Hoy Hoy LaundroMuttans,
• Ode to Gravity
Do you want to hear the good news or the bad news first? Ack. Nothing can jostle one's tranquility more off balance than that question. Do you opt to hear the good news first, recognizing that a dark cloud of unknown proportion looms directly ahead? Or do you clench your teeth and listen to the unpalatable, initial communiqué, trusting that it will be eclipsed by the subsequent revelation? Much like the nest of Starling chicks in the bathroom vent here at LaundroMutt, life likes to hurl the unexpected at us. And, as we routinely schlep the stepladder outside to return the gravity-challenged avian progeny to their non-conforming domicile, we acquiesce and move forward. The changes in daily life, good and bad, keep it colorful. We sure hope those chicks change… because they are one ugly lot.
• Now, which do you want first?
Last month we said goodbye to two members of the LaundroMutt family, Alana
and Cheryl.
Alana came to us not long after we opened LaundroMutt.
Dogs and humans alike bonded to her almost instantly; soon she had a following.
Over time Alana taught us many things beyond her grooming expertise: there
are infinite combinations of pink and brown, shades of hair color and
that wool hats are not just for cold weather anymore. However, she recently
heard the call of the Northwest, Bend, Oregon to be specific. As hard
as it was, we had to let her go. Moreover, I was informed that leg shackles,
tire slashing and/or Supergluing her in her grooming room were not legally
sound methods to prevent her from moving- at least in not in Massachusetts.
She will be missed.
Cheryl joined the LaundroMutt ranks nearly two years
ago. She started as just a part-timer and, as her tenure progressed, we
did not hesitate to elevate her to full-time staff member. With her bright
eyes, big smile and an attention to detail, Cheryl was on the scene. We
love to recount the afternoon when Cheryl spent over an hour and a half
removing ticks from a dog that spent an unsanctioned night in the woods.
The final count: over sixty ticks. We enjoy catching glimpses of her tooling
around the rotary in her white Mystery Van.
To every end there is a beginning. We would like to introduce Sam and
Kate (this is the good news part).
Sam is a LaundroMutt’s new, excellent groomer.
Groomer by day and oil painter/artist by night, Sam been grooming for
several years. Morevoer, he trained with Linda Kay, Master Groomer, and
later taught grooming for over a year. Sam and Alana worked together for
over a month at LaundroMutt; she gave him the “thumbs up.”
I would say that Sam has some big shoes to fill, but we all know Alana
has itty-bitty feet.
Kate joins us on the “floor” as our new
staff member. Much of her career has been canine-centric. Most recently
Kate worked at the MSPCA’s adoption center in Boston. In is not
uncommon that a pooch will trot into LaundroMutt, with its new family
in tow, who owes its good fortune to Kate and MSPCA. On a side note, it
is nice to have another person who can reach items on the top shelves
of the cabinets (read: Kate's tall).
• The Dirty Dog Community “Blog”
Cambridge. On June 10th, The
City of Cambridge will officially open the Pacific Street Dog Park. Obviously
this is a great step forward for dog and their owners. As we work with
the community and more off-leash space is opened for dogs, we will solve
the problem of long commutes to exercise our dogs and also the overuse
of the few current spaces. On a similar note, the final Fresh Pond Medallion
vote is coming soon. We will post the day and time on our home
page when the meeting is announced.
Lincoln. The 7th Annual Dog
Walk Paws in the Park will be held on June 10th at the John H. Pierce
House. Join many other dog lovers for a day filled with family and canine
fun while help to raise money for homeless dogs. Paws
in Park 2007.
Somerville. On June 14th,
there will be a Dog Owners Task Force meeting at the Mayor’s Office
for Strategic Planning and Community Development. The meeting will be
held at Somerville
City Hall at 6:30pm.
• Charity Events: Save the Date
The third annual Bark ‘n Wash
at the Hotel Marlowe
in East Cambridge is scheduled for Saturday, July 21st. In 2006, we raised
the bar by 100 dogs from the previous year. Let’s see if we can
continue the trend. All benefits the Trust
for Public Land.
The third annual Suds & Scoops
is scheduled for the following weekend, July 28th, in Sudbury, MA. Keep
your fingers crossed for good weather all around. All proceed benefit
Save A Dog.
• Featured LaundroMutt "Summer Fun" Products
We now have monthly featured products in the store
in which our newsletter recipients can receive a discount. To qualify,
just mention the newsletter discount for the product in the applicable
month. It's just that simple!
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Frequent Flyer Fetch Toys. Primary
shapes, colors and fun! The frequent Flyer series are easy to see
on the water, on land and in the shadows. Each toys is made of tough
fire hose which is VERY durable. They squeak, float and fly (not
under their own power- that would be kinda cool, though) and is
machine washable. Each fetch toy is made from pre-consumer precycled
materials |
 10% off now thru the month of July, 2007 |
 10% off for the month of August, 2007 |
The Hover
Craft™ Flying Disc.
The ultimate flying disc is as fun to throw as it is for your partner
to catch. The Hover Craft will delight your four-legged playmate
with its flying distance and soft construction for safe, high-speed
catches. It’s fun for you both. More than just wanting to play, your dog wants you to share in the fun. The Hover Craft flying disc is updated with a foam core to maintain shape and enhance flight performance. Your own throwing range will dazzle you, while your partner delights in one accurate catch after another. |
• Quote
"The dog's kennel is not the place to keep
a sausage."
--Danish Proverb
• Lave Canem
Everyday we have new clients come in to LaundroMutt
who have been referred by a friend. Thank you for spreading the word.
Our clients are our best advertisement. After all, you helped make us
who we are today. If you know of other dogs and their owners, please forward
this email on to them. And, if you have any questions, comments or concerns,
please give us a call us or send us an email.
See you all soon,
Elizabeth, Evan, Maya and Brumby
and everyone at LaundroMutt
LaundroMutt, Inc.
489 Concord Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-864-9274
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