I recently receive a call from someone whose dog was having herniated back surgery (notice the Frankenstein like scar on his back). They were looking for someone to come in midday while they were at work to help get the dog outside to relieve himself. She asked if this was something we could help them […]
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How Does A Pet Sitter Take A Vacation?
We just returned from a week in Key West. We were fortunate enough to go there last year as well. It’s one of our favorite places. This was my fifth time going. We will only stay at Key West Bed and Breakfast and can’t recommend it highly enough if you’re ever interested in visiting Key West.
Will Your Dog Walker Still Come During A Snow Storm?
We have a lot of dogs we visit on a daily basis while their human guardians are at work. We previously discussed whether we’d still pet sit during a blizzard. We seem to be getting nailed pretty regularly this winter with some heavy snows. During these storms the majority of our daily dog walking clients decide […]
2015 Rensselaer County Rabies Vaccination Clinics
Rensselaer County has announced their rabies vaccination clinics for 2015. During these clinics Rensselaer County Department of Health staff will provide the appropriate rabies vaccination and booster shots as mandated by the New York State Department of Health. These shots will be provided for dogs, cats and ferrets.
What Is The Appropriate Shelter For Dogs Left Outside In New York State?
We’ve all seen the Facebook posts on ‘it’s cold, bring your pets indoors’ going around this winter. It seems like common sense to me, but what is LEGALLY the required shelter for dogs left outdoors in New York State?
What Happens If The Pet Sitter Gets Locked Out Of My House?
During the initial consultation we always request two keys and we test them to make sure they work for us before we leave. We’ve learned the hard way that people sometimes give us the wrong key, new keys don’t work, etc.
5 Of The Weirdest Search Terms Used To Find Our Website in 2014
Most businesses that blog take note of the most frequently used search terms used to find their website so they can include more of those words or phrases in future blogs to increase website traffic. The most common search terms used to find Purrfect Pet Sitting are usually pet sitting, dog walking, pet sitter, etc.
Top 5 Blog Posts of 2014
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 […]