Tina's Pet Sitting Services

03/12/2023

02/12/2023

02/12/2023

It can be heartwrenching when you find yourself needing a vet after hours in an emergency. Here are some contacts to keep handy. There is a new vet in London, Southwest Veterinary Hospital open Friday 6pm to Monday 6am. Keep these numbers in a safe place 😊

02/12/2023

Life is certainly hectic these days, but your cat depends on predictability. Try to keep your cat's schedule as consistent as possible.

02/12/2023

“She was 18. Her people, who loved her whole life, took her, a vaccination booklet, a leash, a collar and her belongings and took her to the Baldwin Park shelter.
They said they were tired of fighting with an older dog, signed papers and left, without even looking at her.
When she was picked up by a volunteer at the shelter, she leaned on him probably wishing it was all just an ugly dream.
The moment was immortalized by photographer John Hwang, who was in the shelter at the time.
Unfortunately, dogs love sincerely, with all their heart, with all their soul and are unable to understand that human 'love forever' most often has an expiration date.. - to annual, to moving, to illness, to old age...
Dogs definitely deserve better people!”

02/12/2023

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

02/12/2023

All it takes is one time. Your curious pet chews on any part of a Sago Palm. They are highly toxic. Get rid of them from your yard/home if you have pets.

02/12/2023

This week, our region experienced unprecedented low temperatures, prompting concerns for our community cats enduring the cold. Don't forget: opt for straw in shelters, not blankets! Straw serves as a superior insulator, channeling warmth back to the kitty nestled in or on it. 🌬️🐱

02/12/2023

30/11/2023

⬇️⬇️⬇️ For sure. I’m ALWAYS shocked when I get the calls … and perplexed😞😞😞

29/11/2023

Sadly, too many people need to be reminded of this.

29/11/2023

Planning a vacation and need someone to look after your feline family? Call TINAS PET SITTING for your ultimate "no worry" getaway.
Once or twice daily home visits (depending on your pets needs) will be all you'll need to keep them happy and stress free. Each visit is set up individually and beforehand to keep them close to their own routines so they won't even notice that you're gone.

28/11/2023

Too much too soon WILL cause issues.
It is a really common occurrence with newly adopted dogs.

Congratulations on your new dog.
I know you want to take them to the beach, the pet store and your café....however can I ask for a few minutes so I can explain just what your dog has gone through.....and why you need to take the next few weeks SLOW.
Your new dog has had it's whole world turned upside down.
They don't know you.
They don't know if they can trust you.
They don't know if they are with you for an hour or forever.
They may have been in various scary places.
Other houses, rescues, the pound and likely ALL of these in the past few days or weeks.
Your dog has stress hormones surging through their brain, they are STRESSED....they need to decompress, they need STABILITY in their environment and from you.
They need time with you and their new environment.
They need to know that the tree outside may rustle against the house and that's OK.
They need to know that those normal creaky noises in your house are OK and that at 3.45 the neighbours bang their door shut.
They need to know when it rains that tapping sound is OK.
They need to know that when the door opens they won't be moved somewhere else again.
They need to trust that YOU are safe even when you have had a bad day, you will still give them food and that they can close their eyes around you.
You know what your good intentions are with your new dog, your dog however has NO idea what is happening.....only that everything has changed and it is scary.
They do NOT need other new environments yet. Take it SLOW.
Dogs that have just been adopted need TIME. There is no need to rush out the next day and take them to all the places you want to go with them.....They need the opposite.
Let them decompress, let them inspect a new area of your house or yard every day or two. Walk them up and down outside your house for a few days (and only there), let them sniff, and sniff some more. Let them p*e freely.....it may be boring for you, but not for your dog. They need to know what is happening around them and they learn that through their nose, eyes and ears.
They NEED this.
They need to learn to TRUST you.
The long walks can wait, the café will still be there in a few weeks and you can visit the pet shop alone until they are ready.
Your bond together is the MOST important thing to concentrate on right now.
You will never regret taking it slow and it can save your dog and yourself from making the very same mistakes that can lead to people rehoming in the first place.
All the very best with your new dog.

24/11/2023

20/11/2023

20/11/2023

Yes, they do! 😻

20/11/2023

it’s me

20/11/2023

Many cats eat plants because they enjoy the taste. Others consume plants because they are bored, stressed, or attracted by the movement of the plants.
Symptoms of toxic plant ingestion include:
Vomiting
Lethargy
Diarrhea
Drooling
Nausea
Weakness
Please call your Vet if you are concerned that your pet may have ingested any of these house plants 🪴

20/11/2023

Perfect Angels

05/11/2023

Be an everyday hero❤️❤️❤️

05/11/2023

Don’t forget to change your clocks!

20/10/2023

A morning funny 😻

06/10/2023

It's a struggle!