The Teacher's Pets

Wordless Wednesday

2019-08-14T06:30:00.000-04:00

Silly Cat Sunday

2019-08-11T06:30:00.000-04:00

My cat, Buster, likes to "help" me make the bed every time! Does yours?

Wordless Wednesday

2019-08-07T06:30:00.000-04:00

Silly Cat Sunday

2019-08-04T06:30:00.000-04:00

My cat, Buster, loves to sit on the bath mat while I shower! Does this happen in your bathroom?

Otis, Patch, and Cilley Join the Teacher's Pet Sitting Service Family

2019-08-01T06:30:00.000-04:00

For the past two weeks I have had the pleasure of letting Otis the golden retriever out into his yard to play and sniff along with his

Newfoundland friend, Patch, and his

German Shepherd sister, Cilley! Don't worry, Cilley goes out with her siblings but this was the best picture I could get of her!

From left to right are Daisy, Patch, Otis, and Cilley!

They think it's a bonus to have my coon hound, Daisy, join them on occasion and they treat her like one of the family!

Because they live on a busy street I don't walk them but they enjoy their yard time just as much and I have had the pleasure of getting to know them well this way!

Welcome to the Teacher's Pet Sitting Service family guys!

Wordless Wednesday

2019-07-31T06:30:00.000-04:00

Imagine: Shelter Life Through the Eyes of a Dog

2019-07-30T16:46:00.000-04:00

Imagine if this was your view. Day in and day out people would come by and stand in front of your cage and stare at you. They would tell you to sshhh if you barked. They would laugh if you ran around frantically. Some would cry if you looked sad. Imagine people reading the info on your cage and just moving on. Imagine being on display like furniture in a storefront. Can you imagine?

Dogs that are in a shelter cage can feel scared and vulnerable. They often times are anxious and depressed. When looking for a forever family member please take all of this into consideration. Spend time with the dogs outside of their cages. Choose based on your time together...not on what you see through those bars. Shelter life is not real life. Cages can make the gentlest soul appear "crazy" or "aggressive" simply because he is scared.

When visiting a shelter or a pound please be aware of the broken hearts in those cages. Show them respect. If a particular dog acts up when you are in front of his cage please move on. He doesn't want to be on display and has nowhere to hide. Teach your children not to taunt the dogs by running or jumping around. This always leads to more chaos and stress for all.

Shelter dogs had families at one time just like you and I. Each of them has had their lives turned upside down through no fault of their own. Imagine being let down by humans over and over.
Put yourself in their place. Try to imagine

Silly Cat Sunday

2019-07-28T06:30:00.000-04:00

Wouldn't it be so much better for us to watch cat videos than the news anyway?

Wordless Wednesday

2019-07-24T06:30:00.000-04:00

Silly Cat Sunday

2019-07-21T06:30:00.000-04:00

Do you have a sarcastic cat on your Furniture?

Wordless Wednesday

2019-07-17T06:30:00.000-04:00

What You Should Do if You Find a Dog in a Hot Car

2019-07-16T06:30:00.000-04:00

We’ve all seen it: a dog pressed against the window of a car in the sun. If you wait for a few minutes by the car and the owner doesn’t return there are steps you should take immediately. Taking these actions could save a life!

Quickly scan the parking lot for the pet’s owner. Ask nearby folks if the car is theirs.
Write down the car’s make, model and license plate number.
Dash into any local businesses and ask managers or security guards if they can alert customers to the situation.
If you can’t find the pet’s owner, dial the non-emergency number for the local police or animal control.
Stay next to the car until the proper authorities arrive on the scene.
If, and only if, your area has special laws that allow it, you may break into the vehicle to save the animal’s life. This is only an option if you have already called law enforcement!

Be sure to know when to get involved by reading this article but never ever be afraid to intervene because dogs cannot speak for themselves!

Please pass this post along to anyone who could use this reminder! Thank you!

Heat Safety for Dogs in Cars

2019-07-15T06:30:00.000-04:00

It starts off innocently with the pet parent fully convinced that he'll only be in the store for 5 minutes (and even that is too long to leave a dog in a heated car) but something almost always inevitably happens (he can't find the item he's looking for, long lines, a chance encounter with a neighbor in the aisle, etc) and suddenly Fido is waiting in the car for thirty minutes or more! By then the dog's health and well being is at risk so the best thing to do is to leave your dog at home while you run errands!

I can't post this friendly warning enough so please pass this along to anyone who might need a reminder! Thank you!

Silly Cat Sunday

2019-07-14T06:30:00.000-04:00

Do you have a copy cat in your office?

American Bulldog, Dozer, Explains How His 4th of July Weekend Was With April

2019-07-12T06:30:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone,

My name is Dozer and I was a bit nervous to be left alone on July 4th weekend but as soon as I was greeted (here I am standing by the door) by my pet sitter, April, I relaxed immediately! She greeted me with a lot of excitement because she'd never taken care of an American bulldog who weighs almost 120 pounds before! She kept commenting on how handsome I was and of course on how

my paws were almost as big as her hand!

She also loved my smile and she couldn't stop smiling right back at me!

I was super excited that she opened the treat bag so many times after our walks because I am known to be a treat hound! She couldn't get a good picture of the treats because I ate them so fast!

After our walks April loved that I snuggled as close to her as pawsible! She was such a nice lady so how could I not be right next to her?!

At the end of each visit (she stayed a lot longer than I overheard her say she'd stay) I got super sad but she always told me she'd be back real soon and she wasn't kidding! I couldn't get enough of her company and if you ever need a pet sitter I highly recommend her!

Bon Voyage, Del!

2019-07-11T06:30:00.000-04:00

On Sunday I took this final picture of Del as a remembrance of him because in a few days he will be moving back to Colorado with his mom. After having spent nearly 3 years together on lengthy assignments I had a hard time accepting that we won't be spending time together anymore. Truly, saying goodbye is one of the hardest things about being a professional pet sitter but I was thrilled that his mom thought to invite me over to give him one last rub down!

I asked his mom how Del was reacting to the upcoming transition and she said he's been camping out in her suitcase as if he's afraid he's not going with her. Del's mom gave me permission to share this picture of him in her suitcase! Isn't he handsome? Rest assured, Del is a smart boy who will figure out soon enough that he is with his mom for the long haul (get it?)!

I will miss Del's active and curious personality and will remember him forever! Good luck on your move, silly kitty!

Wordless Wednesday

2019-07-10T06:30:00.000-04:00

Silly Cat Sunday

2019-07-07T11:03:00.003-04:00

Have you ever caught your dog with his thinking cat on?

Stoli's Vet Visit

2019-07-05T06:30:00.000-04:00

When clients are prevented from taking their pets to the vet due to their hectic work schedule I am always available to take them at a minimal cost and that is what I did on Tuesday with Stoli in tow.

He had developed a very concerning and uncomfortable rash under his chin due to a reaction (according to the suspicion of the vet) to his diet. This picture only shows a fraction of the discomfort Stoli had been going through so I'm glad I was available to take him to the vet to help ease his pain.

In the exam room Stoli humorously stayed in his crate and later on the scale (he was carried out back on the scale!) while he was being treated! The tech and the vet both remarked on how handsome he is and they were right about that! The vet gave him two injections and advice to change his diet until they could make a good guess as to what caused his allergic reaction.

It was rewarding to be able to provide such a convenience to Stoli and his mom during such a stressful time. If you ever need me to take your pet to the vet please contact me and I'll be happy to help!

5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Dogs Comfortable During the July 4th Fireworks

2019-07-04T10:31:00.000-04:00

The Fourth of July fireworks may be fun for pet owners but the loud noises and bright flashes tend to terrify dogs so my advice to you is to check the local listings to find out when the festivities will begin, walk your dogs beforehand to tire them out, and then keep them inside for the rest of the evening.

Once the fireworks begin keep your dogs calm by following these 5 tips:

My friend Ruffles is waiting for the fireworks to be over while I sit with her in the bathroom.

1) Put your dogs in a safe enclosed room preferably without windows or doors that they could escape from if the opportunity arose.


My friend George was so engrossed in watching television that he hardly noticed the fireworks!

2) Put music, the television, and/or the air conditioner on to drown out the sounds of the fireworks.

Lemmy snores on my arm while Iggy sleeps contentedly during the fireworks on July 4, 2014.

3) If you are leaving the house for the night have a friend, a pet sitter, or a family member to come over and stay with them for the night.

4) Purchase a Thundershirt! This product has been known to successfully treat anxiety in over 80% of dogs!

5) Put a few drops of Bach's Rescue Remedy in your dog's mouth, ears, or water bowl. This product contains the essence of 5 natural flowers: impatiens, cherry plum, rock rose, clematis, and Star of Bethlehem which has been proven to reduce anxiety in pets and people.

I know your dogs will appreciate the effort you've made to make them comfortable during this year's 4th of July festivities!

If you have other helpful hints that you've tried and I missed, please feel free to leave a comment! Thank you!

Wordless Wednesday

2019-07-03T06:30:00.000-04:00

Wordless Wednesday

2019-06-26T06:30:00.000-04:00

Wordless Wednesday

2019-06-19T13:25:00.001-04:00

Rest in Peace Dear, Silly Chip!

2019-06-15T10:21:00.001-04:00

It is with great sadness that I announce that dear silly Chip passed away in his sleep last month and I would've told you sooner but his owners couldn't find the strength in their loss to let me know until yesterday. He didn't show any signs of illness prior to his passing so perhaps his age (11)was a factor. The main things I will miss about him was that he had a remarkable ability to catch treats in midair from long distances and that he wiggled his entire body in excitement prior to going for walks and prior to getting treats! I also loved that he lived close enough to downtown that we could frequently stop in stores to greet shopkeepers and to get treats! I only knew him for two years and that was not enough time! Daisy and I will miss him terribly!

Below is the post that was written on the first day of our walks in 2017 to remember him by:

Here's my new walking partner, Chip, who hasn't quite figured out that he is nine years old! I don't know if you can tell from the picture but he was READY to go, go, go as soon as I outfitted him in his harness!

Because he had so much energy to burn he talked me into extending his first walk to an hour rather than the usual 30 minutes!

When the adventure was over the ONLY thing that motivated him to get off HIS couch (If you met him in person you'd agree that the peppy, campy pillow matched his personality!) was when he saw me open his

treat jar!

If you live in Dover, New Hampshire, and think your dog would benefit from midday or vacation walks please consider Teacher's Pet Sitting Service to meet his or her needs!

Wordless Wednesday

2019-06-12T06:30:00.001-04:00