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Friday, December 22, 2017

Great Local Organizations Worth Donating to This Season

WESTLAND, Mich.,––Christmas is only 3 days away! Can you believe it? If you're feeling in the spirit of the season, consider giving to not just your family and friends but to the community as well, as long as you're able. By providing a little gift to organizations, companies, and people who consistently support our Westland/Wayne community, you'll be helping to make it a better place to live. There are lots of people out there right here in our community who need your help, but where can you make a donation? Here are some great local organizations worth donating to this season:

Wayne County Family Center The Family Center in our neighboring Wayne County offers transitional shelter for homeless families along with other services including easy access to the SMART bus line, a laundry room, three balanced meals and snacks during the day, licensed child care for preschoolers, job counseling and placement, case management, financial planning, a medical clinic, and most importantly, help finding a home! This organization allow the families in our area to live a semi normal life while they work towards permanent placement. We make a donation to the Wayne County Family Center from our Annual Golf Outing proceeds each year. Consider making your own donation this Holiday season.

Westland Youth Assistance The Youth Assistance Program offers assessment meetings, drug screening, free academic enrichment, mentoring, drug screening, recreational activities, guest speaker presentations, life choices classes, and other services for ages 9-16 from Westland. These children are referred by Police, Courts, Schools, Parents/Guardians, and other agencies for the services listed above that are geared towards providing a healthy and successful life. We provide funding for this program along with other great organizations, and hope you will make a donation this season!

Starfish Family Services This organization stretches across metropolitan Detroit, with a location in Westland, Inkster, Livonia, Dearborn Heights, Plymouth, and Redford. Starfish Family Services offers plenty head start or preschool programs, youth programs, parenting programs, preschool, finance services, counseling and health services, community programs, and a shelter & crisis center. All these programs offer people the resources to be well supported role models, and outstanding citizens all while having a little fun. Their goal is to provide the children of our communities a brighter future and you can contribute a little to make this happen!

Angels' Place of Oakland County Angels' Place provides people-centered services like housing, enrichment programs and outings, and professional support for adults with developmental disabilities, or primarily intellectual disabilities. This organization hosts 20 homes in Metro Detroit (Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County) and usually provides care for the rest of these adults' lives. All of Angels' Place operations is funded by fundraisers, social security & Community Mental Health Funding, and donations. The organization is responsible for about 35% of operating costs and it takes on average $62,000+ per resident per year for support. We hope you'll consider donating this season - and make sure to check out their merchant supporters where you can shop to donate all year long.

P.O.E.T. Animal Rescue This non-profit, all-breed, rescue organization saves and hosts many abandoned or rescued dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens from Michigan and Ohio throughout the year through their foster homes. They often host events for adoption throughout Metro Detroit, and have partnered with North Brothers Ford in the past. P.O.E.T. regularly needs food and pet supplies to support each animal waiting for adoption and if you're a pet owner, you know this can be expensive! Help this organization keep these animals happy and healthy this season and throw them a bone or two by donating online!

There are many other organizations in the Westland and Wayne area that we didn't mention above that need your help. These organizations require donations to continue doing what they do in supporting the people, and animals, of our community not just during the holiday season, but all year long. If you're able to, we hope you'll consider making a donation to these worthy organizations this Christmas. Stay tuned to our blog, website, and social media accounts for events and more information on giving back to the community in partnership with North Brothers Ford! We hope you have a safe and happy Holiday!

North Brothers Ford is located at 33300 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185 and proudly serves as one of the premier dealerships in Metro Detroit, and is committed to exceptional customer service! Stop by or give us a call at 855-739-2023, our knowledgeable and helpful sales team will be more than happy to assist you!

Visit our website: www.northbrothersford.net

Tips for Keeping Your Dog Healthy and Safe During Winter

WESTLAND, Mich. –– It is undeniably winter in Southeast Michigan, even though it's felt more like spring at moments. Although the weather is quite mild now, the snow, wind, and bitter cold air are bound to make a return, because this is indeed the state of Michigan (Thrillist's #2 most miserable winter state). As hard as it is for us to endure this miserable weather, the same goes for our pets! They may love to play in the snow and cold, but it's your responsibility to ultimately care for them and keep them safe. Take a look at our tips for keeping your dog healthy and safe during the winter.

Avoid Bathing Them if Possible: If your stinky pup can get away without a bath for a while, let them! Just like us, pets will get dry, flaky skin because of the cold dry air which can be irritating and itchy. If you do need to bathe them, use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Also, running a humidifier inside your home will help you and your pets with dry skin.
Give Them Chances to Exercise: If the temperature outside is mild, this is a great time to get them outdoors for some exercise. Whether it's a simple walk around the neighborhood, or a trip to the nearest outdoor mall for some new and exciting smells and socialization, any exercise is great for your doggo. This can also help bored pups expend their energy in a useful way, rather than tearing up the couch or your shoes.
Understand When It's Just Too Cold: If it's too cold outside for you, it's too cold for your pets. Your pets are happiest and the safest inside on unbearably cold days. See our tips below for entertaining them when it's an 'indoor day'. It's also a good idea to provide a warm blanket and pillow or bedding so they can keep warm during their downtime.
Provide Fun Indoor Activities: When the weather is nasty outside, or too cold your dog still needs entertainment and activity. Some dogs are great at grabbing a toy and entertaining themselves, while others will beg for your attention. Know your dogs play-style and personality and make an effort to provide them with fun puzzle games, play time with you, and mini training sessions to keep them occupied and interested.
Protect Paws Before and After Going Outside: Pets going outdoors, even if it is a short walk, can be affected by the salt and ice on their paws. Using petroleum jelly or another type of pet-safe moisturizer will help protect their pads before going out. It's also a good idea to wipe paw pads with a damp towel to rid them of salt that can dry them out and irritate the pets mouth if they lick them. Pay attention to in-between the toes and remove any snow clumps or salt.

We love our pets like family, so we treat them like family. Make sure to follow our tips for keeping you dog healthy and safe during winter! If you're looking for a new addition to the family, check out our furry friends at P.O.E.T. Animal Rescue where you can adopt a loving pupper that's perfect for you or your family. If you're in search of a vehicle that better fits you a your dog's lifestyle, stop by North Brothers Ford! We'd be happy to help you find a great crossover/SUV that can easily fit you and the fur-baby (or babies), like the 2018 Ford Escape or 2017 Ford Explorer!

Visit our website: www.northbrothersford.net

Friday, April 1, 2016

April's Gone to the Dogs at North Brothers Ford

WESTLAND, Mich.––Here at North Brothers Ford, we're celebrating man's best friend this month. We've partnered up with P.O.E.T Animal Rescue in Garden City to support them and all the wonderful things they do for their furry friends. April's gone to the dogs at North Brothers Ford and there a multiple ways you can help you!

DONATE MONEY. All month long we'll be accepting donations for P.O.E.T Animal Rescue. You can swing by North Brothers Ford to donate $1, $5, or $10 and have your name written on a dog bone that we'll hang up in our dealership.
DONATE NEEDED ITEMS. All month long we'll also be collecting item donations for P.O.E.T. Animal Rescue! If you own a pet, you may know lots of work and money goes into their well being. P.O.E.T is in desperate need of these items: puppy food, dog food, dog treats, gently used dog crates M-XL, and gently used towels and blankets.
ADOPT. On April 16 we'll be hosting a Pet Adoption Day at our dealership featuring P.O.E.T Animal Rescue's pets. You just might find the love of your life has a wagging tail!

You'll not only be able to give to P.O.E.T Animal Rescue, but you'll also be given the chance to win. On April 1-16 we'll be hosting the Cutest Pet Contest. The steps are simple, and it enters you for the chance to win a $50 gift card to PetSmart! Here's how to enter:

Get your paws on a picture of your cute pet
Upload the picture of your cute pet to Facebook either on your personal page, or on North Brothers' page.
Tag North Brothers Ford in your picture
Keep your paws crossed!

We'll be randomly selecting a winner for the gift card at our Pet Adoption Day, April 16, so good luck! P.O.E.T Animal Rescue is a non-profit all breed Michigan dog rescue dedicated to saving dogs and puppies in Michigan and Ohio with a foster based in Metro Detroit. They occasionally take in cats, kittens, pet birds, bunnies, and raccoons on an as-needed basis. They are a wonderful rescue that needs your help to continue the loving care they give to all their to-be adopted animals! You can check out their available dogs online.

Visit our website: www.northbros.com