...in small packages. Five years ago, with determination, persistance and much leg work, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture said, "Okay!" I nearly picked the guy out of his chair and hugged him, (I think he was a little nervous too!) instead I ran down the stairs woohooing! Bab's Bites 'n Bones was in business!
The recent call was a present on my birthday, today we delivered and tomorrow, you will find our popular "Barker's Dozen" in a local store. Big things really do come in small packages!
A quaint shop with a delightful ambiance, a place where we would have chosen, it just so happens where we landed. We wouldn't be without our customers and their humans.
Many fearful dogs out running with the extra gun fire, help where you can, we've had visitors too!
Enjoy your week friends.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
And the Winner is...
...the Hunter's Wives Day Out fair doesn't have a fee to be a vendor but they do ask that each vendor provide a door prize of $25, that seems fair. In past years, one person would get $25 worth of treats, but over the last several the prize has been divided into two and this year into 4 winners.
The container of names is spilled onto the floor and if a dog picks up and carry's a name away, it's a winner!
Ya gotta have fun with it. The rest are randomly picked, called and delivered. They are so thankful and the comments have been "I what?! I won, wahoo!" to a gal hugging the package softly speaking, "My dog just loves your treats, thank you so much!" One gal hadn't purchased any, unsure her dog would eat them, now she could try them for free! That's a good deal!
Our last delivery's were tonite in the rain, we've prayed for rain for so long, it was worth the delivery's and the excitement of the dogs when I arrive home. Of course, I can go out and come back in and Carlee is just head over heals happy to see the human! Must love dogs, cheap entertainment and besides, they fill a soft spot.
We had a visitor the other night, B I G blonde male dog. He appeared, no sound, very still. Before I could get out the gate to greet him, he had done his business and scampered off to the neighbors. We keep him in thought and prayer that he has some shelter from the rain and cool of the evening and something to put in his stomach. We await his return so we know where to return him to, unless he found home. Take care of your dogs and look after those that need a little extra.
Enjoy the rain, take care friends.
The container of names is spilled onto the floor and if a dog picks up and carry's a name away, it's a winner!
Ya gotta have fun with it. The rest are randomly picked, called and delivered. They are so thankful and the comments have been "I what?! I won, wahoo!" to a gal hugging the package softly speaking, "My dog just loves your treats, thank you so much!" One gal hadn't purchased any, unsure her dog would eat them, now she could try them for free! That's a good deal!
Our last delivery's were tonite in the rain, we've prayed for rain for so long, it was worth the delivery's and the excitement of the dogs when I arrive home. Of course, I can go out and come back in and Carlee is just head over heals happy to see the human! Must love dogs, cheap entertainment and besides, they fill a soft spot.
We had a visitor the other night, B I G blonde male dog. He appeared, no sound, very still. Before I could get out the gate to greet him, he had done his business and scampered off to the neighbors. We keep him in thought and prayer that he has some shelter from the rain and cool of the evening and something to put in his stomach. We await his return so we know where to return him to, unless he found home. Take care of your dogs and look after those that need a little extra.
Enjoy the rain, take care friends.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
"Jenna, come!"
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| Gingersnap |
Our first visitor today was Ginger, short for Gingershap. Gin as her Mother calls her will sit for treats, but today she sat up on her hind quarters for a treat. What a surprise, good girl, looking so lovingly at the "Dog treat lady". We've been dubbed. Quite a compliment!
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| Jenna and her Mom |
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| Angus and Bud |
I whispered to Jenna, who was selling beautiful potholders she made, the BIG dogs are here. Walking around our white knight, Eli, was Angus and Bud. Full of energy, bounding down the parking lot towing Mom and Dad close behind. I was overly excited, Jenna's eyes were huge and I yelled, "Jenna, come!" Feeling bad for my mistake, she ran over and stopped short. She excitedly told of her own dogs and loved petting Angus. He's so gentle and Bud has a wonderful, deep bark. As customers drove near, windows went up as dogs inside rushed to windows. They came for treats and got birthday treats too. Everyone was tail-wagging happy.
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| Eli, the Rescuer |
Today was our last weekend at the Farmer's Market, we thank our customers for bringing your dogs, telling us your stories and well, being friends. Keep up with us on this blog and we hope to see you and updates of your "kids". Until next Spring fur friends, stay warm, take care and know we are thinking of you all!
With Love,
The Dog Treat Lady!
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