National Animal Safety and Protection Month was created by the PALS Foundation and is celebrated every October. Being proactive and creating plans to keep pets safe in an emergency are a critical part of being a pet parent. It's something we should be doing every day,...
Oh no! It's happened to many cat lovers and it's always a terrible scenario - your cat got out and is now missing. Before you panic and run around like a chicken with your head cut off, read this blog. In it, we answer the age-old question - My cat is lost. What do I...
Last week, we shared a blog about the dangers of allowing pets to get into Halloween treats and wrappers. Today, we want to discuss additional dangers that you may run into with your pet on Halloween. By sharing this spooky truth: why pets & Halloween don't mix,...
Halloween is a festive time for the whole family. Yes, we've known pets that actually enjoyed playing dress-up. But, Halloween can also be a dangerous time for our pets because of distractions, intriguing sights and smells, and, of course, Halloween treats that don't...
Fall is upon us and we're loving the crisper mornings, cooler dog walks, and Halloween decor. As temps drop and the weather changes, however, we're starting to think about ways to prepare our pets for colder weather. The following is our list of essential tips for a...
Last week, we discussed how difficult things are for animal rescues and shelters these days. Today, we want to focus on four easy ways to support animal rescues through donations. We hope this blog post will inspire you to set aside a bit of time or money to help...
Shelters across the United States are overcrowded and in crisis mode. There are more pets than there is room to house them, food to feed them, and care to give them. Unfortunately, rescues and shelters cannot manage the number of homeless pets without our help and...
Charging a fee for registration meetings and consultations is becoming more and more common in the pet sitting industry. Today, we want to break down the top reasons behind the fees. Our hope is that understanding pet sitter consultation fees will help pet parents...
Whether it's our veterinarian, pet sitter, or groomer, most pet parents are somewhat trepidatious about medical or service providers until they have proven themselves. Yet, we are often forced to trust strangers with our pets' care before we're ready to trust them....