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Bringing a pet into your home means you’re responsible for a furry friend that needs love, attention, exercise, nutrition, and hygienic care. Since you (sadly) can’t bring your beloved pets everywhere you go, it’s important to find a trusted caregiver who can watch your pet when you skip town. Boarding works well for some cats and dogs, but it’s not for everyone. So, when should you consider hiring a pet sitter? Here are three situations where we believe hiring a sitter is well worth the investment. 

What’s in the Easter basket this year? Could it be something delicious? Could it also be a pet toxin? The Easter holiday, with its abundance of chocolate, candy, and delicious food, is also a big time of year for pet poison emergencies.

The focus on fun and family togetherness during Easter should be extended to your four-legged family through pet safety measures. It’s actually easy with some awareness and simple actions to keep these Easter foes from being eaten by your furry friend. 

A Tisket, a Tasket…Those Easter Baskets

A basket filled with toys and treats, what’s not to like? Your curious pet will also be intrigued and want to investigate, such as:

People that have gone through the experience of raising a puppy or kitten know all too well that it’s not for everyone. The process takes a considerable amount of time, energy, money, and foresight to truly do it right. And while it’s 100% worth it, it’s really not something you can thrust on someone else. This holiday season, we’d like to promote alternatives to the concept of giving a pet as a gift.