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Wednesday 26 November 2014

Small Business Saturday UK

Wow! Blog number 200 already! You must be bored sick of me now J

You may have seen the ads on TV for Small Business Saturday. It’s a great campaign, and essential for shops like mine. We NEED the support and custom from people like you to enable us to continue trading.

Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-political, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities. The day itself takes place on the first shopping Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses. In 2014 Small Business Saturday UK will take place on Saturday December 6th.

Plus, we have our Christmas Collar event on that day, so even more reason to come and see us!

Please consider the cause, and shop local on Saturday 6^th, and whenever you can. Use us or lose us!

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7 mile

Today I was feeling particularly energetic (and also panicky about fitting in Christmas party dresses), so Alfie and I decided to ‘take on’ Pitsford reservoir. It’s a really good walk for you and your dog, totalling 10K or nearly 7 miles.

We parked at Brixworth Country Park (there are other parking alternatives), and looped all around the waters edge, all on good, solid pathways. This is suitable for pushchairs and prams, and most age groups seem to be doing fine. Obviously, you can make it as much of a work out as you require. We jogged as much of it as we could, but it’s a really enjoyable walk. With some jogging and walking it took us 1 hour 35 minutes. As a walk you’re probably looking at 2 hours, or as a run more like 1 hour.

We really enjoyed it, and recommend it if you haven’t been. The only downsides are lack of ‘poo’ bins, and parking charges. At Brixworth it’s £2.60 for 12 hours, which is great value if you’re there all day, but a bit of a pain if you’re only there 2 hours.

Let me know if you give it a try yourselves J

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Happy BobDay

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY TO BOBBY BOOSH!!! Naughty, yappy, totally annoying & raised by Grandparents - we wouldn't have you any other way!!

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Santa Claus Came to Town

What an incredible day we had Father Christmas in store, and so many of you came in with your doggies! Thank you so much to everyone who took part! It was so much fun, and I hope you're happy with the pics! I look forward to seeing how you use them! I already have my Christmas cards on order!

I want to say a very special big THANK YOU to my Mum & Dad. I couldn't run the shop without my Mum, who helps me so much every week... and Dad who played an amazing Father Christmas today I'm sure you'll agree. They're the best parents I could ask for.

You can see all the pics here on the Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.744646685590967.1073741849.274973055891668&type=1

As promised, all profits will be going to local animal charity, Wellidogs, which is a great cause!

Thanks again and ho, ho, ho!

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Aloe Vera

We’re really excited to have Taira in store on December 13^th with her gorgeous Golden Doodle, Teddy, talking about the health benefits to be had when giving your dog Aloe Vera products. More info & timings will be announced closer to the event.

“Come along & see how our animal friends can benefit from Aloe Vera.
Aloe is commonly used for burns but also has many other benefits for humans and dogs.
We can help our dogs in many ways by introducing this wonderful plant in to their everyday routine.
So why not come along and find out more .

Look forward to seeing you there

Taira”

Follow the event on our Facebook page for more info J

https://www.facebook.com/events/576216052479309/

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Christmas Opening Times

Please see the below opening times for Barkitty over Christmas 2014

1^st-23^rd December – Normal hours apply. 10am-5pm Tues-Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday.

24^th December – 10am-2pm

Christmas Day – 29^th December CLOSED

30^th December – Noon -4pm

New Year’s Eve – 10am – 2pm

New Years Day CLOSED

January 2^nd – March 1^st 10am – 4pm Tues – Friday, 10am -5pm Saturday and 11am-4pm Sunday.

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Tuesday 28 October 2014

New, New, New!

We’re declaring winter in Barkitty today, with LOTS of new goodies in store! We have a fab coat range, including the ever popular Bobby France styles, and some from Pet London’s Country range. This is the squirrell coat, just £28... http://www.barkitty.co.uk/category_dog_clothing_1.shtml

This is the 'Forest' coat with it's immi-suede yolk, I think this is going to be a favourite. £29.50... http://www.barkitty.co.uk/category_dog_clothing_1.shtml