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Pet Travel Safety Month
Pet travel safety goes far beyond safety for your just pets. We have all seen the cute “Precious Pet Cargo” stickers on cars. Transporting a pet, whether it’s a quick trip to the vet’s office, a joy ride for some fresh air or a road trip, needs to be thought out. ...
Safe Pet Toys and Gifts Month
It’s the season of giving…and don’t forget the pets! But…safety first! Make sure the toy you choose is nontoxic, the right size for your pet, digestible and has all chock hazards removed. Toy stuffing, raw hides and small items can become a trip to the emergency...
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
There are so many reasons to adopt a senior pet; first and foremost, all pets want love, attention and great care. Statics are showing senior dogs have a 25% chance of adoption vs. a 60% chance of adoption over a puppy. The least adopted in shelters are black senior...
Feral Cat Facts with Barnie’s Place Feline Rescue
1st lets clarify, feral is behavioral -NOT biological. The driving factor TRUST. As humans, we all have trust issues, and as we know...it all depends on the situation. Cats react the same way. Age, sex nor color determines a feral cat. A domesticated cat in a mid-age...
Pet Sitter Education Month
How much does your pet sitter know? September is PSI's Pet- Sitter Education Month! Having been awarded Pet Sitters International Pet Sitter of the Year 2024, I have learned so much more regarding the history of the pet sitting profession and how it has become a...
National Immunization Awareness Month
Immunizations are one of the most debated subjects, and our pets are not excluded from this controversy. Reasons for Immunizations: 1. Immunizations are available to prevent diseases in our pets, some of which can be passed onto humans or other pets....
National Lost Pet Prevention Month
Pets -1 out of 3 pets will be lost in their lifetime. -30% more pets become lost during July 4th-6th. -An average of 14% is returned to their owners after the holiday. -An average of 30 to 60 percent is euthanized after the holiday, due to not being able to be...
National Foster a Pet Month with Kat Duncan
Who benefits from Fostering a Pet? As we all know, pets can help humans with coping with stress, decrease blood pressure and help with loneliness and depression, but what does the pet get in return? As an outsider to the pet fostering system, it appears this is...
Chip your Pet Month
As a pet sitter, I don’t know how many times we have had this conversation with our client’s regarding their pets. One of the questions on our Pet Profile Sheet is: Is your pet micro chipped? A collar with a tag and a micro chip is the best combination for your...
National First Aid Awareness Month
Providing First Aid in any circumstance can be frightening. Pet first aid is tricky; considering the pet cannot tell you what is wrong. There are several first aid specifics, but I will touch on a few commonsense tactics to help get you through in an emergency with...
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