Pender Pet Retreat

🎃🐾 **Barktober Fest is almost here!** 🐾🎃

Join us at Pender Pet Retreat on October 4th from 1pm-4pm for a tail-waggin’, family-friendly day full of furry fun, festive vibes, and some *paw-some* local vendors you won’t want to miss!

Here’s a sneak peek at who you’ll see at the pawty:

🍓 Blushing Berries https://www.facebook.com/share/1BQ2PbVbF6/?mibextid=wwXIfr – Sweet treats that are berry delightful!

🎶 Melissa Wright https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVWdGyywA/?mibextid=wwXIfr– Musical artist!

🦜 Phoenix Landing https://www.facebook.com/share/1BBKTpnu6x/?mibextid=wwXIfr– Learn more about our feathered friends!

🐶 Operation Paws for Homes https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ceb4ZBxEB/?mibextid=wwXIfr– Adoptable pups & rescue support.

🐾 K9 Lifesavers https://www.facebook.com/share/1F5nEhZuyZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr)– Saving lives, one pup at a time!

🦎 Reptile Education of Virginia https://www.facebook.com/share/17J5Jd4hU7/?mibextid=wwXIfr– Scaly, slithery, and super cool critters!

🐕‍🦺 Mutt Love Rescue https://www.facebook.com/share/175ePmTXQi/?mibextid=wwXIfr– Because every dog deserves love.

🦴 Treats by Chris https://www.facebook.com/share/17KBcboHY8/?mibextid=wwXIfr– Tasty snacks your pup will drool over!

🏠 A Forever Home https://www.facebook.com/share/1AAB3MXZAE/?mibextid=wwXIfr– Meet your new furry family member.

👵🐶 Fairfax Pets on Wheels http://www.fpow.org– Connecting people & pets in heartwarming ways.

🐕 Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)– https://www.facebook.com/share/1B1gLYUobE/?mibextid=wwXIfr Giving animals a second chance.

🐶💖 **PLUS:** Fun for the whole family – human and canine!
🎨 Kid-friendly activities
🐕 Pup play zones
🍂 Fall-themed fun for all ages

🎉 Don’t miss out on this bark-tastic event!
📍 **Pender Pet Retreat**
📅 **October 4th**
📸 Come for the fun, stay for the memories!

📣 Tag your dog-loving friends and let’s make this the best Barktober Fest yet! 🐾🍁

Happy National Mutt Day to all of the lovely mixed breeds out there that make our lives brighter! 🐕

It's the perfect weather for pool time to be added to your pup's boarding stay! 💧🌞 Contact us to check for availability!

Does your dog LOVE to play in the water as much as our friend Sascha Bear? 💦 If so, consider adding some pool time to their boarding stay! Our enrichment program offers pups a fun way to let loose while they're a guest at Pender, and pool times are an excellent way for them to cool off in the summer! ✴️ Pool times are dependent on weather conditions. Thunder storms, inclement weather, and other factors affect availability. #penderpetretreat ##dogboarding #doggiedaycare #dogenrichment #enrichment #pool #pooltime #summervibes #dogsofinstagram #dogfriendly #doglover #doglife #dogtraining #doggrooming #samoyed #cutedog #fluffydog #summerfun

⚠️ATTENTION FOLKS⚠️ Share this with your loved ones to keep you and your pets safe!!

⚠️ WARNING: HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOM IN PROGRESS
A blue-green algae bloom has been identified at Burke Lake.
• Avoid contact with the water. This includes swimming, wading, and letting pets enter the lake.
• Keep pets away from the shoreline and do not allow them to drink from the lake.
• Individuals with respiratory sensitivities should avoid prolonged exposure near the water.
Avoid contact with the water until further notice. Blue-green algae can produce harmful toxins that pose serious health risks to people and animals.
Fairfax County Park Authority is monitoring the situation and coordinating with state and local health officials.

Please check Parks Alert webpage for updates before visiting: https://bit.ly/3x7CrP7

Additional information can be found on the Virginia Department of Health website: https://bit.ly/45Z3oUi