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Great Backyard Bird Count Tips for Kids

February 17, 2019May 23, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Birds

Have you ever participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count? The Great Backyard Bird Count is a citizen science project about the study of birds. It happens every year during February where people get together to count the birds they see in their backyard. This event happens over a 4-day period around the world. The […]

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Cat Joint Health Tips for Aging Cats

January 27, 2019May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Cats
Motion activated cat toys for older cats

Check out these cat joint health tips if you’re concerned about joint pain and arthritis in cats. A few years ago, I started to develop pain and stiffness in the fingers on my left hand. I realized it was arthritis and started to make changes to my lifestyle to adjust for that. But, to be […]

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Wild Bird Feeding Tips for Winter Time Weather

January 22, 2019May 16, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Birds
Wild Bird Feeding Tips for Winter Time Weather

If you enjoy feeding the birds at your bird feeders, check out these wild bird feeding tips. My husband and I feed the birds year round but it’s especially important in the winter time when food is harder to find. We have several different bird feeders and suet feeders in our yard for them.  Wild […]

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Dog House Building And Buying Guide for All Sizes

January 4, 2019March 18, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Dogs
Dog House Building And Buying Guide for All Sizes

While your dog shouldn’t spend all day outside in their dog house, it’s important for them to have somewhere to stay warm and dry while they’re outside. You can certainly purchase a dog house prebuilt, but dog house building is relatively simple for those want to make their own. Dog House Building and Buying Guide […]

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How to Care For Your Dogs Paws in The Winter

December 29, 2018January 24, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Dogs
How to Care For Your Dogs Paws in The Winter Time

Learning how to care for your dogs paws in the winter time will help prevent injury and infection. Find out how here. How to Care For Your Dogs Paws in The Winter Time Winter means cold, snow, ice and mud and for pet owners, it means spending a few minutes a day extra on caring […]

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Cat Teeth Cleaning Tips for Fresh Breath

December 23, 2018May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Cats
How to Monitor Your Pets Activity, Exercise and Calories

If you’ve ever tried to clean your cat’s teeth, you’ll know it can be a challenging task. Hopefully, these cat teeth cleaning tips will help make the process easier the next time you try. Cat Teeth Cleaning Tips Brushing your cat’s teeth may not be something they allow you to do.  Thankfully, there are alternatives […]

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Healthiest Wet Cat Foods for All Life Stages

December 8, 2018January 13, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Cats
Healthiest Wet Cat Foods for All Life Stages

After our vet recommended our cats eat wet food, I’ve been doing some research on the healthiest wet cat foods. Scout has a tendency toward urinary and kidney infections. So, it’s important that he gets as much added water during the day as possible. One of the ways we can help is by feeding a […]

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Low Dust Scoopable Cat Litter to Control Odors

November 30, 2018February 13, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Cats
Low Dust Scoopable Cat Litter to Control Odors

The holidays are almost here and I’ve been considering a low dust scoopable cat litter to help control odors. We use a variety of different types of cat litters depending on the time of year and what’s on sale. We’ve been using a litter that doesn’t clump lately to monitor Scout’s urine. But it doesn’t […]

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Is Cat Insurance Worth It or Not? My Thoughts

November 20, 2018May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Cats
Is Cat Insurance Worth It or Not? My Thoughts

Have you ever wondered about cat insurance and whether or not it was the right choice for your family? After all, we have medical insurance in case there are catastrophic medical costs. Doesn’t it make sense for our pets since they’re part of our family as well? Is Cat Insurance Worth It We honestly never […]

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Personalized Christmas Stockings for Pet Owners

November 12, 2018May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Gifts
Here are a few of the best personalized Christmas stockings for pet owners. Do you get your dog or cat gifts for Christmas?

Here are a few of the best personalized Christmas stockings for pet owners. Do you get your dog or cat gifts for Christmas? And, do they have their own Christmas stockings? We always get our kitties gifts for Christmas and a stocking is a perfect idea! Christmas Stockings for Pet Owners Here are a few […]

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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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