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We do not provide boarding services, grooming services, or obedience training services. Below is a list of services for Grooming, Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers, Boarding and Day Care, and Obedience Training used and recommended by some of our clients.
Also see the Useful Links below for information on rescue organizations, pet care, pet health insurance, and more!

Grooming We recommend that all pets have their nails trimmed every 1-2 months. If you have difficulty trimming your pets' nails at home you can call us for an appointment. If your dog or cat is a breed that requires regular grooming, we suggest it be done at least every 6 weeks.
	The Groomery 301-840-0727 424 E. Diamond Ave Gaithersburg, MD 20877	Groomingdales, Inc 301-622-3798 Makes house calls but only grooms small to medium sized dogs

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Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers

	Fur, Fins, and Feathers, Inc 301-840-1989 Licensed, insured, bonded and offers references Celebrating 15 years of service Dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles, fish www.fffpetsitting.com	Gaithersburg Pet Sitting, Inc 301-926-0222 Insured and bonded Cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, amphibians, aquariums
	Best Friends Pet Resort 301-926-6005 Day care, playtime www.bestfriendspetcare.com	A Walk While You're Out 301-802-4667 Pet sitting, mid-day pet care, playtime, boarding Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish Bonded and insured, member of NAPPS
	Pet Treats 301-793-2332 Professional Pet Sitting Service Licensed & bonded

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Boarding and Day Care

	Amberlyn Kennels and Cattery 301-898-3106 10508 Daysville Rd Walkersville www.amberylnkennels.com	Sunchaser Kennels 301-898-3198 13416 Liberty Rd Libertytown www.sunchaserkennels.com
	Best Friends Pet Resort 301-926-6005 Day care, playtime www.bestfriendspetcare.com	A Walk While You're Out 301-802-4667 Pet sitting, mid-day pet care, playtime, boarding Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish Bonded and insured, member of NAPPS
	Belquest Kennels & Cattery 301-831-7507 Mt. Airy www.belquest.com	Doggies' Den 301-515-2020 "The Happy Hounds' Hangout" Doggie Day Care www.doggiesden.com

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Obedience Training All dogs benefit from obedience training and socialization.
	Dog Sense Unlimited 301-340-8766 Gaithersburg Group and individual classes start every month www.dogsenseunlimited.com	Gaithersburg City Recreation Department 301-258-6358 Group classes start every quarter
	Belquest Kennels 301-831-7507 Mt. Airy Monthly classes, obedience and agility training www.belquest.com	Black Magic Kennels 301-473-7957 Classes offered in the spring
	Excellent Dog Training School 301-656-6360 Gaithersburg Classes start monthly armandbailey@aol.com	See Spot Sit 301-570-2254 Brookeville Monthly socialization, agility, and obedience classes www.see-spot-sit.com
	Potomac Dog School 301-217-0010 Private lessons, Day School, Home School, Boarding School, Puppy Classes www.potomacdogschool.com

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Useful Links
	Rescue Organizations Montgomery County Humane Society Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County All Cat Rescue FMCA (Friends of Montgomery County Animals) Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P., Inc Guiding Eyes for the Blind Husky Rescue Cocker Rescue BROOD (Basset Rescue Of Old Dominion) GRREAT (Golden Retriever Rescue, Education and Training)	Veterinary Organizations AAHA - (American Animal Hospital Association) AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) Find comprehensive information on pet care, animal health, and related topics Cornell Feline Health Center The VOHC® Seal of Acceptance

	Pet Care Tips and Health Concerns Cornell Educational Resources This link take syou to free videos on basic feline home care: Diabetic Cats, Pilling cats, Giving liquid medications, Trimming cat nails, Taking temperatures, Brushing Teeth Morris Animal Foundation Offers pet care tips, interesting wildlife facts, information on grant applications, listings of current studies, and more Feline Renal Failure Information about renal disease and its management Deaf Dog Education Action Fund Healthy Pet Find information on behavior problems, health issues, etc. Indoor Cat Initiative	Pet Health Insurance VPI Pet Insurance Decide if pet insurance is right for you. Obtain information and policy quotes. Pet Care Insurance Accident and illness protection. Obtain policy quotes.

	Pet Travel Pets Welcome Comprehensive website that has listing of pet-friendly hotels, travel tips, etc. Pets on the Go! BringYourPet.com Pet Friendly Canada Travel in Canada. Puppy Travel - Connecting Pets & People Worldwide 1-877-261-3555 Full service travel agency specializing in pet transport arrangements, immigration requirements, and international animal import permits.	Pet Recovery AKC Companion Animal Recovery HomeAgain Microchip Update your information, register lost pets.

	Clubs, Organizations, Worthy Causes Therapy Dogs International, Inc 973-252-9800 Train your dog to become a therapy dog Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs Inc. 888-738-5770 Train your dog to become a therapy dog Doris Day Animal League 202-546-1761 Humane Society of the United States 202-452-1100 Animal League Defense Fund 707-769-7771 ASPCA Headquarters 212-876-7700 The Animal Rescue League Help feed animals in a shelter or a sanctuary, with no strings attached	Breed Information/Adoptions AKC (American Kennel Club) Find information about dog breeds Pet Finder This website offers a comprehensive listing of puppies, kittens, dogs and cats up for adoption

	Pet Bereavement Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement 718-382-0690 Pet Loss Grief Support A gentle and compassionate website for pet lovers who are grieving over the death of a pet or a pet's illness. Here you will find personal support, thoughtful advice, The Pets Candle Ceremony, Tribute Pages, healing poetry like Rainbow Bridge & much more. Pet Loss Guide State-by-State Guide to Support Groups, Counselors & Pet Cemeteries Memory Glass Glorifying the memories of life. Ashes suspended in solid glass sparkle with brilliant color. AEWS - Anthony's Eddy's Wildlife Studio An alternative to burial or cremation: Freeze-dry preservation. LifeGen The LifeGem® is a certified, high-quality diamond created from the carbon of your loved one as a memorial to their unique life.	Supplies and Foods Purina Veterinary Diets Royal Canin Hill's Pet Nutrition Doctors Foster and Smith Find pet supplies, crates and pet toys

	Military Pets Caring for Canine Troops A non-profit organization of former and current U.S. military dog handlers and supporters committed to honoring and supporting military dog teams NetPets Military foster project Operation Noble Foster Foster pets while their military owners are deployed

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