A virtual tour of our facility...
Large dog play area.
Small dog play area.
A few of Jason's charges over the years (including a medical procedure on a 16 foot ananconda and the world's smallest primate!):
Five weeks after Hurricane Katrina hit, Jill had the opportunity to participate in the massive animal rescue effort in New Orleans. She assisted other volunteers in a veterinary triage unit as rescuers brought in wounded, dehydrated, and severely emaciated animals for treatment. These are some of the lucky ones:
Some photos of Jill's experiences during her nine years training marine mammals:
Dogs being silly:
Who's the captain of this ship?!
Ball hog!!
Laying claim to personal territory!
Play dead.
Good dogs.
Dare me to cram myself in here? I bet I can do it!
Halfway there...
This is kind of cramped. I'm bigger than I thought.
These are a few of our favorite things:
SWIMMING!!!
Tug-of-war.
And, of course, wrestlemania!!
Photo Gallery...
I DID IT!!
Coming to daycare makes Hercules really happy!
Look mom, no hands! J.J. is a skilled tennis ball handler. You don't find talent like this everyday!
Scout and Charlie are really hoping someone is going to throw the ball soon.
For those of you who were wondering how many labs fit in a kiddie pool, Charlie, Scout, Tootsie and Tucker have shown that 4 is about the limit!
Hafiz says, "Come and get it Abby!"
Siblings Ellie and Roy stick together.
Bubbly sits pretty on the couch.
Like most Jack Russells, Bertie LOVES to play ball.
Talk about a motley crew! From left to right: Junebug, McJagger, Bailey, and Taz (giving everyone a raspberry).
Potter hates to leave daycare and protests on the lobby couch. But Mom, I don't want to go!!
Gizmo, on the other hand, has no problem leaving if it means she gets to ride on her daddy's motorcycle!
Outside shot of daycare building with play yard.
Outside shot of kennel building with exercise area.
A sampling of kennel runs of various sizes. There are 11 runs total in the kennel building, all of which are at least 20 square feet to provide a comfortable space for any size dog. The largest is approximately 100 square feet, allowing plenty of room for multi-dog families.
On Saturday, April 26th, 2008, a team of walkers from YWIP participated in the Asheville Humane Society's Walk for the Animals. Thanks to those who joined us for the event and to all of you who donated to such a great cause. With over $3100 in donations, we were the top fundraising team!! Everyone had a great time, especially the dogs, as you can see from the photos below.
Ready to go!! Above: Lizzie, Junebug, Gracie, and Potter.
Below: Sarah and BoBo, Ann and JR, Al and Sharon with Phoebe, Kathie and Bella.
Making new friends:
Gracie and her mom, Tonya, get to know little Petey.
Potter thinks Junebug's dad, Tom, is pretty cool and decides to lean up against him.
Maverick and Tonka share a pre-walk refreshment (it's important to stay hydrated).
Time to walk...get moving everyone!
Also time to clean up poop if your dog decides to go! (Jason is such a responsible dog owner!)
The Aftermath...
Tonka decided it should be the Carry for the Animals.
We couldn't pour the water fast enough for Potter!
Forget drinking it, Zipper decides to just take a dip right in the water bowl.
Ellie and Keena take the more conventional approach and go for a swim in the river.
Our training demonstration:
Zipper demonstrates her inventiveness by creating different behaviors in cardboard boxes.
Soubhi and her 12-year old dog, Kenya, prove that you can teach an old dog new tricks!
Now Emmy sings a beautiful aria (she is multi-talented).
Emmy and Holly are practicing for the next season of 'Dancing with the Stars'.
A day in the life of a daycare dog:
Weird, soapy, floaty things.
(Or digging in the pool, checking out the designs on the pool, or playing ball in the pool.)
This weird spinny thing that shoots water.
Highlights from our 6th Annual Howl-o-ween Party!!
IN MEMORIAM
KEENA LYDIC
December 26, 1995 - August 21, 2011
Jason rescued Keena from the pound the day after Christmas in 1996 when she was one year old. They spent the next 15 years together and Jill was lucky enough to spend eight years with her. Keena was an AKC Canine Good Citizen and spent her last two years working as a Therapy Dog bringing smiles and love to residents of an assisted living facility. We lost her to a stroke, which was the only major medical problem she ever had in her almost 16 years on this earth. She was a brave and loving dog to the end and we miss her terribly. We love you, Keena.
Another year, another opportunity to humiliate our dogs by dressing them in costume! Thanks to all who attended the party and participated in our fundraising raffles. You helped us raise $346 for the National Canine Cancer Foundation!
Holly came ready to party punk-rock style!
Hercules also came ready to party, but seemed a bit confused as to exactly which holiday we were celebrating!
Carter is more than happy to join in the festivities, just don't startle him or you'll get a treat you don't want!
Dash tried to combat Roscoe's shenanigans and class the party up with his bowtie and cuff links. I think it's a lost cause, buddy.
Every party has one: a crazy dude who ends up taking his pants off. Roscoe filled the bill, shedding half of his pirate costume shortly before dancing on a table with a lampshade on his head.
LAND SHARK ATTACK!!
Ruby, Lambeau, and Zipper are on the prowl hunting for Halloween goodies.
Mitzi looks quite intimidating with that tongue sticking out, and Dande just looks bee-dazzling in her fancy wings and tu-tu!!
BEE SWARM!!
LIONS ON THE PROWL!!
Liza looks more adorable than threatening while BoBo gets a little help adjusting his crown.
Dressing Joe up as a squirrel and ZigZag as a chicken?....
...Tiger thinks that's just batty!!
ESCAPED CONVICT!!
Greta takes a risk showing up at the party while she is on the lam.
Does her incarceration have something to do with her association with Pimp Daddy Buzz?!
Timo thinks Sophie looks devilishly cute in her butterfly costume.
AND THE WINNERS ARE....
So many great costumes, many of which were homemade, resulted in some difficult judging decisions this year. Here are the champions:
Fern took the prize for Cutest in her Ewok costume. Yub Nub!!
Since we couldn't stop laughing at Layla with her Ben Hur chariot rider hanging on for dear life, she won the award for Funniest!
Juno's handmade Redskins cheerleader costume won for Most Original. She owes her mom a big Rah-Rah for being so crafty!!
Although there was another cheerleader at the party, she was disqualified due to her scandalously short skirt and tight top. We have standards here, Jersey!!
JR never fails to disappoint and this year was no exception. He won a special Best All-Around category as his costume was funny, cute, and original with it's homemade chaps! Bonus points were awarded for him keeping his hat on through the entire party!!