Moving with Pets

Moving with Pets

Whether moving across town or out of state, it is an exhausting process for any family, including the furry children. Dogs and cats are creatures of habit and thrive on predictable routines. The frenzied activity of a household relocation can cause as much stress for...
The Yin and Yang of Spay & Neuter

The Yin and Yang of Spay & Neuter

     As a professional pet sitter, it’s important to understand spay and neuter issues to assess potential complications for your pet sitting business.  If you are boarding dogs in your home or pet sitting a young dog still intact, details to consider are included in...
Easter is a Bunnanza for Rabbit Acquistions

Easter is a Bunnanza for Rabbit Acquistions

  Because bunnies are oh-so-cute, they are often given as gifts at Easter. Sadly, shelter workers report they are the most returned pet after Easter. Those cute and cuddly baby bunnies sexually mature at 4 months and adolescent behavior follows: biting, spraying,...
Pet Sitter Care Tips for Senior Dogs

Pet Sitter Care Tips for Senior Dogs

If a dog is rounding the corner at 6 years of age, they may now be considered a senior (depending on the breed). VCA, with over 750 hospitals and 4700+ Primary Care Veterinarians explains it this way: “Pets age at a faster rate than people. It is a popular...
Managing a Pet’s Separation Anxiety

Managing a Pet’s Separation Anxiety

For those of us who enjoy canine and feline companionship, there is no greater joy than their presence in our lives. The human-animal bond is unlike other relationships that come and go as it is rooted in mutual respect, reliance and adoration. We’re just happier...