Some days in the course of pet sitting I put close to a hundred miles on my car. I drive by a LOT of homes throughout my day. I have found three things that people do that stand out that just SCREAM “We’re not home”! I can usually spot the home of someone who is […]
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What Is The Average Cost of Pet Sitting & Dog Walking In The Capital District 2018?
June is here! That means it’s time for our annual blog on pet sitting and dog walking rates in the Capital District!
Why Hire A Professional Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Versus An App Pet Sitter?
I’m sure we’ve all seen the slick commercials for the on-demand, app-based pet sitting services. You know the one, they claim to have the largest network of five star pet sitters and dog walkers.
Spot The Hoopty & Earn $20 Credit!
I’m sure you’ve seen it around town. You can’t miss it, right? This is our wrapped pet sitting & dog walking mobile. We refer to it as “The Hoopty”.
Why We Don’t Offer In Home Boarding
I’m surprised at the number of phone calls we get from people wanting to drop their dogs (or cats) off at my house for boarding. Our website and voicemail clearly state we do “in YOUR home pet care”, but yet they still contact us.
2018 Rensselaer County Rabies Vaccination Clinics
Rensselaer County has announced their dates for their 2018 Rabies Vaccination Clinics. 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.
Pet Sitter Product Review: Wisdom Panel Breed Identification DNA Test Kit
We recently adopted a rescue dog named Chewy. The rescue group had him listed as a jack russell terrier mix which we could see a little of when we looked at him. For Christmas, I got my husband the Wisdom Panel DNA Test. I thought it would be fun to see exactly what Chewy’s results […]
A Little Appreciation Goes A Long Way!
The holidays are the time to exchange gifts with the ones you love and to show your appreciation and thanks to those who have gone over and above for you throughout the year.
Your Pet Sitter’s Pets: Bob; 9 Months Post Leg Amputation
2017 was a rough year for our cat Bob. He had his leg amputated in March due to soft tissue sarcoma. I never imagined we’d have to go through this with one of our pets, but we did. It’s been a long road to recovery. So how is Bob doing now?
Pet Peeves Of Your Pet Sitter
Every job has pet peeves. Pet sitting and dog walking are no different. We are in a lot of houses every single day so it’s normal that we find things that, if they were different, would make our jobs a lot easier.