Happy Pets Pet Sitting Service

We are in the summer months of the year here in Arizona where we need to watch and take precautions to keep our pets safe from the heat.   Water & Shade is a must Water needs to be available at all times. Recommend that the water be changed daily to make sure it stays at a cooler temperature, or better yet place some ice cubes in the water. If the water is outside, keep the water container in a shady area of the yard. Using a larger container will help too. Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water when it's hot outdoors. Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun. Be careful to not exercise them during the hottest part of the day between 10 am – 4 pm or even later as the asphalt can stay hot longer, the dogs are closer to the asphalt too. The pads can protect their feet but only to a point. The dog’s pads can burn, peel, they can get very raw and even blistered. The black bed liner of a truck is just as bad.   P...

Happy Pets Pet Sitting Service maintains discretion of our pet sitting service at your home.  We make sure we do everything possible that you being away from your home is NOT noticed.  Our service includes bringing in the mail, newspaper and even the trash and recycling can, which is included in our services.  We want to keep our clients home safe  and the lowest possibility of being burglarized. A note to our clients  "Absolutely DO NOT put on your phone message that you are out of town."  We cannot stress that enough. We do not answer your phone while you are away it is a sure give away. Signs - There is great risk having signs on our vehicles when we are at your home, that is why we do not have them on our vehicles.  It is a green light for anyone seeking out a home to burglarize, the signs are a sure give away to that person(s) driving by or living near by, that you are away from your home. P...

  There are many benefits to why people need to hire a Professional Dog Walker. Some owners do not have the time in their busy schedule or don’t have a yard because they live in an apartment. Some are physically unable to take their dog(s) for a walk. There are certain dog breeds that require more exercise than others.   A dog needs a job to do. If they just lay around the yard or the home, they will develop bad habits, like excessive barking, chewing and tearing up things in the house, digging in the yard or even worse digging under the fence.   Having a Professional Dog Walker provides the opportunity to release some of the pent up aggression and energy that builds up throughout the day while positively reinforcing routines, practicing proper leash etiquette (not pulling on the leash etc…) and working on some basic walk training such as “sit” before crossing the street, heel, come and street etiquette (not barking at other people, dogs etc.)  We here at Happ...

  Everytime Valentines Day comes around, what do you think about?  Chocolate , flowers, going out to dinner or just a nice dinner at home.....  I want to send a reminder out that Chocolate and certain flowers are poisonus to our pets.  If you have a puppy that gets into everything, please make sure these things are put up out of reach. Cats go everywhere, so it will be tough to keep flowers out of their reach. Put the flowers in a room with the door closed when you are not able to supervise your kitty.    If you want to go out to your special dinner and need a Professional Pet Sitter to check on your babies while you are gone to Tucson to a special resturant, give us a call. 520-249-6635. We still have some space on our schedule.   Have a wonderful and safe Valentines Day!!!                             ...

  I cannot believe that Thanksgiving has already been here and gone.  Christmas is right around the corner. We are filling up our calendar already for Christmas and New Year's.  Make sure and contact us so we can include you and your pet's on the schedule. This has been a wonderful year and we want to thank each and everyone one of our client's old and new for using our Professional Pet Sitting Service's this year. Thank You! :)     Looking forward to watching your babies again.We hope everyone had a wonderful Th anksgiving.                             Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,                                                   H...

Sierra Vista, AZ. 04/12/11. The City of Sierra Vista, The Sierra Vista Herald, Goin' to Grandma's and Sierra Toyota are proud to sponsor this year's Annual Pet Idol Contest.. Voting begins on Saturday, April 16. Ballots are available in the Sierra Vista Herald each day beginning April 16 through April 24 so cast a vote! Ballots can be dropped off at the Sierra Vista Herald/ Review offices, Sierra Toyota, Goin' to Grandma's, the Ethel Berger Center, Sierra Vista Public Library, Oscar Yrun Community Center, The Cove, the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center, or City Hall. Winners will be awarded certificates, included is a Certificate from Happy Pets Pet Sitting Service and prizes at a free public Pet Idol event on Wednesday, April 27 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center, located at 6799 E. Highway 90. Area residents and their pets are invited to attend for refreshments, tours, and pet adoptions. For more information, go to www.sv...

After doing months of research, I have discovered that not only does human processed food have chemicals and loads of soy in them, but also our pets food.   I cannot believe that some of these foods are even allowed to be sold.   I have been buying a food for my Macaw and did not even think to look at the ingredients in it, because a Vet recommended it a long time ago.   Propylene glycol is one of the ingredients in the bird food.   Do you know what Propylene glycol is………..go to this link and take a look.   You may be as shocked as I was.   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propylene_glycol Here is a highlight(but you should read the whole article):   Propylene glycol is a component in newer automotive antifreezes and de-icers used at airports. BUT yet is an approved food additive for dog food under the category of animal feed and is generally recognized as safe for dogs. Similarly, propylene glycol is an approved food additive for human food as well. ...

Happy Pets cares for all types of pets, including Avian.   We have many years experience in taking care of birds.   I can’t imagine taking my Blue and Gold Macaw to a boarding facility.   The exposure to any bird disease’s are hard to treat or to even diagnose, never mind the cost.   If you would rather your feathered friend stay home while you are away for a business trip or vacation Happy Pets will gladly provide the loving individualized care, you give your bird or parrot yourself, in your own home in the environment your feathered friend is accustomed to.   There will be no upset or stress feathered friend to be worried about while you are away. We provide fresh food and water. Including the cutting up of fresh vegetables and fruits daily, refilling their foraging toys.   Cleaning of the papers in the cage or litter on the bottom.   Misting water daily or changing their bath water.   Birds such as a Cockatiel, Conure or Macaw need daily hum...

Baking, shopping, wrapping, decorating……sometimes you are so busy that things get left out for your dog or cat to get into.   A new puppy or kitten added to the household will get into things.   Please, if you are not at home to watch your pets activity please remember to put items away so they cannot get into them or crate train your new family member.   Your puppy can get some crate training while you are wrapping gifts or baking.   Yes, they may make some noise but it pays off in the long run and you are right there to make sure they are just fine.   Just remember to let them out of the crate while they are quiet, not when they are whining or barking to be let out. Praise them as you let them out. Tinsel is very bad to put on your Christmas tree if you have a kitten.   They will eat it, costly surgery intervention may be required to remove it from the kittens intestine.   Dogs and puppies get into everything when left alone, even wrapped presents. ...

 If you have travel plans for the Holidays, check out these great money saving tips for your flight and lodging.  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/27/holiday-travel-7-tips-for_n_982816.html

Fall Is In The Air   Happy Pet clients, the nights are cooler and even a little chilly.   This is the time to check your schedules for your fall and winter holidays.   We are already getting calls to reserve Happy Pets Pet Sitting Service over the Holidays.   As you know our schedule at Thanksgiving and Christmas time are pretty busy.   If you have a vacation or trip planned for those times, please call us and schedule them with us so we can make sure your pet(s) care and Homes will be taken care of and put on our schedule.   Do you realize it is only 8-1/2 weeks before Thanksgiving!   Wow, this year has gone by fast.            

Some dogs panic and/or get frightened of Thunder & Lightening. Each dog reacts differently, some don’t notice at all. There are several things you can try to help your dog if they are shaking, hiding and just hate Thunder & Lightening. 1.     If you have a dog that is reacting to Thunder & Lightening, please do not leave them outside. Bring them inside the home and put them in a crate, garage, even a spare bathroom.   I knew of one dog that had to get in the home during a Thunderstorm, it was so frightened it came in the home through the plate glass window.   Put a cover on the crate (an old blanket will do) so they feel secure in their “den”.   Prior to just putting the dog in a crate, the dog(s) should be crate trained, otherwise it will just make the issue worse. 2.       Talk to your Veterinarian about the situation, there is a medications   that can calm the dog during the storm but it takes time to work once you g...

  I discovered a wonderful way to communicate with our Happy Pets clients.   I have been leaving a written daily journal of each visit, so when Happy Pets client returns home they have something to read to see how Pet Sitting their babies went.     I acquired a new Smartphone and sent texts and photos to our clients while they were away instead of the daily journal.   After I received permission to send photos to their cell phones, I could reassure our clients at each visit with not only texts but with photos during each visit.   Instead of the client wondering and worrying (if you’re like me) during their whole time away from their pets, they knew how things were each day at each visit.     I, as a client would find it very comforting to know that the pet sitter was at my house explaining that they are fed and have been taking care of and they are fine.   If there was an issue we could address it right away. An example was that I sent pi...

 National Pet Week National Pet Week is widely celebrated throughout the United States and other parts of the world. In 2011, National Pet Week is celebrated from May 1-7. The goals of National Pet Week are to promote responsible pet ownership, celebrate the human-animal bond, and promote public awareness of veterinary medicine.

It's rattlesnake season! Get your dogs snake avoidance trained! It may save their life!