The splendor of summer is right around the bend. We are approaching the season when children, freed from studies, populate the neighborhood, friends and families hold cook-outs, and we find ourselves preoccupied with the health our pet’s coats.
There’s a reason for our annual fixation. Dogs usually begin to lose their winter coats in early spring, when it is gradually replaced by a shorter, lighter coat suited to the summer months. The amount of shedding varies widely from breed to breed. For example, the pet parents of German Shepherds will groan about the amount of shedding all year long, while those of us with poodles rarely have to get out the broom or vacuum, even with the arrival of summer.
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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.
I just read the story about Chanel, the world oldest dog! Happy Birthday Chanel! What a life style this dog lady has - who says healthy human food is not good for dogs. Read more about her in the following article:
Chanel — named the oldest dog by Guinness World Records last year — is taking a rare trip from her Port Jefferson Station home to mingle with canine buddies invited to her Manhattan birthday party.
The old girl’s red hair faded to white a long time ago. Her cataracts force her to wear special doggie glasses and her bones feel the cold.
Her home is kept at a constant 72 degrees. She eats boiled chicken with whole-wheat pasta, and a specially selected soft treat designed for her ancient teeth.
And she spends her days relaxing at home, only taking walks in the summer.
“She used to run three miles with me every day,” said Shaughnessy, a high-school principal’s secretary who adopted Chanel from a Virginia shelter as a 6-week-old pup.
“She still enjoys a walk, but now she’s carried for a lot of it.”
Chanel took the title as the oldest dog last spring when a 28-year-old beagle from Virginia died.
Let’s find out who is Atlanta’s oldest dog - please submit your dogs name and age and we will write an article about you and your pooch in our next BLOG
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.
My friend from Germany e-mailed me some sad news today. One of her puppies was involved in a car accident with his new owner and died. Luckily at least all people involved did not get hurt. When I take my dogs with me in the car I always buckle them in the backseat of my sports car or I have them in the crate in the back of our SUV. Please make sure your pets are as save as any possible while driving. There is a wonderful crate available I would highly recommend while traveling. Or go and buy a seat harness. Please never let your dog ride on the back of your pick up truck. While people probably think it’s cool - it’s awfully irresponsible. Not only can the dog get severely hurt when involved in an accident, the dog might also be catapulted off your pick up truck and might endanger the life of other drivers on the road. Please put safety first!
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!
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!
When I was younger, we brought home pets all the time with no consideration as to what was best for the pet AND the family. As I grew older, I began to understand more about the importance of educating children on the needs of a pet. When we decided to get a dog, we knew we had to train our daughter how to behave just as much as we needed to train the dog.
It is really important to assess your child’s maturity level and necessary involvement when introducing a new animal family member. This site has great pet recommendations by age. It has great tips on how to build a relationship between your pets and your children and safety precautions. How important do you feel it is to educate your child on their role in your pets’ life?
ASPCA Guide to Pets and Children
From the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters:
Grateful pet owners from around the country honor their trusted pet sitters this week during National Professional Pet Sitters Week, observed March 1 – 7, 2009. The week-long event recognizes the many contributions of professional pet sitters nationwide for their commitment, hard work, and dedication. Pet owners can thank those trusted
individuals who take such good care of their adoring pets and for the loving care they provide.
Pet sitting has become one of the top 10 professions in the past decade, according to the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS). Pet ownership in the United States is continually on the rise and currently, 63 percent of all American households have pets. The U.S. pet population includes approximately 73 million dogs, 90 million cats, and 16 million birds plus fish, hamsters and other animals, according to the America Pet Products Association.
When choosing a professional pet sitter, owners should take in consideration whether the service provider has commercial liability insurance, references, and literature fully describing services and fees. The NAPPS Web site offers a nationwide referral network as a valuable online resource for locating pet sitters in all areas of the country. Accessible directly from the NAPPS Web site, www.petsitters.org, this free service provides contact information for all NAPPS member pet sitters and pet sitting companies in the area. With one simple search, pet owners can learn all about the services provided, and even details regarding the sitter’s experience and expertise.
The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) is a national nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting the concept of in home pet care, supporting the professionals engaged in at-home pet care, promoting the welfare of animals, and improving and expanding the industry of pet sitting. NAPPS provides valuable credibility, networking, and education to help foster the success of their members. NAPPS takes great pride in providing its members with the tools needed to succeed, but also provides the pet owning public with helpful information such as a Disaster Preparedness Plan and guidelines for selecting a pet sitter.
For more information on NAPPS or to locate a professional pet sitter, visit: www.petsitters.org.
Georgia Voters for Animal Welfare is pleased to announce that Grace’s Law has become an official bill. Sponsored By Rep. Tom Knox, R-HD 24, Georgia House Bill 606 can be viewed here. A similar bill is being sponsored in the Georgia Senate by Sen. Steve Henson, D- SD 41.
Georgia voters who want gas chambers banned statewide and with no exceptions should immediately contact their state legislators.
To locate your Georgia Assembly Representatives enter your zip code here.
You will need to add your home address to locate your local Georgia Senate and House Representatives. You can find their contact information by clicking on their names.
Then let them know how you feel about the bill. Ask for their support and tell them know how you expect them to vote. Call their offices or send them an email, they keep track of this stuff. It is their responsibility to represent us. It is our responsibility to let them know what we want.
