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***Store Policy***
All pets MUST be on a leash on in a carrier when visiting the store.
We will not be responsible for an animal running away or any injuries that may occur if your pet is running free.
We occasionally have a dogs tied in the back yard, or wildlife visiting the yard.
Please be careful and respect our rules.
Also, while your pet is more than welcome to come visit the store, please watch them and be aware that if he/she pees on product you can consider it sold to you.
Thank you!
Hours of Operation
Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Major Holidays
Pet Care Tips
TICKS
If you and your pet have been in any grass do a thorough inspection.
For yourself, it will be on your clothing, around your ankles, inside your pantlegs, socks, shoes usually.
For your pet (dogs and cats!) check between the toes, along the legs, the belly/chest and then the body, look in the ears, on the eyes, inside the mouth - inspect the roof of the mouth, cheeks, gums, lips, tongue.
What do you do if you find one?
If you find one (or more) don't panic!
Grab a cotton ball or cotton pad and soak it in dish soap, hold it over the tick for a couple minutes and gently try to remove the tick pushing from the head down towards the body (of the tick) trying to make sure to get the stinger out. If it doesn't work after a couple minutes, try again.
DON'T just try to pick it off, you risk leaving the stinger in which can cause a nasty infection and rash.
If you can remove the tick intact maybe put it into a jar and label where you found it and let the health unit know so they can monitor the activity of the ticks.
Of course, prevention is the best option - a good quality flea/tick treatment will help prevent any ticks from having a chance to survive a bite and will also help with mosquitoes and black flies (Advantix, Revolution, etc.)
Get out and enjoy our short but buggy summer season but be careful!
About us:
We opened our doors in 2006, just a small family with a dream to help people when they want to travel or even just when they are working for the day and want to keep their dogs in a safe, secure environment.
Where they have interaction with other dogs and can socialize with people during the day.
A bonus the owner lives on site!
Open daily, except major holidays.
We offer 8 individual indoor/outdoor runs.
The doors are open at 8 am and remain open (weather permitting) until dark.
Dogs are in their own individual runs and can socialize with the dog next to them but are safe from any aggressive behavior, should any occur.
Looking to get your pet groomed?
We have a certified groomer on staff!
Wawa Animal Welfare Fund
The Wawa Animal Welfare Fund is a local animal assistance group that has come together to help owners that can't afford the vet care their pet needs.
The organization helps with 1/2 the cost of the vet visit, with a maximum of $200, whether it be a scheduled visit or an emergency visit.
We have colorful bandanas, bows made by Tracey Blackmore and keychain fobs made by Debbie Macdonnell, all homemade with love for sale. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these items go to helping our furry friends!
Check back often for new craft donations available for the fundraiser!
WAWA ANIMAL WELFARE FUND CAMPAIGN:
We are looking for "All Stars" to help us reach our goal of $5,000 for this year to help with vet costs for those who just can't afford them but are in need of a vet visit.
With ever $10 donation you get a star on our wall and your name goes in for one of the 2 thank you draws to be held December 13th 2025.
1st prize - Handmade Afghan (4'x6') donated by Tracy Blackmore
- 2 Wood burned photos donated by Roxanne Bernath
2nd prize -A Joanie Clement original painting of Wawa Lake donated by Joanie Clement
- A treat station donated by Tammy Dumoulin-Asselin at Superior Creations
- a pottery set of 3 containers donated by Cindy Chuipka-Jozin at Green Cabin Pottery
You can make your donation by popping into the store or etransfer to waggingtailskennelwawa@gmail.com and include a message with your name/number saying fundraiser donation
***We are a local, non-profit, non-charitable organization helping community members when they need it***
We are a
ONE STOP PET STORE:
We carry a large selection of high-quality Canadian dog and cat food brands such as Canadian Natural, Boreal, Nutrience, Lifetime, Oven Baked, 1st Choice, Royal Canin, and Summit with many options of grain/wheat/corn free foods in stock.
Why do we only carry Canadian brand foods?
We have found over the years that if a foreign food company has a recall, we are not notified of the recall until it appears in the news - that can be a week or more after the initial recall and how many dogs/cats have been affected in that time? By staying with Canadian brands and having good communication with the companies that we find out about any issues almost immediately and can notify our customers quickly.
We read the labels of food that we bring in, trying to find the best ingredients for your pet while trying to keep the cost of caring for your pet's nutrition within reason. Read the ingredient list on your pet food - the first 5 ingredients are essentially 80% of the makeup of the food...not all of the "expensive" food is top quality, and not all of the "cheaper" food is poor quality. This came across my news feed recently and makes for an interesting read, check out the first ingredients and see for yourself.
The 11 Worst Dog Food Brands in America (msn.com)
Do you have a small animal that you are in need of supplies for? We carry food, treats, toys, bedding, etc. for your bird, hamster, gerbil, rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla. Don't forget the outside birds and chickens, we carry feeders and food for them as well.
Are you thinking of setting up an aquarium or have an existing one you need supplies or food for? We can help with that as well.
Stop in and check out the selection of food, toys, treats, bedding, accessories. If we don't have it please don't hesitate to ask if we can get it.
Have a pup or kitty birthday coming up and want to treat them? We can make birthday "cookies" and make trays with the cookies, a toy, a bandana or other accessory of your choice - ask us for rates.
Grooming Prices
We groom cats and dogs!
All prices are subject to change, depending on size, temperament, and condition of animal's fur and work needing to be done.
Final price will be determined by Groomer at the end of the service.
Grooming Services:
Nail Clipping - $10
Anal glands expressed - $10
Brush out, no bath - $20 to $50
Bath and dry, no cut - $40 to $85
Full Groom:
Includes fur cut, nail clipping, ear plucking/cleaning, anal glands expressed if necessary.
Small Dog (starts at) $60
Medium Dog (starts at) $80
Large Dog (starts at) $100
Cats (start at) $50
We are a small facility, only 8 indoor/outdoor runs.
Doors are open at 8 am and (weather permitting) stay open until dark so the dogs can run in and out as much as they like chasing squirrels, watching the birds, barking at one another - all in the safety of their own covered run.
Runs are 4'x5' inside with a rubberized floor for their comfort, 4'x8' outside (single pens) and 4'x8' inside and 8'x8' outside (double pens) with easy to sterilize concrete for them to do their business and just enjoy the sun.
Cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
We provide blankets (washed between guests), bowls (washed and sterilized between guests) all you need to provide is your dog and their food (to save possible food allergies).
Prices for boarding are as follows:
(all taxes extra)
1 dog $23/night
2 dogs $35/night in same run
Additional dogs (in same run as others) $10
(i.e.: 3 dogs in a double run are $45/night)
If you wish to have your dog walked during his/her visit we do have a walking service that we call on and the price for that is $10 for a half hour walk (weather permitting). Please ask for this service when booking.
171 Government Rd , Wawa, Ontario
+17058567750
waggingtailskennelwawa@gmail.com
