’s also recommended that we get a booster 7-10 days prior to the event. (source)

We Resolve to Stay in Shape

Over the holidays, we may have had a few too many treats and tasty snacks! With the cold weather and rain, we may not have had as much exercise as we need to shed those unsightly pounds and ounces. Plus, being overweight is just not healthy for us!

To solve the battle of the bulge, we resolve to run more and chase balls, sticks, toys, feathers, fake mice, lights, leaves and anything that moves, including our owners!

We shall wrestle with our pals at The Ranch during doggie playtime and chase our tails whether we’re dogs or cats! No cat tree will go unclimbed, no flimsy object left unattended will go un flicked with fluffy cat paws; no path will go un-walked; no box will go undiscovered.

We resolve to nap with purpose after we take our morning strolls and groom ourselves.

We promise to wake our owners first thing in the morning with wet, slobbery kisses and lead them to our leashes, walk across their faces and chests, and lick them or stare at them until they awaken to care for our needs or take us to The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa.

Together, we promise to look and feel our best which makes for healthy, happier pets.

We Resolve to Behave

A few of us need to work on our manners, so we resolve to behave. That means we will try really hard not to jump on or climb on counters even if there is tasty food. We will sit, stay, lie down on command, walk well on our leashes, and keep your hands out of our mouths-puppies, are you listening?

We will do our doggie business outside, even in the rain, and we will use our litter boxes each and every time.

We will do our very best not to mark our territories, which may or may not be your walls, curtains, carpets, plants, etc. out of anger or disproval of the upheaval of visitors during the holidays.

We will aim to be good dogs and cats and make our owners proud!

Here’s to making and keeping New Year’s Resolutions from the Dogs and Cats of The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa!

Holiday Wishes from the Cats and Dogs at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

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“Twas a week before Christmas and all through the Ranch, not a creature was stirring nor fetching a branch. The stocking were hung by the chimney with care, and the cats knocked them down while their humans did glare.”

It’s us, the Cats and Dogs at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa with our holiday wishes! We love being a part of what mom and dad call your “inbox,” and entertaining you with all the awesome happenings at The Ranch.

This year has flown by, and we sure enjoy all the love, attention, hugs, smiles, story telling, petting, fetching, picture taking, video taking (some of us are Stars! ⭐️), grooming, and training we have gotten. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for us next year! Woo hoo!

So Much Excitement at our Homes Away from The Ranch

You normally don’t get to hear about our home lives, so we wanted to give you an inside sneak peek into what is happening at our homes away from The Ranch.

There are lots of celebrations going around!

We see pretty wrapped presents under the tree with bows and ribbons but the cats are NOT allowed to touch them-what is up with that? You tempt us with pretty strings all the time and you laugh at us when we chase them, but then you put these shiny ribbons on the boxes and get upset when we want to attack them? We are confuzzled.

The dogs smell yummy baked goodies and sometimes these morsels called “ingredients” drop on the floor and when we go to lick them up, we are told, “No!” Such great smells, and we dogs aren’t allowed to have them…hmmm…we must get to the dropped food faster!

Most of us dogs and cats feel the excitement and a little bit of stress as our hoomans rush around cleaning our fur off the couches (we are not sure why, it’s just going to be there tomorrow), wiping off our muddy paws (to us, those are works of art!), tidying up the bathrooms and guest rooms (the ones we are not usually allowed in), and bathing us so we look pretty and smell fresh and clean (eww…yuck…cat vomit fur ball gross).

The mail person, UPS driver, and Fedex helper are visiting more than usual, and we have even started to like some of them, especially the ones who greet us at the door with treats! The cats love the boxes they bring while the dogs sniff to get a whiff of what might be inside!

There are beautiful candles lit up in celebration of the different ways people celebrate the holidays and some houses even have silly toys that stand still and have air in them. But we are not allowed to bite at them or bark at them or they “pop.” Who knew? They looked so fun to pounce on!

The cats like to climb the trees, I mean helloooo…that is what cats do, right? But not these special trees. The cats report some trees don’t even smell, taste or feel real…we are confuzzled again.

Can someone please explain to us dogs why we can’t mark these trees? I mean, we lift our legs on them outside…but get yelled at when we try to mark our territory on them inside. We are scratching our heads and our bellies trying to understand how any of this makes sense.

We haven’t talked about the balls! Oooh, there are so many balls! Bright, shiny, glittery balls and more glistening, flowing strings and ribbons on these “trees.” But we all get in trouble for biting, chewing, swatting, or batting at them.

This holiday madness is delightful and confusing, and we do wonder why it only happens once a year!

Happy Holidays from All of Us at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa!

May all of you take the time to enjoy each other, sniff a few presents, and eat some delicious treats. Thank you for being a part of our The Pet Resort and Spa Family.

2023 Dogs of the Ranch Calendars are SOLD OUT!

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Thank you so very much for supporting The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa‘s fundraising efforts to donate to Tri Valley Animal Rescue, our partner in loving animals, by purchasing our 2023 Dogs of the Ranch calendar.

We had a lot of great feedback regarding our calendars that starred many of the dogs of The Ranch!

Our dogs are so photogenic that it was only natural to feature them for all to enjoy, and we are sure that the recipients of the calendars will love them!

$1,086.25 Donated to Tri Valley Animal Rescue

We happily donated a check in the amount of $1,086.25 to Tri Valley Animal Rescue. Our customers not only purchased the calendars, but one of our customers donated an additional $200.

We cannot thank everyone enough for their support, kindness, and generosity. For those of you who missed out on purchasing a calendar, we apologize sincerely and will make an extra effort next year to make the fundraiser bigger and better and print more calendars! Look for the Cats of The Ranch Calendar, too! We love you, too, cat lovers!

The Spirit of Giving

During this time of year, it’s especially important to remember the spirit of the season is giving back. As proponents for happy dogs and cats, we want to support Tri Valley Animal Rescue in its effort to helpless homeless dogs and cats find their furever homes.

So many dogs and cats are unnecessarily euthanized due to a lack of homes. Rescue organizations in our area are steadfast in their efforts to take in dogs and cats, provide shelter, medical attention, spay and neuter procedures, love, food, and find them homes.

We love our dog and cat and human clients and are happy to spread the love and money to give back to a great organization that shares our love for animals.

Tri Valley Animal Rescue Can Use Your Help

At this time of year and always, Tri Valley Animal Rescue, can use your help and donations! If you have any blankets, towels, newspapers, dog or cat crates, toys, bowls, food, collars, leashes, or other animal-related items to donate, they will be well-received.

If you have time on your hands, space in your home, and love in your heart, TVAR could benefit from new foster homes. Kitten season seems to be year round, and we welcome people to socialize the little ones until they can be adopted! TVAR pays for all supplies and helps you!

Prefer dogs over cats? Ask them about fostering dogs and cats!

Thinking of Adoption? Think Tri Valley Animal Rescue

If you are thinking of adding a new dog or cat to your home, TVAR has so many dogs and cats just waiting for their furever home! Please visit their website and tell them The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa sent you!

2023 Calendar Fundraiser for Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Starring the Dogs of The Ranch

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The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa is hosting a 2023 Calendar Fundraiser starring The Dogs of The Ranch. All proceeds raised from the fundraiser will go to support Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, a local non-profit animal rescue that has been in business since 1992.

Reserve Your 2023 Dogs of The Ranch Calendar Today and Give Back to Tri-Valley Animal Rescue

Contact us and to reserve your copy! Quantities are limited! Purchase one for you and one as a gift. The price per calendar is $30, and they are available at the front desk!

The Dogs of The Ranch are Natural Stars

As animal lovers, we just can’t get enough of the crazy antics that we get to witness every day from The Dogs of The Ranch.

From splashing in our one-of-a-kind water park to lounging in the sun to perching on top of our play blocks, to taking part in our various holiday events, The Dogs of the Ranch are natural stars.

So, we decided to show off some of our most photogenic (and not so photogenic, but memorable) dogs of The Ranch in our exclusive 2023 Dogs of The Ranch Calendar.

Plus, you get exclusive notifications of special dog days and other fun memorable days already marked on the calendar for you!

Is your dog featured? Take a peek at just some of the dogs we have highlighted in the calendar.

But keep in mind, this is only ONE month! There are 11 more months of doggone good fun!

Giving Back to a Local Pet Rescue Agency

In the spirit of giving back, The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa decided to make The Dogs of the Ranch star in their own calendar, with all proceeds benefitting a local pet rescue agency.

The Ranch choose to donate all of its profits from The 2023 Dogs of The Ranch Calendar to Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR). TVAR supports the care and medical attention of homeless dogs and cats until they find their furrever homes.

Foster homes and volunteers help care for the thousands of dogs and cats brought to them and the East County Animal Shelter until suitable homes can be found.

TVAR adopts out thousands of pets each year and rely on donations and the kindness of people in our area to thrive.

Sneak Peek at the 2023 Dogs of The Ranch Calendar

Want a behind the scenes peek at the calendar? You can’t miss February’s cuties!

Your Donation Support TVAR

When you purchase a 2023 The Dogs of The Ranch Calendar, you are helping dogs and cats just like yours find their furrever home.

For more information on TVAR or to adopt a dog or cat, please visit their website.

With our Sincere Gratitude

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The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa wishes to express our sincere gratitude to our clients and their adorable dogs and cats. We appreciate the loyalty and support that you have given us as we continue to make The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa your number one pet care provider.

Since its inception, The Ranch has strived to make sure your pets are loved, well-cared for, safe, happy, groomed to perfection, and wiped out by the time you pick them up.

We know how much you love your pets, and we want you to feel secure and confident that your pets are being treated just like our own family of pets when you leave them in our care.

The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa knows that you have a choice of places where to leave your pets, but we want to stand out and be your number one choice!

We are proud to provide temperature-controlled lodging, safe and stimulating playground equipment, supervision by a professional staff, and the area’s only water park with water jets, splash pads, and wading pools.

During this holiday season, we want you to know how much your loyalty, positive reviews, and feedback mean to us. We aim to keep making tails wag and motors purr.

In gratitude for your partnership and trust with your canine and felines, The Gamache Family wishes you and your families a safe and healthy holiday season!

Friendly Reminders to Keep Your Pets Safe and Healthy During the Holidays

The holidays are a fun time for all! We want to remind you to keep your pets safe and healthy by avoiding certain foods. While it’s tempting to give the best beggars some of our holiday food, giving in to those precious faces could result in sickness or even death.

Here is our blog about keeping our pets safe while we indulge in holiday feasts!

Traveling with Your Pets this Holiday Season?

While we would love to be your second choice when it comes to the caring of your dog or cat during the holidays, we know your best friend would much rather be with you!

Let’s look back on some tips for traveling with your pets to ensure a great and safe time is had by all!

Make Reservations Now if you are Traveling this Holiday Season

If you are thinking of traveling this holiday season and want to book a vacation for your pet, please make your reservations early! We tend to fill up, so book quickly! We’d be honored to care for your dog or cat during your holiday vacation!