Three Dog Bakery San Clemente

Friday, July 31, 2009

Then and Now...Penny and Kona! Three Dog Bakery San Clemente!

Hi everyone! We absolutely love seeing our puppies growing up - it also reminds us just how quickly time flies by. Check out Kona and Penny...they were so tiny when we first met them and they have turned out to be beautiful, incredible, sweet and fun-loving girls! (btw, their parents are super-great, too!)

Penny

Kona

Have a great day, everyone, see you soon! Remember, photos at the bakery this Sunday August 2 from 11:00 to 4:00!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Magnum PI and Mieko! Three Dog Bakery San Clemente!

Hi everyone! Magnum PI's parents shared this picture with us and it brightened our day. We just had to pass it along to you...enjoy!

Mieko celebrated his 2nd birthday in Washington recently! We sure miss this boy but it looks like his is doing absolutely amazing. He celebrated with a few Three Dog Bakery treats brought home to him by his mom who recently visited San Clemente!

Happy Birthday Mieko!

Murphy's Birthday Celebration!!! Three Dog Bakery San Clemente

Murphy (remember this special boy from the post back in June?) celebrated his first birthday recently - in style!!! What a perfect day for a wonderful special boy
Here is the cake...

Now comes the fun part...eating it!

Murphy all dressed for his paw-ty!!! Looking good!!!

Murphy says he has the best family ever!

Keep sending in your pictures! They are so special to us!

Silver Turns Two! Three Dog Bakery San Clemente!

Our friends Henning and Marguerite own Silver who is a very sweet boy and a true clown who has boundless energy and just loves life.
He recently turned two and enjoyed his special day with a yummy celebration cake!

Happy Birthday Silver!!!

Whippets on the Town - Three Dog Bakery San Clemente!

Hi everyone! You'll just love these pictures of the Whippets enjoying a lovely time at Cedar Creek Inn! Yep, they know how to live it up!

They are truly amazing, huh?

New Pictures! Three Dog Bakery San Clemente

Hi everyone! What a perfect time to post new wonderful and fun pictures! Enjoy!
Our friend walked two of our dogs and three of his own to the beach from our house this morning. A LOT of fun and a LOT of dog power!

And who says larger dogs are the only ones who are able to mush! Check out the mushing Min Pins!

We LOVE your pictures! Keep sending them to us! Thanks and see you soon at the bakery!

Monday, July 6, 2009

San Clemente Rocks! Three Dog Bakery San Clemente

Hi Everyone! You know, San Clemente is definitely the best town around! Check out these articles from the OC Register of events held on July 4th! How awesome is that!
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/continue-local-area-2483767-parade-san
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/says-office-fourth-2484066-day-participants

Buddy-Belts Featured on the Today Show! Three Dog Bakery San Clemente

Hi everyone! One of our favorite harness manufacturers, Buddy-Belts, was featured on The Today Show this morning! They have a segment called Ambush Doggie Makeovers; you should see the transformations! Very cute! If you haven't considered a Buddy-Belt for your dog before, come on in and check them out! They are our best selling harness as they are made of leather, extremely comfortable and take all pressure off the dog's trachea.

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July 4th Weekend! Three Dog Bakery San Clemente!

Hi everyone! Hope you had the best July 4th weekend ever! Here are some more great pictures
We were lucky enough to meet Zoya who is a Black Russian Terrier on her first birthday! Isn't she spectacular and beautiful?

Here is a picture of Zoya with her mother and father at the Ventura Dog Show this past weekend

Here are a couple of pictures of Darcy who is a long haired Weimaraner. She is beautiful!

You'll love these pictures of Barkley and Eichler! They sure got into the spirit of the 4th! What great dogs!

We love your pictures...thanks so much for sending them in. See you soon at the bakery!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Bailey's 3rd Birthday! Three Dog Bakery San Clemente!

Hi everyone! Adorable Bailey celebrated a spectacular third birthday recently...here are the pictures...you'll love them!

Happy Birthday!

Wow this is great!

It really doesn't get better than this! Happy Birthday Bailey!
Thanks as always for sending in your great pictures...we really appreciate them! We'll see you soon at the bakery!

Monday, June 22, 2009

Urban Mushing - Three Dog Bakery San Clemente

Hi everyone! Check out what we do with our dogs...they absolutely love it!

To learn more about Urban Mushing visit www.urbanmushing.com
Have a great day!

The Story of Mac and Murphy- Three Dog Bakery San Clemente

Hi everyone! Here is an amazing and heartwarming true-life story of McGwire and Murphy. We were just so touched when we learned of their connection and we know you will be, too. It will make your day...
Our beloved dog, McGwire, who we nicknamed Mac, was diagnosed with plasma cell myeloma in really November 2009. The cancer originated in his bone marrow and after surgery to remove his spleen, followed by chemotherapy, he passed peacefully after two weeks from his initial diagnosis and just days before Thanksgiving. It was devastating to lose our best friend of 10 years.
We asked that Mac be cremated and dreaded that final trip to the vet hospital to pick up his ashes, however, we had no idea what was waiting for us, when we got to the vet's office. As we visited with the staff, talking about how difficult the past week had been without Mac, the receptionist told us the vest had rescued a puppy a few days before.
The 5 month old Pit Bull puppy had been living in a small crate, outside on a patio. The puppy had been noticed by a neighbor who mentioned to her friend, who happened to be the vet's receptionist that the puppy had rarely been out of the crate and didn't look healthy. They encouraged the owners to take the puppy to the vet but instead of seeking treatment, the puppy's owners asked the vet to euthanize the puppy. Sadly, they had been neglecting the puppy. He was severely emaciated and his organs were beginning to fail. He was only 14 pounds and you could see every bone in his body. He was very frail and had so little muscle tone that he walked flat footed on his carpal pads. He had no hair on his tail and his ears were paper thin because there was almost no circulation to them.
When we saw the puppy he didn't even look like a dog but despite everything he had been through, he was so sweet. He happily gave us puppy kisses, loved being held and was always wagging his tail. We felt a connection to the puppy but we weren't sure we were ready for a new dog yet. The vet wanted to keep him for a while to make sure he was healthy and gain some additional weight before finding him a home. While we waited for the puppy's prognosis, we decided that the house was just too lonely without a dog and we visited all the local shelters, searched the internet, and contacted numerous Pit Bull rescue groups. We were interested in several dogs but nothing worked out for one reason or another. We saw this as a sign that maybe the puppy was meant for us. In the meantime, we visited the little puppy daily and really bonded with him. Eventually he was showing signs of improvement, and we took him home, not really knowing if he would ever fully recover.
We named him Murphy, sticking to the Irish and "M" theme in honor of McGwire (aka Mac). Murphy gained weight quickly and all the hair grew back on his tail and ears. Within months, his front paws improved and after 6 months, he is very healthy, weighing 55 pounds. The similarities between Mac and Murphy go beyond just being male Pit Bulls. The white markings on Murphy's paws and chest are almost identical and he also has a white tip on his tail, just like Mac. The most unique similarity of all is that all of Mac's nails were white nails except for one black nail on his front left dew claw and coincidentally, Murphy has all white nails except for the same black nail on his front dew claw. Even the mannerisms between the two dogs are so similar that it is unbelievable at times.
Murphy has a tiny white spot of fur on the back of his neck and we like to refer to it as the spot where Mac's soul entered his body.
We had no reason to be at the vet office on that particular day except to pick up Mac's ashes and we truly believe that somehow Mac brought the puppy to us. He must have known how badly we were hurting without him. We often say that we needed that little puppy as much as he needed us. WE never thought we could love another dog the way we loved Mac but Murphy found a way into our heart. He helped us through our grief and allowed us to love again. We are all very lucky that fate intervened.
Carrie & Paul
San Clemente, CA
June 2009

Murphy weighing in at just 14 pounds

With all the love and care from Carrie and Paul, look at Murphy today...what a wonderful boy he is

We are so happy for Murphy, Carrie and Paul. We urged them to send in their story - it touched us so much. Thank you so much for sharing with us:)

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Hi Everyone!!! A couple more awesome pictures for you to see!!!

Here is Buffy with bunny pal Cinnamon...our friends all the way from Chicago!

And here's Rocco giving us his best 'cheese'!!!!

Who says dog are the only ones who have fun? Cats have birthdays, too!

Olive says Congratulations on your Graduation from Peperdine, Mom!!!!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

It's a Wedding!!! Three Dog Bakery San Clemente

Hi everyone! Mitzi and Sammy had the most beautiful ceremony on April 19...now we just can't wait for their first anniversary!

Pre-wedding jitters for the beautiful bride!

And here comes the bride Mitzi...

Enter the handsome groom, Sammy...also check out the ring bearer and flower girl...they are adorable!

"We are gathered here today to join in "Bichon Bliss" Mitzi and Sammy. Do you promise to love and share doggie treats from this day forward? Do you Mitzi take Sammy to be your forever "boy toy"? Do you Sammy take Mitzi to be your forever "fluff puff"? Bark now or forever hold your peace! I now pronounce you Doggie Dude and Diva!"