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Corks Critter Care Home & Pet Sitting Service

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In-home pet sitting & nursing care by a Registered Vet Tech. Calgary, Airdrie & Chestermere 🐾 At Corks Critter Care, we tailor our services to your needs!

Whether you're away for a day, a week, or several months, you are surely like most pet owners who want someone trustworthy to look after their pets, property, and valuables. Many people are often reluctant to impose on a neighbor, friend, or relative, for a variety of reasons, and therefore find a professional home/pet sitter that meets their needs. Corks Critter Care is not just for those who will be away; but is also ideal for those who are experiencing unusual working hours or uncontrollable events that occur in life (illness, surgery, or hospitalization) that may make it difficult to properly care for your pet. If you have a new puppy or kitten, a very old or ill pet, or a pet recovering from surgery; they all need extra care and attention. Or sometimes your pet just needs an extra bit of attention that you just aren't able to find the time or energy for. We cover it all with our variety of convenient services! Click the link to get instant access to :
"What to Look for in a Reputable Pet Sitter" https://corkscrittercare.com/information/what-to-look-for-in-a-reputable-pet-sitter/

10/28/2026

For many pets, Halloween night means the doorbell rings dozens of times and strangers in masks keep showing up. No wonder some of them would rather skip it! 👻

Ways to help your pet enjoy a calmer evening:
- Set up a quiet room away from the front door with their bed, water and a favourite toy.
- Play soft music or white noise to mask the doorbell.
- Watch for open doors. Escapes are common on Halloween, so check that collars and ID tags are on and current.
- Costumes are optional. If your pet freezes, hides, or keeps trying to remove it, they're telling you it's not for them.

If your pet tends to struggle with noise or visitors, it's worth talking with your veterinarian before the big night.

Is your pet a Halloween greeter or a Halloween hider?

10/26/2026

The Halloween candy bowl is about to become the most interesting object in your house, at least according to your dog. 🎃

A few treats to keep well out of reach:
- Chocolate, especially dark and baking chocolate
- Sugar-free candy and gum that contain xylitol, which is toxic to dogs even in small amounts
- Raisins and chocolate-covered raisins
- Wrappers and lollipop sticks, which can cause blockages

Tip: keep the candy bowl up high, and remind kids to stash their haul in a closed cupboard, not under the bed.

If your pet gets into the stash, call your veterinarian or an emergency clinic right away, even if they seem fine. Have the wrapper handy so they know what was eaten and how much.

Who in your house is the sneakiest candy thief, the dog or the kids?

10/23/2026

Ever wonder what we actually do while you're away? Here's a peek behind the front door. 🏡

A typical visit includes:
- A calm hello and a quick look at how your pet is moving, eating and acting
- Meals, fresh water and any medications, exactly as your vet prescribed
- Litter, cage or tank care
- Playtime, cuddles or an on-leash walk
- A home check: doors, windows, lights, mail and plants
- A visit report so you can see how things went

I'm also quietly watching for the small changes that are easy to miss: appetite, litter habits, energy and breathing.

Home is where pets thrive, and keeping their routine steady is the whole point.

What would you most like to see in a visit report? Photos? Notes? Both?

10/21/2026

How do you know who you're trusting with your keys and your pets? It's a fair question, and one we love answering. ✅

Corks Critter Care is a Founding Member and Verified PRO of Canadian Pet Care Professionals (CPCP). Verified PRO is CPCP's verified professional membership level, a commitment to professional standards in Canadian pet care.

It sits alongside the other things we think every pet parent should ask about:
- Bonded and commercially insured
- Registered Veterinary Technologist since 1998
- Certified Professional Pet Sitter and Pet Sitters International member
- Veterinarian on call

Your pet's comfort comes first, and so does your peace of mind.

New to Corks Critter Care? Start here: https://corkscrittercare.com/become-a-client

10/19/2026

Fall in Calgary is beautiful, and it also brings a few seasonal hazards worth knowing about. 🍂

Antifreeze: Ethylene glycol antifreeze tastes sweet, and a very small amount can be serious. Wipe up drips in the garage right away and store jugs up high.

Mushrooms: Wild mushrooms pop up after fall rain, and toxic ones are hard to tell apart from harmless ones. If your pet eats one, call your vet. A photo of the mushroom helps.

Rodent bait: Many people set bait as mice look for warm spots. Some types cause signs days later, so call your vet right away even if your pet seems fine, and keep the package.

Leaf piles: Fun to jump in, but damp piles can hide mould, sticks and sharp objects.

Which of these did you not know about? Share this with a fellow pet parent.

10/18/2026

If your pet sitter called you tomorrow with a question about your pet, would they have the answer already written down?

Most of the stress of leaving pets comes from the little things nobody thought to mention: the hiding spot, the medication timing, the vet's after-hours number.

So I built a free course to help. Getting Ready for a Pet Sitter walks you step by step through choosing a sitter, writing care instructions anyone can follow, getting your home ready and putting your emergency plan in place. You'll get printable forms and a certificate when you finish.

It's short, self-paced and completely free.

Start here: corkscrittercare.com/Pet-Sitter-Course

What's the one thing about your pet you'd want every sitter to know? Tell me in the comments!

10/16/2026

If you're new here, let's say hello properly. 👋

I'm Corrine, but almost everyone calls me Cork. I've been a Registered Veterinary Technologist since 1998, I'm a Certified Professional Pet Sitter, and I founded Corks Critter Care in 1999. We've been caring for Calgary pets since 2000.

My background means I'm comfortable with the things that make many pet parents nervous about leaving home: medications, injections, subcutaneous fluids, diabetic routines, post-surgical care and senior comfort care.

At home, I'm a self-confessed homebody with two German Shepherd brothers who keep me humble.

Have a question about in-home care? Book a quick call with me here: https://corkscrittercare.com/Call-From-Cork

10/14/2026

Calgary's first frosty mornings are here, and our pets notice the change before we do. ❄️

A few small adjustments make a big difference:
- Short-coated, small, young and senior pets feel the cold first. A sweater or coat isn't just for fashion.
- Check outdoor water bowls. They freeze faster than you'd think.
- Before you start the car, knock on the hood. Outdoor and neighbourhood cats sometimes curl up near warm engines.
- Shorter daylight means more walks in the dark, so add a light or reflective gear.

Watch for shivering, lifting paws, or a pet who suddenly wants to turn back home. Those are clear signals it's time to head inside.

Does your pet love the first frost, or are they a firm 'nope' at the door?

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving! Before the turkey comes out of the oven, a quick word from your friendly neighbourhood RVT. 🦃

Some of the most common holiday foods are hard on pets:
- Turkey skin, gravy and fatty trimmings can upset tummies and may trigger pancreatitis.
- Cooked bones can splinter.
- Onions and garlic (hello, stuffing) are toxic to dogs and cats.
- Grapes and raisins can be dangerous for dogs.
- Chocolate desserts, and anything sweetened with xylitol, should stay out of reach.
- Roasting string and foil wrappers smell delicious to pets and can cause blockages.

A simple plan: give your pet a small portion of their own food or treat when everyone sits down, and ask guests not to share from their plates.

If your pet eats something worrying, call your veterinarian or an emergency clinic right away.

What is your pet's go-to begging move at the dinner table?

10/09/2026

This Thanksgiving weekend, we're counting our blessings, and many of them have whiskers, paws, feathers and scales. 🍁

Thank you to every Calgary, Airdrie and Chestermere family who trusts us with their pets and their homes. Being invited into your routines, your quiet mornings and your pets' favourite nap spots is something we never take for granted.

Thank you as well to the veterinary teams we work alongside. Caring for Calgary pets since 2000 has taught us that it truly takes a village.

Tell us in the comments: what is your pet thankful for this year? We're guessing the answer involves snacks.

Address

1122 3 Street SE Ste 1906
Calgary, AB
T2G0E7

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 8pm
Sunday	8am - 8pm

Telephone

+14038076866

Website

https://corkscrittercare.com/

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