by Pine Cove
We’ve got some paw-some news for you that’s not ruff at all! The next class of puppies will be at Silverado, the Towers, and the Springs for Summer 2026! It’s a great opportunity for campers to learn the importance and responsibility it takes to care for a dog. This class also equips campers with the skills and techniques to train a dog! And through all of it, campers will have tons of serious fun.
There will be a silent auction for the puppies throughout the summer in hopes of placing each dog with a loving Pine Cove family. Puppies will go home with their new families at the end of Week 10—August 1st.
The profits from this auction will go directly to our scholarship fund so even MORE campers will be able to experience Pine Cove next summer!
How old will the puppies be?
By the end of week 10, all puppies will be around 16-20 weeks old.
What kind of puppies are they and how many will there be?
There will be four F1B mini Goldendoodles at the Towers, four Goldendoodles at Silverado, and three F1B mini Goldendoodles at the Springs! All puppies are fully health tested and have OFAs.
How and where did you get these puppies?
The Towers puppies are from Groodle Doodle Ranch. The Silverado Goldendoodles come from Lonestar Doodles. The Springs puppies come from Crocket Doodles.
Do puppies get vaccinated?
Puppies have all their vaccines, have been dewormed, and been microchipped. We will take them to get continued vaccinations/vet visits throughout the summer.
What happens if a puppy bites my camper?
The medical team will be notified and the camper will be taken care of immediately. Depending on the severity and aggression of the puppy, steps will be taken to ensure campers are not harmed again.
What if my camper has a dog allergy?
Just like with everything else at Pine Cove, we pay attention to the needs of each camper! We are happy to find alternatives for campers who have allergies or other issues with dogs so they can continue having serious fun while at camp!
Where do the puppies go at the end of the summer?
We will host a silent auction and find each puppy a loving family. All profits will go to our scholarship program. The auction will begin on May 24, and will end on July 29. Puppies need to be picked up from camp on August 1.
What can you tell me about the parents?
The mother of the Towers puppies is a mini Goldendoodle, and the father is an AKC-registered mini poodle. The Silverado puppies’ mom is a golden doodle and the dad is a poodle. The Springs’ puppies’ mom is an F1 Goldendoodle and dad is a poodle.
Is it an activity, or are they just roaming around camp?
Just like our campers have awesome cabins to hang out in, our puppies do too! During activity classes, we have a “puppy palace” that has AC and a fenced area where the campers can pet and play with the puppies. Anytime puppies are outside of their designated area, they are on a leash.
What will the activity class look like?
During each hour-long activity class the puppies will be playing with our campers! This class will be facilitated by four summer staffers, including our puppy “wranglers,” and overseen by our Extreme Activities Coordinator as well as our full-time team. Along with playing, our staff will teach campers important skills and techniques on how to care for a dog.
Who is in charge of the puppies and how will they be cared for over the summer?
Bella “Freeze” Ramos is our first-half puppy wrangler at the Towers! A Texas A&M communications major, Freeze is eager to return to the Towers for a second summer of service. We can’t wait to welcome this thoughtful, kind, and personable staffer back to camp! Then for the second half, Mallory “Lamby” Ramos. Lamby is also returning for her second summer at camp. She is an elementary education major at the University of Arkansas. Be sure to say hello to this energetic, responsible, and caring puppy wrangler when you see her!
At Silverado, Greyson “Slayer” Evans will be overseeing our puppies during the first half of the summer. He is a senior Animal Science major at Texas A&M University. Slayer is most excited that the puppies he gets to care for will be used for scholarships for more kids to come to camp and see the love of Jesus! Halle “Lala” Drury is our second-half puppy wrangler. She is a junior at Abilene Christian University studying Elementary Education. Lala is excited for campers to find joy and feel comfortable while playing with the puppies in a way that will hopefully open up Gospel-focused conversations!
At the Springs, Reagan Bowen is our first-half puppy wrangler. She is a sophomore nursing major at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. This will be her first summer on staff and we are pumped to have her! She is approachable, caring, and diligent! MaryBeth “Doodle” Van Patten will be caring for our puppies during the second half of the summer. She is a sophomore psychology major at Clemson University, and we are thrilled to have her return for a second summer on staff! Her camp name, “Doodle”, is extremely appropriate given her job! Doodle is joyful, patient, and eager to serve!
Can we adopt a puppy at the end of our week of camp?
We cannot allow the puppies to leave camp prior till the end of Week 10, but you can bid on a puppy anytime between May 24 and July 29.
Does my child or family need to have been to camp in 2026 for us to bid on a puppy?
Nope! While we do desire every puppy to go home with a family connected to Pine Cove, you do not need to have attended camp this summer in order to bid.
Posted May 1, 2024
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