Wow, I can hardly believe it’s almost the end of 2014 already! Is it just me or did the year fly by? I started blogging in 2013 so 2014 was my first full year. It was interesting looking back to see what the most read blog posts were. Perhaps you missed some, here they […]
Is It Safe For Your Pet To Drink The Christmas Tree Water?
You probably already know that mistletoe and holly are poisonous to your pets but what about the water in the Christmas tree stand? Well, that’s not really safe either. The toxicity of these plants depends on how much your pet ingests.
Tips For Getting Great Photos Of Your Pets
I have to admit, we have a LOT of photogenic subjects to choose from. Much more than the average person so the odds are more in our favor that we have to get at least a FEW really good shots, but if you follow just a few simple tips you too can take great pictures […]
Do Pet Sitters Still Visit Your Pets In Blizzards?
I’m sure you’ve seen the news of the crazy snow storms that are going on in Buffalo this week. I mean can you even IMAGINE getting 7-8 FEET of snow?!?! The photo above is the NYS Thruway which is currently closed for 130+ miles. It made me think……how would we even get pet sits done […]
Top 5 Most Popular Dog And Cat Names
We’ve heard some pretty interesting and funny pet names over the years. From Boy and Girl for two cats to Delicious for a pig. I know personally when I name a pet the name has to ‘come’ to me. I can’t pre-name a pet before I get to know it. It has to fit the […]
Poop Scooping Services In The Albany, NY Area
If you own a dog you know cleaning up after them is a necessity. It’s not fun, it’s not pretty but it’s necessary; unless you live on considerable acreage where your dogs can go and there won’t be any chance of yourself or your kids stepping in it – or the dogs eating it (yeah, […]
How You Can Help Mohawk Hudson Humane Society With Their Recent Cat Hoarding Case
(photo credit – Times Union) I’m sure you all saw the story about the cat hoarders in Schaghticoke, NY on the news and in the papers recently. This is not the first time they have been called to this residence and it is estimated that, in all, they’ve taken 450 cats from this home. Can you […]
What Do You Mean You Don’t Cover (Insert Your City Here)?
In order to provide the best quality service and not be in our cars more than absolutely necessary pet sitters need to establish geographic boundaries to their service area. My goal is to keep my staff within a five mile radius of their homes. I’ve gotten a few calls recently however that just didn’t agree […]
Are Pet Sitting And Dog Walking Rates Negotiable?
I recently received an inquiry from someone who wanted help with her puppy. She was looking for midday visits around noon, Monday through Friday. She had emailed me directly through the website, so there was no doubt that she had seen our rates yet she still asked what the rate would be for this service […]
Help Us Get Recognized As The Best Pet Sitters In Rensselaer County
Do you have an Angie’s List account? We would love it if you’d be so kind as to leave us a review by October 31, 2014. By doing so, you’ll put us in the running to win the Angie’s List Super Service Award. Please help get us recognized as the best pet sitting service in […]