MilkBone Pet DayCare "Only Because It Matters"

A MIBO Update

2012-01-13T17:48:00.000+08:00

A warm hello to all MIBO Fans,

I thought that I should take a little time to sincerely thank everyone and every dog, cat, and rabbit that has come through our doors. The experience in the past 5 years (!!!) has been amazing. There have been ups and downs, mostly enjoyable moments and some heart-breaking losses. You have been with me (us) all this time and friendships have been formed. For that, a little appreciation is in order don't you think? ;)

For the Month of May 2012, if you are an existing customer, we are rewarding you! :D

Find out more when you book with us. So plan far ahead in advance!

New things to note in 2012:

Our boarding rates have been adjusted since September 2011, existing clients have till end of March 2012 to enjoy their current rate. From 1st April 2012, dog boarding rates are $38 to $40/day for small/medium breeds. $45 for large breeds. (This rate is for sterilised dogs).

There is no change for cat boarding at $25/day

We will be scaling back operations gently in 2012: we are looking to some changes in the year ahead; good ones! So bear with us while we go through this new phase:

We will be giving more priority to existing clients, especially traditionally peak seasons, as their pets are used to our environment and we do enjoy seeing familiar faces. But I do stress (again) to plan ahead, so as to be fair to the others who may be kept on a waiting list (you know how anxious it is when there is no place for your pets!).

New clients, you're not left out! I sincerely apologise if you can't get to stay with us when you do ask, but please keep trying. We do take in a few new faces, even over the popular seasons, just so you know :)

For Christmas 2012 we will require that all clients make a 50% deposit upon booking their spaces. This will be non-refundable. This is to ensure that the booking/confirmation process is fair and available for all.

Once again, thank you to each and every one of you - from the bottom of our furry paws!

All at MilkBone PDC
xoxo

MIBO Travels!

2012-01-07T16:53:00.000+08:00

Soooo... what have YOU been up to the past month or so?

Christmas?

New Year?

Feasting in between, and all that merry making?

Well, we have been out and about Singapore. Part sanity for them, partly for us :D

Here's a re-cap of where we were (at some point or other):

Scott & Roxy @ Bukit Batok Road

Nikki & Ronnie @ Marina Bay Link Mall

Moiselle @ West Coast Park

What's down there?

I don't wanna go there...

... you can't make me.

Watching the squirrels by the pond. This is MUCH better!

Skimp & Scamp:

@ Tank Road

and @ Oxley Road

You don't suppose they have an ERP rate for dogs? :P

Zoey @ Albert Winsemius Lane

Leon & Ceasar @ Bukit BatokNature Park

Buster & Cosmo @ Jurong Central Park

Buster: "Hey, fancy a game of Ludo?
We are in Ludo Garden after all!"

Cosmo: " Dude, we need 2 more players!"
Happy Buster: "It's ok then; we'll find something else to do."
Cosmo (thinking aloud): "what is HE on?"

How about rolling in the grass?

C'mon! It's fun!

After all that travelling, am going to to put my feet up. See you in the next New Year. The Dragon one! :D

R(oada) & R(ockie)

2012-01-06T18:11:00.000+08:00

Remember Roada? Yup he's now a bigger kitten :) Still with the same loving personality, but can play crazy with people!

Checking the world outside

Roada doesn't really know what to do with this toy - let Rockie (right) show you how it's done!

Although they are both from different owners, they get along just fine. They can can mingle and interact without any problems. It doesn't suit all cats, but when it works out, it's just great to see :)

From a personal view, Rockie is still the leader here. Mostly because he's older and his previous home was as a neighbourhood cat.

Check out Rockie's :P tongue!

Are you done with that?

George

2011-12-27T16:30:00.000+08:00

This is George of the Urban Jungle. He's a 9 year old Norwegian Forest Cat and at first when we met he was all aloof and quiet. I didn't think I would get a great welcome with meows and "I will follow you around"s :) He's a big snuggle kitty and response well to attention given.

Now if only he will let me brush him...

Handsome George!

The toe-sniff test. Phew! I passed :D

An Unlikely Friendship

2011-12-21T00:30:00.000+08:00

Some dogs are just not good with others. Roxy is good with all dogs. Linda, not so. So when these 2 come in, we keep them apart. But Roxy has other things in mind:

Like hogging the sofa! But Linda is Queen (or so she thinks!) and also wants the coveted red seat. So what to do?

It's this thing called SHARE. You take that end, and I'll stay on this side. Dogs are amaze us all the time :D Good girls!

Happy

2011-12-20T00:30:00.000+08:00

As his name goes, Happy is as happy can be! This cutie Pomeranian has a character all of his own. His friend is Ronnie but quite different from him. Happy talks a bit, spins crazy circles, "smiles" at you and is generally a bouncy chap. 君はいい子です!

Ratatouille to Happy: "Dude, you have alot of hair!"

Jolly Holly & Seriously Angel

2011-12-19T00:30:00.000+08:00

"Young lady, sit up straight!" But this is how Holly is. The fact that she is sitting still must be given credit for! As mentioned, she is Jolly Holly. Not too difficult for a 7 month old puppy! Everyone is a friend whom she will shower kisses on. Whether they reciprocate is a different matter altogether. But Holly keeps on trying :D

How can you not fall in love with THOSE eyes? Her mama calls them her "Love me more" eyes. Really!

Next to Holly, Angel is looking like a grouch. Nah, she's concentrating hard on the ONE kibble I'm holding behind the camera! How else am I gonna keep her still?! And this is the Beagle who has recently injured her foot and has an official MC from the vet to restrict movement. Well, no one told her!

Maybe this pix can convince the vet? Look at me - I'm STILL as can be!

Mika & Shadow

2011-12-18T12:53:00.000+08:00

Meet Mika. Like most (if not all) pugs, she thinks she's Queen of the sofa! She doesn't even care if Phoebe is lying there - we found her sleeping next to Phoebe's butt one night. It was a perfect picture shot. With no camera at hand!

And this is Shadow, Mika's sister: She's cautious, but curious at the same time. As she's only a young puppy, curiosity usually wins. Check out her blurred tail from wagging :) Moments after this, we were pounced on by Shadow.

p/s this post is waaaaaay overdue!

Found a Gem. A Gideon Type.

2011-11-11T15:28:00.001+08:00

Sometimes we wander around and chance upon something that is too good not to share! This is Gideon and he's stayed with us before. See what he gets up to with his owners. Great perspective :) Enjoy!

I'm just digging the ants ;)

See more of their works at http://somefreetime.wordpress.com/

Ronnie

2011-11-11T00:30:00.000+08:00

Ooooo... this one was very touch and go in the beginning. See Ronnie is as sweet as they come! He's happy to see you, ready for walks, gets along well with the other dogs, adjusts to the routine here... BUT, when he gets in or under anything (shelf, bed, crate, etc.) he becomes Mr Nasty! Do-not-come-near-me-I-will-bite-your-head-off.

We generally let him be (self-preservation mode here) and he snaps out of it just as fast. Never a dull moment.

Watcha' lookin' at bubs'?

Yugo

2011-11-10T00:30:00.000+08:00

Hee hee... that's how we feel about Yugo! Either that or Oh No. As comical as he is - he's nutty and all over that place at once - he can be a yeller!!! Well, mostly when he comes. And when he leaves. Other than that, he's as good as gold in between!

You talkin' about me?? I can hear you , ya know!

Well we like to believe that he loves to come here (YEAH YIPPEE!!! scream!) and he can't wait to go home too (YEAH YIPPEE!!! scream!) :P

The Place Where Phoebe Sleeps...

2011-11-09T21:16:00.000+08:00

... and eats, and carries her bone around. She's loud, she's bossy, but hey, it's her abode!

Relax on the chaise,

or be close to the ground on the doggie bench,

This is the very luxurious Lounge area, complete with a full-sized bed, bench,

and an additional guest bed. For, you know, when you have friends over? :)

Shhh... I think she's telling us to leave NOW.

Hershey

2011-11-09T00:30:00.000+08:00

She's the one with one up and one down all the time - her ears that is! Compact in size, she can be quite the mover. She either wants to play with you or she's running away cuz she's not too sure. Such a tease! We've been spared a few fingers, but that's only when her mum is around. We count our luck like that :P

Sniff Sniff... what that smell?
(there wasn't anything out of the ordinary, so even I'm curious!)

Chinese New Year 2012

2011-11-08T11:06:00.003+08:00

Dear Doggie-Parents,

Boarding dates that pass through Christmas (from 23 Dec up till the New Year) are all filled - thank you! We will be looking forward to spending the holidays with many familiar faces :)

Placements for Chinese New Year are now ready for booking - be quick - they will go fast! Next year's holiday falls on 23rd (Monday) and 24th (Tuesday) January 2012. Surcharges will apply for Boardings and DayCare that fall on/from the 20th (Friday) to 24th (Tuesday) January 2012.

Rates will be 1.5 times regular rates:
Boarding Regular Rates / After Surcharges
Dogs:
$38 / $57.00

$45 / $67.50

Cats: $25 / $37.50
*rates are on a per-day basis

Confirmation will be required by 26 December 2011 and full payment by 1 January 2012.
Do have a look at our Cancellation/Refund policies also.

Feel free to email us with your bookings and enquiries.

We thank you for your support and Happy Holidays!

Lexie & Robbi

2011-11-08T10:44:00.003+08:00

Good morning! Such a joy to see these 2 toy poodles every morning. They were quite nervous and worried when they frist came in and it took them a few days to be comfortable in a new space. That cheerful face is Lexie - she's the leader and the more confident of the 2. Her tail wags wags wags when she sees you, as she waits patiently for you to come give her some lovin'.

And this is Robbi: he will follow where Lexie is. If she's there, he's ok. When she's not, he gets the worried look on his face. Even if it's just on the "bed" and she's not there with him :) That's great bonding!

Robbi: "Where's Lexie?"
Lexie: "Where are you?"

They are so well behaved, we gave them the Lounge area all to themselves! :D Well as long as they have each other, it really doesn't matter.

Tequila

2011-10-29T16:43:00.002+08:00

Feeling a little tipsy? Well, that's how I feel when I have to follow this Bulldog gal around! She keeps all the other dogs on their toes with her playful nature and boisterous behaviour!

With Bulldogs, I will confirm that most other dogs (99.9%) will not understand what they are about. Their facial expressions and mannerisms make it challenging for other dogs to figure out what they really mean. Thankfully Tequila is the happy-go-lucky sort :)

But she will get suspicious and growl/bark at strange objects or people (even if they've been the house forever!). Isn't everyone like that? :P

Rico

2011-10-27T00:30:00.000+08:00

Meet Rico, a 7 month old Black Labrador puppy. At most times, he is just UNSTOPPABLE!

*zip zip zoom zoom chase crash*

Pretty hard to take a good pix of a moving object! So it was decided (for everyone's sanity) to take this youngster out to the beach for a swim. He did so good! :) Natural born swimmer, give or take a few stumbles.

Though he's good with playing with almost all dogs, he loves Phoebe the most. Correction: LOVES PHOEBE. Phoebe however, can do without someone chasing her heels all the time.

Can you feel the love? :P

Chicky & Milky

2011-10-26T13:58:00.000+08:00

Bunnies! Yes, we do they the occasional special guest at MIBO. In this case, there are 2!

Chicky is laid back and as easy as pie. She won't spring any surprises on you, which is good for handling and giving cuddles to :)

Chicky's Mugshot

Milky, on the other hand, is always thinking about something. A way to escape mostly! You crack the door open and she's on it in a jiffy!

But she's also very animated and curious. She will follow you to see what you are up to. Or if you have any food coming her way!

Solomon

2011-10-19T17:03:00.001+08:00

Only in X-Large can you appreciate the true beauty of The Solomon. Or Solly as we like to call him :) This boy has been with us for a while now and we fully understand what he likes/dislikes.

Likes: Phoebe, putting saliva on you, snuggles and a big ole' bone.

Dislikes: Boy doggies, smaller doggies (that kind of is alot of dogs!), being brushed or wiped!

He's as silly as you can imagine. Hey, his best friend is Phoebe. Nuff' said :D

Toby

2011-10-08T16:25:00.001+08:00

Sometimes it takes a while to figure out how it works (again). Toby has been here before and it's quite exciting to see how he has grown. He's not afraid of Phoebe and loves people... but how does he react to CATS?

Well, Mambo in this case (who is quite a wuss is you ask me!). They were both curious and cautious, but were equally entertained just observing each other. Haha. A good day for sure!

I'm so cool (and cute)!

Joey & Linda

2011-10-03T00:30:00.000+08:00

Reasons why I love what I do: J.O.E.Y. :D If you were lucky to have met this labradoodle boy while he was here, isn't he just THE BEST DOG?! (sorry Phoebe)

He's super chilled, happy and easygoing all the time. Always game for playtime, but also good when it's time to relax. Of course he will choose the best seat in the house :D Check out that big grin!

As testament to his great temperament and personality, his best playmate is Linda. Yes LINDA!

Ah Miss Linda, as we (owner and me) like to say, always a work in progress! But we are always thrilled when she finds a "new best friend". It's looking to be a male friend most of the time!

Here Linda shows the main room with Phoebe (which thankfully she doesn't mind one bit!). Good sized areas to lounge and pose.

New Location, Old Faces! (Part 2)

2011-10-02T00:30:00.002+08:00

Now this is one dog that we haven't seen in a while! Say hello again to Pepo. The last we met was back then. How time has flown :D

But am happy to report that he's much more chilled than ever and only did one bark to the big ole' thunderstorm the other night. That's great news as it has been monsoon-ish season now!

Ahhh... so nice catch up again. We must do it again sometime!

New Location, Old Faces! (Part 1)

2011-10-01T18:25:00.000+08:00

Yes we are officially in a new locale and we eased into in by welcoming a few familiar faces. Always good to know if the accommodation can hold up to their movement and demands! Doors, windows, baby gates and (bigger) garden are all being tested :)

Hello again to Roxy - so elegant she is! This time no more flying through the back gate (hehe, yes we recall) and she's far more relaxed now anyway. Roxy is showing the VIP room - you can see a single sized bed, a low bench from this angle. More on this exclusive room in future postings!

Simple things make Roxy happy - and us too!

And Jewel is here too! She's such a good girl and a role model for all the others too. You can call her a Teacher's Pet for sure :)

Dozing off...

We are off to a smooth start :) And looking forward to more new and familiar faces.

On the Mooooove (again!)

2011-08-16T21:54:00.000+08:00

MIBO will be packing up our doggy bags, putting away our toys in boxes and moving to a new location. Transition period will be in September/October, so bear with us if we we go missing in these few months!

Thank you - we will be back in time for Christmas, unless the boxes have been labelled wrongly! :D

Roada

2011-07-28T13:18:00.000+08:00

Roada reminds me of what Mambo used to be like :D We think there is a good chance that they will grow up to look alike!

What do you think?

Mambo (left) when he was a wee baby. Roada (right) now.

Roada (left); Mambo (right)

Uncanny huh? And it's interesting to note that thay both play the same way when young too :D This is Roada, by the way - in case you were wondering!