Organized By: DC’s Department of Health, Animal Division The morning clinics are usually 8:30am -1:00pm The afternoon clinics are from 1:00pm-4:00pm First come first served. There is a small tent for the cats. Please bring vaccination certificates/papers if you have them. Date of Event: April 27th Ward 1- Kalorama Park, 1865 Kalorama Rd. NW… Read more »
Category: Cat Safety
Making Sure Your Cat Stays Safe as You Celebrate Chanukkah!
This evening begins Chanukkah which will end on December 20th. As a Washington, DC pet sitter, I would like to encourage you to do a quick review so your pets have an enjoyable time during the festival of lights. CHOCOLATE, LATKES, & DONUTS, OH MY! Make sure the foods are placed where curious four footers… Read more »
A Cat Accident Waiting To Happen That YOU Can Easily Prevent
One of the six most preventable cat accidents is a feline injured when hiding in the washer or dryer. I noticed a rash of incidents on Facebook this summer where a kitty was injured when the machine was started while they were inside. It is our worst nightmare! After a friend had a near miss… 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 »
LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY, IT’S HALLOWEEN TIME – PET SAFETY TIPS
The Halloween decorating and parties are in full swing between now and November 1st. Time to take a few minutes to review your safety plan for your dog or kitty. Many neighborhoods in Washington, DC are in the top ten for trick or treating as well as the Beverage Council has been successful in marketing… Read more »
JERKY TREATS
This morning the FDA has issued proposed new rules for pet food and treat production. There will be a comment period of 120 days and then another sixty days to put the new rules into place. So, for at least another six months, you are going to need to be vigilant. One of a pet’s… Read more »
4th OF JULY SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR CAT….
Independence Day takes on new meaning when talking to Washington, DC cat sitters and pet parents. The area is known for dazzling celebrations, but one group who is not very happy with all the hoopla is your kitty. More pets get lost on July 4th than any other day of the year! Take a few… Read more »