It’s hard to believe that summer is halfway over already! NO! Say it ain’t so! Have you planned your vacation yet? I have put together a list of websites that can assist you in arranging your escape! Don’t forget to use our to reserve your pet sitting dates!
Why We Want To Be Your Pets Sole Caretaker
I cringe whenever I get an inquiry from someone that tells me “my brother can do the night visit and my neighbor said they can let the dogs out at lunchtime, so we only need you to come in the morning.” To that person it may sound completely logical and it will save them a […]
10 Tips To Help Your Pet Sitter This Summer
Summer is here and vacation season is in full swing! Following are 10 tips that will help your pet sitter provide the best possible care to your pets and your home while you are away:
Why Hiring a Professional Is SO Much Better Than The Kid Next Door
You’ve made your plans to go away, all that’s left is enlisting someone to care for the pets. The neighborhood kid is fine (and cheap), right? Think again. These are a few of the things we have encountered over the years that could have caused potential life threatening and/or catastrophic emergencies.
Trusting Your Pet Sitter
Handing your keys over to a virtual stranger is nervewracking. You are leaving behind two things that mean the most to you; your home and your pets. We do our best to alleviate your stress and make things go as smoothly as possible. We encourage people to check our references to ease their mind. Despite […]
The Scoop on Poop
Being pet sitters we are up close and personal with poop on a more regular basis than the average person. It’s really a glamorous side of our job. OK, it’s not, but it’s an important part of our job none the less. Analyzing your pets droppings can give you an insight into what’s going on […]
No Request Is Too Strange
Pet sitting is a very personal service. We are in your home, your sanctuary, your castle. Because this is such a personalized service we get a lot of requests that other service providers would think were rather strange. Here are a small sampling of some of what we’ve heard over the years:
Is Pet Sitting More Expensive Than Boarding?
You have two major choices when it comes to finding pet care. You can either take your pets to a boarding facility or you can hire a professional pet sitter. OK, you have three choices – you could also beg a friend, family member or neighbor to watch your furry companions for you and hope that […]
Have You Used Our Online Scheduling System Yet?
Not only did I start blogging to move us into the 21st century but we now also have an online scheduling system that allows YOU to schedule your own pet sitting and dog walking visits! It’s close to the greatest thing since sliced bread if you ask me. It’s very easy to use. Just visit […]
Product Review – CleverCat Innovations Top Entry Litter Box
If you share your home with both dogs and cats, chances are you’ve dealt with your dog snacking in the litterbox. Gross, yes? If you have a dog with pancreatitis you know that fatty foods (and snacks) are verboten. Our 14 year old Jack Russell was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and despite our best efforts controlling his […]