Lorraine Wilson Jan. 10 was an engaging and memorable day for members of the Happy Tails Dog Club, blending education, celebration, and a preview of an exciting year ahead. The day began at 10:30 a.m. in the CATC building with guest speakers Brandon Novak and his wife Audi, owners of Canine Dimensions In-Home Dog Training.…
Lorraine Wilson As 2025 ended, Happy Tails Dog Club can point to a year defined by action and generosity, with members turning their love of dogs into meaningful support for animal rescues. From a March benefit concert that raised almost $2,000 for Happy Dance Dog Rescue and a well-attended Open House booth, to a popular…
Lorraine Wilson Happy Tails Dog Club held its annual Holiday Pet Photos on Nov. 8, bringing together 28 dog owners for a smooth and enjoyable day. Volunteers Janet Pauley, Lorraine Handel, and Lorraine Wilson greeted participants at check-in. Once inside the “studio,” Teresa McGill helped each owner and dog get settled while Santa, played by…
Lorraine Wilson On Oct. 11 the Happy Tails Dog Club welcomed guest speaker Deborah Graham, director of the Animal Sanctuary at Ranch Hands Rescue, a program of Bob’s House of Hope. Ranch Hands Rescue is known for taking on some of the most severe cases of farm animal abuse and neglect—what they call “the worst…
The Happy Tails Dog Club focused its Sept. 13 meeting on a topic that affects every pet owner—emergency preparedness. Members were asked to consider important questions: What happens to your pet if you’re in an accident and can’t get home? Do you have a plan in place? Who can you call for help? Board members…
Lorraine Wilson On Aug. 9 members of the Happy Tails Dog Club gathered for a special presentation from Dogs for Better Lives, a nationally recognized service dog organization with a mission to change lives through the power of canine companionship. Representatives from the group explained how their expertly trained dogs provide assistance to individuals who…
Lorraine Wilson On July 12 the Happy Tails Dog Club welcomed Joseph and Rebecca Fairchild of JRK9 as guest speakers. The Fairchilds offered members a practical and detailed overview of various training collars used in dog training. They emphasized that these tools should never be used casually or without guidance, noting the importance of working…
Lorraine Wilson The Happy Tails Dog Club’s annual Pet Food Drive wrapped up in May with record-breaking results, thanks to the generosity of Robson Ranch residents. A total of 3,526.25 pounds of pet food was collected: 633.18 pounds of cat and kitten food and 2,893.07 pounds of dog and puppy food. This impressive total far…
Lorraine Wilson The Happy Tails Dog Club is heading into summer with an exciting calendar of events aimed at educating and engaging dog lovers across the community. During the club’s May 10 meeting, more than 30 members gathered to hear from Cindy Ratliff, leader of the Lone Star Paws Squad, about the mission and activities…
March 1 was an eventful day for the Happy Tails Dog Club. The club participated in the Robson Club Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the clubhouse where it hosted an information table. The event was a success, with seven new members joining and two members renewing their memberships. Club members Judy…