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Tehachapi's Multiple-Award Winning Retail Store:
2006/2007 PPN Magazine Retailer of the Year - Top Honor
2008/2009 PPN Magazine Retailer of the Year - Runner Up
Susie Atherton, Owner of Canine Creek - 25 to Watch in 2009
2010 Best of Tehachapi: Customer Service, Shop & Best Business

Featured in ABC News, Pet Product News International, KERO TV, The Bakersfield Californian, Doggie News, Tehachapi Central, Pet Style News, Detroit Free Press, The Mountain Signal, The Loop, Tehachapi News, Dog Park USA, The Cub & many other quality publications!

2011 SHOP NEWS (Most recent entries listed first)
 

Canine Care Anesthesia-Free Pet Dentals SUSPENDED (Oct 20110)
Due to a vote by the California Veterinary Medical Board to change the legal definition of who may (and may not) perform anesthesia-free pet dental cleanings, we have decided to suspend offering the monthly Canine Care dental clinics until this issue has been resolved. We are saddened that this non-invasive, non-surgical pet care option is potentially being taken away from pet owners, but we need to be certain that Canine Care may continue to legally provide these services before we resume offering them. So, until further notice, all future anesthesia-free dental clinics are canceled. If this should change, we will let you know.

Dog Days of Summer Party to Benefit Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue (Sept 23, 2011)
Canine Creek and Souza Family Vineyard are teaming up to offer fun for dogs and dog lovers this summer, and help raise money for local pet-related charities. Join us on Friday, September 23rd at Souza from 3pm to 7pm, where you can bring your pooch and enjoy wine tasting on the patio. Canine Creek will be there with unique products for sale, and we'll be doing raffle drawings to win prizes. Raffle tickets will be given to guests with every purchase of wine - (1) ticket for a glass of wine, and (4) tickets for every bottle purchased during the event. Raffle tickets will also be on sale in the Souza gift shop. A portion of wine sale proceeds will be donated to Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue.

Dog Days of Summer Party to Benefit AngelDogs Foundation (Sept 9, 2011)
Canine Creek and Souza Family Vineyard are teaming up to offer fun for dogs and dog lovers this summer, and help raise money for local pet-related charities. Join us on Friday, September 9th at Souza from 3pm to 7pm, where you can bring your pooch and enjoy wine tasting on the patio. Canine Creek will be there with unique products for sale, and we'll be doing raffle drawings to win prizes. Raffle tickets will be given to guests with every purchase of wine - (1) ticket for a glass of wine, and (4) tickets for every bottle purchased during the event. Raffle tickets will also be on sale in the Souza gift shop. A portion of wine sale proceeds will be donated to Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue.

Walk-in Pet Care Clinic (Saturday, Aug 13th, 2011)
Shots for dogs and cats offered by Dr. David Gantenbein of Antelope Valley Animal Hospital, and nail trimming by Janice Gantenbein.  Vaccine prices:  6 in 1 (dog) = $18 (includes Parvo, Distemper, Parainfluenza, Corona, and Heptitis 1 and 2), 4 in 1 (cats) = $11, Rabies with certificate = $8, Bordatella = $13, Rattlesnake vaccine = $22.  The 4-in-1 + Feline Leukemia for cats is $23.  All vaccines are also subject to a $2 disposal fee per needle used.  Nail trimming $15 to $20 per pet, depending on nail condition and pet cooperation.  Microchipping is $35 per pet, plus a $19.95 one-time registration fee payable to Avid (not annual).  Microchips are CASH ONLY, and pet owners will need to complete their chip directly registration with Avid.  Payments for shots/nails may be made by cash/check to Dajazoo.

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics (Saturday, Aug 6th, 2011)
AngelDogs Foundation will be in Tehachapi for a low-cost pet spay/neuter clinic in front of Canine Creek. The cost for a pet to be fixed, receive an Avid microchip implant, and a rabies shot is as follows: $95 for cats, $115 for small dogs (up to 20 pounds), $125 for medium dogs (21 to 60 pounds), and $145 for large dogs (over 61 pounds). An e-collar is required when picking up your pet after surgery, and is included in these prices. (Deduct $5 from the above prices if you bring one with you.) Advance reservations are required, and a limited number of spots are available.  Call Brandie at Angel Dogs at 818-915-4382 to make an appointment. Clinic payments are cash only.

Anesthesia-Free Dental Clinic (Saturday, Jul 23rd, 2011)
Canine Creek offers professional anesthesia-free pet teeth cleaning on the 4th Saturday of each month with the dental hygienists from Canine Care. The cost for all sizes/breeds of dogs and cats is $110.00 for one-time service, with a lower-cost monthly maintenance option starting at $21.00 per month. For more information on these professional anesthesia-free pet dental cleaning services, visit the Canine Care website.  If you have questions, or would like to make a reservation, please call Canine Creek at 822-0307 or send us an email.

Dog Days of Summer Party to Benefit Doberman SOS (Jul 8, 2011)
Canine Creek and Souza Family Vineyard are teaming up to offer fun for dogs and dog lovers this summer, and help raise money for local pet rescue. Join us on Friday, July 8th at Souza from 3pm to 7pm, where you can bring your pooch and enjoy wine tasting on the patio. Canine Creek will be there with unique products for sale, and we'll be doing raffle drawings to win prizes. Raffle tickets will be given to guests with every purchase of wine - (1) ticket for a glass of wine, and (4) tickets for every bottle purchased during the event. Raffle tickets will also be on sale in the Souza gift shop. A portion of wine sale proceeds will be donated by Souza to Doberman SOS Rescue.

Dog Days of Summer Party to Benefit STOP (Jun 10th, 2011)
Canine Creek and Souza Family Vineyard are teaming up to offer fun for dogs and dog lovers this summer, and help raise money for local pet rescue. Join us on Friday, June 10th at Souza from 3pm to 7pm, where you can bring your pooch and enjoy wine tasting on the patio. Canine Creek will be there with unique products for sale, and we'll be doing several raffle drawings per hour to win prizes. Raffle tickets will be given to guests with every purchase of wine - (1) ticket for a glass of wine, and (4) tickets for every bottle purchased during the event. A portion of wine sale proceeds will be donated by Souza to Save Tehachapi's Orphaned Pets (STOP).

3rd Annual Bark For Life Dog Walk (Apr 16th, 2011)
Join us on Sat, April 16th for the annual Bark For Life fundraiser for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society. Registration is $15/dog. Bring your dogs downtown and help us raise money to fight cancer!  Registration will start at 9am in the Jacobsen Jr. High School parking lot on the corner of Tehachapi Blvd & Snyder Ave, and participants will walk throughout downtown Tehachapi on a pre-scheduled route. The dog walk will start at 10am. Registration forms will be available online and at Canine Creek. Vendor booths will be set up in our parking lot from 10am to 2pm featuring local pet rescues, pet-related food and products, the AngelDogs low-cost spay/neuter van, live music and more. Mark your calendar! 

BARK CHALLENGE!  Canine Creek owner Susie Atherton will shave her head on Saturday, April 16th if the 2011 Bark For Life raises $5,000. See the news story/video on the KERO ABC TV 23 Bakersfield website.

POST-EVENT UPDATE: The 2011 Bark For Life event raised nearly $3,769.92 (more than 3 times the $1,225 raised the previous year), with 83 dogs in the walk... double the number of participants of 2010. The event was covered by the Tehachapi News and KERO ABC 23.  (Click the KERO link to see the video and print story.) Thanks to everyone for a very successful Bark. Hope to see you in 2012!
 

Spring Pets & People Photography (Sunday, Apr 3rd, 2011)
Join us on Sun, April 3rd from 10am to 3pm for a Spring-themed photography session with professional photographer Jill Greene of Tehachapi. Reservations will be accepted in advance, in 15 minute increments, by calling us at 822-0307, or you're welcome to walk-in and wait for a sitting on the event day. We will have a beautiful hand-painted Spring outdoor backdrop and related props, and pictures can be taken of your pet alone, or the whole family together... whichever you prefer. Digital images will be available on-site so you can review, select and approve your favorite shots before leaving. Packages start at only $5 including the sitting fee and a 4x6 photo. Photo greeting cards, postcards and coffee mugs also available. All proceeds will benefit Relay For Life! For more info, contact Jill on Facebook at Images by Jill Greene.

Angel's Wedding Day! (Sat, Apr 2nd, 2011)
Canine Creek's Assistant Manager Angel Hicks is marrying her honey Josh Hansen on Saturday, April 2nd. In honor of their special day, we will be closed so that all our employees can attend the wedding and reception. On a sad note, however, Angel and Josh will be relocating to Illinois after the wedding, so we're losing a really great Creeker staff member. Please stop by the store before April 1st and wish Angel well in her new life and home. Congratulations Angel & Josh!
 

A Spa Day Afternoon - Chamber Mixer Party (Mar 9th, 2011)
Join us on Wed, March 9th from 5pm to 7pm as we host the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce mixer - A Spa Day Afternoon. We will be serving complimentary hors d’oeuvres from Don Juan's Grill and have a bar featuring wine, beer and mixed drinks... and your first drink is on the house (first 100 guests). Enjoy a free chair massage from Lori or Shannon of Natural Health Massage & Spa (first 24 guests), flowers from Tehachapi Flower Shop, listen to live jazz by Lauren & Max, and sample products from Body & Bath Boutique. Browse around the store and check out Mary Kay products (Debbie Martin), jewelry and accessories from Hodad's, wearable art jewelry from Cheryl Harris, art by Kat DeLap, and hand-crafted silver jewelry by Old Guy Silversmithing. This is a people party where adults can relax after a hard day at work. As we will be serving food, and want this to be a relaxing evening, please leave your pets home for this event. Please note: Bathing will close at 2pm on event day.

Wellness Cat Food Can Recall (2/28/11) - Press Release from WellPet

Tewksbury, MA (February 28, 2011) - WellPet LLC announced today it has voluntarily recalled certain lots of Wellness^® canned cat food due to low levels of thiamine.

The lots involved in this voluntary recall are:
Wellness Canned Cat (all flavors and sizes) with best by dates from 14APR 13 through 30SEP13; Wellness Canned Cat Chicken & Herring (all sizes) with 10NOV13 or 17NOV13 best buy dates.

For more information on this voluntary recall, visit the FDA website.

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