We had 148 entries in our 2016 Calendar Cover Photo Contest this year! That’s more than double of last year! There were some really great photos and the competition was fierce.
What Is The Average Cost Of Pet Sitting & Dog Walking In The Capital District 2015?
Pet sitting and dog walking rates can vary greatly between service providers who provide essentially the same exact service. There are a lot of reasons for the variations; some pet sitters work ‘under the table’ and don’t claim their income, some are uninsured, some just don’t charge what they’re worth because they think by undercutting […]
3rd Annual Calendar Cover Photo Contest
Could someone PLEASE explain to me where the summer went? I can’t even believe it’s time for our third annual calendar cover photo contest already!
We Are Pet Sitters, Not Janitors
The majority our pet sits are enjoyable. We usually love the pets were are visiting and we get to enter a lot of homes we’ve always admired from afar. Every once in a while however one comes through that we really don’t enjoy. I’ve gotten a lot better over the years asking questions from callers before […]
Why The Pet Sitter Won’t Leave Your Dog Outside Between Visits On Invisible Fence
The weather is finally beautiful and everyone wants to be outside, including your pets. We’ve been getting a lot of requests lately for people who want us to leave their dogs outside on an invisible fence between our visits. Depending on the number of times a client has us coming it could potentially be 12+ hours between […]
Happy Birthday To Us! 15 Years Of Pet Care! GIVEAWAY!
August 4, 2015 marks our FIFTEENTH year in business! Wow, did that go by fast or what? I’m happy to say we are still pet sitting for many of the clients we signed up when we first opened. We’ve seen so many pets come and go in fifteen years. It’s heartbreaking to have to say goodbye […]
Mugzy’s Barkery Interview And A GIVEAWAY!
Jaime of Mugzy’s Barkery is the newest member of the Purrfect Pet Sitting team. When she’s not pet sitting she is busy running Mugzy’s Barkery. Mugzy’s Barkery specializes in creating homemade all natural and organic dog treats and custom cakes right here in New York’s Capital Region. Jaime recently took a few minutes to answer […]
Why Your Pet Sitter Wants You To Leave Your Air Conditioning On
Like everyone else I’m sure you’re feeling the pain of the dramatic rise in energy costs this year. I’m sure it’s very tempting to turn off your air conditioning to try and save some money while you’re away. While we completely agree with trying to save money, we beg you not to turn the air […]
4 Myths People Always Tell Their Pet Sitter
2015 marks our 15th year in business. Over the years we’ve pretty much seen and heard it all. People often tell me I should write a book. Much of it is already included in this blog. Looking back, there are a few things we hear over and over that usually end up being myths.
How Legal Fireworks In NYS Will Affect Your Pet Sitter
In November 2015, Governor Cuomo signed into law a bill allowing novelty items (sparklers, party poppers, cone fountains, etc.) to be sold during specific time periods in New York State. These items will be available in retail stores from June 1st through July 5th and December 26th through January 2nd.