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.
Rupert Isaacson believes in the healing power of horses.
Rupert Isaacson says that his autistic son Rowan found healing power in the horses he rode during a family trip to Mongolia two years ago. (Courtesy Kristin Neff)
It was a horse named Betsy, after all, that Isaacson credits with helping to heal his son Rowan, who was diagnosed with autism just after his second birthday in 2004. The toddler’s uncommunicative, tantrum-ridden state devastated his concerned parents.
“Rowan would have as many as 12 tantrums a day,” Isaacson, 42, told ABCNews.com. “Everyone knows what a regular toddler tantrum is, but add a deep distress where the child is just inconsolable and unable to communicate the pain that they’re in.”
Watch “Strategic Deworming & Equine Wellness” to see if you can deworm less often.
Most horse owners reach for a tube of dewormer every 8 weeks. But did you know only 35 percent of horses on pasture shed 85 percent of the parasite eggs? That means a lot of horses are being dewormed unnecessarily.
Tune in to RFD-TV on Monday, April 6, at 8 p.m. EDT for “Strategic Deworming & Equine Wellness,” a one-hour show that discusses strategic deworming along with overall spring health and wellness for your horse. You’ll learn the importance of using the right dewormer at the right time on the right horse.
The show is sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and includes special guests to answer your live call-in questions. The equine experts are Heidi Brady, PhD, from Texas Tech University and Wendy E Vaala, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, Senior Equine Technical Service Veterinarian from Intervet/Schering-Plough.
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.
In order to keep my horse’s joints sound and lubricated I depend on joint supplements. For a long time I was used to inject Adequan until I learned about Acetylglucosamine. This product is at least as good as Adequan if not better and it cost me so much less to maintian joint health. With permission of Dr. Grisel from the Atlanta Equine Clinic in Alpharetta I post his article about joint health. Should you deside to order the product at the Atlanta Equine Clinic, please mention that you heard about it on our BLOG.
Any medication administered outside the joint (by mouth, intravenously, or intramuscularly for example) for the purpose of improving joint function and/or comfort is considered a form of systemic arthrotherapy. Anti-inflammatory medications (such as phenylbutazone), some pain relievers (such as capsaicin), and joint supplements (such as Adequan™, Legend™, and Cosequin™) are included in this category. Joint supplements have seen wide use in recent years, and are most often the client’s first line of treatment for DJD in their horse(s). The primary goal of the joint supplement is to stimulate normal activity and function of the synovial membrane thereby enhancing the integrity of the joint environment. Oral, intravenous, and intramuscular forms exist.Most studies show that the oral medications (e.g. Cosequin™, MSM, Flex Free™, Corta-flex™, etc.) are quite effective when absorbed into the system. This type of arthrotherapy works especially well in people and dogs, who are able to absorb relatively large molecules (like glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate) through their intestinal wall easily. Horses, on the other hand, are generally not proficient at absorbing large molecules into their system from the intestinal tract. Therefore, a portion of the oral medication (and the client’s investment) may not be completely utilized. Many companies are continually working to find ways to improve absorbability of oral supplements in the horse. Read the rest of this entry »
Join the Humane Society Georgia State Director, Cheryl McAuliffe, and other local animal protection advocates, March 3rd at 7pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta as they meet to discuss current animal protection legislation that is before the Georgia State legislature. The goal of this meeting is to arm concerned citizens with lobbying techniques and ways to take action. The Grass Roots movement is growing and is a great place for each of us to start to promote change and help protect those who can not protect themselves. Please RSVP to this event by 5 PM March 2nd.
In an effort to bring awareness to proper equine dental care, the American Association of Equine Practitioners developed the “Chew on This” campaign.
They focus on yearly examinations and owner education.
Check out their tips to keep your horse smiling!
Learn to Recognize Your Horse’s Dental Problems
Horses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. This is because some horses simply adapt to their discomfort. For this reason, regular dental examinations, at least annually, are essential to your horse’s health.
It is important to catch dental problems early. If a horse starts behaving abnormally, dental problems should be considered as a potential cause. Waiting too long may increase the difficulty of remedying certain conditions or may even make remedy impossible. According to the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the following indicators of dental problems will help you know when to seek veterinary attention for your horse: Read the rest of this entry »
