by Chris McDaniel | Mar 5, 2020 | events
We will be hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Fishel Park in Downtown Downers Grove on Sunday, April 5th. We will have 8 sessions again this year. These sessions will hold 35 dogs. The time slots are as follows: 11:15, 11:50, 12:25, 1:00, 1:35, 2:10, 2:45, 3:20...
by Chris McDaniel | Mar 5, 2020 | events, Pets
For all of our PRE-PAID and PRE-REGISTERED customers – you should have received an email today (Mar.24th) regarding our Caricature Event. Unfortunately, all of Angel’s other events have been cancelled. So we would LOVE to still support his small...
by beth staley | Nov 24, 2019 | events, General, Sales and Promos
November 2019 For every $25 pre-tax/post-discount you spend, you get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift certificate for one of our downtown Downers Grove neighboring businesses! The cards are sponsored by the following vendors: Middle West Distributors,...
by Chris McDaniel | Nov 20, 2019 | events, Pets
Angel Contreras still amazes us each visit! His sense of humor finds the happiest qualities in each pup. We are so thankful he enjoys his visits with all of us at Happy Dog Barkery too! He had a packed schedule of happy pets to draw on Saturday, Nov. 16th. He was...
by Chris McDaniel | Mar 20, 2019 | events, Pets, publicity
We have BIG news!! A Celebrity Dog and a Talent Search A Dog’s Way Home pup-star, Bella (aka Shelby), is making a red carpet appearance at our very own Happy Dog Barkery. Happy Dog Barkery and Enjoy Your Dog, Inc. will be hosting a special event: Bella (aka...
by Chris McDaniel | Oct 8, 2018 | events, holiday
Live Caricatures by Angel Contreras is happening here at the Barkery on Saturday, November 10th! He can take your pup and draw the characteristics you know and love from your pet. He has a wonderful sense of humor and loves to have a good time. The cost is $35 per...
by Chris McDaniel | Sep 18, 2018 | events, General
We know that we have shared this news with a few of you. Since Fall is approaching us, we want to share that we have some bad news/good news. Bad News first: The 2018 Scavenger Hunt has been cancelled. As a small business, we are constantly watching expenses and...
by beth staley | Jul 25, 2018 | bakery, events, food
Join us on Sunday, August 12th for our 7th Annual Ice Cream Social! All dogs attending will get a free frozen yogurt and then get to add toppings from our sundae bar, from liver crumbs to whip cream and lots of fun things in between. Proceeds from the event will...
by beth staley | Jan 30, 2018 | bakery, events, holiday
Time to get your order in for the 2018 Paczki Day for Dogs! Let your pups celebrate Paczki Day too. Back by popular demand, the dogs told us so. Pick-ups available on Sun 2/11, Mon 2/12 and Tue 2/13. Only $2.50 each. Filling choices: Peanut Butter – outside is...
by beth staley | Nov 29, 2017 | events, holiday, Pets
Join us Saturday, December 2nd from 10am- 2pm for the annual Pictures with Santa! Hosted by Keller Williams, next door to Happy Dog Barkery, and sponsored by CILRA Lab Rescue. Donation is $10 and all proceeds go directly to CILRA. No appointment is...
by beth staley | Nov 15, 2017 | events, General, Pets, publicity
Meet Olivia and Hawk. Olivia received her service pup Hawk from MidAmerica Service Dogs’ Foundation. From that day on, they have been a bonded pair! Olivia and her fabulous family try to pay it forward as much as they can. They’ve been helping the...
by beth staley | Nov 2, 2017 | events, General
Need a great gift idea for a hard to shop for person? How about a custom caricature of their pet? Not just dogs, Angel can draw any animal. He will even do human subjects. :) Take a look at some of the spring drawings here. Angel will be back in store on Saturday,...
by beth staley | Oct 2, 2017 | events, General
A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go, heigh Ho – the derry-o, a hunting we will go. Registration for the 9th Annual Scavenger Hunt is NOW OPEN! Visit our Events page for all the details!
by beth staley | Aug 27, 2017 | events, Pets, publicity, Rescue
Our Ice Cream Social made the news! Thanks to Fox 32 for airing the segment. Who knew there was such a thing a retired racing groundhog (watch to find out)! Ha Ha Ha! Proceeds from the event go to the Sunburst Project, an affiliate of the Greyhound Alliance to...
by beth staley | Aug 23, 2017 | events, General, Pets, publicity, Rescue
Recently, Beth was happy to present a check to Shorewood Cocker Spaniel rescue for $600 to help their rescue efforts. Shorewood recently took in a dog name Joe Cocker who was a severe neglect case, left to die, couldn’t walk because his fur was so matted. Joe...
by beth staley | Aug 17, 2017 | events
Thanks to all of you we have raised over $1800 to sponsor a transport of retired racing greyhounds from Florida. Don’t worry, you aren’t too late! We are selling raffle tickets for the great gift baskets that are in the store until the end of the month....
by beth staley | Aug 7, 2017 | events, General, Pets
Do you want to take your dog with you in downtown Downers but aren’t sure where to go? We’ve got you covered. Here is a list of the dog friendly restaurants in downtown Downers Grove. This info is to the best of our knowledge and we did check with all...
by beth staley | Jul 23, 2017 | bakery, events, food
Join us on Sunday, August 13th for our 6th Annual Ice Cream Social! All dogs attending will get a free frozen yogurt and then get to add toppings from our sundae bar, from liver crumbs to whip cream and lots of fun things in between. Proceeds from the event will...