Dog people love being with their dogs and getting together with other dog lovers, don't we? That's why we here at Godfrey's enjoy planning fun events for you and your dog. We love the positive energy flow, the stories, the lessons learned, laughs, the puppy kisses, hugs, and the antics of our four-legged customers.

We have a real commitment to the ultimate health and wellness of dogs, so you'll see events focused on learning more about just that. And dogs, please remember to keep your humans on a leash when visiting us. We want everyone to be safe here at Godfrey's!

  VISIT THIS PAGE AGAIN SOON. WE ARE BUSY PLANNING MORE EDUCATIONAL AND FUN EVENTS!

                                                                                                           

Sat., Feb. 13, 2010:"Valentine's Day Whine & Dine Brunch for Canines" 10am-4pm NEW

Enjoying good food has always been a part of celebrating Valentine's Day with the one(s) we love. Some of us plan intimate dinners at home, some like to celebrate at their favorite restaurant, and for others a pizza and a glass of wine shared at home with our special valentine does the trick.

And when you think about those you hold most near and dear to your heart, we know that you want to remember your furry loved one(s) on this special occasion. In fact, their unconditional love for us is unwavering. What better occasion to celebrate that bond than on Valentine's Day!

                                                

                                  

We thought that this would be a perfect occasion to introduce our customers, both furry and human, to some new and exciting ways to freshen up meal time for their dogs, and that's what our Brunch is all about!

In this way, you'll be able to see, touch, and smell these healthy, human-grade canine foods to feel comfortable with new ways of feeding your dog. Feeding them better whole human-grade foods doesn't have to be scary. Ease into it. Add good stuff as a 'topper' to their normal food. We bet you'll find out how satisfying it is to feed your dog excellent foods that energize the body and nourish the soul.

Learn ways to incorporate fresh, healthy, home-prepared items to your dogs daily feedings. See how easy it is to prepare and offer your dog nutritious, whole toppings to their kibble using some of our organic pre-mixes. The more your dog gets whole foods without artificial preservatives, flavorings or colorings the better!

Find out about gluten-free foods and the benefits of feeding a low carbohydrate or carbohydrate-free diet, especially for dogs with food allergies, food sensitivities, or dogs coping with cancer.

Here's what we'll be serving for our complimentary "Whine & Dine Brunch Canine Brunch":

Food and Treats:od and Treats:

The Honest Kitchen dehydrated foods-You've got to smell this stuff to believe it and your dog will love it!

Homemade treats using The Honest Kitchen dehydrated foods

Dried papaya treats-natural dried papaya that you can share with your dog. Papaya is known for it's antioxidant properties and aids in digestion.

Nummy Tum Tum for Dogs: Organic sweet potato and organic pumpkin. A topping of pumpkin aids in stomach digestion, adds fiber to the diet, and can help a dog with both diarrhea or constipation. Amazing stuff. We used to use this in our golden retriever rescue kennel to help dogs with either of these issues and it works! Sweet Potato is a nutritious food supplement for dogs. These organic sweet potatoes are grown in the USA and are an excellent way to help sooth an upset stomach.

Fromm 4-Star human-grade shredded food and pates

Weruva human-grade foods

Laske Kronch Salmon treats. This treat consists of fresh wild salmon and 15% Wild Salmon Meal. The salmon treat's strong fish smell is perfect for getting your dogs attention and is non greasy, with the benefit that, dogs love it! Kronch Salmon Treats are naturally rich in protein, omega -3 and -6 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. This helps your dog maintain a beautiful shiny coat with the added benefit of an improved active life.

Kronch Salmon Treats are a pure natural product containing no ethoxyquin, preservatives or artificial colors or flavoring and no protein substitutes.

Take home free samples of the Honest Kitchen mixes. Check out their fantastic cookbook, filled with both recipes that use their pre-mixes and recipes that are just plain wonderful from fresh, whole ingredients!

Beverages:od

Dog-Wa

If you are concerned about your dog's vomiting, gas, or other digestive problems, a veterinary exam will help rule out problems that require medical therapy. But if your dog suffers from common symptoms of impaired digestion — grass-eating and vomiting, chronic stomach upset, bad breath or “clear-the-room” gas, the solution may be Dog-Wa . It’s a safe and effective liquid dog supplement you mix with water or food. Dog-Wa’s fresh herbs soothe your dog’s stomach, aid digestion, reduce dog gas, and promote fresh breath.

Bark Vineyards Wines (non-alcoholic of course!)

Two FREE Drawings

Maybe you'll get lucky and win one of our two free drawings...

Sterling sterling silver Mother-of-Pearl Heart and Paw pendant from Puppy Paws fine jewelry

New cookbook titled "Made out of Love...recipes to prepare for (and sometimes share) with your animal companion" by Lucy Postins, founder and CEO of The Honest Kitchen.

NOTE: PARKING SPACES WILL BE HARD TO COME BY ON SATURDAY DUE TO THE HUGE SNOW PILES FROM WEDNESDAY'S STORM. OUR NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS, TINY TREASURE DAY CARE, IS ALLOWING OUR CUSTOMERS TO PARK IN THEIR LOT ON SATURDAY. LOOK FOR A PATH TO OUR PLACE. THANK YOU, BOB, AT TINY TREASURES!

Sun., March 14, 2010: Pooch Smooch "Easter/Spring" Photography   11am-4pm

Be sure to capture your adorable canine in a professional photograph for Easter/Spring! Angela Stehl of Pooch Smooch Photography will be here and she'll have the staging set up and props for a colorful theme for either Easter or Springtime. Feel free to bring along your own items if there are some special ones you'd like to use in the photo. Her sitting fee is $10. You will review all photos she takes that day and select just what's right for you. Photography events are held in the Godfrey’s retail building, downstairs.

       

       

Payment is required the day of the photo shoot. You will be called when the photos are ready for your pick up at Godfrey's and they will be back to us within

2 weeks. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes. Include family members, too!

To book an appointment, call us at 610-777-5755.

 

Get these dates on your calendar!

The following dates/themes are reserved for Pooch Smooch photography sessions in 2010 (all are 11am-4pm ):

Sun., June 13       4th of July

Sun., Aug. 1         Summer

Sun., Sept. 26      Fall/Halloween

Sun., Oct. 24       Holiday (order your Holiday cards!)

Sun., Nov. 28       Holiday

 

Canine Massage by Lorraine Storms, Therapetz

When? Appointments scheduled from 11am-1pm for the second Saturday of every month.

Next appointment date: Sat., April 10, 2010. Note: Lorraine is not scheduling appointments in March 2010 due to her having her second child. We all wish her well!

Location: Downstairs at Godfrey's

Canine Therapist: Lorraine Storms

Private appointment rates:   $20 for 15 minutes     $30 for 30 minutes

To book your appointment: Call Lorraine at 610-370-5007 or email her at raine.storms@comcast.net. Questions are welcome, too!

Therapeutic massage is a relatively new service to be offered for dogs. It is one of many modalities now being offered to improve animal health and facilitate rehabilitation. Lorraine Storms of Therapetz maintains certifications in Feline, Canine, and Equine Massage from Integrated Touch Therapy, Inc.® located in Circleville, Ohio. She trained exclusively with Patricia Whalen-Shaw, a licensed massage therapist in Ohio, both nationally certified by the NCBTMB and sports-massage certified.

 

Lorraine joined us a few weeks ago to introduce her services in canine massage. She offered free mini-massages for all dogs who came shopping and just about every dog took her up on her offer! Interest was high so we decided to host Lorraine here on Nov. 8 and Dec. 6 so that she could offer private massage appointments in a quiet atmosphere.

How do dogs benefit from massage therapy?

 

The benefits of massage therapy for people, as well as pets, are many.  There are dozens of different types of massage, but for most of them the benefits include the following:

 

•  relief from pain, stress and anxiety

•  relaxes tight muscles & improves joint mobility

•  helps alleviate tension headaches, muscular back pain and repetitive motion injuries  

•  compliments physical therapy & chiropractic care

•  improves blood & lymph circulation

•  lowers blood pressure

•  flushes toxins from the body

•  promotes healing of tissues by increasing circulation

•  enhances muscle tone and increases range of motion

Lorraine Storms attended workshops with Patricia Whalen-Shaw in 2001.

She completed Feline Massage Level I, Canine Massage Level I, and     Equine Massage Level I. Other relevant coursework includes Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates and Animal Physiology, both taken at Kutztown University. Lorraine currently has two cats, an ex-racing Standardbred, an ex-racing Greyhound and the occasional ex-racing foster Greyhound. Lorraine volunteers for the local animal shelter, Berks Humane Society, as a dog walker and socializer and for First State Greyhound Rescue as a meet and greet volunteer and foster-mom.

 

                           **********  HELP LOCAL PETS IN NEED **********

Godfrey's is a collection point for the Animal Rescue League of Berks County. Please see their web site for items they are currently in need of.

Godfrey's is also a drop-off collection point for the CART (County Animal Response Team) program for the Humane Society of Berks County. We want to help the lives of dogs in tough situations feel better. Animals in this program come into the shelter because they are victims of catastrophes (fires, floods, etc.), sudden illness  or death of owners, and also because of domestic violence cases where the dog must be removed from the home immediately.  Dogs in these situations need food and basic supplies. For this program, we are equipped to accept donations of the following: unopened food and treats, peanut butter, water and food bowls, sanitizable pet toys (Kong, nylabone, etc.), dog shampoo, and gently used but clean (or new, of course!) toys, beds, collars and leashes. PLEASE NOTE: Please do not bring donations of cat litter.

Review Past Events at Godfreys:

    "Howloween Trick or Treat Day" Oct. 2009

    "My Funny Valentine" Celebration Day Feb. 2009

    Note: We had tons of great events in 2008, too! We just didn't get them posted here.

    Howl-o-ween Pawrade and Pawty 2007

    Niki and Hughie's Canine Wedding - June 2007

    2nd Annual Easter Egg and Bone Hunt 2007 

     "Perfect Pair" Photo Contest Winner - February 2007   

    Howl-o-ween Pawrade and Pawty 2006

    "Blessing of the Animals" Celebration Oct. 2006

    "Everybody's Birthday Pawty Aug. 2006"

    "Dog Moms are Mothers, Too" Day 2006

    1st Annual Easter Egg and Bone Hunt 2006

    John Grogan, Author: Book Signing Event - "Marley & Me", Dec. 2005

    Howl-o-ween Pawrade and Pawty 2005

    Jackson Godfrey's "Birthday Pawty" 2005

    Godfrey's 1st Year Anniversary Celebration 2005

    "Dog Dads are Fathers, Too" Day 2005

    "Bark for Art" Fundraiser 2005

    "Spring Bling" Day 2005

    Mardi Gras Pooch Pawty 2005

    Howl-o-ween Pawrade 2004

   

   

   

   

 


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Address: 4267 New Holland Road, Mohnton PA 19540
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