Shaggy Shoppe Special Delivery

The boxes kept arriving but no one seemed mind all of the unpacking. The other day, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League received a big shipment of new merchandise for The Shaggy Shoppe, our boutique and pet supply center.

Inside the boxes are lots of fun items for your Halloween and Christmas celebrations. Every year we introduce some new items to the mix of popular favorites.

But wait, you say, "It's 90 degrees and super humid outside. How can we think of fall holidays right now?"

We're all about preparation but if you feel like you must shop for summer, while it is summer, then you'll love our selection of nautical and Hawaiian themed dog outfits.

And you can make sure your cat doesn't feel left out by picking up a new toy from our wide selection.

There's nothing scary about our Halloween chew toys. And what dog wouldn't want to sink his teeth into a squeaking "Chick Magnet" toy.

We know this is a lot of information to take in but we want to make sure that you understand that all proceeds from the Shaggy Shoppe help our adoptable animals.

We are very excited about our new collection of Pet Odor Eliminators. These sprays and candles come in a variety of scents. Here's the super cool part: These enzyme formulated products attack and remove pet and household odors.  And did you know that they are Made in the USA? Want to find out more? Go to this website.

We also carry all the essentials to start off right with your newly adopted pet. Everything from collars, leashes and ID tags to litter boxes, cat beds, and a variety of cat toys. We carry name brands such as Kong, Premier, Zymox, Science Diet, and our hottest NEW product, the Thundershirt for very anxious dogs. We also have a variety of Barkworth gourmet dog cookies, training treats, pill pockets and cat treats. 

Our Shaggy Shoppe is constantly evolving to meet your needs. It's located next to our lobby in the Grace Pavilion and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Every once in a while, visitors to our lobby are awarded a coupon to the Shaggy Shoppe.

If you're still in the shopping mood, you might want to visit our Thrift Store in West Palm Beach.

Field Facelift

At Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, our fields play an important role for our animals. In a part of the country where real estate is costly, we're lucky to have a campus with so much land.

Our fields are a place for our adoptable dogs to run free as well as take part in behavior and training exercises.

They also are home to our community classes, where you and your animals can come and learn new skills together, which will strengthen your bond.

We're excited to have started some important renovations to these areas.

Our agility field is getting a facelift. It's being leveled, stumps are being removed, holes are being filled, and sod has been laid.We want it to be the perfect place for our animals to enjoy and grow. It's also a great way to meet other dog lovers.

New fencing is also going up. This will allow us to expand the amount of sections, to six, where play groups and training can take place. And soon, we'll have a seventh field, which will be behind the Grace Pavilion.

While fencing and sod may not be the most glamorous things, they will help produce long term benefits for our adoptable dogs and your beloved animals. It's just another part of our commitment to our community.

Psst: Did you know that the upcoming issue of the Shaggy Sheet will have our Behavior and Training program as our cover story? Stay tuned for that issue, which will be out in early September. In the meantime, you can enjoy our library of previous issues.

We Love the Number 19

Meet Jillian - One of our adoptable cats

19 is a powerful number at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. 19 is about taking on a serious problem. 19 stands for the day when no animals will be euthanized in our community because of overpopulation.

19 refers to the number of instruments that are in one of our spay/neuter surgical kits.

A simple operation can change so much in our community. And it all starts with the number 19.

In 2012, we performed 7,903 spay/neuter surgeries. In 2013, that number should go even higher thanks to several innovative strategies we'll soon unveil.

19 represents a promise to you, in thanks, for your support of the League.

Do you love the number 19?

Speaking of love, have you seen the video of a happy reunion between a man and his lost dog?