2020 Subaru Outback Chosen for Autotrader "Best Cars for Dog Lovers" List

The 2020 Subaru Outback has been named to Autotrader’s 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers list. The Outback, known for its reliability and suitability for families of all shapes, sizes and breeds, was chosen for its versatility on and off-road, allowing for safe, pup-friendly adventures.

 

 

Autotrader’s 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers list evaluates vehicles that have features aimed at keeping both humans and dogs safe – including large rear doors, low cargo floors and more. Vehicles named to the list offer the comfort, convenience and safety features to accommodate every two-legged and four-legged passenger. To learn more about the Best Cars for Dog Lovers of 2020, visit www.autotrader.com/best-cars/best-cars-for-dogs. 

 

Subaru is committed to not only improving the lives of pets, but also to creating vehicles that keep our furry friends safe and comfortable. Ferguson Subaru shares in Subaru's commitment to pet safety and well-being. 

This commitment is best exemplified in our Subaru Love Pets initiative. The Subaru Loves Pets initiative is dedicated to helping improve the lives of dogs and other animals our community. Through our Subaru Loves Pets initiative, Ferguson Subaru has hosted several adoption events to help local shelter pets find loving homes. We've also collected new pet supplies to donate to our local animal organizations; providing shelter supply kits for our furry friends awaiting adoption. For more information about Subaru Loves Pets initiative, please visit www.fergusonsubaru.com/subaru-love-promise.htm.

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Ferguson Subaru Sponsors 8th Annual Bark Walk & Pet Fest

One of our most favorite, yearly events is the annual Bark Walk. The Bark Walk is a fundraising event hosted by The Boxer Rescue of Oklahoma. Ferguson Subaru has been a Bark Walk sponsor for over 7 years! 2017 marked the 8th Annual Bark Walk & Pet Fest, and once again Ferguson Subaru was a "Top Dog" presenting sponsor! 

Ferguson Subaru has been a long-time sponsor of the Bark Walk for many reasons. The Boxer Rescue of Oklahoma uses donations raised during the event towards a cause we deeply care about - animal rescue. Funds raised from Bark Walk help support The Boxer Rescue of Oklahoma by allowing the organization to save the lives of homeless animals and help promote animal welfare in our community. But, as an added bonus, we also get to meet dozens of four-legged friends and their proud owners. 

This year's Bark Walk was held in Central Park, in downtown Broken Arrow. The event included the annual 1 mile walk around the park, and the popular PetFest; which featured a KidsZone with a bounce house, face painting and more, lots of vendors, food trucks, pet adoptions and much more!

Each year we bring some of our newest Subaru models to the event. This year, Ferguson Subaru brought the new 2017 Subaru Forester, and the new 2017 Subaru Outback Touring. The 2017 Outback Touring features a dark gray grille and a new Java Brown perforated leather-trimmed upholstery with contrasting ivory stitching.Learn more about the 2017 Subaru Outback Touring here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsQb0KtlX-c

Ferguson Subaru Sponsors Another Great Bark Walk

Since the year 2000, Ferguson Subaru has been a presenting sponsor of the annual Bark Walk. Once again, Ferguson Subaru was at the 2016 TBRO Bark Walk! This year we brought out a red 2016 Subaru Forester, a blue 2016 Subaru Outback, and a white 2016 Subaru BRZ. 

 

The Tulsa Bark Walk is a fun-filled family event held every year, in April. The event includes pet adoptions, food trucks, $20 microchipping, and even has a kids zone! The past two years TBRO has held the event at Chisholm Trail South, next to the NSU Broken Arrow campus. The event is a wagging' good time for the whole family, and Ferguson Subaru is proud to be a long-time sponsor of the event. 

TBRO is a 501(c)3 non-profit; volunteer ran organization committed to rescuing unwanted and abandoned purebred Boxers in the state of Oklahoma. According to the group's Facebook page, they started out rescuing dogs on a small scale in the Tulsa area, and grew to become a statewide organization. TBRO, "rescues nearly 400 Boxers a year from all over the state of Oklahoma. Many of our dogs available for adoption and our foster homes are located in Oklahoma City, as well as Tulsa." 

Funds raised from Bark Walk help support The Boxer Rescue of Oklahoma by allowing the organization continue to save the lives of homeless animals and help promote animal welfare. 

 

Ferguson Subaru Partners with Guide Dogs For The Blind

Guide Dogs For The Blind is an organization that according to their vision statement, "envisions a world with greater inclusion, opportunity and independence by optimizing the unique capabilities of people and dogs."

The organization was founded shortly after WWII, when the company's founder saw the need for aid to wounded veterans who returned from the war; veterans who were now blind or visually impaired. Through their exceptional breeding, puppy raising and training programs they quickly began to grow, and soon spread Guide Dogs For The Blind branches across the country. One of those branches was Lone Star Guide Dog Raisers.

Lone Star Guide Dog Raisers, based out of Texas, began with only six guide dog puppies and now has 186 dogs in training! The organization is made of volunteers who are all dedicated to raising their dogs and facilitating life-changing opportunities for the visually impaired.

The abilities Lone Star guide dogs possess (especially after their training is complete) is simply amazing. The dogs can detect changes in their owner's blood sugar and alert them well before any harmful symptoms arise; simply by smell. It takes 12 to 14 weeks to fully train their dogs.

During the Subaru Share the Love Event, Ferguson Subaru (and Subaru dealers across the country) donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased. New Subaru owner have a choice for that $250 donation to go to one of six charities. For Ferguson Subaru customers, Lone Stare Guide Dog Raisers is one of those six charities.

Last year, through the Share the Love campaign, Ferguson Subaru helped raise nearly $13,000 for Lone Star Guide Dog Raisers. Sandy Alsworth, Community Field Rep. for Lone Star Guide Dog Raisers, said that money went to transportation needs, breeding and medical equipment.

 2015 Share The Love Event | Pictured left to right: David Adams and Trevor Maki from Subaru of America, Ryan Ferguson from Ferguson Subaru, and Jerry Ferguson owner of Ferguson Subaru. Also pictured is Shiloh, a "puppy in training" from Guide Dogs For the Blind.

The Subaru Share The Love fundraising campaign is once again around the corner, and Ferguson Subaru is proud to renounce our renewed partnership with Lone Star Guide Dog Raisers. Several volunteers and "puppies in training" drove up from Texas, to our Broken Arrow Subaru dealer in preparation for the campaign. Ferguson Subaru owner, Jerry Ferguson, presented a check of $6,145 to launch the campaign!

People from left to right: Sandy Alsworth, Jerry Ferguson, Brenda Finch, Beth Adams, and Gretchen Ryan
Dogs from left to right: Nobu, Thea, Torch, and Crete

 

Back left to right: Shane Ogburn, Sandy Alsworth, Gale Venosdel, Tony Allen, Stewart Brown, Beth Adams, Lacey Shelton, and Fergie Bear
Bottom left to right: Brenda Finch and Gretchen Ryan

         

We encourage any potential Subaru customer to purchase or lease a new Subaru during the Share The Love Event, and to have the $250 donation (provided by Subaru) go to the Lone Star Guide Dog Raisers organization.

To learn more about the Subaru Share The Love Event visit FergusonSubaru.com

To learn more about Lone Star Guide Dog Raisers visit LoneStarGuideDogRaisers.com  

 

Take Your Dog to Work Day at Ferguson Subaru!

We know it's hard leaving your four-legged family members at home while you go off to work each morning. Wouldn't it be nice if we could take our dogs to work with us? Well, although; you might not get to bring your fur-child with you to work everyday, there is one day out of the year you can (at least if your boss is cool with it)! Every year, the first Friday after Father's Day, is the much anticipated, "Take Your Dog to Work Day!"

Subaru of America recognizes that your pet is a part of your family, and understands the special bond between pet owners and their loyal companions. That's why every Subaru is dog tested and dog approved! Yes, Subaru loves dogs, and so does Ferguson Subaru. Our team loves it when customers come into our Broken Arrow Subaru dealership, looking to buy a car, and accompanied with their pets. It's a special treat for us to be able to bring our K9 friends as well. This year for "Take Your Dog to Work Day" we did just that!

Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day at Ferguson Subaru

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Bark Walk 2015 sponsored by Ferguson Subaru

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2015 BARK WALK

in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
sponsored by Ferguson Subaru

Ferguson Subaru was proud to sponsor the Boxer Rescue of Oklahoma's 6th annual "Bark Walk." For 2015, the Boxer Rescue of Oklahoma held the Bark Walk at Chisholm in Broken Arrow.

The Boxer Rescue of Oklahoma is a 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer ran organization committed to rescuing unwanted and abandoned purebred Boxers in the state of Oklahoma and surrounding areas and place them in a safe, responsible, loving, and permanent home.

Bark Walk is a fund-raising event that features a 1 mile walk through one of Green Country's local parks. All breeds are welcome - not just boxers. There's pet adoptions, $20 microchipping, pet contests, raffles, training tips and more!

Ferguson Subaru is committed to helping animal rescue and pet adoptions, making the Bark Walk a perfect event for us to be a part of.

Ferguson Subaru was at Chisholm Trail for the 2015 Bark Walk. We had our booth set up with our usual bowls of free dog treats. We also brought a new 2015 Subaru Forester. The 2015 Subaru Forester is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with Subaru's innovated advanced safety feature - Subaru EyeSight (optional).

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Ferguson Subaru and Subaru of America Donate Over $12,000 to Guide Dogs For the Blind

Subaru of America has helped support nearly 300 animal shelters, grant more than 600 wishes, fund over one million meal deliveries to seniors, and helped support over 70 national parks through the Subaru Share the Love Event. 

The Subaru Share the Love Event - held each year between November and January - makes it possible for new Subaru owners, Subaru of America and Subaru dealers across the country (like Ferguson Subaru) to share the love with charities in our own backyard; one meal, one wish, one pet, and one park at a time. The Subaru Share the Love Event reflects Ferguson Subaru's commitment to improving our community. 

During the Subaru Share the Love Event, Subaru donates $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased to the customer's choice of the following charities: ASPCA®, Make-A-Wish®, Meals On Wheels Association of America®, National Park Foundation and Teach for America. In addition to the five national organizations, Subaru retailers have the opportunity to add a sixth local charity for customers to support. 

Ferguson Subaru chose to partner with Guide Dogs for the Blind for the 2015 Subaru Share the Love Event. Thanks to our new Subaru customers, who came from all over Oklahoma and beyond, we were able to raise $12,864 to be donated to Guide Dogs for the Blind!

Pictured left to right: David Adams and Trevor Maki from Subaru of America, Ryan Ferguson from Ferguson Subaru, and Jerry Ferguson owner of Ferguson Subaru. Also pictured is Shiloh, a "puppy in training" from Guide Dogs For the Blind.

Guide Dogs for the Blind empowers lives through exceptional partnerships between people, dogs and communities. Guide Dogs for the Blind envisions a world with greater inclusion, opportunity and independence, by optimizing the unique capabilities of people and dogs. Guide Dogs and K9 Buddy Dogs for visually impaired youngsters are provided at no cost to those requesting them, through support from people like you. Lone Star Guide Dog Raisers is a group of volunteers who raise puppies in their homes to become future service dogs. Right now there are 33 graduates who have a guide dog from Guide Dogs for the Blind who live in Oklahoma! 

With the help of new Subaru owners, Subaru of America has donated over $50 million since the start of the Subaru Share the Love Event seven years ago. When you take home a new Subaru during the Subaru Share the Love Event you automatically become a part of the good we're doing together.

Ferguson Subaru would love to see the success of the Subaru Share the Love Event continue!

Stay in touch with Ferguson Subaru to find out when the next Subaru Share the Love Event comes back around and together we'll help improve our community and donate to a worthy cause, one Subaru at a time!

If you can't wait until the next Subaru Share the Love Event to get behind the wheel of a new Subaru ( we know it's hard ) you can always visit our Broken Arrow Subaru dealership and speak to one of our friendly Subaru Sales Consultants. Or visit us online at www.FergusonSubaru.com! 

Ferguson Subaru | Walk In The Park

Every March 30th is National Take a Walk in the Park Day! As Oklahoma's number 1 Subaru dealership, we highly recommend you take full advantage of this holiday! Subaru is committed to being a leader in environmental initiatives and is an automaker who believes in preserving the outdoors. Take the day and enjoy all of nature's beauty in your local park and celebrate National Take a Walk in the Park Day with us! 

We recommend taking a walk in the park with some friends. Keith Graham, from Ferguson Subaru, decided to do just that with a couple of our four-legged friends! Keith along with some of his K9 companions hopped in the new Subaru XV Crosstrek and headed down to our local Broken Arrow park!

If you can't make it to the park today, join us April 25th for the annual Bark Walk - a Boxer Rescue of Oklahoma fundraising event. The Bark Walk, now in its sixth year, features a 1 mile walk through the beautiful Chilsolm Trail next to the NSU campus in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma . All breeds are welcome! There will have adoptions, $20 microchipping,  pet contests, raffles, training tips and more!

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2015 BARK WALK
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Ferguson Subaru Dog Days of Winter Events: Share the Love

Christmas is fast approaching. Soon we'll all be gathered with friends and family, sitting around a Christmas tree, unwrapping presents and signing along to Christmas songs. You're probably making plans right now; trying to get everyone together in the same home.

Ferguson Subaru wants to remind you that while you'll likely have a warm place to celebrate Christmas there are hundreds of homeless animals in our community that won't.

Ferguson Subaru host special events and activities especially for our four-legged friends. One such event is our Pet Adoption Event. We've held our Pet Adoption Event the past two consecutive years at our Subaru dealership in Broken Arrow, each year in December.

This year’s Ferguson Subaru Pet Adoption Event will be held December 11, 2014!


Our Pet Adoption Event is made possible by the Tulsa SPCA. The Tulsa SPCA will visit us with their MAC Truck (mobile adoption center)! The Tulsa SPCA will bring nearly a dozen pets in need of a home this Christmas including several adoptable dogs and cats.

We are proud support our local Tulsa-area animal rescue and adoption organizations. We are proud to work with the Tulsa SPCA. We hope you'll visit us December 11th and give a warm, loving home to a pet in need this holiday.

The Ferguson Subaru Pet Adoption Event is just one of two events to look forward to during our Subaru Dog Days of Winter. Our Dog Days of Winter is part of our Subaru Share the Love events.

Subaru of America has helped support nearly 300 animal shelters, grant more than 600 wishes, fund over one million meal deliveries to seniors, and support over 70 national parks through the "Share the Love" event. The Subaru "Share the Love" Event is held every year between November and January.


We're hosting a puppy meet and greet for our other Dog Days of Winter Event. Our "Guide Dogs for the Blind: Meet the Puppies in Training" event will be held the day after our Pet Adoption Event, on December 12, 2014. We hope you'll join us for both events!

Subaru encourages each Subaru dealership across the country to partner with one local charity. This year Ferguson Subaru has partnered with Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB).

As our designated Share the Love partner, Guide Dogs for the Blind is one of four organizations our Ferguson Subaru customers who purchase a new Subaru between now and January 2, 2015 can choose to have Subaru donate $250 dollars to after their new car purchase. 

Guide Dogs for the Blind empowers lives by creating exceptional partnerships between people, dogs, and communities. Guide dogs for the Blind envisions a world with greater inclusion, opportunity and

independence by optimizing the unique capabilities of people and dogs.

GDB puppies in training go through extensive training program designed to teach them how to lead a person who is visually impaired safely around obstacles. GDB puppies in training are also trained to have impeccable manners and to avoid distractions (such as cats!). In addition, all GDB puppies in training possess an eagerness to please and a willingness to work. GDB puppies' extensive training also ensures that there is compatible in every area from communication styles to personalities.

We hope you'll join us on December 13 on our Subaru showroom to meet these amazing pups who are going to change the lives of people in our community who are visually impaired. For more info for our Subaru Meet the Puppies in Training Event click here.