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Personalized Gifts for Pet Owners This Christmas

November 6, 2019February 5, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Gifts
Personalized Gifts for Pet Owners This Christmas

Are you looking for a few personalized gifts for pet owners this year? We have friends who just love their pets, so we thought of a few gifts to get them that featured their pets.   Personalized Gifts for Pet Owners Who can resist a calendar or coffee mug with their favorite fuzzy friend on the […]

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Stocking Stuffers for Pets Gift Guide

November 2, 2019April 11, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Gifts
Stocking Stuffers for Pets and Happy Pets Gift Guide

Check out my pets gift guide! It’s almost Christmas, and I wanted to share a few pet Christmas gift ideas and stocking stuffers for pets. While our pets may not understand exactly what Christmas is, they’ll definitely sense our excitement during the holiday season. We always add a few presents under the tree for our […]

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Cutest Halloween Pet Costumes on Sale and DIY

September 14, 2019March 18, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Supplies
Cutest Halloween Pet Costumes on Sale and DIY

It’s almost Halloween and that means I am on the hunt for the cutest Halloween pet costumes. I’ve dressed up Scout and Heather a few times and they just looked so stinkin’ cute that I need to do it again. It took a bit for us to get them used to wearing a costume but […]

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How to Choose a Pet Sitter You Can Really Trust

July 13, 2019January 27, 2024 ellen Leave a comment Pet Sitting
Cat DIYs Your Cat Will Thank You For

Whether you’re going away on business or a family vacation, learning how to choose a pet sitter can help you feel more comfortable leaving your pet behind. Having a pet sitter come to your home can be a much more affordable option than boarding your pet while you’re away. How to Choose a Pet Sitter […]

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Homemade Yogurt Dog Treats that are Frozen

July 6, 2019June 21, 2024 ellen 2 Comments DIY
Homemade Yogurt Dog Treats that are Frozen

Your pup is going to love these homemade yogurt dog treats! It has been so hot here in the northeast for the past few weeks. I feel like I am surviving on watermelon and cold brew coffee. But, if you’re looking for a healthy frozen dog treat for your pup, keep reading!  Homemade Yogurt Dog […]

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What You Need to Bring Home Your First Hamster

July 2, 2019January 7, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Small Animals
hamster in a toilet paper roll

Wondering what you need to have to bring home your first hamster? This list will ensure that your new pet has everything he needs to have a healthy, happy home with you. There are a variety of different names for pet hamsters. Yours may be called a dwarf hamster, Teddy bear hamster or golden hamster. […]

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Beach Essentials for Dogs You Don’t Want to Forget

June 30, 2019September 11, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Dogs
Beach Essentials for Dogs You Don't Want to Forget

Check out this free beach essentials for dogs printable! You won’t want to forget anything your dog will need as you head out to the beach this summer. Scroll to the end for a free printable because you’ll want to keep that on hand. Beach Essentials for Dogs So, just what are the beach essentials […]

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Safe Homemade Dog Treats with Three Ingredients

June 23, 2019April 13, 2023 ellen Leave a comment DIY
dog treats and a dog dish with a leash

If you’ve been looking for safe homemade dog treats, keep reading for a simple recipe that your dog will absolutely love. Making treats for our pets can be loads of fun. But, I always worry about the ingredients I’m using. Dogs can’t eat everything that we can.  Safe Homemade Dog Treats There are a lot […]

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Benefits of Boarding your Dog vs. Using a Pet Sitter

June 19, 2019September 11, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Dogs
Benefits of Boarding your Dog vs. Using a Pet Sitter

Have you wondered about the benefits of boarding your dog? You may have noticed the recent surge in popularity of at-home dog sitting for when pet owners are out of town or on vacation. Typically, a pet sitter or dog walker stops by 2 – 3 times per day in order to feed, exercise, and […]

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How to Keep Your Dogs Cool At Home or Away

June 14, 2019May 2, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Dogs
How to keep your dogs cool this summer

With the temperatures rising, have you been wondering how to keep your dogs cool this summer? As much as I love the summer, we need to keep in mind that the higher temperatures can be harder for our dogs to handle. It’s so easy for a dog to get overheated because they cool themselves down […]

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Ellen runs a small pet sitting business in southern Vermont. She has experience with a variety of small animals, dogs and cats. She has also cared for ducks, chickens and rabbits. Combined, she has over 20 years of experience in pet care and pet sitting.

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