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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! We're happy to hear that some of our customers attended the free webinar we sponsored along with Herbsmith Inc. on managing canine allergies. The purpose of these webinars is to get some great information into the hands of our customers who are looking for more natural ways to provide optimum health and wellness for their dogs. Wed., July 14, 2010 : Free Webinar: "Food Energetics" 8pm NEW We are so excited to be able to offer this free, informative webinar! Join with others around the country to learn more about elements of canine nutrition from the eastern holistic philosophy of food as medicine. Here's a good example of one of the theories to test your knowledge: Which meat proteins are best for dogs who seem hot and suffer from allergies? Attend this seminar and find out! We bet the answer will surprise you! The great thing about webinars is that you'll be in the comfort of your own home with your dog at your side. And best of all, Dr. Chris Bessent, VDM and holistic veterinarian, will be leading the webinar and you'll be able to ask her questions during the webinar. Don't miss this opportunity. It's so easy to attend. Click the image below to register. And it is scheduled for 8pm, eastern standard time. (When you register you will see that it states 7pm, central time.)
Sat., July 17, 2010: "Spike's Doggie Bar & Buffet" at HSBC Fundraiser 6-9pm Get your tickets now for the Humane Society of Berks County's (HSBC) annual "Pints for Pups" fundraiser to be held this Saturday at First Energy Stadium, where the Reading Phillies baseball team plays. This is such an amazingly fun event to attend with your dog. Please, please, please don't miss it! You'll have a blast and your dog will, too, and you'll be raising money to help the HSBC their various animal welfare missions. For your admission ticket, you get beer tastings, a great buffet and an 11-piece band to entertain you from 6-9pm! Godfrey's is again sponsoring the popular "Doggie Bar & Buffet" at this event and we love doing it! We chip in the bar and buffet donations and some of our vendors do, too. We'll be serving up all sorts of yummy goodies for your dogs to enjoy-each dog gets their very own platter. Wait till you see this menu! Great human-grade, top-of-the-line foods and treats for your pooch guaranteed to satisfy even the most discriminating palate. And since it's a beer tasting event for humans, we don't want our dogs to miss out on the fun! Be sure to grab a "Beer Slushie" for your canine. Now this is no ordinary slushie. We'll be pouring Bowser Beer for dogs over crushed ice. Of course, this beer is non-alcoholic. It's a beverage that's actually healthy for them and includes vitamin E and natural USDA beef and chicken juices. It'll be amazingly refreshing for them and make them feel like they truly are part of the party! To learn more about this event, like which beers will be served for humans, who the band is and where to purchase your tickets, go to the HSBC web site. Tickets sell out so get yours as soon as possible! Sun., Aug. 1, 2010: Pooch Smooch "Summer Fun" Photography 11am-4pm Be sure to capture your adorable canine in a professional photograph with the Summer Fun theme! Angela Stehl of Pooch Smooch Photography will be here and she'll have the staging set up and props for a colorful summer theme. 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. photo courtesy of Pooch Smooch Photography Get these dates on your calendar! The following dates/themes are reserved for Pooch Smooch photography sessions in 2010 (all are 11am-4pm ): 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., Aug. 14, 2010 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
********** 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
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