Winners!
Posted on: April 5, 2019
- In: Awards | contests | Family | short stories
- 64 Comments
I wrote about my granddaughter’s pet boarding business here and here and asked for votes for her in the Best of Medicine Hat contest. I am pleased to announce that Aunty’s Place was voted best pet boarding in Medicine Hat for the second year in a row. A huge thanks to everyone who voted! She works so hard and cares so much for the pets in her care, she deserves this.
This is what was posted on Aunty’s Place Facebook Page
I could not wait to say a big “THANK YOU” to each and every one of you for voting us the BEST OF MEDICINE HAT in our pet boarding category!!
To be recognized for our hard work and endless love for what we do, by our home town of Medicine Hat has been overwhelmingly amazing!
Taking care of pets fills our hearts full of love every day ❤️, but knowing that we have the support and recognition from our community is the icing on the cake!
To our community neighbours, pet care professionals, pet businesses, trainers, family members, our faithful clients, pet rescue workers, groomers, friends, and all of you who know that we just want what’s best for ALL pets…. Thank You SOOOO much for Voting for us in 2019!!
I also want to mention that my story Ghosts in the Attic won runner-up in Stevie Turner’s short story competition. Thank you for all the positive comments on that story. Here is the winning entry and all the others as well.
https://steviet3.wordpress.com/2019/03/01/share-your-short-story-winner-and-runner-up-for-february-2019/
Stevie is running another competition this month. So why not send in a short story. Writing short stories is a great way to exercise those writing muscles. Here are the details.
https://steviet3.wordpress.com/2019/03/23/share-your-short-story-april-2019/
I hope everyone is enjoying Spring wherever you are or Fall if in the Southern Hemisphere. You are all winners!
64 Responses to "Winners!"
April 5, 2019 at 5:09 am
Congratulations to your granddaughter again. She is doing a very important job.
And congratulations to you too for winning the writing competition. 👍
April 5, 2019 at 5:12 am
Thanks, it certainly is an important job. People leave their precious fur babies with her. And they get so much love!
April 5, 2019 at 5:12 am
So pleased for your grand-daughter, Darlene. she’s doing a great job! And hurray for you too…Congrats on your short story being the ‘runner-up.’ Hugs x
April 5, 2019 at 5:30 am
What a way to maintain a connection with your native town, Medicine Hat. YOU are a winner, and not just with the short story. Yay!
April 5, 2019 at 7:01 am
When I moved to Spain I made a point to stay close to my connections in Canada. Of course, it is much easier to do that now with social media. Thanks for your kind words.
April 5, 2019 at 6:24 am
My daughter just started doing pet boarding. Very cool award.
April 5, 2019 at 6:35 am
Congrats to your granddaughter, who obviously has your writing talent as well. Lovely photo of her with one of her “clients.” I think it’s terrific that you’re a runner up in Stevie’s contest also, Darlene. So many wins here in one post! xo
April 5, 2019 at 7:02 am
Yes, I thought I would keep it in the family! I am impressed with her writing ability. She never ceases to amaze me.
April 5, 2019 at 7:57 pm
Thanks for the link, Darlene, and thanks for your story!
April 5, 2019 at 9:07 pm
Many congratulations to your grand daughter. She obviously loves her job.
April 5, 2019 at 10:01 pm
She sure does. She has loved animals all her life. She is doing what she is passionate about.
April 5, 2019 at 10:09 pm
Well done to your granddaughter . And to you for the short story.
April 5, 2019 at 10:10 pm
Congrats! That is a wonderful affirmation of what your granddaughter does and has to be a great feeling to have the support of the community. Hopping over to read the short story which I am sure is amazing!
April 5, 2019 at 10:18 pm
It certainly is great to see. She has invested a lot of time and money into this business and I’m pleased it is proving to be successful for her. We love to see our kids and their kids happy, don’t we? Hope you like the story.
April 6, 2019 at 9:11 am
Congratulations to you both! Wonderful to celebrate these accomplishments. Wishing I knew someone in Medicine Hat with pets who need caring for.
April 9, 2019 at 1:17 am
Congrats to your grandaughter. My name is Crystal and I come to from Esme’s Senior Salon. I enjoyed visiting your site.
April 9, 2019 at 5:00 am
Congratulations to you both, Darlene! Very good news all around. #seniorsalon
April 9, 2019 at 8:44 am
Congratulations on Best pet boarding in Medicine Hat to your granddaughter and congratulations to you for runner up short story! Very successful week for your family!
April 19, 2019 at 8:36 pm
That’s wonderful, Darlene and congratulations to your granddaughter! Wishing her lots of success in the future! 😀
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April 5, 2019 at 5:00 am
Yeah!!!!
April 5, 2019 at 5:00 am
Thanks, Christa!!