Bigwag Dog Bakery December Newsletter

Happy Howlidays Everyone!

I hope that everyone had a safe and happy Thanksgiving. May you have a safe and happy holiday as well. I hope that as you shop for your loved ones this season that you remember the spirit of the season. Maybe if each one of us is kind to someone else as we shop, that spirit will catch on and we will have more joyful news than has come from the shopping front thus far this season.

As we begin December, with all of its madness, there are a few people we need thank and some events to remind you of.

Santa Paws was a fantastic success. If you haven't picked up your pictures yet, they are still available at Bigwag Dog Bakery. Pets Rock took pictures of 65 dogs and their families over 2 days, a task not for the faint of heart. The event raised $320 for the Humane Society, which is more than double of last year?s event! Many thanks to Chad and Jackie Collie of Pets Rock who spent two days snapping pictures, squeaking dog toys, lifting dogs into Santa's lap and crawling around on the ground to adjust backgrounds, all so each picture was perfect. Thanks to our Santas who were so patient as dog sat all over them. Also many thanks to all the volunteers from the Humane Society and Dog Park that made the event run smoothly.

Don't forget about Angel Trees and Angel Wreaths this season. We've already received a bunch of fantastic donations, but the animals at the Humane Society are always in need. If you find it in your heart to donate this season, look for trees and wreaths at local pet friendly locations, including Bigwag. Help the Humane Society out this holiday season by taking a tag and then returning the item to Bigwag Dog Bakery, The Humane Society for Animals or Rose Antique Mall and Flea Market.

Check out our newest blog posts:
* Springdale Animal Shelter Helps Out http://bigwag.blogspot.com/2008/11/springdale-animal-shelter-helps-out.html
* The Pink Poodle in Siloam Springs Now Sells Bigwag Treats! http://bigwag.blogspot.com/2008/11/pink-poodle-in-siloam-now-sells-bigwag.html
* See the behind the scenes of Santa Paws http://bigwag.blogspot.com/2008/11/santa-paws-comes-to-bigwag.html
* See the winner of the NWAAR Texas Hold'Em Tournament http://bigwag.blogspot.com/2008/11/texas-holdem-poker-tournament.html
* Unfortunately, there also some things to be cautious of during the holiday season, such as stores selling gift certificates that may not be open after the first of the year and a new Nigerian puppy scam. Check out the details of this and more on our blog at http://www.blog.bigwag.com/

MONTHLY CALENDAR
Saturday, December 6
All Day AKC All Breed Dog Show, Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center, Fayetteville, AR

1:00pm First Saturdays with Southwest Service Dogs Jones Center (922 East Emma), Springdale, ARFirst Saturdays with Southwest Service Dogs Jones Center, Springdale, AR Southwest Service Dogs is a nonprofit organization that provides highly trained dogs to people with disabilities at no charge to them. We do this with the help of Student Trainers ages 9-17, through school programs and summer camps. Come join us at the Jones Center to see what our amazing dogs can do. Free. 479/646-0886 http://www.southwestservicedogs.org/

Sunday, December 7
All Day AKC All Breed Dog Show, Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center, Fayetteville, AR
12:00pm-4:00pm Bigwag Open

Saturday, December 13
1:00pm Second Saturday at Southwest Service Dogs

Sunday, December 14
12:00pm-4:00pm Bigwag Open

Sunday, December 21
12:00pm-4:00pm Bigwag Open

Wednesday, December 24
2:00pm Bigwag Dog Bakery Closes Early for Christmas

Thursday, December 25
Bigwag Dog Bakery Closed

Friday, December 26
Bigwag Dog Bakery Closed

Wednesday, December 31
2:00pm Bigwag Dog Bakery Closes early for New Year's

Thursday, January 1
Bigwag Closed for New Year's Day

For more details on these and other events, visit our events website at http://www.bigwag.com/index.php?main_page=page_2

If you know of any pet events happening in NWA, give us a shout and we'll share them with the rest of us!

Don't forget to check out our Christmas Treats! A variety of treats are available to leave out for Santa Paws or just spoil your favorite pup during the holidays. We also have our very popular Christmas Gift Baskets. These always go fast, so get yours before they run out! And new this year - Bark at Home Kits - Bake Bigwag Treats in your own oven.

Don't have enough time to shop this holiday season? Bigwag Dog Bakery will be open from 12pm-4pm on Sunday, December 7th, December 14th and December 21st to give you extra time to pick up gifts for your special pooch. And if that still isn't enough, you can shop 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online!

Arkansas Residents - Don't forget you don't have to pay any shipping to get Bigwag treats delivered to your door. If your shipping address is in AR, you get free shipping 24x7 on all of our treats and toys (up to 20 lbs). Visit our store online at http://www.bigwag.com/

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