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5 Reasons to Observe Walk Your Pet Month
Congrats, we made it to 2021! Well, if 2021 were a subscription service, I’d end my 1-week trial and unsubscribe. But alas, pandemic or not, this is our life now. But just because California is in yet another lockdown, doesn’t mean we have to park our butts on the...
(Not the Same Old Info on) Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets
Recently, one of my (very organized) clients and I had a discussion about what would happen to their dogs in case something happened to them and they couldn’t ever come home. It’s not the most pleasant of conversations, but let’s face it, accidents and awful...
COVID Safety Precautions
lAs pet sitters & dog walkers, we are an essential business and have been working, albeit very little, throughout this pandemic. The summer was only busy for a couple weeks, then November and Thanksgiving was busy, but the rest of the time slow. I wanted to update...
How Much Notice Does Your Pet Sitter Need When Requesting Dates?
After 24 years in the pet sitting business, it always amazes me when a client (or potential client, particularly) attempts to book several days of pet sitting over a holiday....days before the actual holiday! Now, don't get me wrong, I don't judge. I know there are...
35 Reasons to Call Your Veterinarian
Welcome to (almost) fall! We did it, we have survived summer....beach crowds, hot weather, and perhaps many walks with your pup. But was it too many? Has your dog overdone it? Maybe scraped his pads on rocks or strained a muscle? How would you know? After all, dogs...
Summer Pet Safety Tips
Summertime, and the living’s easy….so the song says. But what happens if the heat rises? It may not be too easy for your pets to keep cool. Here are some tips to help them stay comfortable and happy. 1. Walk dogs in the early morning or at dusk If you want to...
