Pet's Best Friend News and Special Events
Pet's Best Friend 25th Anniversary Celebration!
A grand celebration of the 25th anniversary of Pet's Best Friend!
Wesleyan College Alumni Spotlight
Wesleyan College Alumni Spotlight on Owner of Pet's Best Friend, Susan Baker!
Opening of Wash 'N Wag
The opening of the area's first and only self-service dog wash!
Cannine Flu Vaccines
Important information regarding our canine flu vaccine requirements
ALL DOGS ENTERING PBF MUST HAVE AT LEAST THEIR INITIAL VACCINE BY JUNE 26.
THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
PBF IS NOW REQUIRING BOTH CANINE INFLUENZA VACCINES - H3N8 and H3N2
Recently there have been confirmed cases of Canine Influenza (Dog Flu) in NC including a dog fatality in the Raleigh area and one in Morehead City. This virus is highly contagious, easily spread and is airborne and can travel up to 20 feet. Humans can transfer it between infected and uninfected dogs. Contact with contaminated items such as bowls, leashes, crates, tables, clothing, dog runs, etc. can infect your dog. The virus lives up to 24 hours on soft surfaces, and up to 48 hours on hard surfaces. The best protection for your dog is vaccination. This requires an initial vaccine followed by a booster vaccine in 2-3 weeks, with annual boosters after that. Dogs that regularly interact with other dogs outside of their own family, and frequent places where dogs gather, are the ones most susceptible to exposure to Canine Influenza and are considered “at risk.”
Recently there have been confirmed cases of Canine Influenza (Dog Flu) in NC including a dog fatality in the Raleigh area and one in Morehead City. This virus is highly contagious, easily spread and is airborne and can travel up to 20 feet. Humans can transfer it between infected and uninfected dogs. Contact with contaminated items such as bowls, leashes, crates, tables, clothing, dog runs, etc. can infect your dog. The virus lives up to 24 hours on soft surfaces, and up to 48 hours on hard surfaces. The best protection for your dog is vaccination. This requires an initial vaccine followed by a booster vaccine in 2-3 weeks, with annual boosters after that. Dogs that regularly interact with other dogs outside of their own family, and frequent places where dogs gather, are the ones most susceptible to exposure to Canine Influenza and are considered “at risk.”
From Dr. Robert Cameron at Riverside Veterinary Hospital: “We highly recommend that at risk dogs be vaccinated for Canine Influenza. This includes dogs that attend dog parks, attend dog shows or events, attend public places with the owner, get groomed, attend a boarding facility, attend doggie daycare, attend training classes or live in a home where family members work with other dogs.”
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NEW! Doggie Daycare Playground Equipment!
New playground equipment for our daycare doggies!
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Paws in the Park - April 8, 2017
Annual Paws in the Park Event
Splash Bark - September 18, 2016
Annual Splash Bark Event
HOWL-oween - 2015
Bark for Life - October 17, 2015
Annual Bark for Life Event
Pet's Best Friend Bark for Life Team
Grand Opening of the In-Ground Doggie Pool - July 10, 2015
Rocky Mount COC Minority Small Business of the Year Award
Congratulations to Susan, Van and Pet's Best Friend for being chosen as the
Minority Small Business of the Year recipient by the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce!!
That is so "PAWSOME"! - June 30, 2015
Minority Small Business of the Year recipient by the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce!!
That is so "PAWSOME"! - June 30, 2015
Dog's Day Out - To Benefit Odin's Orphans Resuce - May 9, 2015
Dog's Day Out to benefit Odin's Orphans Rescue
Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Month Ceremony -
April 22, 2015
Paws in the Park and Dog Park Grand Opening - April 11, 2015 |
Paws in the Park - Rocky Mount - April 5, 2014 |
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Ribbon Cutting New Location
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Barktoberfest 10/26/13
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Christmas Open House 10/29/13
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