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How to Choose the Right Car Pet Safety Harness

April 6, 2016May 23, 2023 ellen 12 Comments Cats, Dogs
How to Choose the Right Car Pet Safety Harness

Do you have a car pet safety harness? If you’ll be traveling at all with your pet, a safety harness is really something that you should be using.  How to Choose the Right Car Pet Safety Harness Would you let your child ride in the car without a seatbelt? No? Then there is no reason […]

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5 Helpful Pet Sitting Forms to Offer Now

March 29, 2016November 5, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Pet Sitting
When I have a new pet sitting client, I find that it's very helpful to have a few standard pet sitting forms on hand to collect information.

When I have a new pet-sitting client, I find that it’s very helpful to have a few standard pet sitting forms on hand to collect information.  Find them here. How many forms you use with your clients is really up to you. If you have a large pet sitting business and offer a variety of […]

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How to Find Your Pet When They’re Lost

February 23, 2016February 3, 2023 ellen 10 Comments Dogs
How to find your pet when they're lost

If you’ve ever tried to find your pet when they’re lost,  you’ll know what a heartbreaking feeling it is. Maybe they slipped off their leash or dashed outside when the door was open. Either way, our pets are like our children and knowing that they’re out there alone, possibly in danger is a horrible feeling. […]

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How to Care for Betta Fish When on Vacation

February 7, 2016March 30, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Fish
How to care for betta fish when on vacation

Do you know how to care for Betta fish when on vacation? If you have a Betta fish in a bowl, caring for your Betta while on vacation should be relatively simple. How to Care for Betta Fish When on Vacation Just follow the guidelines below while you’re on vacation. You may want to check out […]

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How to Care for Feral Cats in the Winter

January 20, 2016October 10, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Cats
How to care for feral cats in the winter

When you live in the country in Vermont, it’s inevitable that you’ll need to know how to care for feral cats in the winter. Learn more. All of our cats are indoor cats. But, not everyone chooses to keep their cats inside. And, there are also barn cats that roam the neighborhood. And, people drop […]

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Homemade Cat and Dog Christmas Treats Recipes

December 19, 2015January 26, 2024 ellen Leave a comment DIY
3 golden retrievers waiting for their treats

Have you ever made homemade cat and dog Christmas treats? Check out these Christmas treats for cats and dogs you can make this year. Homemade Cat and Dog Christmas Treats These homemade Christmas treats for your dog or cat work for clients as well as for your pets. Of course, if you have friends and […]

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What Supplies Should I Leave For The Pet Sitter?

November 4, 2015March 18, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Pet Sitting
What supplies should I leave for the pet sitter?

So, what supplies should I leave for the pet sitter? Check out this list of supplies a pet sitter needs while you’re away from home. Your vacation plans are made. The suitcases are packed. You’re looking forward to a week or two away from home to relax. Now there are just a few details to […]

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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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