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Adoptable Dog: Fargo Needs Your Help To Find A Home!

Our friend Terry over at Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton alerted us to the plight of Fargo, a 4-year-old lab that has fallen on hard times this holiday season. From Fargo’s bio:

Bad luck has left Fargo homeless for the holidays.

Bad luck has left Fargo homeless for the holidays.

“Fargo is a sweet boy who has had a lot of instability in his life and truly needs an angel to give him a warm, loving, gentle home. Fargo’s owner died suddenly shortly after Fargo had gone through the loss of his owner’s mother, who he lived with. Fargo did not live with kids, however his aunt says he is friendly around older kids. Fargo lived with an older retriever, but has never lived with cats. He really enjoys squeaky toys. Fargo’s aunt wrote us that he “would make a wonderful dog in the right household.” Can you help this handsome boy?”

Please help us find a furever home for this sweet boy by sharing his story with your friends and family. For more info on Fargo, contact Baypath Humane Society at 508-435-6938 or shelter@baypathhumane.org.

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Great Gifts For Your Dog!

Clueless as to what to get your canine companion for the holidays? Here are a few ideas from The Pet Republic!

4. Muttluks

The cold weather isn’t coming – it’s already here! Protect your pup’s paws from snow, ice, and road salt with a set of Muttluks. They come in a variety of sizes to fit almost any dog!

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3. A Kong

Does your dog love their Kong? Why not treat them to a new one? Along with the classic Kongs in sizes small, medium, large and extra large, The Pet Republic stocks the Kong Wobbler (A classic Kong on steroids) and Kong Quest Critters (Animal shapes toys with lots of little spaces for treats).

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Left: Kong Wobbler; Right: Kong Quest Critters

 

2. The Foobler

Nobody likes to leave their dog home alone, but with the Foobler you can at least ensure that your dog is having fun while you’re gone!  You can fill the Foobler’s puzzle ball with up to 2 cups of your dog’s favorite kibble or treats which will be automatically dispensed at your choice of 15, 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Sounds like a lot more fun than knocking over the garbage can, right? Check out the Foobler in action here!

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1. Snacks!

Weather your dog likes peanut butter or salmon, liver or lamb lungs, we’ve got something for them.

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From Top Left: Grizzly Nutreats Premium Oven Baked Wild Salmon Treats; Bully Sticks; Tricky Trainers Chewy Liver Flavor Training Treats; Cooper’s Way Pork Loin Jerky; Cooper’s Way Chicken Jerky; Primal Freeze Dried Beef Liver Munchies; Primal Dry Roasted Lung Crisps; Polkadog Cod Skins; Wild Chewz All Natural Doggie Party Mix

 

All of the above goodies can be purchased at The Pet Republic. Come visit us at 2322a Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA!

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Holiday Cookie Party & Craft Market TONIGHT! Canis Major Herbals, Give A Dog A Bone Treats and MORE!

I know we’ve been posting about our Holiday Party Craft Market vendors all week, but we are just SO EXCITED about tonight’s party! Still on the fence about coming? These last two vendors might tip the scales towards “Yes!”:

Local artist and herbalist Nancy Anderson will have both art and herbal preparations on display. Check out a sample of her art below and her recipe for “Tick Juice” here.

 

Give A Dog A Bone is a bakery with a mission. All proceeds made from the sale of their all natural homemade dog treats are donated to the Soi Dog Foundation, an organization working to end Thailand’s illegal dog meat trade. Marjon Tondravi, the owner of Give A Dog A Bone, does additional fundraising for Soi Dog by selling custom collars! Check out some of the goods she’ll be selling at our party below:

 

See you at 7!

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Holiday Party Update: Jennifer’s Handmade Soap

Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild member Jennifer’s Handmade Soap offers a variety of luxurious bath and beauty products. Have a spa fan in your life who would love a bar of Black Amber & Lavender soap? How about a stick of Arabian Spice shaving soap? Stop by our holiday party this Friday, December 5th from 7Pm – 10PM and pick up a little something for them – or for you!

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Ultimate Facial Pamper Set

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Peppermint Candy Roll Soap

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Cinnamon & Clove Bud Goat’s Milk Soap

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Holiday Party Update: Pet Portraits By Leah Davies

Looking for the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life? How about a custom portrait of their beloved pet! Local artist Leah Davies of http://leahdaviesart.com/ will be gracing this Friday’s Pet Republic Cookie Party & Holiday Craft Show with not only her wonderful pieces, but also small gift items and cards. 

Pet Portraits by Leah Davies

 

Haven’t received your invite yet? Don’t despair, just send us a note to office@runningthepack.com and we’ll get one out to you!

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Holiday Party Update: Josie Dybe Designs

Josie Dybe Designs is one of the hand-selected local vendors who will be appearing at our Cambridge office for the Pet Republic Cookie Party & Holiday Craft Show on December 5th. Get a sneak peek at their custom handmade leather goods below or check out their Etsy store!

 Custom Carved Leather Dia De Los Muertos Pendant

Custom Carved Leather Collar

Custom Carved Leather Pet Portrait Pendant

Custom Carved Leather Flaming Heart Tag

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You’re Invited To The 1st Annual Pet Republic Cookie Party And Holiday Craft Show!

Running The Pack and Dog Willing are happy to announce the first annual Pet Republic Cookie Party And Holiday Craft Market! Stop by our Cambridge office at 2322a Mass. Ave. on December 5th for drinks, tasty treats, and local artisans selling one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Plus, you’ll get a chance to peruse Running The Pack’s new retail offerings. Still not enough for you? How about this – 10% of your total purchase will be donated to the MSPCA!

 

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Invites are winding there way to clients this week, but all our friends are invited, so if you are not a current client and would like to attend, just let us know and we’ll put you on “the list.” See you there!

 

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Help The MSPCA Help Animals In Need With ‘Presents For Pets!’

Running The Pack will be collecting donations of pet supplies for the MSPCA throughout the month of November as part of our holiday ‘Presents For Pets’ program. The fantastic folks at the MSPCA do so much to help animals throughout the year, including caring for homeless animals waiting to find their new family. If you’re feeling thankful for your pup this holiday season, why not pay it forward and help out someone else’s future pet? 

How can you help? It’s simple! Take a look at the MSPCA’s wishlist to see what they need, purchase the item of your choice, then leave your donation next to your dog’s notebook for your Running The Pack walker to pick up. Helping animals has never been easier!

Check Out The MSPCA’s Wishlist Here!

More About The MSPCA

 

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Sneak Peek: Running The Pack Staff Pics!

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All the way back in September (Note the green leaves), we hired some photographers to snap pics of our walkers doing what they do best – walking your dogs! We are working on putting together a staff photo gallery for the website, but here are some standout shots:

 

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