From Now on "Like" us on Facebook!

From now on we will be continuing our blog posts on our New Facebook Page! "Like" us at http://facebook.com/bestfriendsrockville

Come join our DDC Halloween Party!

Cats Love Staying at Best Friends Rockville!

Dogs have a blast playing and staying with us here in Rockville... but so do the cats!!  Check out some of our adorable feline boarding guests! 

Welcome to Camp Jackson and Preston!

Jackson and Preston have joined our Rockville doggy daycamp and we are thrilled!  They are both 7 years old brothers and cute as a button!  At first they were a little nervous, but finally settled in and started making friends with Ms. Snuggle, Davidson and Waldo.  They love to cuddle with eachother and our camp counselor, Alex. 

Welcome to camp Jackson and Preston!!

If your dog would like to join in on the fun in doggy daycamp, please call 301-770-5446 to make an appointment!

Camper of the week!!!

Lola H.

Lola has been a camper for awhile here at Rockville's Best Friends. She loves kongs, rubber tires, bones and running around with her friends in camp. Occasionally she will take a break with her friends and do some bird watching and sunbathing! Lola is truely a sweetheart at heart! Want your pup to play with Lola all day long? Sign up for doggy daycamp today!!

Only you can prevent Heatstroke!

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Tips to avoid overexertion and heatstroke in pets 

• Work up slowly to exercise fitness. Make exercise part of the regular routine.
• Exercise in the early morning and late evening when it is (hopefully) cooler. Avoid the midday heat. It can be a killer.
• Offer small amounts of fresh cool (not iced) water, frequently.
• Use a hose or let your pet swim in a lake or pool to become thoroughly wet before a walk. Evaporation will help keep your pet cool. Be sure to wet all layers of coat, especially double-coated breeds, such as Retrievers, for maximum cooling.
• Watch your pet for signs of tiring and too much panting. The panting tongue out too far will indicate break time.
• Search for shade-available areas.
• Some dogs love having their own kiddie pool in the yard.
• Be mindful of pad burns on hot pavement and metal surfaces.

Hope these tips help you and your loving pets stay nice and cool this summer!!!!
http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/summerheathhazards/f/Heatstroke-Overexertion.htm

Camper of the Month! July

Our "Camper of the Month" for July is Waldo! Waldo is brand new to Doggy Day Camp, but he is a best friends veteran -- boarding and doing day care with us for some time now! Waldo enjoys jumping, chewing on bones, bird watching and horsing around with his new friends in camp! Since Waldo started camp we have noticed a great improvement in his social skills -- in fact, he gets along with everyone! Think your best friend would love Waldo as much as we do? Sign up for Doggy Day Camp today!