Kirby's Korner

Happy New Year!!!

I cannot wait to see what 2010 has in store for me!  2009 was such a wonderful year and so much happened I can't imagine it getting any better. My highlights were....

	At the beginning of 2009 we had turf grass installed in the ENTIRE play yard. It's easy on the paws and keeps me clean when it rains.
	We also made more separation between the large dog and small dog area in order to keep the big guys like me out of the little yard.
	The pool now has set hours of 9am-3pm each day which means I can go in there and do my doggie paddle whenever I want!
	We added more play area around the back/side of building (Monitor coming soon to the reception room so you can see us playing there).
	Retail store now offers more brands of food, treats, toys, collars and accessories!! (I LOVE to shop)
	More training classes offered (Puppy I and II and Adult Obedience) so my 'brother' can learn to be an angel like me.
	I still have friends from DAWG come play with me at Dioji too!  DAWG Days are a great opportunity for one adoptable dog to spend time each day away from the shelter to play and have a good time.

Thanks for playing with me this past year.  

Bring it on 2010 - I AM READY FOR MORE!!!!

Kirby Wendel

VP of Quality Control
Owners Jeannie & Bryce's yellow lab

January Birthdays

66 Buick	Abby	Addison
Allie	Angel	Augie
Avery	Babe	Bailey L.
Bailey M.	Baxter	Bazza
Beaumont	Bella	Bentley
Bobo	Bodhi	Bogart
Boomer G.	Boomer U.	Brindle
Bruno	Buddy S.	Buddy T.
Bugsy	Buttons	Calli
Calypso	Cass	Chaos
Charlie	Chloe B.	Chloe L.
Claudine	Coco-Bean	Comet
Cookie	Daisy	Dakota
Declan	Dirk	Dodger
Duke	Dusty	Ellie
Elvis	Emma	Evo
Fin	Fiona	Floyd
Fritz	Ginger H.	Ginger M.
Gracie	Hanna	Hapi
Harly	Harpo	Hitch
Huckleberry	Hugo	Hunny
Indiana	Jack	Jackson
Jake	Jane	Jasper H.
Jasper P.	K.P.	Kela
Kiba	Kira	Kobe
Koda	Kogane	Kuno
Lola	Louie	Lucy
Lulu	Mac C.	Mac W.
Maddie	Madison	Magda
Malcom	Manolo	Maple
Marley	Mason	Max
Maxwell	Mia N.	Mia Z.
Milo	Mira	Misha
Mo	Moe	Molly C.
Molly H.	Moose	Mr. Marbles
Murphy L.	Murphy T.	Noodles
Pascha	Princess F.	Princess M.
Puchini	Qanuk	Redford
Rhea	Ricky	Riley C.
Riley E.	Rio	Robby
Rogue	Romeo	Rookie
Roscoe	Rowdy	Rowsheen
Ruby	Sadie	Sally
Sam	Sammy	Sandy
Sasha	Shermin	Shine
Smush	Sofie A.	Sofie P.
Sparky	T-Bone	Taisha
Taz G.	Taz H.	Tito
Toby D.	Toby G.	Toby H.
Tocca	Trixy	Tucker
Ty	Vegas	Victor
Vinnie	Windsor	Winston
Winters	Ziggy	Zuki
Bela	Bella	Bessie
Buster B.	Buster K.	Casey
Chester	Duke	George
Gracie H.	Hana	Katie
Kaya	Kaylee	Laci
Lexie	Linkin	Lucky
Lucy	Lulu	Luna
Maggie	Mikey	Milo S.
Mozart	Nixie	Pancho
Puppy	Rhett	Riley
Roxxy	Sasha	Scout
Stuart	Toby	Tommy
Tyrone

Did you Know?

Giardia

Giardia is a very common intestinal ‘bug’ that can cause your pup to feel under the weather.   If your dog has picked up giardia symptoms usually include vomiting, diarrhea, general lack of appetite and lethargy.  It is easily tested by your vet with a stool sample and cured with some take home medication.   Giardia is commonly seen after a bout of rain as many dogs pick it up from drinking stagnant water.  It can also be passed from dog to dog through saliva.   If your dog is exhibiting any of these symptoms, as always visit your vet and keep them home until they are well.  

Local News

After-Hours and Weekend Emergency Pet Care in SB

Most of you are likely aware that Santa Barbara’s emergency animal hospital closed in December.  We wanted to be sure to pass on the current options available should you find your pet in need of emergency care outside of your regular veterinarians office hours. 

After-Hours and Weekend Emergency Pet Care in SB

SB Animal Emergency Associates at San Roque Pet Hospital
3034 State Street (at de la Vina)
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: (805) 687-2059

Santa Barbara Animal Emergency Associates is now open for after-hours and weekend emergencies at San Roque Pet Hospital. General after-hours emergency will be available from 6 pm until 8 am, Monday – Friday and during the Weekends and Holidays for emergencies.

La Concepcion Animal Hospital
7126 Hollister Avenue
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-4513

La Conception has extended their business hours to: Saturday - Thursday, open 8 AM - 7 PM
Friday, open 8 AM - 5 PM

After-Hours and Weekend Emergency Pet Care OUTSIDE OF SANTA BARBARA

Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group
2199 Sperry Avenue
Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: (805) 339-2290

We at Dioji hope you are not in need of emergency care for you pet but at least you’ll know where to go should you need it.

Product of the Month

Plato Thinkers

Keelo the cattle dog goes crazy over this tasty snack.  These treats are made with fresh organic meats (Chicken, Salmon or Duck), DHA (the good stuff in fish oil), and ginkgo biloba (increases blood circulation)  to make a tasty treat that is a healthy and safe reward for your dog. 

Sold individually or in 12oz or 24oz packages.  Starting at just 99 cents!

Inside the Club

Sunday, January 31st 9:30am
Dioji Puppy II Training Class

A six week course begins for dogs who have either completed our Puppy I class and would like to continue learning or for puppies 4-7 months new to training.

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Sunday, January 31st 10:45am
Dioji Adult Basic Obedience Class

New six week course begins for dogs over 7 months of age who have either never had a training class or could just use a refresher.

Call to sign up for any of our classes or for more information click here.

Outside the Club

January 24th 1-2:30pm
Pet Trust Seminar

Join Santa Barbara attorney Chris Jones, for a FREE seminar on pet trusts where you’ll learn everything you need to know to legally protect your pets and make sure they are properly cared for if you become ill.  Hosted by All for Animals.  Event at 21 W. Anapamu St (Karpeles Manuscript Library).

Barkimonial

Rexter says, “ArrrRRRauuUUuuu!!” which translates to:

Dude, you guys rock, cuz of you – me and my homies can chill and do our snoop doggy dawg thang and have a hood to hang.  Oh yeah and I let my mommy know I know when it’s Dioji-day by staring and following and staring and following her all morning until she takes me.

- Rex Wu

Email info@dioji.com if you have a barkimonial you would like to share.

Dioji Family

Each month we would like to introduce one of our valuable team members to you so you can get to know the Dioji staff even better.

Who
Shae

Position at Dioji
Dog Associate

Hometown
Trabuco Canyon, CA

Pets of your own
Two beagles (Harley and Roxy), three pugs (Lucy, Gigi, Charlie), and two cats (Toby and Lily).

Something people may not know about you
In my spare time I like to write stories and poems and hope one day to write a book.

Favorite or Funniest Dioji Moment
One of my first days working, a fire truck drove by Dioji. When the dogs heard the siren, about ten of them stood in a circle and howled together.  It was so funny!

Favorite activity with the dogs
Chasing and playing with them in the yard.