Durden

Ok - do not be scared, this picture of Durden does him no justice at all! He's one of the most easy going cats that's ever stayed. True, he was a little grouchy to start with, but who would be? Being in a strange place and all! But he warmed up fast. I think it had to do with F-O-O-D. Haha.

And the one thing that sets him apart (besides his funky hairdo') is that he's really very clumsy! Really :D He has 2 feet on one level and his back feet on the top level and his body in a sideways position... and he's eating. And there's plenty of room to be comfortable! Oh well, whatever makes him happy suits us just fine :P

Harvey

If you're not smiling by now, you probably got up from the wrong side of the bed! Thankfully for Harvey, there is no such thing :D Everyday is a brand new day to make the people around him laugh!

His sideways-eyes just add to his charm. And what a charmer this Pug is! Everyone loves him and he returns it 3 fold... you can tell we love having him over. Come back soon!

Penny

Sometimes you just have to grow up - well, for Penny, here, that's not happening anytime soon! She's a Maine Coon kitten that behaves like she came with a screw missing; in the most lovable, wacky way! But babies need a caretaker and she's being looked after by BK & Red. The boys have had to put up and give way to this ball of energy. I think they secretly enjoyed having her around tough.

And what better than a kitten with her own views on what exactly constitutes as fun?? One that actually likes water! Penny has a great time with the water from a tap - watch as she knows how the water comes on and gets a little annoyed that I've switched it off! She really doesn't mind it at all... even if it's all over her head! Too Funny!

MIBO's Christmas Pledge for Gentle Paws & Friends

Extracted from Gentle Paws & Friends blog: http://gentlepaws2010.blogspot.com

We managed to pledge a total of S$1200 to Gentle Paws and Friends - all thanks to your contribution for Christmas Greetings and Holiday Wishes. We were very proud to present them with the donation on 28 December 2010: just in time for the new year :D

Happy New Year to all!

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Friday, December  17, 2010

Off with Scrooge for MilkBone Pet DayCare (MIBO) is Here!


Picture this - You have a pooch. You love him to bits. But you gotta head for work each day to bring in the dough. No one's at home most of the time. Your parents are getting older and you don't wish them to trouble themselves with the dog, bending over to pick up poop and bringing him for long walks. And of course, you don't have the luxury of a domestic maid.


What?! No more walks???


Or what about this? Your whole family's going for that long awaited vacation you've dreamed about for ages. Unfortunately, your canine best friend can't come along. The logistics for bringing him on a holiday is too great. You need somebody whom you can trust to shower your dog with attention the way that you do, to provide your dog with long walks and delicious meals so that your furkid too, will feel like he is on a wonderful getaway.


They're leaving me behind...


Is there no one you can turn to? Can't you own a dog and go to work at the same time? Can't you own a dog and go on a short holiday too?


A sad dog makes for a sad master.


Don't worry because MIBO's here to save the day!


MIBO, otherwise known as Milkbone Pet DayCare, provides services such as dog boarding (or cat boarding), pet sitting, pet and house sitting as well as pet daycare. Boarding services are a dime a dozen in our burgeoning pet industry. This makes it difficult to distinguish the good ones from the bad. After all, you won't be around to ensure that your dog is not ill-treated. You need to be able to know for sure that your dog will be safe and happy while you are not by his side. It is extremely important that you get a good boarding service.


A good boarding service puts a smile on your furkid's face!


Browsing through their website and liaising with Sera, the very lady behind MIBO, has left us with the instinctive feeling that MIBO is a company you can trust with your very best friend. Don't trust us? Just go check out their website at http://themilkbone.blogspot.com/ and see for your very own eyes the very happy pets that have at their place. These dogs don't even look like they are away from home! I guess the success behind MIBO is their ability to do exactly that - to make our furkid feel at home, where they belong.


See how the smile lights up her eyes?


MIBO seems to be doing pretty well because as I read, their slots for this Christmas season have been filled. There's no better testament to their great service than that. If you're interested in boarding your pet over the Chinese New Year holiday next year, do go check out their website for more details. Don't wait too long because slots go fast!


This Christmas, MIBO is doing its part to help the furkiddies at Gentle Paws lead a better life. For every Christmas greeting you make on its Facebook page, MIBO will be contributing $5 to us! We would like to take this opportunity to shout out a great big thank you to MIBO for this generous gesture. Christmas is a season of giving, laughing and sharing. Here at Gentle Paws, we are really feeling the Christmas spirit!


So guys, what are you waiting for??? 


Head over to http://www.facebook.com/pages/MilkBone-Pet-DayCare/75544515408 to help make this Christmas a better Christmas for the dogs at Gentle Paws. It's that easy. A few click-clicks on the keyboard and hey presto, you would have helped contribute $5 to Gentle Paws indirectly. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your time!


It's a little early but since we're feeling the Christmas glow, here's Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, from Gentle Paws and Friends!

Jewel

 

This is the face of my star boarder :D We still remember the first few times that she came: always wary, not so interactive with the other dogs here. Which was quite a shame as her mommy would tell us that she was the neighbourhood tyrant back home! Haha. But she blossoms a little more each time and now when she comes, we no longer see her "old" self.

 

In place is a very confident dog, and yet very sweet! She loves playing with the other smaller dogs and her tail  wags up-down and sometimes in a circle too :D She's our little Jules and we love having her here!

Angel

No more fear of the camera! For some dogs that come to stay, getting them to eat, get along with the other dogs and not be too sulky are our main concerns. Not with Angel! She's come to stay on and off for a while now and you'll rarely get to see her picture here cuz she usually looks like this when you bring out the camera.

This is more like it - Angel is (as always) a happy-hyper-hoppity little bundle of a beagle!

Nana

You know how some dogs are just Princesses by nature? Nana is one of them. She's not interested in what the other commoners have to say - she just does her own thing. She's a princess cuz she will still come to us for some love and attention. That makes us... King, you think? Haha!

Gracie & Beatrice

It's been some time since we saw these beauties! Never too soon for a catch up :)

Gracie has always been the leader - Beatrice will let her explore the unknown first. Which means that Gracie will always be getting the treats first. Maybe this is what brought about this face? >>>

Sigh - I think there is some favouritism going on! 

Mocha

What a change in Mocha! The first time he came, we could not get him off the sofa and sulking. That's quite normal for most first timers and we usually let them take their time, hoping that they will come out of their shell during their stay.

Look at him now - standing tall and proud! That's exactly how we feel when we see him do a complete 180-turnaround :)


He gamely plays with the other dogs and even looks at you to play - how wonderful is that! Oh and he found his voice this time too :D

Do you like my back-side?

Or my handsome front side?

Bobby Heng

Meet the big smile that belongs to Bobby Heng :D This oldie goodie that has a story behind him that led him to us - we are so lucky to have him!.

He's just one chilled dog - nothing really gets to him. But it wasn't always like that in the beginning. He would whine and wait to go home. He would cry - scream almost. We weren't sure we did the right thing!

But like all things that turn out good in the end, it all takes time. We gave him space and patience. He adjusted to his new routine and new friends (suddenly there are so many! :D )

And slowly, he found that it's not such a scary place after all... and with the blink of an eye, he can pretty much get us to do anything for him! :P And we found him to be one of the best dogs (we love oldies!) that is a little stand-offish in the start, but once he knows you, he'll give you nuzzling nudges with his nose. You'd have to be THAT lucky. 

I know we are :D We think it's the start of a great friendship.