CANINE CREEK®
Dog Wash & Pet Boutique

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if they could drive!
®

(... and cats too.)

Canine Creek Selected
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2006/2007 Retailer of the Year

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Tehachapi 2006
Small Business
of the Year

CANINE CREEK
Dog Wash
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Featured in ABC News, Pet Product News International, The Bakersfield Californian, Doggie News, Tehachapi Central, Pet Style News, The Mountain Signal, The Loop, Tehachapi News, The Cub & many other quality publications!

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Save Tehachapi's Orphaned Pets (STOP) January 2008

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It's Was Our Birthday...

Thank you for joining us in celebrating our third year in business at the

3rd Annual Canine Creek BIRTHDAY BASH

Date:  Sunday, April 1, 2007
Time:  10am to 6pm, Rain or Shine
Place:  Canine Creek & Tehachapi Loop Parking Lot

A successful charity fundraiser
100% of the bathing revenue generated on April 1st was donated by Canine Creek to the Doberman SOS rescue.  Including donations from vendors and customers, and raffle tickets sold, our event raised nearly $2,000 in one day!


Jazz needs a home. Want to adopt me?

                    

Check Out These Spectacular
Event Day Raffle Prizes:

First Prize:  $150 VALUE Spa Day Package
courtesy of Purrfectly Pampered Day Spa, 104 So. Robinson Street. 
Included a 1 hour massage with Anna, a 1 hour facial with Jewel, a 1 hr pedicure with Jewel, and lunch.

Second Prize:  $50 VALUE Spa Day Package
courtesy of Purrfectly Pampered Day Spa, 104 So. Robinson Street.  Included a half hour massage with Liz, a brow wax with Patti, and a permanent makeup consultation with Patti.

And more valuable prizes from other merchants:

bullet(2) $25.00 Gift Certificates:  Don Juan’s Grill
bulletDog Relaxation CD & Book:  Mountain Music
bulletGift Certificate:   Hachapi T’s
bulletGift Certificate:   Baskin Robbins
bulletOne Year Subscription:   Mountain Signal Newspaper
bulletGift Certificate:   Pet Services by Sally (Pet Sitting & Taxi)
bullet$25 Gift Certificate:   Beauty Devine Grooming
bulletGift Certificate:   Fuzz Clothing
bullet(2) $25 Gift Cards:   Quizno’s
bulletFree Micro Chip Service:   Micro-Chips & More
bulletScrapbook & Pet Paper:   Picture Perfect & Stamps
bulletPersonal CD Player:  Rite Aid Pharmacy
bullet(2) 1-year Subscriptions:  FidoFriendly.com Travel Magazine
bullet1-Hour Massage:   Tehachapi Therapeutic Massage
bullet8-Week Dog Obedience Class:  DajaZoo (Janice Gantenbein, Trainer)
bullet(2) Dog Vaccine Packages:  Dr. David Gantenbein DVM
bulletDog Treat & Toy Gift Basket:  Wags n Wiggles Barkery
bullet$25 Gift Certificate:  Ace Hardware of Tehachapi

Raffle tickets were sold in advance at Canine Creek, and on the event day.  Anyone bathing a dog on April 1st received a FREE raffle ticket.  As you can see, there were lots of goodies to win!

                    

Event Day Vendors & Sponsors:

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Shot & Nail Clinic - Dr David & Janice Gantenbein (1:30pm-3:30pm)

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Obedience Demonstrations - Janice Gantenbein

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American Indian Food from Red House BBQ (see menu below)

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Agility Demonstrations - Kathy Simons

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Pet Photos - Lee Anderson Photography (see info below)

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Grooming Tips by Victoria Sackett - Victoria's Pet Makeovers

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Micro Chip Services - MicroChips and More

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Pet Sitting Services - Peggy & Mik from Ultimate Pet Sitters

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Doberman Rescue - Dobie SOS of Tehachapi

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Golden Retriever Rescue - GRRF Canyon Country

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Apprentice Groomer in Training - Beth Lowetz

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Pet Dental Products - Oxy Fresh

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Premium Pet Foods - Old Mother Hubbard / Wellness

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Hair & Nail Salon Services - Avalon Hair Designs

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Children's Clothing & Accessories - AppleJack Kids (see info below)

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Event Photographer - Randy, Picture This Graphics

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Event Music - Aaron of Aaron's DJ Services

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Midwest Crates - Rep Brad Cantwell attending. Donating 5% of sales.

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Guide Dogs of America - Puppy raiser Butch and his dog Coffee

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McAfee's Party a Plenty - Party planning & balloons for the event

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Petting Zoo with BABY ANIMALS - Happy Trails (see info below)

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The Tehachapi Humane Society

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Rainbow Rescue of California City

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A-Pet Animal Rescue from Edwards Air Force Base

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Mr. Ted's Pet Boutique - Home-made Bakery Treats

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Biscuit Boutique & Doggy Spa of Bakersfield

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Feeding Friend Ant-Proof Feeder by Simple Pet Solutions

Thank you to the follow vendors who have made generous donations to this charity fundraising event:

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Oak Creek Energy Systems - Bathing donation match of $150.

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Ranch Service & Supply Co - Bathing donation match of $50.

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Post Net - Printing of our event flyers

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McAfee's Party a Plenty - Donation of Baskin Robbins gift certificates

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Canine Creek birthday cake donated by www.pinkpoodlegourmet.com

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Canine Creek birthday cake donated by The Polka Dot Puppy

                    

On event day, we held a birthday cake cutting ceremony with Susan from the Doberman SOS rescue, ABC KERO TV Bakersfield weather anchor Christina Loren, Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce President Ida Rennie, and Susie, owner of Canine Creek.  After photos were taken, we held a doggy bake sale, with all proceeds going to the Doberman SOS rescue.  A sincere THANK YOU to Pink Poodle Gourmet and The Polka Dot Puppy dog bakeries for donating their gorgeous dog cakes to our fundraiser.

                    


Our very nice neighbor, Apple Jack Kids, generously offered to donate 10% of their clothing sales on April 1st to the Doberman SOS rescue, and gave us a check after the event.  Please stop by and check out all the adorable items for sale at Apple Jacks, and say thanks to Carissa for helping Tehachapi's homeless pets.  Apple Jack Kids also sponsored these event day activities:

FREE face painting for the kids!
Visit with the Blue's Clues character!

                    


Our fundraiser would not have been nearly as successful without the help and support of Tammi McAfee of McAfee's Party A Plenty.  Tammi donated countless hours of her time to gather sponsors, sell raffle tickets, and co-ordinate our event day vendors.  If anyone in Tehachapi needs a party or event planner, we highly recommend Tammi.  Her energy and enthusiasm are unbeatable.  McAfee's Party A Plenty also donated to our event:

FREE helium balloons!

                    

  PET & PEOPLE PHOTOGRAPHS by Lee Anderson
Sitting/package price $40 - Two packages to choose from:
Package A: One 8x10, Two 5x7 & 8 Wallets, or
Package B: Four 5x7, Two 4x6 & 8 Wallets

Walk-ins were welcome on event day, upon availability.  If you missed the photographer, please keep an eye on our website for announcements of future dates.  We're hoping to have them here at least 2 or 3 times a year, so they should be back soon.

                    

Happy Trails Pet & Livestock Services brought an adorable petting zoo to our birthday bash, featuring a baby calf, baby pigs, sheep and a goat.  The petting zoo was a big hit with everyone, and we look forward to having them with us at our next event.

In addition to providing animals for parties and events, Happy Trails offers grooming, boarding, pet sitting and other animal related services.  For more information about the services offered by Happy Trails visit the SOS Ranch website.

                    


Thank you to the nice people at Oak Creek Energy, our local wind energy facility, for their cash donation of $150 to Dobie SOS.

                    


The American Indian BBQ grill by Mano, was enjoyed by all who attended.  Their offerings included Indian Frybread with honey and powder sugar, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches with homemade coleslaw, Indian Tacos, Grilled Buffalo Links with peppers and onions, and giant dill pickles.  YUM!

                    

Thank you to all the vendors, sponsors, businesses, customers and residents of Tehachapi for making this fundraising effort a success!
 


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