Browsing “Whistler’s Pets”

A long running and popular column here at Whistler Is Awesome has been our Chasing Tail column run by Whistler’s Jen Hames (follow her on Twitter, lot’s of interesting links). Jen introduced us to so many of Whistler’s cutest and most adorable pets and it’s been a lot of fun bumping into them around the Valley. Their owner’s are pretty nice too! Anyhow, after a brief hiatus from the WIA Chasing Tail column we’re bringing it back and hope to feature more of Whistler’s favorite furry friends. Stay tuned for info on how to have your dog featured in an upcoming Chasing Tail.

In the mean time, meet the fun loving Patch and next week we’ll introduce you to his owner, Dr. Loridawn Gordon of the Animal Health Clinic of Whistler. Loridawn will be the new editor here at Chasing Tail and we’re stoked to have her. But more on her later.

Name: Patch

Breed & Age: 2 year-old neutered male Currie Special

Best thing about being a dog in Whistler?

Freedom!!

Where are your stomping grounds? 

Emerald, Meadow Park and Wedge

Goals for 2013?

My goals are to befriend every dog!

Favorite place to hang?

Blueberry docks, Alta Lake.

Favorite Whistler event of the year?

Halloween

What is your most valued toy or treat?

My blue squeaker! I also like chewing my owners luxury stick shifter. Eventually she replaced it with a cobra with glow in the dark led lights…I still like to nibble on it when she’s not looking!!

WAG K9 Wine & Dine – “A Night at the Oscars”

Dogs and their families will dine together celebrity style with the posh treatment they deserve, a live and silent auction, professional Hollywood photos and lots of fun!

 *** Here are the details and enter HERE for your chance to win tickets to this awesome event! ***

Date:                     Saturday September 29^th, 2012

Time:                     6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Price:                     $55/person & $25/dog

Where:                 Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa

Where to purchase Tickets:

Whistler WAG website www.whistlerwag.com

Whistler Shelter between 1pm-4pm every day.

Or email kate@whistlerwag.com to make arrangements.

Details Details!

Oscar Style Entrance

Upon entering there will be a movie style clapper sign at the front entrance, Read more

Doya is a word that has yet to grace the pages of the dictionary, yet my money is that one day it will be crossing Emmanuel Lewis’ desk.  To quote Doya’s dad Marcus, the newly-introduced syntax means “anything and everything awesome: the absolute best”.  Which leaves little room for interpretation if you think about it, as for something to be dubbed ‘awesome’, it must have a wide consensus, and most people can’t agree on much.

You won’t find a person on the planet who would argue with the awesomeness of 10 week old Doya, who entered this world to melt the hearts of all who come across her path.

Breed: Her father is a Chesapeke-Chocolate Lab, her mother a Wolf.  Yes a Wolf.

Stomping ground: Alpha Lake Park, Blueberry Docks, The forest, Resort Cabs

Best thing about being a Whistler dog: “All the smells!  And dirt to dig in!  And all my dog friends!  Not to mention I get to see my parents and brothers and sisters from time to time, as they all live in Whistler too!”

Other info: “My master is single!”

Do you have a dirty pup? Then you’re in luck – tomorrow, Saturday July 28th, the local animal shelter WAG (Whistler Animals Galore) will be hosting their annual doggy wash at the Whistler Fire Station from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. And the rumour is that if you come early, your pup can even get his/her toenails painted.

There will also be a BBQ in the village and the newest flavours of yummy treats from Auntie Kim’s Better Bickies for your four-legged friends!

For more info, check out WAG’s website.

Breed: Sketchy is a Terrier cross who at times appears to prance about like a coyote – definitely a true WAG dog. She apparently got her start in Seton, where some wild dogs attacked part of her litter.

Stomping ground: Emerald Estates – Sketchy has definitely established herself in the neighbourhood. She enjoys her evening strolls and running in the woods at any time.

Best thing about being a Whistler dog: “I am so happy to have convinced these humans to take me in, especially because I have my very own bed. Often, I go to work at Foto Source and help with deliveries and crowd control. I am also slowly warming up to the idea of some humans who ‘miss’ their dog leader and I occasionally allow them to get close to me. It is nice to see how happy they can get just by seeing me sitting without any restraining device and it is surprising how shocked they are to learn that part of my job is acting as a greeter outside the shop behind Citta’s. I actually spent a few hours apprenticing at Walmart for this and I am glad for the training they provided.”

Other info: “Last year on July 1^st, as we returned from a holiday, my son decided that I could use an early birthday present and he met us at the bus with a young, nervous puppy. As challenging as the first little while was, and despite knowing that foster care had not worked for her in a previous home, we decided that we would overcome her ‘obstacles’ and make this work for all of us.

When our new puppy had been at WAG, the staff had given her the name ‘Duchess’. But after getting to know her, we decided at a family dinner that Duchess needed a new identity and, taking into account her nervous personality, we came up with ‘Sketchy’ as a perfect name.

Sketchy has now worked her way into our lives and our hearts and is showing us all the true potential that she has.” ~ Sketchy’s owners.

Name: Lacy Hamilton, 16 weeks old

Breed: Border Collie

Stomping ground: Can be seen on her training grounds, which ranges from Spruce Grove to Spring Creek. “Life is AWESOME in Whistler!!! It’s a new trail to discover every day!”

Best thing about being a Whistler puppy: “It’s great to be a Border Collie-in-training with my sisters, Ellie and Scotia. I love them!”

Name: Oban

Breed: Golden Retriever

Stomping Ground: Spring Creek, Whistler

Best thing about being a Whistler dog: Playing in the powdery snow in the winter and jumping into Alta Lake in the summer.

Other info: Oban loves to go fishing and camping at Birkenhead, especially when it involves stopping off for Mile One burgers on the way home.

Every Monday, we feature a new Whistler pet. If you have an awesome dog, cat, iguana, goldfish, or other cool pet that we should know about, please contact Jen Hames.

Here’s a collage of some of our past awesome pets. Think your pet is cuter? Prove it and sign up for an upcoming Chasing Tail now!