Precious Furs Pet Resort

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Our "Spooktacular Pet Parade" has been moved to the Oxford Community Center located at 4 Maple Road, just off Main Street in Oxford. The time is still 1pm-3pm. We hope to see everyone come out!

2011-10-17T14:09:00.001-05:00

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Black cats playing at Precious Furs Pet Resort

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Emergency Pet Shelter

2011-06-02T06:16:00.003-05:00

Precious Furs Pet Resort has opened to ANYONE as an emergency pet shelter. If you or someone you know has been affected by the storm and has pets, please have them call us and we will help anyway we can. We are happy to care for anything from dogs to lizzards, cats to birds and mice. Please call for assistance. 508-987-2927

Congrats to Lynn!

2011-05-25T11:22:00.003-05:00

Lynn has just finished her second production with the Gateway Players , "Murder's in the Heir". She played the role of Jean Culpepper who is the director of this play within a play. Click here to read what the Worcester Tellegram and Gazette had to say about the show and Lynn.

Though the show just ended last Saturday Lynn has already auditioned for and received her next role. She wil be playing "Mama" (Albert's mom) in "Bye Bye Birdie". She is very excited about her upcoming role! Congratulation Lynn!

"Jean Culpepper" can be seen in the back row, left side of the picture above.

Attend Precious Furs Pet Resort Dog Brushing Workshop via @constantcontact

2011-03-30T14:32:00.000-05:00

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Busy, busy, busy...

2011-03-22T12:09:00.003-05:00

~This Thursday we start the first class in our newly launched educational series. As I'm sure you have already read, March 24th at 6pm we will be hosting a FREE cat brushing workshop here at Precious Furs. We are very excited to be able to offer these classes to everyone (not just our current clients). Spaces are still available.
~Saturday, March 26th Lynn and Tracy will be headed off to the Spencer Country Inn for the annual Second Chance Animal Shelter Dinner/Auction. We are proud to announce that Precious Furs donated 1 girt certificate for a free cat grooming and 1 gift certificate for a free pet grooming. We look forward to see everyone there again this year!
~Thursday the 31st we will be hosting the dog brushing class at 6:00pm. Again this is a FREE class and spaces are still available.
~Easter is only a month away. Remember to book your pets holiday grooming early to be sure we can fit them in.
~If you are planning on going away this summer, please book your pets stay as soon as you book yours. We are already filling the kennel for July and August and don't want anyone to be leaft without a space.
~Lastly for today. Remember to sign-up for our E-mail Newsletter with new, stories and coupons. Be sure to enter your name as well so we can update our database here. From there we will be able to send reminder cards via e-mail rater than snail mail. Just our way to be a little greener :)

The Brushing Classes are Coming!

2011-03-07T10:07:00.002-05:00

It's time to register for our Spring Workshops!

The Cat Class will be on March 24th from 6pm to 7pm. To register click the link below.
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=udq5l6dab&oeidk=a07e3i59ay67c754e3c

The Dog Class will be on March 31st from 6pm-7pm. To register click the link below.
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=udq5l6dab&oeidk=a07e3i5dwh89c79514d

Both classes are FREE and open to anyone! Feel free to register and bring along a friend as well. Everyone who participates will receive a coupon good for 10% off any 1 grooming tool that evening. Also, any new client who books a grooming after the event will receive $5 off that grooming. Hope to see everyone there!!

Please note that demonstration animals will be provided. Please leave your pets at home.

Fleas!

2011-02-25T22:24:00.002-05:00

The Newsletter is a Hit!

2011-02-16T11:41:00.002-05:00

Well, our first attempt at going digital seems to have worked! We are so pleased so many of you have read the newsletter that we sent out last week. The website has been inindated with users (guess I should get those pictures and videos up). I would like to personally thank everyone for all their kind words about the new website layout. I have been working very hard on it and I am so happy that so many people have found it to be so helpful.
Those who have signed up for our newsletter can look forward to another edition in their e-mail box this Friday!
Remember to post your best pet pictures to Facebook and who knows your pet may be in the next newsletter for everyone to meet!
Enjoy the warm weather coming this week!

Tracy ~Manager

Precious Furs Pet Resort Hits the web!

2011-02-11T11:18:00.003-05:00

Our very own business manager, Tracy has been working very hard the past few months to get our website updated with new pictures, information and style! It is still a work in progress, but we are very pleased with the results thus far. We are looking forward to adding videos of playtimes as well as some instructional videos by Lynn (our owner and Certified Master Groomer).
We are also sending out Newsletters now! These will include articles about upcoming events here at the resort, "Ask the Groomer", fun stories from our clients, and COUPONS! Are you on our mailing list? If not send us your e-mail address and we will get you on. pfpr@charter.net
Monthly classes
As we put on facebook, we are planning on starting monthly events and classes in March. So far we have been asked for classes on pet upkeep between groomings, agility, socialization, training tips, and information about how to choose the best food for your pet. Do you have an idea? E-mail us at pfpr@charter.net and tell us about!

Keep those pets safe in this New England weather

2011-02-01T11:29:00.003-05:00

Obviously we are getting hit by another batch of lovely New England weather. That being said, it is important to make sure your pets are safe when it comes time for puppy to head out to do his necessary business. What seems like a fun run up the snow bank can quickly turn into you franticly digging to try to find him after he sunk through. Also keep in mind that the ice under the snow from the last storm can be very sharp on paws, so it is best to keep one area clear so puppy has a safe place to be when he or she is outside in this winter wounderland! Let's make the best of a snowy situation for our for legged family members.

NEPGP Weekend

2010-11-08T14:07:00.004-05:00

Lynn and Tracy have returned from another great weekend of seminars, competitions and a trade show with the New England Pet Grooming Professionals (NEPGP). They spent the weekend in Warwick , RI learning the newest tricks of the trade and seeing the latest clips and everything the pet industry has to offer. Lynn is also a member of the Cat Grooming Association of America now. She will be working toward becoming certified in cat grooming. As you all know Lynn has already become a Nationally Certified Master Groomer through the National Dog Groomers Association of America (many years ago). Becoming a certified groomer is NOT a requirement. Anyone can pick up a pair of scissors and say they are a professional groomer. Professional simply means you get paid for what you do. So it should be a great comfort to know that your groomer, even after over 35 years is still pressing forward in the industry and bettering herself and her business by becoming certified in yet another aspect of the industry. As always a special thank you to Danielle and Paulette for overseeing the resort while Lynn and Tracy were out of town!

Animal Photography was a HUGE hit!

2010-11-05T12:01:00.000-05:00

We would like to thank Ren and Lynn of Animal Photography for their fantastic work at the our facility last week. We filled all the bookings very quickly and are very excited to announce that we have invited them back next year! Stop by and see the pictures Lynn had taken of Grissom, Gibbs and Reba that we have placed in the waiting room.

Blue Buffalo Recall

2010-10-12T13:13:00.003-05:00

We wanted to give everyone a heads up on the recall announced by the FDA. Blue Buffalo is recalling a few of their dry food varieties due to a manufacturing error involving vitamin D. If you are feeding Blue Buffalo please visit the link below for more information.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm228986.htm?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4caffaf561f5c603%2C0

Animal Photography is Coming to Precious Furs Pet Resort!

2010-10-07T11:37:00.003-05:00

On November 2 & 3 2010, Ren Netherland and his mobile photography studio will be coming to Precious Furs Pet Resort.

We are booking sitting now. The sitting fee is due at the time of booking to reserve your space. Sitting fees start at just $10. Space is limited so call now!

Rens' studio has gone digital allowing you to view your proofs on site and order before you leave!

When you call to book your sitting remember to ask about getting your pet in for a grooming in the days leading up to the shoot! Our Nationaly Certified Master Groomer will be happy to make your pet look his or her best before that special close up!

(508) 987-2927

2009-11-19T14:52:00.002-05:00

November 2009

Lynn is off to Rhode Island the first weekend in November to attend the New England Pet Grooming Professionals Fall Festival. Lynn is on the board of directors for the NEPGP so she will be working behind the scenes and at the basket raffle booth. Lynn will also be spending time with Huber Pineda and Lisa Leady from last season's Groomer Has It TV show.
If you want to see a grooming competition, with some of the country's best groomers, stop down to the Crown Plaza in Warwick RI

2009-11-19T14:50:00.001-05:00

October 2009

Lynn is going to the Second Chance Animal Shelters Masquarde Ball on Halloween night. This is to mark their 10th anniversary. For info contact www.Secondchanceanimalshelter.com

2009-11-19T14:41:00.001-05:00

Sept 2009

Comvisit us at this years Pet Rock Festival. We will have a booth again this year with lots of new things for you and your pet.

2009-11-19T14:23:00.002-05:00

March 2009

This month:
Lynn and Tracy are off to the dinner/auction put on by the Second Chance Animal Shelter. It's a great cause, and we always come home wiith wonderful new things to decorate the kennel. If you'd like tickets contact www.secondchance animalshelter.com

Lynn and Danielle will be traveling to Las Vegas to attend the annual convention of the Pet Care Services Association. (formally the American Boarding Kennel Association). They will be learning how to make your pets kennel experience even better!

Community Reading Day

2008-04-22T09:49:00.003-05:00

Lynn will be heading out to the Oxford Middle school next month for Community Reading Day. On May 2, 2008 Lynn will be reading to one class at the Oxford Middle School and discussing what we do here at Precious Furs. She was honored to be asked by the school to be a part of this exciting day for the students. She is looking forward to meeting with the children in the community. As everyone knows we are a family business and are really excited to be a part of this community outreach project.

Help Wanted

2008-04-13T12:24:00.000-05:00

We are currently looking to hire 1 part-time Kennel worker. 3 weekdays 7am-12noon and Saturdays and Sundays 7am-5pm. If you are interested, please come down and fill out an application by 5pm Sunday 4/20/2008.

Woodstock Fair

2008-03-26T09:11:00.003-05:00

We are off and running again, this year to the 147th annual Woodstock Fair in Woodstock, Ct. Last year the fair welcomed over 220,00 people from all over dispite the less than perfect weather. This year looks to be shaping up to be even better. With musical acts such as JoDee Messina, Lonestar, and Smashmouth, they are sure to draw a crowd on that alone! Best of all...WE WILL BE THERE! Lynn will be grooming stuffed demo dogs, we will be having amazing sale prices on all of our regual retail items as well as bringing in some great new items. We are so excited to be a part of something this big and hope to see you all there. Oh, and of course there will be FREEBIES!

For those of you who have never been to the Woodstock fair, here is a quick rundown of the weekend... Tractor pulls, go-cart racing, food, live concerts (free with fair admission), food, sheep, cows, food, crafts, pigs, baby chicks, food, carnival midway, vendors, Precious Furs Pet Resort :), and did I mention the FOOD!

For more information check out their website at www.woodstockfair.com

Second Chance Animal Shelter Auction

2008-02-28T13:54:00.002-05:00

The Pet Resort will be closing at 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 15, 2008 so that Lynn, Tracy, and Danielle may attend the Second Chance Animal Shelters annual dinner auction. We have also donated a number of wonderful items to their auction including: a weeks cat boarding in one of our new suites, a weeks dog boarding, and even a full grooming including SPA treatment, as well as toys, and all natural treats. It is going to be a great night for a great cause. If you are interested in purchasing tickets for this event visit http://www.secondchanceanimals.org/ . Hope to see you there for the animals!

Welcome "Bonnie and Clyde"

2008-02-18T12:11:00.002-05:00

We would like to welcome the newest members of the Precious Furs family, "Bonnie and Clyde". These little cuties came to the family on February 14, 2008 and have just nuzzled their way into our hearts. These two have become amazing live entertainment not only for the staff here but also for the cats they share a room with (most of which have never seen a ferret before).

With the addition of the ferrets, we would like to answer one very popular question...YES we board exotic pets! To date we have boarded: ferrets, bunnies, parrots, and even a gecko (and his little cricket friends). The staff here has extensive knowledge of many exotic pets and we love to see all the different animals our extended family has at home.

Lynn is also more than happy to groom your exotic pet. Ferrets and bunnies can greatly benefit from regular baths, brush outs and nail trims.

New for 2008

2008-01-17T10:04:00.000-05:00

Well there is never a dull moment here at Precious Furs. Everyday we are asked a barage of questions from our clients from how often to get their pets nails clipped to what the best food is for their particular pets skin and coat. For this reason we are introducing "Pet Care Q & A". E-mail us any and all of your pet related questions and we will post the questions and responses on our "PFPR Pet Care Q & A" blog! Lynn and all of our staff, have accumulated a wealth of information in our pet care careers and would love to share it with all of you. And, if we can't answer your question, we will try to pass you along to someone who is better qualified to do so. So start those questions coming. We want to hear from you!

Happy New Year!

2008-01-07T10:30:00.000-05:00

Well the new year is upon us and we have even more exciting things in store for 2008! We will again be taking the winter to do some upgrades to our boarding areas including new heating units (which are already in. Thank you LaChance Heating and Air Conditioning), a new coat of paint in the cold kennel, new doors for all the runs, new privacy fences for the cold kennel and much more!
Also our retail is expanding again! On top of our already fantastic selection of all natural foods and treats we are bringing in a larger selection of cat items, dog toys and even pet fashion accesories!

January Sales...

Buy 1 Get 1 Free
All Zuke's Treats
All Pup~E~Luv Treats
All Ripples Single Packs

10% Off All
Dogswell Treats
Zanies Toys (Including BRAND NEW Stock)
De-Shedding Brushes

Stop in and check out our newest item and talk to our knowledgeable staff about the best food for your pet!

Pet Pictures with Santa was a Big Hit!

2007-12-11T13:56:00.000-05:00

Thank you to everyone who came out on the 3rd and 10th to visit us at the Auburn Mall. We had a wonderful time meeting everyone who dared to brave mother nature. Here are some photos:

<---Our Buddy..."Buddy"

Pet Pictures With Santa

2007-11-29T15:07:00.000-05:00

Precious Furs Pet Resort is proud to be the offical sponsor of the Auburn Mall "Pet Pictures with Santa". We would like to invite you all to head down to the Auburn Mall on December 3rd and 10th from 7:30pm-9:30pm. We will all be there putting on FREE handmade bows and bandanas for all the pets being photographed. This event is not limited to just cats and dogs, so let's see those ferrets, bunnies and birds too! We will also be handing out treat samples and much more! So be sure to drop by our tables right next to Santa's Workshop on December 3rd and 10th. We'll see you there!!

Happy to Be Home!

2007-11-05T10:31:00.000-05:00

Lynn, Tracy, and Katie are back from the New England Pet Grooming Professionals Contest, Trade Show and Seminars in Warwick , RI with a wealth of new information!
Lynn's singing of our National Anthem was beautiful and her Cat Grooming seminar was a huge success with over 55 people in attendance.
Katie was able to sit in on a number of seminars including Scissoring, Bichons, Handstripping, and Client Relations. She also took a lot away from just sitting ringside and watching the pros at work. We are very excited to announce that Katie is planning to compete at NEPGP show next fall. She is already working diligently to find a dog or two to compete with and hone her skills with those breeds.
Tracy spent most of her time working the raffle booth for the NEPGP, though she was able to sneak off to the client relation seminar with Katie.
All in all they had a wonderful weekend, however they are all happy to back here with they're four legged extended family!

We're off and running...

2007-10-31T13:00:00.000-05:00

This weekend, November 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, Lynn, Tracy, and Katie will be headed off to Warwick, RI for the annual New England Pet Grooming Professionals Competition and Conference.

We are very excited for Lynn who will not only be singing the National Anthem at the opening of the competition, but also teaching a very informative seminar "How to groom cats, and live to tell about it" The seminar includes all aspects of cat grooming from simple bathing and brushing techniques to shaving, soft paws applications, and even hair tinting techniques!

This will be Katie's (the groomers apprentice) first show. She is very excited to attend the different seminars as well as seeing the best of the best groomers in the industry compeating in the ring right before her very eyes. We are sure before long we will be seeing Katie in that ring grooming! As you may know, Lynn retired from competition after winning "Best All Around Groomer" and well as numerous 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies and a scissoring award.

Please know that while we are away the Pet Resort is still in good hands. Danielle (the kennel manager) will be here for the weekend as well as other staff members and a "kennel sitter" for the overnights. We will have 24 hour access to the survalience cameras from the hotel as well and are constantly in touch with the staff during the trip.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 508-987-2927

10%. 20%, 30% Off Sale!

2007-10-01T09:54:00.000-05:00

We are happy to announce our 10-20-30 sale. For the month of October we are offering:

10% off Dogswell and Catswell Treats
20% off All varities of Zukes Treats
30% off Pup-E-Luv Treats

Stop by and stock up today!!

Pet Rock!

2007-09-12T09:21:00.000-05:00

We would like to thank everyone who came out to visit us at the 9th annual Pet Rock Fest. It was great to see so many familliar faces and lots of new ones. It was a wonderful turn out dispite the less than wonderful weather. We hope to see you all again next year at the Whisker Walk!

Pet Rock Is Back!

2007-08-22T12:14:00.000-05:00

Please join us September 9, 2007 at Quinsigamond Community College for the 9th annual Pet Rock Festival. We will be located at booth #74 with some great deals on all of our usual stock items and some amazing new items. Be sure to stop by and throw your name in for our raffle items. Profits from the raffle will go to the People for Animals Leauge in Charlton.

Stop by the Resort before the Festival for $2.00 off coupons.

New Retail Section and Spa Treatments

2007-05-18T13:48:00.000-05:00

The room is still under renovation, but that hasn't stopped us from displaying all of our new and exciting Toys, Treats, Food, and MORE. We now carry a large line of products including:

Bil-Jac Food and Treats

Wellness Food and Treats

Zukes Treats

Dogswell/Catswell All Natural Treats

Ripples Bones (for minty fresh breath)

Pup E Luv Treats (only $1.99)

A large selection of cat toys

New stuffed toys

Full Spa line including shampoos, aromatherapy and facial scrubs

Gift items -bowls, canisters, key rings, Spa gift bags

Pet Travel Beds

And so much more....

Stop by and check them out!

Welcome Lisa

2007-05-07T13:44:00.000-05:00

We are pleased to announce the newest member of the Precious Furs family, Lisa Grindle. Lisa comes to us with a very eager and excited attitude and has meshed wonderfully here with all our family both two and four legged alike.

We are still currently taking applications for 1 summer kennel staff position. Please come down and fill out an application if you are interested.

Spring Cleaning!

2007-05-01T10:47:00.000-05:00

We would like to thank P J Germain and his team from P J Germain Landscapes and Irrigation ( www.pjscapes.com ) for all their hard work on our recent landscaping project.

Before they started....

During one of their many trips to dump the brush

More pictures to come when the work is done!

We are very excited to be making these and many more changes to make everyone who visits, both two and four legged alike, more comfortable.

Almost Done

2007-04-26T13:03:00.000-05:00

The renovations are now half done and we couldn't be more pleased.

Pardon Our Renovations

2007-04-20T14:40:00.000-05:00

We are very excited to be working with Lussier Custom Homes (lussierhomes@aol.com) on some upgrades to the resort.

Keep checking back for new pictures and updates of our new improvements. As always if you have any comments or ideas, please feel free to contact us.

Learning Never Stops

2007-04-19T08:42:00.000-05:00

Lynn and Tracy are off to New Jersey this weekend (April 20th-22nd) for the annual Intergroom Conference, Trade Show, and Competition. Although Lynn has retired from the competition ring, there is still a lot to be learned from watching others at their best. While they are there Lynn and Tracy will be sitting in many seminars such as, Subtle Changes...Outstanding Results, Grooming the Wheaten Terrier, and many many more. Aside from the seminars and watching the competitions they will be talking to hundreds of vendors about everything from new skin and coat conditioners to the pet friendly astroturf.

We here at the Precious Furs Pet Resort are committed to bring you the best in Boording, Grooming, Daycare, and everything in between! The best way for us to do that is to just keep training. The pet care industy is always changing and these seminars and trade shows are the best way to keep up with the newest and best the industy has to offer, so that we can offer it to you.

Please know that while Lynn and Tracy are gone the kennel is still in very good hands. Danielle, the kennel manager, as well as Katie will be here all weekend caring for the pets that are here as well as someone here on the overnights just to make sure everyone is safe and happy.

If you have any questions please call 508-987-2927

Exciting News For Spring!!

2007-04-18T17:08:00.000-05:00

We are pleased to announce that as of May 1, 2007 we will be opening a half hour earlier and closing an hour later during the week. That means we will be open 7:30am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday. We will still be open 8:00am - 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.

You may also notice a few changes aroung the resort, like new floors and tiles in the grooming area, new playground equipment in the paddock, and coming soon.....

A New Waiting Room & Retail Space

We are in the process of expanding our current waiting area to be a bit more spacious as well as to house some of our new and very exciting retail items.

Please check back often for pictures and updates on the renovations and feel free to stop by anytime to see them in person. We would love to show you around!

More Pet Food Recall Information

2007-04-05T15:27:00.000-05:00

Artical Pulled From HealthDay News

Pet Food Recall Widens After Toxin Found
Del Monte adds some of its moist pet food and snacks to a recall list that now includes dry cat food and Alpo dog food
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter

SUNDAY, April 1 (HealthDay News) -- The massive pet food recall widened over the weekend to include two major brands of moist dog food, pet snacks, and, for the first time, a brand of dry cat food.
Food giant Del Monte announced late Saturday that it was recalling a number of dog and cat foods from its Pet Products division. These include select product codes from Jerky Treats, Gravy Train Beef Sticks and Pounce Meaty Morsels brands. Dog snacks and wet dog food products sold under private label brands have also been recalled, the company said on its Web site, delmonte.com.
Del Monte joined Nestle Purina and Hill's Pet Nutrition in recalling selected pet foods over the weekend for fear they were processed with imported wheat gluten that was tainted.
The recalls followed a report by U.S. health officials Friday that melamine, a toxin used in fertilizer in China and plastic in the United States, had been found in imported wheat gluten used in moist pet food made by Menu Foods. Menu Foods recalled more than 60 million cans and pouches of moist pet food nationwide March 6 after reports of animal illness and death.
Del Monte strongly suggested that people stop feeding their pets the listed products and said purchases would be refunded after consumers contact the company at 800) 949-3799.
Melamine was also found in Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry cat food, made by Hill's Pet Nutrition and sold only through veterinarians, the FDA said Friday night. This was the first time any dry pet food has been involved.
That announcement coincided with a voluntary recall by Nestle Purina PetCare Co. of all sizes and varieties of Alpo Prime Cuts in Gravy, which the company said may also contain melamine.
Hill's of Topeka, Kansas, has begun recalling Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry cat food, the FDA said in a prepared statement. The company had, for a two-month period, made the cat food with wheat gluten from the same China company that supplied Ontario-based Menu Foods, the FDA said.
Nestle Purina of St. Louis, Mo., said in its own statement that it was recalling the Alpo cans and pouches because it learned that it also received wheat gluten from the same company.
"The contamination occurred in a limited production quantity at only one of Purina's 17 pet food manufacturing facilities," the Nestle statement added.
The dog food being recalled involves 13.2-ounce and 22-ounce Alpo Prime Cuts cans and 6-, 8-, 12- and 24-can Alpo Prime Cuts Variety Packs with four-digit code dates of 7037 through 7053, followed by the plant code 1159. Those codes follow a "Best Before Feb. 2009" date. This information should be checked on the bottom of the can or the top or side of the multi-pack cartons, the company said.
Consumers should immediately stop feeding their dogs these specific Alpo products and consult with a veterinarian if they have any health concerns with their pet, the company added.
The cat food being recalled is labeled Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food. The products are: 4 lb. bag, U.S. & Canada UPC code 52742 42770; 10 lb. bag, U.S. & Canada UPC code 52742 42790. Consumers may contact Hills Pet Nutrition at 1-800-445-5777 or at www.HillsPet.com.
The FDA warns that any cat owner who has bags of Prescription Diet m/d Feline should stop using them. In addition, they should see their veterinarian if their pet shows any signs of kidney illness, include loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting.
Dr. Stephen F. Sundlof, director of the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, said during a Friday news conference that the FDA still hasn't determined how melamine got into the wheat gluten.
The FDA, he said, is currently inspecting all foreign shipments of wheat gluten and tracing those shipments that have already entered the United States.
Last week, New York State official said that the rodent poison aminopterin had been found in samples of the recalled food. However, Sundlof said Friday, further testing by the FDA and others have failed to confirm the presence of the poison in the pet food.
The pet food scare began March 6 with a nationwide recall of more than 60 million cans and packages of moist cat and dog food made by Menu Foods for a number of name-brand companies.
According to published reports, Menu Foods has said that 16 animals died. The Veterinary Information Network said earlier this week that at least 471 cases of pet kidney failure have been reported and more than 100 pets have died.
To date, Sundlof said Friday, the FDA has received 8,800 calls reporting kidney failure in cats and dogs. However, none of these cases has been confirmed, he added.
More information
For more information on pet food, visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Del Monte Pet Products Voluntarily Withdraws Specific Product Codes of Pet Treats and Wet Dog Food Products
SAN FRANCISCO, March 31, 2007—As a precautionary measure, Del Monte Pet Products is voluntarily recalling select product codes of its pet treat products sold under the Jerky Treats®, Gravy Train® Beef Sticks and Pounce Meaty Morsels® brands as well as select dog snack and wet dog food products sold under private label brands. A complete list of affected brands and products is below.
The Company took this voluntary recall action immediately after learning this morning from the FDA that wheat gluten supplied to Del Monte Pet Products from a specific manufacturing facility in China contained melamine. Melamine is a substance not approved for use in food. The FDA made this finding as part of its ongoing investigation into the recent pet food recall.
The adulteration occurred in a limited production quantity on select product codes of the brands below. This recall removes all Del Monte pet products with wheat gluten procured from this manufacturing facility from retail shelves.
No other Del Monte Pet Products treats, biscuits or wet dog food products are impacted by this recall, and no Del Monte dry cat food, dry dog food, wet cat food or pouched pet foods are subject to this voluntary recall. The affected products comprise less than one-tenth of one percent of Del Monte Pet Products' annual pet food and pet treat production.
Del Monte Pet Products has proactively engaged and fully cooperated with the FDA since the start of its investigation. The adulterated ingredients were used in limited production over the last three months for those items identified by specific product codes. Del Monte Pet Products has not used wheat gluten from this manufacturing facility in China in any other pet products except those described below.
Consumers should discontinue feeding the products with the Product Codes detailed below to their pets.
Del Monte Pet Products are 100% guaranteed and all voluntarily recalled products will be refunded.
Del Monte Pet Products customers can contact our Consumer Hotline at (800) 949-3799 for further information about the recall and for instructions on obtaining a product refund. If consumers visit our website, they can click on the "Contact Us" button and submit the Contact Us form, including UPC number, product name, Best By Date, and manufacturing code information (located under the Best By date). Consumers may also write to us at: Del Monte P.O. Box 80Pittsburgh PA 15230-0080.
BRANDED
Production Code/Best By Date
Jerky Treats Beef Flavor Dog Snacks
Code: Best By:
TP7C05 Aug 05 08
TP7B07 Aug 07 08
TP7B08 Aug 08 08
TP7B09 Aug 09 08
TP6B10 Aug 10 08
Code: Best By:
TP7B15 Aug 15 08
TP7C05 Sep 02 08
TP7C06 Sep 03 08
Gravy Train Beef Sticks Dog Snacks
Code: Best By:
TP7B19Aug 19 08
TP7B20Aug 20 08
TP7B21Aug 21 08
Pounce Meaty Morsels Moist Chicken Flavor Cat Treats
Code: Best By:
TP7C07 Sep 04 08
TP7C12 Sep 09 08

PRIVATE LABEL
Production Code/Best By Date
Ol' Roy Beef Flavor Jerky Strips Dog Treats
Code: Best By:
TP7B06 Aug 06 08
TP7B07 Aug 07 08
TP7C05 Sep 02 08
TP7C06Sep 03 08
TP7C07Sep 04 08
Code: Best By:
TP7C08Sep 05 08
Ol' Roy Beef Flavor Snack Sticks Dog Treats
Code: Best By:
TP7B19 Aug 19 08
TP7B20 Aug 20 08
TP7B21 Aug 21 08
TP7C08 Sep 05 08
TP7C09 Sep 06 08
Ol' Roy Bark'n Bac'n Beef & Bacon Flavor Dog Treats
Code: Best By:
TP7C14Sep 11 08
Ol' Roy with Beef Hearty Cuts in Gravy Dog Food
Code: Best By:
BC6M21Dec 21 09
Ol' Roy with Beef Hearty Strips in Gravy Dog Food
Code: Best By:
BC7A19Jan 19 10
Ol' Roy Country Stew Hearty Cuts in Gravy Dog Food
Code: Best By:
BC6M15Dec 15 09

Dollar General Beef Flavored Jerky Strips Dog Treats
Code: Best By:
TP7C06Sep 03 08
Dollar General Beef Flavored Beef Sticks Dog Treats
Code: Best By:
TP7B20 Aug 20 08
TP7B21 Aug 21 08
Happy Tails Beef Flavor Jerky Strips
Code: Best By:
TPY7B08 Aug 08 08
TP7B09 Aug 09 08
Happy Tails Meaty Cuts with Beef in Gravy Dog Food
Code: Best By:
BC7A29Jan 29 10

Power Outage Reschedueled!

2007-04-03T06:55:00.001-05:00

The previously mentioned "planned power outage" has been reschedueled for this Saturday, April 7th from 7:00 am until approx. 1:00pm. All the previous information still applys to this outage.

Also please be aware that the resort will be closed Sunday, April 8, 2007 in observation of the Easter holiday. Please know that there will still be someone here caring for all of your precious pets. We try to give our clients the best hours of operation possible, however our employees need time with their families too! We will be reopening on Monday, April 9th at 8:00am.

Thank you for your understanding!

Power Outage Reschedueled!

2007-04-03T06:55:00.000-05:00

The previously mentioned "planned power outage" has been reschedueled for this Saturday, April 7th from 7:00 am until approx. 1:00pm. All the previous information still applys to this outage.

Also please be aware that the resdort will be closed Sunday, April 8, 2007 in observation of the Easter holiday. Please know that there will still be someone that caring for all of your precious pets. We try to give our clients the best hours of operation possible, however our employees need time with their families too! We will be reopening on Monday, April 9th at 8:00am.

Thank you for your understanding!

Planned Power Outage

2007-03-26T14:20:00.000-05:00

I am writting to inform everyone of a Planned Power Outage by National Grid. We received a letter from National Grid today informing us that they will be shutting off our power on March 31, 2007 from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm for the purpose of upgrading the service to this area. At that time we will have limited phone access (as all but one of our phones require a power adapter) and no computer access. We will be unable to verify any appointments during this period. All clients with grooming appointments have been called and asked not to come in until 1:00 pm or to rescheduel (if you have not been notified please call us). All four legged friends that will be staying with us during this time will be taken care of as they would any other day. The weather is expected to be warm so we are not worried about heating issues during that time and workers will in early to be sure we have plenty of water stored up for the day.
As Always, if you have any questions or concerns abot your pets stay, please don't hesitate to contact us at 508-987-2927 or e-mail us at pfpr@charter.net ( just not on Saturday :) )

PET FOOD RECALL

2007-03-19T12:41:00.000-05:00

As I am sure you have seen on the news there is a very large pet food recall going on right now. Please veiw the links below and change your pets food accordingly. As always if you have any concers about your pets health contact you vet Immediatly.

Signs of Trouble
Experts advise owners to call their veterinarian if a pet has eaten recalled food and shows symptoms of possible kidney failure.

An animal could be in trouble if it:
Stops eating
Appears tired and lifeless
Seems excessively thirsty
Urinates much more than usual
Vomits
Has diarrhea
Seems to have abdominal pain
Source: USA Today

For Recall information call 1-866-895-2708

Dog Food- http://www.menufoods.com/recall/product_dog.html

Cat Food- http://www.menufoods.com/recall/product_cat.html

Photo Contest and New Advertising

2007-03-15T15:33:00.000-05:00

Please remember to visit our Calender Pets Page to vote on your favorite picture. You may also submit pictures by e-mailing them to pfpr@charter.net Please leave your name, your pets name, and your address so we can send you your coupon if your pet wins. All animals are welcome so let's see some turtles, hampster, ferrets, rabbits...whatever. If it's your pet, we want it for our contest. AND...If your pet doesn't win this month...Just send us the piture again and we will happily resubmit your pet for the next month. So get those cameras out and let's see those pets!

Keep your eyes and ears open for our new ads hitting newstands and airways staring this Friday. We will have ads in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette On Friday, Sunday (Heritage section), and Tuesday. Flyers in the SOuthbridge Evening News on Monday and our radio spots begin next week during the morning drive on WSRS 96.1

Welcome to Our New Blog!

2007-02-08T13:57:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Precious Furs Pet Resort! Check here for news, specials, and updates for our Kennel and Grooming shop in Oxford, MA!

E-mail us at pfpr@charter.net or visit us on the web at http://www.preciousfurspetresort.com for more information about your pet's home away from home!

NEW FOR FEBRUARY 2007!

PetDetect ID collars are here!

We are very excited to announce that we have purchased a new software set that allows us to print all of your pets vital information as well as out resort information on a waterproof, safe to wear temporary collar. You may have also noticed us taking pictures of your friends as they come in to stay with us. This is another new security feature for us. All of the pets that we board will have their pictures digitally added to our already state of the art computer filing system. We are adding these features simply as a precaution. We never expect anything to happen to any of our guests. This just ensures that if a little "Hairy" Houdini managed to slip out, we would have all the resources available to have them back safe and sound in a timely manner.

Walk N Wag 2006

2006-09-30T14:03:00.000-05:00

Second Chance Animal Shelter "Walk n' Wag"

Yet another fun filled day out with all of our favorite friends both with two legs and four! We were pleased to see such a great turn out to help benefit the Second Chance Animal Shelter . We would also like to congratulate Anubis on winning the best kisser contest and Molly for winning best tail wag and the wennie retrieval contests! Way to go guys!

Pet Rock 2006

2006-09-10T14:14:00.000-05:00

Pets ROCK at PET ROCK 2006!

We would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit us at the 8th annual Pet Rock Fest! We had a wonderful time and enjoyed meeting all of you and your four legged friends.