Our
philosophy:
At Metro Dog, we believe in changing the world for the better,
one dog at a time!
We have taken our cue from the Buddhist Metta Meditation
practice. Our mantra is:
May all beings be safe.
May all beings be happy.
May all beings be healthy.
May all beings live with ease.
These are our values:
GREEN PET CARE:
Metro Dog believes in taking care of our environment. This
translates into better care for your pet, too! Our Center
is on a filtered water system, delivering pure clean water
to your pet 24 hours a day. Dogs spend their days in the
fresh air.
We only buy green products for use in the Center, and use recycled
materials and soy inks for all of our correspondence with you.
Our construction materials are sustainable, non-polluting,
and whenever possible, purchased from a reuse company.
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
At Metro Dog, we also understand that taking care of our world doesn’t
stop with the natural environment.
We believe in supporting sustainability and fair trade both
locally and globally. We buy products that are fair trade,
as well as supporting local businesses and artisans. We purchase
green products and actively contribute to decreasing landfill
contributions through reuse. We appreciate and encourage our
customers to share their knowledge of product makers that you
think we should carry in our store.
ANIMALS FIRST:
Here at Metro Dog, we are all about your dog (and soon, cat)!
Everything about Metro Dog and Metro Cat is designed with
canine and feline comfort and safety foremost in mind. We
provide 24 hour supervision to ensure that your pet’s
needs and safety are tended to at all times. Flooring is
made of recycled rubber to reduce impact upon your pet’s
bones. Visual barriers around play areas are designed to
prevent over stimulation and generate security.
All of our housing units are supplied with filtered water.
Our building has great ventilation and fresh air is circulated
continuously with enormous fans. We are heated through overhead
radiant that is has the highest energy efficiency rating
available.
Our guests’ days are structured around the animals’ behavioral
needs, NOT around human convenience. We provide separate, spacious
areas for dogs with different needs:
ACTIVE ADULT DOGS live in The
Neighborhood, with access to four large play areas (two indoor,
two outdoor.)
SMALL DOGS live
in our Small Dog Town, with their own personal miniature
version of the Painted Ladies and Alamo Square to romp in,
undisturbed by the big guys! In addition to their specialized
small dog play yard, the “Littles” spend their
day between our four other play yards in their Petite Posse.
TWEENIES even get their own play group! Not too big, not
too little.... just right!
PUPPIES live
in the Canine Kindergarten, which features a spacious, toy-filled
romper room for puppies only. Soft floors provide traction
for playtime and padding for growing bones. Puppies are on
a regular house breaking schedule and have regular nap times.
OLDER DOGS lounge
around the Old Hound Lounge, where the old timers can relax
and take it easy, in addition to spending a portion of their
day in our different play yards.
SPECIAL NEEDS DOGS: Metro Dog is equipped to board pets
with special medical and/or behavioral needs. In their own
soothing, low-stimulus area, special needs dogs get the attention
and the quiet they need.
CATS! Metro
Dog is not just for dogs! Coming in 2008, we will be home
to Metro Cat, a cluster of cozy feline apartments nestled
well out of the canine fray. Quiet and secluded, in the Kitty
Kingdom is purrfect for cats.
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