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Rescuing Isn’t Just For the Dogs: Earth Day Edition!

Happy Earth Day Month, Pet Parents!

Typically when we talk rescue stories, it’s in reference to our beloved pup and kitty pals. Earth Day, though, provides a great opportunity to consider a broader spectrum to include our wildlife pals, too!

Like pets, there are animals in nature needing human love and support. Sea lions are one such example, and The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago has an incredible program to rescue them. The aquarium notably adopted a blind sea lion pup, Cruz, who wouldn’t have survived in the wild on his own. With the help of the Shedd team, he’s found a safe home filled with friends, both human and fellow sea lion. To see more about Cruz, check out his story.

Shedd Aquarium sea lion pup rescue, Cruz

Extra special wildlife wags this month!

downers grove Easter egg hunt dog event

Downers Grove Dog Events: Hugs for Hounds Easter Egg Hunt

Pups of all ages and breeds are invited to a special Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 19! The event takes place at the dog park at Hammel Woods – DuPage River Access in Shorewood, IL, near Downers Grove!

Your furry friend will have fun sniffing for eggs filled with special prizes or dog treats. Be sure to bring a basket for collecting your findings at Hugs for Hounds!

montrose dog beach chicago

Chicagoland Pet Events: Montrose Dog Beach Earth Day Clean-Up

Join the Mondog Board and others at Montrose Beach Dog Friendly Area on Saturday, April 26th between 9am-noon to help clean-up the dog beach! Gloves, garbage bags, and some garden tools will be provided. Please bring rakes and shovels if you’ve got ’em! Visit Mondog Earth Day Cleanup event for more info.

Elly Denver Pet Sitter

Meet Denver’s Dog Whisperer, Elly!

I’m in charge of: Providing much needed relief, fresh air, and endless love, plus long walks along the shore of Sloan’s Lake and around the Highlands ‘hood.

My Furry Family:

  • Lola Belle (Australian Shepard, Lab, Rottweiler Mix, 8 years old): The love of my life, my soul mate, super spooner, snow bunny, protector, loyal friend, cuddle bug, therapist, work-out partner, beautiful brown eyes…she totally understands me.
  • Sancho (Boxer/Beagle Mix, 6 years old): My man on the side, my partner in crime, my prince charming, sweet baby boy, master jumper…(8 feet!).
  • Sinbad (short-haired kitty cat, 12 years old): Handsome, powerful, strong and confident. Owns the neighborhood (or so he thinks), and although he hates to admit it, he is beginning to like to cuddle with his Mommy and his human brother Ashton more and more.
  • Grace (A.K.A. Barf) (Kitty, 12 years old): Misunderstood and very sweet. She thinks the baby’s room is her own and loves to bask in the sun.

Hidden Talent: Wicked Dance Moves, and due to my past life as a dog, I would be perfectly content sleeping all day, receiving a head massage, eating, and taking a few walks a day. I understand pups’ every want and need…The Dog Whisperer if you will…

Life Philosophy: I love life and love livin’ it. Smile at everyone you come across or that chooses to acknowledge and/or make eye contact with you. Happiness or sadness is contagious! Open your arms and home to a dog…truly the best friend you will ever have.

Super Power: The ability to snap my fingers and produce enough money to own and operate a dog rescue and find homes and loving families for all the homeless pets throughout the world!!!

Boulder chili cook off to benefit ColoRADogs!

Boulder Chili Cook Off for the Dogs!

Are you ready for the most doggone drool-worthy chili cook off ever? On April 19th, 2014 from 2pm-4pm, OUG!, Boulder’s Natural Animal Hospital, Only Natural Pet Store & The Honest Kitchen are co-hosting a pooch friendly chili cook off fundraiser to support ColoRADogs.

$5 gives you the chance to taste and vote on a host of chili in several different categories. Dog-friendly chili will be provided for the pups! Mark it on your calendars and contact our office with any questions or for more info. Woof!

Chili Cookoff fundraiser to benefit ColoRADogs!

Spring Changes are in the Air at OUG! Central

Hello Out-U-Go! Pet Parent Gang!

Change is in the air this spring at OUG! We are thrilled and excited to announce that our Top Op’s Dog and GM, Sara Lorenzo, is expecting a human baby at the end of April. The whole OUG! pack is excited for her, with the possible exception of her furry-toddler pooch-son Vern. While we feel for Vern as his only-child gig comes to an end, we often remind him that in the near future he can look forward to a constant distribution of food on the floor (and everywhere) thanks to the tiny Lorenzo human. As Sara transitions to motherhood she will be taking time off to spend with her new addition then later returning to the OUG! team in a part time capacity.

OUG! Central General Manager Sara, her husband Dan, and the brother-to-be, Vern!

OUG! Central General Manager Sara, her husband Dan, and the brother-to-be, Vern!

With that bit of exciting news, we are thrilled to introduce our newest OUG! team member Chris Causgrove. Chris joined our team in early February and has been in deep OUG! immersion preparing to take over as Top Ops Dog and GM when Sara’s new addition arrives. Chris brings many talents to our organization, in addition to his own rambunctious and delightful fur-child, Sophie!

Chris and his pup Sophie

Exciting news all around. We are thrilled for Sara and excited to meet her new furless bundle of joy and doubly excited to have Chris join our expanded team.

Happy Spring,
David & the OUG! Gang

David & Lucy

Downers Grove pet sitter Lille

Meet Downers Grove Pet Sitter, Lille, and her Furry Family!

My furry family is: My little guy is Pav, a six-year-old rescue Chihuahua/Terrier mix, and my personal teddy bear is my sister’s dog Percy, a Cardigan Welsh Corgi.

My favorite walk is: Anywhere that is clear and sunny!

My favorite place to take a nap: Anywhere Pav and/or Percy are! Snuggling with them always guarantees a good nap!

My favorite treat: Sushi!

My favorite games: Scrabble and Words with Friends!

Best toys ever: Kong and laser pointer! It is so fun to see Pav go crazy over them. He finds so many smart ways to beat them, it amazes me!

Best thing to do on a sunny day: Take a leisurely walk or sit on the balcony.

Best thing to do on a rainy day: Snuggle with Pav and Percy, and watch a good TV show!

Best gift ever: Pav!

My super power would be: Telekinesis…that would be pretty useful!

Meet Madison's Awesome Pet Sitter Erica

Meet Madison’s Awesome Pet Sitter, Erica!

I’m in charge of: I get all those cute pups out the door for some exercise and the ever-important potty break. I also take care of all the critters while their humans are away from home.

My furry family: I’ve got a whole critter crew! I have three felines- Rodrigo, Rigamarole, and Wingnut. In addition, there are two bunnies scampering around the kitchen named Porthos and Cosettle, a hedgehog in the bedroom named Phinneus, and a pet mouse in the living room named Bacon. My boyfriend usually has a couple of aquatic-type animals as well.

Super power: I could brain storm this one for hours. Hmmm…maybe the ability to speak any language at will?

Best Thing Ever: I really love good food and drinks.

Hidden Talent: I can roller skate! I play roller derby in my free time.

Life Philosophy: Travel often, eat well, and snuggle the pups & kitties!

Out-U-Go! Madison's Lisa and her dog, Finn!

First Year of OUG! Love in Madison

CELEBRATING AN AWESOME FIRST YEAR!

Big wags, Out-U-Go! family and friends!

High fives and congrats go out to OUG! Madison’s Top Dog, Lisa! Together with her crew of helpful humans, Lisa is celebrating her first year anniversary in business. In the past twelve months alone, her Wisconsin location has expanded to include 8 awesome pet sitters, causing more than 3,000 tails to wag!

We also couldn’t be prouder of OUG! Madison’s community contributions, namely a partnership with Dane County Humane Society to include fundraising event sponsorship and a holiday donation drive benefiting the shelter’s pets in need. We are thrilled about OUG! Madison’s year-one achievements and excited for new accomplishments to come.

Another round of high fives goes out to our amazing Out-U-Go! family…You! Without your continued support, we wouldn’t be able to share our love, belly rubs, and chin scratches to our growing furry family! We are forever grateful for your help spreading the good OUG! word to your family, friends, and neighbors.

Paws & Whiskers,
David

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Humane Society of Boulder Valley's Puttin on the leash 2014 gala event

Join Out-U-Go! at Puttin’ on the Leash 2014 Gala Event!

Out-U-Go! Pet Care Boulder & Denver is once again a proud sponsor of the annual Puttin’ on the Leash event hosted by the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. This annual gala will take place at the Coors Events Center in Boulder on April 26th at 6:00pm.

Tickets and more info are available on the event website. Please join us for food, drinks, an awesome live auction, and a HUGE silent auction. All funds raised go to the Humane Society to help pets and their humans!