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May Bowser Report at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

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The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa has been busy, and we are happy to fill our readers in with the May Bowser Report!

Splashing Good Fun at our Water Feature!

The warm weather makes our water feature one of the most popular activities at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa.

We’ve had reports of some dogs that “didn’t like water” be the first ones to run in and splash around…or…watch before they splash around. But really, who doesn’t want to be involved in games once we see all our pals having fun?

Pet Spa Days are Popular!

Word has it the dogs are all bragging about the most excellent care they are receiving at our Dog Grooming facility. Pampered pooches are strutting around with new pooch cuts, nail trims, and facials, and we couldn’t be more pleased! Our groomers are some of the best professionals around, making sure each dog is treated to the very best in grooming and pampering!

Who’s up for some TLC? With summer here, the de-shedding treatment is a welcome relief for dogs and people alike! While you’re there, ask for the blueberry facial and the nail polish! Even the most manly mutt would love to be rubbed, scrubbed, and treated like a King for the day!

Vacation Mode is ON!

Staying home was so 2020. 2021 is here and our hooman’s are ready to travel! Have you heard the new saying? “When the hooman’s play, the dogs get to stay”? Well, there’s no time like the present to make your Summer Reservations for Dog and Cat Boarding at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa!

Picture: temperature-controlled rooms soothing music, love, affection, attention, and the added safety bonus of the owner living on site! What else could a dog or cat ask for?

Tell your people that new boarders get the first night free! (subject to availability of course!).

Summer Tips for Dogs and Cats

Seasonal pet safety tips infographic with icons: how to protect your pet from heat and cold in summer and winter

This summer, please remember these summer safety tips for dogs and cats! With hot weather on the horizon, it’s important to keep us in mind. We know you love us and want us around for a long time!

Check out The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa on Facebook and Instagram!

There is a lot of activity going on during the day at The Ranch! One of the best ways to see the action live is to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages. You will see some of the CUTEST faces, check out the newbies at The Ranch, watch us play in the water, chase each other, hop on all the cool toys, rest, watch, and have a ton of fun!

Stay Tuned for More Summer Fun at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

The Ranch’s staff is putting our heads together to make this summer PAWTASTIC for all our friends! Stay tuned for more information! Want to be added to our email newsletter and be the first to know? Contact us!

Why Every Cat Lover Should Own a Black Cat

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With Halloween just around the corner, The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa in Livermore is feeling the excitement in the air!

Part of the allure and fun of Halloween is the association of spooky ghosts, playful pumpkins, creepy skeletons, and scary witches and monsters. Black cats, one of the most well-known icons of this holiday, have played a huge role in Halloween beginning in the Middle Ages.

Once thought to bring bad luck, black cats were associated with witches and witchcraft, drawing an unfair superstition to these amazing, beautiful creatures.

The truth is, black cats have some very unique qualities and associations that make them stand out from other cats. Ask anyone who owns a black cat, and they are sure to mention how their dark fur baby stands out from any other cat they have owned.

5 Reasons to Own of a Black Cat

1. Contrary to popular belief, black cats are believed to bring luck, prosperity, and love in certain areas of the world. If an ebony feline crosses your path in England, Ireland, or Asia, you are considered to prosper from good luck (source). Lucky enough to have a black cat show up at your doorstep in Scotland? You are going to be rich!

Japanese women, according to an article in the Spruce Pets, are more likely to attract a suitor. Looking for a date? Get a black cat!

Getting married in England’s Midlands? Expect to receive a black cat as a wedding gift as they are associated with bringing good luck and happiness to the bride.

2.  The fur on black cats can turn beautiful colors. Black cats’ fur, like any feline fur, can turn grey or white with age, but the color change is more visible on a cat with black fur. If your black beauty prefers to lie in the sun, its fur may show signs of a beautiful reddish-brown color. The sun’s rays break down the melatonin in the fur temporarily to reveal beautiful rusty colors. (Leader Blog)

3. Black cats have a better immune system than other cats. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health discovered that black cats are more resistant to illnesses such as Feline HIV which in turn can make them live longer. (source)

4. The eyes have it! Black cats have more melatonin in their eyes and can come in intoxicating colors of gold, green, or blue. (source)

5. Black cats are the least likely to get adopted, so if you want to make a huge difference, adopt a black cat and its partner. Cat owners know two cats truly are better than one! Think of all the cool names you can come up with when giving your new black feline their own identity!

Need a Vacation Home for Your Black Cat? Let The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa Help You!

The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa is Livermore’s answer to your vacation needs. We board cats in our brand new, state-of-the-art facility in Livermore’s beautiful wine country.

Your furry feline will indulge in four-level cat accommodations and have plenty of room to sprawl, play, and sleep! Don’t worry about any canines disrupting your cat’s vacation stay, as our cat room offers its own private space.

Do you need a place to put your feline bestie for a purrfect vacation? Check out our cat boarding details.