How to Talk to Your Vet About Healthcare When Your Budget is Tight

By Kathleen Rodgers We’re all familiar with Murphy’s Law: “what can go wrong, will go wrong.” There seems to be a version pertaining to pets too: your pet will get sick on Friday night of a three-day weekend, probably when your budget has already been strained to capacity. If you’re feeling the pinch of difficult… Read more »

PET SITTERS AND PET PARENTS – CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS BOOK ENTRY – THE GEORGIA AVENUE ADOPTION CENTER HAS MOVED!

The Georgia Avenue Adoption Center of the Washington Humane Society has moved!  Many of my pet sitting clients have adopted their cats or dogs from this location and also drop off donations of items that are useful to the shelter.  The cramped quarters has brought a lot of joy to pet parents and shelter residents… Read more »

QUICK ACTION MAY SAVE YOUR PET’S LIFE – Create a Plan Just in Case Your Pet is Poisoned

By Kathleen Rodgers   Many pet poisonings can be avoided through diligence, but sometimes accidents just happen. What do you do if you suspect that your cat or dog has ingested a poisonous substance?  This is a question that is frequently asked by pet parents to their pet sitters. Several pet poison control hotlines exist… Read more »

Spring Safety Tips for Cat Parents

By Kathleen Rodgers We’ve set the clocks forward, turned another page on the calendar, and spring is here! The change in seasons brings many changes in our homes as well. WINDOWS Spring breezes are so welcome after winter’s chill, but opening your windows could be dangerous for your cat. Be sure your windows have sturdy… Read more »

DOG FOOD RECALL – FROMM FAMILY FOODS RECALLS 3 OF ITS CANNED DOG FOODS

Lots of Fromm Gold Chicken Pate Dog Food, Fromm Gold Chicken and Duck, and Fromm Gold Salmon and Chicken Pate have recently been voluntarily recalled since they may contain elevated levels of vitamin D. Check for the following product that was shipped to distributors from December 2015 and February 2016. Fromm Gold Chicken Pate Dog Food… Read more »

MEET OZZIE – OUR PET OF THE WEEK

Meet my special friend Ozzie.  He is a five-year-old rescue who relocated, about a year ago, from North Carolina on one of the coldest days in January.  His traveling buddy Harry found a great place to stay with Abby the Dog while Capital Canines Animal Rescue worked on finding a forever home for Ozzie.  He… Read more »

KEEP YOUR CAT SAFE ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY

By Kathleen Rodgers May the luck of the Irish be with you this St. Patrick’s Day.  This Washington, DC cat sitter is asking you not to  leave your cat’s well-being to luck. St. Patrick’s Day began as an Irish feast day in the 17th century, named after an Irish bishop who became the patron saint… Read more »

MEET RIKKI – OUR PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Rikki – our first kitty “Pet of the Week”.  This handsome 15-year-old feline loves his snacks, hanging out in a box, reclining on the big bed, as well as lots & lots of snuggles with Mom.  He also lives with his new roomie Alexander.  This month, he will be visiting the vet for a… Read more »

LEAPIN’ LIZARDS IT’S LEAP DAY: 5 TIPS TO GET YOUR CAT MOVING

By Kathleen Rodgers   Some indoor cats spend their days lounging around the house and don’t expend much in the way of energy. A lazy life can lead to obesity or even to inappropriate behavior caused by boredom. Here are five ways to encourage your cat to exercise. In honor of Leap Day, let’s get… Read more »

MEET HOLLY HOLIDAY – PRIORITY PET SITTING’S FIRST PET OF THE WEEK!

Holly Holiday is our first Pet of the Week honoree.  She was adopted by her pet parents about seven years ago.  She is a world traveler including living in Estonia which required a matching coat and boots for the winters and then also spending time in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  A tour of… Read more »