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With
the holidays just around the corner,
most of us are surely busy “making
lists, buying special gifts” and of
course, making plans to take time off
with our family. Sadly, this time of
year when many people leave for
vacation, the most loyal member of the
family is often left behind.
With the lack of pet-friendly
establishments around, having the family
dog in tow on trips doesn’t seem like
such a good idea. And when leaving it
home alone is out of the question, what
is a dog owner going to do?
Samson and Mom, Inc.
When Danish expatriate Pernille Harboe
made accessories and clothes, like
sweaters and raincoats, for her beloved
wheelchair-bound pooch, Samson, people
took notice . Soon enough, she found
herself with a deluge of orders for
custom made doggie fashion.
What began as a hobby eventually grew
into a lucrative business and expanded
into other pet-care related ventures.
Samson and Mom, Inc. is already a staple
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ize of the dog and includes food, bathing and playtime with the staff. Owners can breathe easy knowing that they will be leaving their precious pets in good hands. Harboe, together with a staff of three, will bathe the dogs once a week, feed them twice daily as well as set aside time to play and cuddle with them. For the more high-maintenance pooches, special grooming and special meals can also be arranged.
In contrast to most boarding kennels available, like those offered in some veterinary clinics and pet shops, the dogs will not be caged or leashed. Instead, they are free to roam and romp around in the large, manicured garden. At nights, the dogs will be sleeping in the lanai (porch) in their own baskets or pillows. The warm body next to them will surely provide comfort and help dispel loneliness while they await their master’s return.
More Than Just a Boarding
Kennel
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bazaars and its line of doggie clothing
and accessories has found a niche among
trendy dog owners and their equally
trendy pets.
Harboe often travels with her dog
Merlin, Samson’s grand nephew. The
diminutive Yorkie may be privileged
enough to accompany his master on trips
but not all pets will be as lucky. As a
result, Pernille decided to open up her
sprawling home as a boarding kennel of
sorts exclusively for dogs.
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Pemille
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pets.
For their much needed exercise, dogs
will be taken on daily walks around the
village by the staff. For those having
trouble with wayward pets and their
naught antics, additional training can
be arranged as per the owner’s request.
A trusted veterinarian will visit on a
regular basis to check on the condition
of the dogs.
Any kind of dog, regardless of size, will be accepted. However,
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pooches need not fret at the idea of
larger dogs roughhousing with their tiny
pets.
Harboe guarantees that each
boarder will be dealt with on a case to
case basis. The only requirement is that
the dogs must have updated vaccinations
and they be treated for ticks and fleas
first before dropping them off. This is
to guarantee safety and to avoid
spreading parasites to the other
hapless, furry boarders. In addition,
female dogs in heat are absolutely not
allowed. Naturally, it would cause a
ruckus with the male boarders and since
the dogs will not be in cages, the owner
might end up taking home more dogs than
they expect to.
Harboe suggests that the dogs come with
their own baskets and their favorite toy
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make the change of environment a little easier on them. Also, “to have a little bit of home” and to avoid homesickness, she recommends that each dog come with a shirt that carries his master’s scent.
With all the excitement your dog is sure to have, you may find that you weren’t even missed, when its time to bring them home.
Samson and Mom, Inc. operates on a first-come, first-serve-basis. The number of dogs that they can accommodate is limited in order to ensure a pleasant environment. For further queries contact Samson and Mom, Inc. at telephone number (02)852 5148, mobile (639) 0916 617 2663, email at harboe@pacific.net.ph
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Foreign Direct Investments in
Southeast Asia Grow
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Foreign direct investments (FDI) in Southeast Asia maintain its upward trend in 2006 and the trend seems like “promising” in 2007.
This was disclosed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development recently in a press briefing hosted by the United Nations Information Center (UNIC) office here. Prof. Jovi Dacanay presented the World Investment Report 2007.
The report said that China and Hong Kong retained their positions as the largest FDI recipients in the region, India and Singapore followed.
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The primary and services sector in the region received significantly higher FDI inflows in 2006, according to the report. It also noted increases in the services sector such as retailing in China, telecommunications in Thailand, transportation in Hong Kong |
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