Lorraine Wilson On Nov. 2 the Happy Tails Dog Club held its annual Holiday Photo Fundraiser, a highlight event that this year exceeded all expectations. With over 30 appointments booked, the club photographed more than 35 dogs—and even a few of their human companions—capturing plenty of heartwarming moments. Club board members Char Niemi, Sandy McAfee,…
The Happy Tails Dog Club is closing out 2024 on a high note, wrapping up the year with two exciting events and planning ahead for an even bigger 2025. On Nov. 2 the club held its annual holiday mini-photo sessions, which proved to be a resounding success. All time slots were booked in advance, with…
Lorraine Wilson On Sept. 14 the Happy Tails Dog Club welcomed members of the Happy Dance Dog Rescue, a foster-based rescue group from Lewisville. Happy Dance Dog Rescue focuses on saving dogs from local shelters, covering their medical expenses, and providing foster care until permanent homes are found. The group also works with shelters to…
Lorraine Wilson The Happy Tails Dog Club meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the CATC building, Room 103. The club, which currently boasts over 125 members, welcomes all Robson Ranch dog owners to visit and see what we are all about. At the Aug. 10 meeting, members gathered for…
Lorraine Wilson At the July 13 meeting, the Happy Tails Dog Club welcomed Krista Doyle, owner of North Texas Canine Massage and Aquatics, along with her therapy-certified 12-year-old Australian Shepherd, Saber. Krista demonstrated canine massage techniques using Saber as her client. Krista, a licensed massage therapist for humans since 2001, discovered her passion for canine…
Lorraine Wilson Dr. Amanda Florsheim, our guest speaker at the June 8 meeting, explained some of the reasons animals develop fear of storms, called Stormphobia, along with some of the solutions. This condition can develop suddenly due to a traumatic event or a particularly loud storm. Dr. Florsheim outlined several solutions, such as creating a…
Lorraine Wilson Happy Tails Dog Club would like to thank the entire Robson community for the tremendous support during our Second Annual Pet Food Drive. Fellow clubs, such as the Robson Ranch Classic Rock Club and the Robson Ranch Denton Bocce Club, have shared our pet food drive message with their members, along with Facebook…
Lorraine Wilson The Second Annual Pet Food Drive will be held the entire month of April. Sponsored by Happy Tails Dog Club, the Pet Food Drive at Robson Ranch will benefit the Pet Food Pantry at the Linda McNatt/City of Denton Animal Shelter, Our Daily Bread, Span Meals on Wheels Senior Paws, and the Denton…
Lorraine Wilson Happy Tails Dog Club had the honor of hosting Monica Ailey, president and co-founder of Animal Investigation & Response (AIR), along with volunteer Kim Meloncon, at their February meeting. AIR, a 501(c)(3) animal protection organization based in Argyle, Texas, assists law enforcement, animal control agencies, and communities in addressing animal abuse-related issues ranging…
Lorraine Wilson Members of the Happy Tails Dog Club were treated to an enlightening and entertaining talk by Dr. David Carlton, DVM, on Jan. 13. Dr. Carlton, a retired Texas veterinarian and esteemed Robson resident, kicked off the club’s 2024 speaker series with anecdotes from his extensive career. Born and raised in Texas, Dr. Carlton…