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 […]
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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.
Will The Pet Sitter Clean Up If Your Pet Makes A Mess?
Pets aren’t quite as bad as kids at making messes, but there are times that it happens. Should you worry about coming home to a mess that your pet has made while you are away?
We’ve Been Pet Sitting/Dog Walking For 15 Years, So Why Are We Sad?
Purrfect Pet Sitting is about to celebrate it’s 15th year of business. When I first started this business I was a sole proprietor, doing everything myself. I never imagined that fifteen years later that 1) I’d still be doing this and 2) I’d have an incredible team of employees!
Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Jobs Available In The Capital District
Pet sitting can be an awesome job! Read all about it here. In my most recent quest for finding employees I noticed something. Not only was Purrfect Pet Sitting looking for employees but so are several other services throughout the Capital District.
How I Got Our Kitten To Stop Peeing Around The House
If you’re new to this blog this is Bob. You can read all about how Bob came into our life here. Bob was about six months old when, on the day I was scheduled to take him to the vet for his appointment to be neutered, I discovered that he had been peeing all over our house and […]
What If You Need Same Day Pet Sitting Services?
Most of our clients book very far in advance as they schedule their pet sitting services when they schedule their vacations however what would happen if you had an emergency? Would your pet sitter be available on a moment’s notice? You know, when life happens and you get an emergency phone call?
How Does Your Pet Sitter Handle Daylight Savings Time?
Being professional pet sitters means that we tend to notice things that your average ‘free’ help may not. What happens to our visits when we switch the clocks for daylight savings time? I bet it’s something you’ve never even thought of, have you?