19
May
2009
Dogs, Cats, Horses, Pets
Today I’d like to discuss some of the benefits of our business model.
Because we work with a team of pet sitters across the Metro Atlanta area we can ensure that there will always be a qualified pet nanny to meet your pet sitting needs. Whether you are planning a holiday trip or need service starting tomorrow there will be a caring animal lover to care for your pet. When one of our nannies goes on vacation, we can help cover your pet sitting needs by bringing in a back up. In case of an unforeseen circumstance or emergency, should your regular pet sitter be unable to visit with your pet, we have processes in place to provide immediate back up support, to ensure that your pet is ALWAYS taken care of. We are home to many caring pet nannies. All of our nannies, go through a 2 step interview process, background checks and are bonded and insured. Does the fact that we work with several pet sitters mean that your pet is not well cared for? Of course not! All of our nannies are animal lovers, and have their own pets at home. They understand the level of care we all want for our pets. Two of our nannies are certified dog behaviorists and many of our nannies work directly with rescue organizations to help needy and abandoned pets find a new loving home and love along the way. Our business model helps ensure that there will always be a qualified loving pet nanny to take care of your beloved pets.
Last week a new pet friendly hotel opened in Atlanta, Hotel Palomar Atlanta-Midtown at 866 West Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308.
Now we can all live in the lap of luxury with our pets for the weekend! What a great escape from the norm. What a great new offering for out of town guests!
Some of their pet friendly amenities include:
Restful accommodations in luxury guest rooms
VIP (Very Important Pet) amenity delivered to your room upon arrival
Pet bowls and a pet bed placed in your room for use during your stay
Dog leash and plastic bags for dog walks around midtown Atlanta
Pet sitting, pet grooming, pet walking and pet massage services can be arranged through our concierge
To find out more about this new hotel check out their site.
I just came across this horrifying story.
A Marietta man left 35 cats alone in his home while he left the country!
Police have issued an arrest warrant and if he is arrested he will face a $20,000 bond. Pet sitting services would definitely have been less expensive and better for all involved. Neighbors say the man rescues cats.
Read more about this story and the cats found here.
While having the heart to rescue animals is an awesome gift, it is also one with awesome responsibility. It is important to consider all pet needs as you add new members to your family. While cats are often thoughts of as independent creatures, they come to rely on us when we welcome them into our homes and need the same considerations as our other pets when we are away.
I stumbled across this today and WOW!
An Australian photographer makes over horses, with hair extensions!
Check out the news story here:
Photos by Julian Wolkenstein
What do you think, is your horse next?
We all know our pets are a great comfort any time we are ill. There are programs across the country developed to bring pets to others who are ill in efforts to bring them peace and a bit of happiness. Who knew our pets could help develop cures for cancer? Through a program known as Comparative Oncology our canine and feline friends can do just that.
Why do dogs and cats make good test subjects?
Unlike lab mice, that are specifically bred to develop cancer, dogs and cats spontaneously develop cancer just like humans. Through studying those naturally occurring cancers scientists can gain insight into possible treatments for human caners such as osteosarcoma, prostate and breast cancers, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, melanoma, soft tissue sarcoma, head and neck carcinoma, and virally induced lymphomas.
More efforts are being put forth to involve pets with cancer in clinical trials for new medications. Under these treatments, pets receive the most up to date treatment under the care of a board certified vetrinarian. For more information on the clinical trials check out the Veterinary Cancer Society.
Of course none of us wants our pets to become ill, if your pet was diagnosed with cancer would you consider Comparative Oncology?
Just announced!
Mark your calendars! This spring’s Atlanta Romp Around The World will be held at Sweat Mountain Park on April 18th at 10 am and will go until the doggies drop!
Every spring IDOG holds Romps Around The World to raise awareness about Rescue and Rehome Resources.
To find a group near you check out Doodle Communities.
If you’ve ever wondered about Goldendoodle’s or Labradoodle’s here is your chance to meet them up close and personal! If you own a Doodle, you know how uniquely they play imagine the fun of watching a whole group of them!
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Sweat Mountain Park
4346 Steinhauer Road
Marietta GA 30066
See you there!
In honor of National Poison prevention week, ASPCA has released a video highlighting 17 plants that poison pets. Check it out.
Dr Steven Hansen presents each plant and describes what you needs to be wary of. A helpful list is also provided for quick reference. It is important to recognize these dangers and the symptoms they cause if ingested. Do you have hidden pet dangers in your home?
If you suspect your pet has ingested a toxin, please contact your veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
We love to spoil our pets. But have you ever thought about making your pet a birthday cake? I wanted to make one for Barley last year but could find the Purrfect recipe. This one might work this year!
Pupcake
Ingredients:
1 egg
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup honey (optional)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup whole wheat or white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease a 9 inch cake pan.
- Combine the egg, peanut butter, oil, vanilla, and honey, if desired, in a large bowl; blend well.
- Stir in the carrots and mix thoroughly.
- Sift together the flour and baking soda and
- Fold into the carrot mixture.
- Spoon cake batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes; then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For frosting try a bit of honey mixed with peanut butter 
Yum Yum- Might be good enough for the whole family!
Come find out more about the Horse Rescue, Relief and Retirement Fund this weekend!
Open House with Farm Tours noon to 4 pm Sunday March 15th. HRRRF and Northwind Equestrian Center is a working farm.
Once month the farm is open to the public.
A small donation of $5 will get you a tour of the farm, a chance to meet the horses and other animals, and an opportunity to learn more about the rescue. Come and help support this worthy cause!
1768 Newt Green Road
Cumming
30040
For more information on this and other events for HRRRF check out their site at
http://www.savethehorses.org/html/events.html
WellPet Humane is an Atlanta based non profit organization that launched in the summer of 2008. Their main goal is to help reduce the occurrence of “economic euthanasia”. They serve low income pet owners, pet rescues, feral cat caretakers, students veterinary referrals and those living on social security. Everyone can benefit from their low cost vaccination and spay/neuter rates.
For more information on their rates check here.
WellPet often sees pet owners who have been given estimates for surgeries or treatments that they simply can not afford. WellPet is proud to have an opportunity to fulfill their needs by providing affordable veterinary medical services targeting families that are experiencing financial hardships.
For more information on how to qualify for lower veterinary rates take a look at their qualifications page.
To help this cause please consider donating.
