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PLEASE MENTION THE SOUTH COWICHAN LIFE MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTISEMENTS Local Business Profile ramona Tired of making the daily commute to Victoria and very conscious of the time Tiera, her yellow Lab, spent alone, Ramona decided to use the downsizing as an opportunity to start her own business. Aware of how many pet parents commute to Victoria every day leaving their dogs home alone. Armed with this knowledge, a lot of research, love for dogs and ample property, she started her doggy daycare. In 2005 her garden shed was converted into a sheltered area and a large area of lawn was fenced in for the dogs to go out and play. Ramona stays with the dogs all day and in the winter, had only a space heater to keep her and the dogs warm. The space was large enough for the dogs to come in out of the weather but not big enough for them to play. HAPPY TAILS DOG DAYCARE Vet Recommended & DogSafe Canine First Aid 800 sq.ft. heated/ air conditioned play area, large fenced run as well as small dog indoor/outdoor area. For more information call Ramona 250-743-9897 e-mail: happytailsdogdaycare@shaw.ca Happy Tails Ramona Cools’ business is going to the dogs – literally. She is the owner of HappyTails Dog Daycare and loves it. Self-employment started after government downsizing in 2005. The growth in her business led Ramona to expand. She has recently moved into an 800sq.ft. building with a larger outdoor space for the dogs to play. The expansion also allows for a couple of boarding spaces. The new building has built- in heat, air conditioning, a TV and a small office with Internet access. “The dogs love the larger space,” says Ramona. “They have more room to play inside during inclement weather and enjoy the air conditioning during the summer.” With unfettered access to the outdoor space, the dogs can come and go as they please. Ramona says it’s not uncommon to see a group of tired dogs huddle up for an afternoon nap. In an effort to ensure the dogs are safe, HappyTails Dog Daycare has been inspected by local veterinarians and is fully insured. Ramona maintains her DogSafe First Aid and St. John’s Ambulance Pet First Aid and is a member of the All Canadian Pet Services Network. A dog daycare is a great way for your dog to learn to socialize with other dogs. The dogs get to play and exercise all day. If you are unsure if a dog daycare is right for your best friend, consider this; the most common comment Ramona hears is “my dog gets excited as soon as I turn down the driveway.” South Cowichan life Page 17
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