2 New puppies for adoption!
Mel
Mel is a precious little chihuahua mix. His mom is about 15 lbs. and looks like a chihuahua with long legs! (see Kara on petfinder) We don’t think the puppies will be more than 20-30 lbs. tops. He and siblings were going in the front door of BARC, the Houston city pound, when a Pup Squad volunteer happened to be going out. Needless to say, they never made it inside and were whisked away to a foster home. They are doing great, currently 10 weeks old and only about 5 lbs. Mel needs a great new home of his own! Mel is up-to-date on routine shots.
Belle
Belle is a sweet little chihuahua mix about 10 weeks old. She and her siblings were rescued on the way into the BARC, the Houston city pound. Luckily, she never made it inside, but instead went straight to a foster home. Belle is a sweet little playful girl who loves people. She only weighs about 5 lbs at 10 weeks so we don’t think she will be bigger than 20-30 lbs. full grown. Belle is up-to-date on routine shots.
2nd Annual Wiener Dog Races presented by Barks 5th Avenue
2nd ANNUAL WIENER DOG RACES PRESENTED BY
BARK’S 5th AVENUE RETURNS TO
SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK
Family-Friendly Event Features Wiener Dog Races Between Horse Races, Pet Costume Contest & More on Saturday, February 13, 2010
| WHAT: | Who let the dogs out!?! Sam Houston Race Park (www.shrp.com) welcomes back Houston’s fastest wiener dogs for a fun-filled family-friendly evening of live racing with the 2nd Annual Wiener Dog Races presented by Bark’s 5th Avenue (www.barks5thave.com) on Saturday, February 13, 2010. The event features wiener dogs racing approximately races in between Thoroughbred races in an effort to find Houston’s fastest wiener dog! The top Wiener Dog racers will be awarded cash prizes along with gift baskets from Bark’s 5th Avenue.
In addition, to racing events, The Park will host Cutest Pet Costume Contest, open to dogs of all breeds. There is no fee to participate in the costume contest; register on-site to participate. Other activities include a pet social, a variety of pet and people-friendly vendors and more! A $25 registration fee per pet is required; fee includes a commemorative racing shirt for your pet. Advance registration is required; space is limited and will be award on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration deadline is WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2010. Download registration forms online at www.shrp.com. Racing events are open to Daschunds of all ages with miniature/toy and full-size Daschunds. Racing heats will be determined by the “Paw” Position draw , which will be held in advance, and include dogs of all ages and sizes competing in randomly drawn fields. Owners must submit current shot records for each participant with registration form and payment in advance in order to be eligible to participate. |
| WHO: | Sam Houston Race Park is Houston’s premier racing and entertainment facility, located just 15 minutes from downtown Houston, and offers a variety of attractions including 19 luxury suites overlooking the race track, The Pavilion Centre, and award-winning dining options at the Winner’s Circle Restaurant and Jockey Club. The Park’s newest addition, The Showgrounds, is an all-ages venue that hosts annual Country, Classic Rock and Contemporary concert events throughout the year. For more information on upcoming shows, events and tickets, please visit www.theshowgrounds.com. |
| WHEN: | Saturday, February 13, 2010 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Live Racing Gates Open/Wiener Dog Race Check-In/Cutest Pet Costume Contest registration (located in the Pavilion Centre) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Live Racing Begins |
| 8:30 p.m. | Pet Costume Contest Begins |
| WHERE: | Sam Houston Race Park 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West Houston, Texas 77064 281-807-8700 |
| TICKETS: | |
| $25 Wiener Dog 4-Pack: | includes: (4) general admission passes; (4) hot dogs; (4) sodas;(2) live racing programs; and (2) $2 wagering coupons. |
| General admission: | $6 Adults; $4 Senior Citizens; children ages 12 and under FREE. |
| PARKING: | FREE general parking for live racing events. |
| INFO: | For more information, call 281-807-8760 or visit www.shrp.com. |
| Contact: | If you are interested in more information about the wiener dog races, please visit http://www.shrp.com/liveracing_february13.html Gina Rotolo grotolo@shrp.com 281-807-8771 OR Mandy Love mlove@shrp.com 281-807-8847 |
2009 Holiday Boarding
Barks would like to remind you that we are here for your Holiday pet care needs. Important information regarding, Boarding, Grooming, Training and Doggie Daycare are located below including FAQs. If you require more information, please call 281-970-2284 or info@barks5thave.com
We require that all pets are current on vaccines prior to entering our facility, you can bring copies of your records or simply call your vet and have them fax to us 281-970-2044
- Holiday Hours
- 11/26 Thanksgiving Day – closed
- 11/29 P/U and D/O only 9-10am and 5-6PM
- 12/24 Christmas Eve 7am-1pm
- 12/25 Christmas Day – closed
- 12/31 New Year’s Eve – 7am-1pm
- 1/01/09 New Year’s Day – closed
Upgrade your pets stay…
- Doggie Daycare – 8 hours of free range boarding in our 1 acre backyard or our indoor/outdoor Central Bark. $16/per day/per dog while boarding.
- Raw – let your pet enjoy the ultimate in nutrition and taste from our in house Raw food kitchen. Menu click here.
- Grooming – pamper your pooch with a professional bath or groom. Call for pricing.
- Boarding – private suites available. $33.00-43.00/per night
- Training Refreshers – $20.00/session must have completed Barks Behavior Boot Camp.
We would like to remind you that…
- Check out at Barks is before 12 noon, if you pick up after 12 noon you will be charged for that night
- There will be a Holiday surcharge of $6.00 per animal on these days Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- We feed Eagle Pack and Natures Variety kibble as our kennel food – this is an additional $2.00/day. You can bring your own food as long as it is packaged into individual feedings and labeled.
Please note!
- All pets linens are changed a minimum of 2x daily, we do not accept outside linens during Holiday boarding. You can upgrade your pets stay by asking for plush bed rental, peanut butter kongs and/or raw bones.
· Food from home is accepted but please make sure you put portions into individual servings with your pets name and your last name on each bag.
· Doggie Daycare is for dog friendly dogs only, if you are not sure if your dog meets this criteria we can help identify whether or not your dog can participate. DD is available 7 days/week even during holidays.
- As stated above you must provide current vaccination records prior to your pets stay at Barks. .
- Please call to schedule a tour – for the safety of all pets boarding at our facility we do not give tours during holiday boarding.
FAQs
Can I bring my pets bed or an article from home to leave with my pet? In order to maintain a sanitary and comfortable atmosphere while boarding, we change every pets linens twice daily. Therefore, we cannot accept outside bedding or any other material similar.
Can I bring toys and treats for my pet? Barks supplies complimentary chew toys and balls. Raw bones and treats are available as food upgrades and range from $4.99-6.99.
What requirements does my pet need to have in order to participate in Doggie Daycare? All dogs participating in DD have to be dog friendly. If you are unsure of your dogs eligibility for DD we can help identify whether or not your dog can participate.
How many times a day is my dog walked? If your dog is not participating in DD then your dog is walked three times daily in our 1 acre backyard.
What is the feeding schedule? We feed two times daily, morning and evening unless otherwise requested.
How big are the kennels? Kennel size varies depending on the size of the dog, we make sure that all dogs have enough room in their kennels to turn around and walk back and forth. If you prefer not to have your pet in a kennel then you can board in one of our suites.
