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Holiday Travel Tips for Pet Owners

If you are like many people, your holiday plans will include some form of travel. According to Road and Travel Magazine, 78% of pet owners are hitting the road and soaring through the skies with their furry friends, and this percentage keeps growing! If you are thinking about taking your companion animal along for the ride, keep in mind that traveling with pets usually involves more than just putting them in the backseat and driving off, especially if you are traveling long distances. Read the rest here »

Urgent pet food problems

A year ago, one of my petsitting clients started my education of what is in our pets’ food (like road kill). I had heard it before – several of my customers cook food for their pets. In doing my own research (which included talking to my vet) I discovered the horrors she had told me were true. Until now, I had no logical, easy way to educate other people that might be interested, nor did I have a solution to offer. Read the rest here »

Keep the Peace

Here in the Bulverde Spring Branch area, we have been experiencing record breaking heat for several weeks. I don’t need to reiterate the importance of providing shade and water for your pet – we all know that and the news makes sure we remember. But you might not consider the added strain to your indoor air quality should your pets be spending more time indoors than they are accustomed to. Read the rest here »

Life-Saving Adoption Event Set for April 4th, 2009

North Shore Animal League America’s Tour For Life 2009, a national initiative to save the lives of innocent animals, will arrive in San Antonio to partner with Animal Care Services and Animal Rescue Connections for a special pet adoption event on April 4th, 2009, 11AM – 4PM at the Alzafar Shrine Pavilion.

The world’s largest cooperative adoption event, Tour for Life, in partnership with Purina, aims to reinforce the importance and advantages of shelter adoptions. This year, Tour For Life celebrates mixed-breed dogs, helping advance the mission of the American Mutt-i-grees™ Club www.muttigrees.org , which promotes shelter adoptions and discourages purchasing pets from retailers supplied by puppy mills.
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Petsitting Vs. the Kennel

Why consider a petsitter? Consider some of the advantages over sending your pet to a kennel.

Often, the business hours of a kennel are not convenient with traveling. With petsitting, you do not have to drop them off the day before you leave, or pick them up the day after incurring more charges. A kennel can be especially inconvenient and expensive if there are holidays or weekends involved. Read the rest here »

How to Pick a Professional Petsitter

A professional petsitter will have a contract detailing services available and pricing. They will be insured and bonded to give you peace of mind. Good petsitters have references available upon request and always conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Holiday bookings.

We are still accepting bookings for this holiday season.  Call us to check availability (830) 438-4400.