Paws at Home Pet Sitting

15/08/2024

Closed September 20-23 because I will be in Montreal seeing !!!

10/08/2024

The hardest part about caring for a dog is saying goodbye. I’ve been looking after Freya for at least 10 years now, and she is almost at the end of her journey. So we had a little ribeye as a celebration of what a good girl she is. I think she liked it 😃😃

19/07/2024

Westies at the shelter?? 😍😍😍

06/07/2024

Had fun at the park with Trigger yesterday. Too bad it won’t stop raining today!

24/05/2024

SHE’S BEEN ADOPTED!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

378 days

378 Days. That’s how long Lara has been living at the shelter.

When Lara and her elderly partner came in, we never expected that this would be the situation one full year later. Upon arrival it was clear that something wasn’t right, but no one expected her to spend this much time in our care.

Sadly, Lara’s partner did not make it due to his age and rapidly declining body condition. It was a hard decision, but we all knew in our hearts that it was the best for him.

Lara on the other hand, was a spunky 4 year old who seemed to be suffering from unmanaged medical conditions. We soon determined that her allergies were the root cause of this.

We don’t know if the grief of losing her partner caused it, but Lara has never liked another cat since.

Over the past year, we’ve been able to get her allergies managed with medication. In addition to allergies, she’s received a pre-diabetic diagnosis that requires diabetic management food.

Lara was placed in our Long-Term Foster program, but her medical needs and dislike for other cats often scares away any potential fosters. While she is loved, cared for, and adored at the shelter - she deserves a home.

With an average stay of 21 days from the time companions come into the shelter to the time they go out, Lara is by far our current longest resident.

Lara’s care and diagnosis has cost thousands of dollars. As part of our Long-Term Foster program, there is no adoption fee, and her medical care will always be covered by Bide Awhile.

We need support in two ways...

Help us find Lara a home by sharing her story.

Help us continue to cover costs for Lara and our other palliative/long-term fosters through our 50/50 Cash Raffle: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/bideawhile

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20/05/2024

Hope you’ve all had a nice long weekend! Looking forward to my time with my buddy Oscar 😃😃

24/01/2024

Another sock thief! I’m telling you, you gotta be vigilant! 👮 🚓

19/10/2023

Sock thief!!!!

17/10/2023

Now taking bookings for Christmas cats.

07/10/2023

This is Bear. Bear has lost his eyes due to a medical condition so he always looks a little squinty and super cute. It’s been a privilege and a joy caring for him

01/10/2023

Sunday funday with Izzy

18/09/2023

Charlie doesn’t believe in personal space

12/09/2023

Who goes there and do you have soft food?

02/09/2023

Ivory is a wise old girl of 19 years. She wishes everyone a very happy long weekend and hopes you all get out to soak up some of this delicious sunshine ☀️ ❤️

23/08/2023

Attention pet sitters! I get a lot of calls and emails but I can only be in one place at a time. I get asked for other sitters so often that I created a list that I send when I get asked. I don’t recommend anybody, I just say these are sitters I know of. If you would like to be on the list send me a message with your website and info and I’ll add you if you seem legit 😃😃

25/07/2023

Uhti always looks like he owes you money and is avoiding eye contact. It’s okay buddy, you can get me back on payday! 🤣🤣🤣

30/06/2023

Is there anything sweeter than the big brown eyes of a lab when you’re eating dinner? 👀 ❤️

29/06/2023

Milo was posing for me while I cleaned his litter box today 😍😍😍

16/06/2023

Roxy enjoyed some sunshine today while Cruz became one with the plants

07/06/2023

What a beautiful offer

https://instagram.com/cuteasabuddendesigns?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Anna: ❤

01/06/2023

My pal Oscar knows what’s up! Good boy, Oscar! Love that pride bandanna!

29/05/2023

29/05/2023

23/05/2023

Losing a pet can be heartbreaking, and grief is very isolating. You are not meant to be alone when you grieve your pet. Carnegy Animal Hospital offers anyone living in the Atlantic provinces support grieving the loss of their companion animal.
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Our next eight-week Pet Loss Support Group starts on June 13th. The group provides space for informal discussions and sharing stories. Topics such as guilt, depression, anxiety, coping with special occasions and more are covered. Each support group is limited to ten members. This ensures members have space to share their feelings and experiences.
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The next support group meeting will take place starting Tuesday, June 13th and will last until August 1st. The virtual meetings go from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm. Participants must be over the age of 18.
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To reserve a spot or find out more, email, text, or call our veterinary social worker, Kathleen Dunbar, at [email protected] or 902-399-5869. The group is free for clients of Carnegy Animal Hospital, however, participants can be clients from any veterinary clinic in the Atlantic Provinces.

02/05/2023

Ham and I both hope you have a great Tuesday!

24/04/2023

Stella is a very pretty girl

16/04/2023

Hope you’re having a nice relaxing Sunday curled up in a cozy spot, like Miss Jasmine here ❤️😀

12/04/2023

I don’t just get to see animals when I’m home, I have dogs at work too! This is Neil and Reba and they work at Nova Doors and Windows. You can follow them for lots of cuteness at !

11/04/2023

I’ve always said that one of these days I’m going to put one in my suitcase and take them home… ❤️😁

09/03/2023

Home sick today and these two little ones have kept me company. Milo the dog and Barry the cat are a couple of very good boys 😃