Hound 'N' Mouser

09/03/2026

Pet parents, I’m sorry I have disappointing news for those awaiting some raw food this week.

Our entire delivery came to us defrosted and thawed. Due to safety concerns we’re returning the order and won’t sell the thawed meat.

The company are great to work with and working with me closely. A replacement delivery will be sent, however due to Monday’s upcoming stat there’s a good chance we won’t receive it until closer to Sep 17th.

I’m very very sorry for the inconvenience I am well aware this will cause - myself included as my dogs eat BCR!

In the meantime - Cranbrook’s wonderful The Paw Shop sells Big Country, and has relocated to a large new space! The Paw Shop

Go check out their new walk in freezer - GOALS!!!

09/03/2026

🦨 These 2 apologize for the store smelling like skunk today

They met a very stinky fate last night 🦨💨

Mum and dad had to bathe them at 10pm. Mum heaved while doing so. That made dad sympathy heave 🤢 so much fun was had!!! 🙄😅

08/21/2026

Overstock supervisor Snax 🫡 Must be fenced off from food or will break into and eat FirstMate & Kasiks Pet Foods

08/13/2026

‼️🚨 If you feed BIG COUNTRY RAW and have room for more at home 🙏PLEASE🙏 come get some today!

With a delayed delivery from the stat last week we now have 2 deliveries worth headed our way TODAY and we lack freezer space for it all.

Come today for Big Country Raw and get a free treat!
Choose from:
🐷pig ear 🐓chicken foot 🐄flat chomper 🐑lamb ear

It would help us greatly! 🙏

08/12/2026

‼️🚨🔔I am sharing a message and request from Karla - a wonderful re-addition to the Kootenays dog community. She is training our new groomers and has an amazing vision.

Please reach out if you have, or know of someone who has, what she’s looking for! We want to keep her in Creston!

📝 I am new to Creston, but definitely not to the Kootenays. I started a fairly successful business in Cranbrook in 2008, The Playpen Pet Boarding & Grooming. After 10 years of hard work, I made the tough decision to sell, which I did in 2018. I moved to Prince Edward Island to semi retire. However, I missed home, so here I am back in the Kootenays. And even better the West Kootenay! I am hoping to start another small social enterprise. I have 18+ years experience in animal care/rescue/advocacy and I want to bring my passion, knowledge, and commitment to animals to the Creston area to open a small pet boarding business in collaboration with a non profit to support companion animals in need. (I presently volunteer with PAWS and would not compete with them, but work with them and compliment their Mission) The challenge is finding a location for this endeavor. If you have:

• 2+ acres

• With a good size ‘shop’ (at least 1500 square feet), with a solid concrete floor

• Plumbing and Electrical

• The ‘people’ living space - I am not too fussy about - it is about the animals 🙂

• Needs to be located in an area that is zoned to allow such a project (depending on the location, a variance may be an option)

• Desired location East and South of Creston (Canyon Lister) area.

• Budget - negotiable 🙂

• Please help me help the animals

• Lease/Lease to own/buy

• If you have a space/land/shop/house or any ideas I would be grateful if you would reach out to me:

Pictures: 1) 2008 opening of my business 2) volunteering at the shelter in Mazatlan Mx 3) My dog Luca and I volunteering at a farmers market educating people on companion animal welfare 4) PEI CARES page - the non profit I started in PEI

08/09/2026

Wellllll Koffie finally got skunked … 🦨

After using Purodora Lab 2 Part Skunk Odour System I can happily confirm it works an absolute treat! We sell it in store as the 2 parts and also individually.

I used the entire neutralizer spray bottle on her, but only 1/3 of the shampoo. I’ll be restocking the spray to keep on hand at home.

Someone then felt very sorry for herself all day after being made to sleep outside, getting bathed, and being brushed all in 1 day.

Ruff life Koffie …

08/07/2026

☀️🐾 August Deals at Hound n Mouser!

There are some GOOD ones this month 👀

🥩 Benny Bully’s Liver Chops - a whopping $34.99 OFF the big 1500g bags!

🥩 Big Country Raw - Celebrate RAWgust with $2 OFF select raw food

🦆 FirstMate Duck Formulas - Save $4-$6 on dog & cat kibble

🦴 Bocce’s Bakery - $1 OFF select Crunchy Biscuits

🐱 Cat Litter Deals
Fresh News - Save $2-$4
Naturally Fresh - Save $2-$4
sWheat Scoop - $6 OFF 28lb bags

🧼 Skout’s Honor - $2 OFF select products

🧸 Tall Tails Plush Toys - Buy 2, Get $5 OFF a plush

📅 Deals are on throughout August, while supplies last.

And yes… $34.99 OFF those Benny Bully’s bags is correct. We couldn’t believe it either! 😳🫢 Come see us!

08/05/2026

I didn’t expect to have such a positive update so quickly, however our community is phenomenal and I am SO thankful!

Beloved Laurie is coming in to help us 1 day per week grooming!

We have a wonderful experienced groomer Karla who will also be helping us 1 day per week for the short term, and 2 groomers in different stages of training.

You will also see our beautiful Deb back every so often!

THANK YOU! Everyone! For your help, your support, and your understanding.

We are always better together 🙏✨🐾

08/05/2026