by sharon | Aug 20, 2020 | People and Pets
How to have a smooth transition: some suggestions on introducing your new baby to the family dog. Before you go to the hospital, carry a large stuffed toy around in your arms to simulate the baby. This will help your pet to get use to seeing you holding something in...
by sharon | Aug 20, 2020 | People and Pets
You can learn a lot about people and their likes from just walking into their home. In the past 15 years, I have had the privilege to go into homes of my clients and pet sit for them. As I have done this, I become more acquainted with each owner by just looking...
by sharon | Aug 20, 2020 | People and Pets
You know you have a genuine pet sitter when… …you come home and find no indentation marks on your sofa or chairs, but find two of them on the dog bed—you only have one large dog. …pets are greeted first before your spouse, children and you....
by sharon | Aug 20, 2020 | Emergency Planning
Prevention is the best medicine. Make sure your pet has identification: an ID and a rabies tag attached to his collar. (For cats, use breakaway collars for safety.) Tattoos or microchips may also be effective. Have a picture available of your pet, or better yet, of...
by sharon | Aug 20, 2020 | Emergency Planning
FOOD Horses digestive tracks are sensitive; keep the diet it is accustomed to during disasters Food and special feed should be enough to last at least one week per horse Store in air tight, waterproof container and rotate once every three months Have an extra feed...
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