Hello, my name is Kari and I am a dogaholic. I am finally at Step One: Admitting that I have a problem. And after many years of denial, I am ready to open up and seek treatment for my problem. OK, but really, how can I help it? I just can’t get enough of the dogs. All the kisses, hugs, butt scratches, and belly rubs? I am just CRAZY about dogs!
I started out with just one dog, Hooch, my husband’s chocolate lab. He is such a great dog. So well behaved and so much fun. Then, I wanted to get another dog. But wondered what kind of dog to get? I got hooked on so many breeds! I bought books and researched what would be the best breed for a second dog for us. The problem got worse when I just couldn’t decide and I wanted to get more than just one other dog. I had three dogs that I wanted to get. My husband told me that we couldn’t get three more dogs because the city did not allow us to have more than a total of three dogs. What kind of a rule is that?!
I was visiting my girlfriend, who owns a grooming shop in San Diego, when I met and fell in love with a Miniature Schnauzer named Molly. She was just the most precious thing. Then it hit me. I could get my “dog fix” if I owned my own place for dogs. We were on our way home talking about the possibilities of opening an overnight boarding or doggy daycare facility when we came across an ad for the Camp Bow Wow franchise. We visited Camp Bow Wow corporate headquarters in Boulder, Colo., and were very impressed with what they had to offer. We signed the franchise agreement, I ditched my corporate IT job and one year later I opened my very own Camp Bow Wow in McHenry.
We have been open for just over one year and I now have over 900 dogs. And I know and LOVE every single one of them! You can see all of their pictures in my online http://www.cbwmchenry.com or see the Photo Gallery on my Web site at www.campbowwow.com/mchenry. The joy and unconditional love that they provide is just priceless. Some people tell me I have the coolest job in the world. Guess what? They’re right!
Stay tuned as I share some of the joys and the adventures of the dogs who make a difference in our lives here at Camp Bow Wow McHenry. Who says I can only have three dogs? Limit, schmimit!
Have a Dog Gone Great Day!
Kari
