Happy-Pet: Pet Sitting and Dog Walking

Happy-Pet: Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Phone: 410-280-2940 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.happy-pet.net Headquarters: Annapolis, MD Service areas: Annapolis, Arnold, Bay Ridge, Cape St.
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Claire, Crownsville, St. Margarets, Bowie, Crofton, Edgewater, Riva, and Davidsonville

Can't believe it has been 6 months today since we lost Matt Barry (8/10/1969 - 10/30/23). You have been in my thoughts e...
05/01/2024

Can't believe it has been 6 months today since we lost Matt Barry (8/10/1969 - 10/30/23). You have been in my thoughts every day (and I am sure in the minds of others as well). Enjoying one of your favorites in your honor today - Moose Drool! You made a tremendous impact on the lives of so many and I feel privileged to have been allowed into your world. You are greatly missed and always appreciated. Miss you my friend.

John Matthew (Matt) Barry:  August 10, 1969 - Oct 30, 2023.  Amazing husband, father, son, and brother.  Friend and hero...
10/31/2023

John Matthew (Matt) Barry: August 10, 1969 - Oct 30, 2023. Amazing husband, father, son, and brother. Friend and hero to many. Rest in peace.. You made a tremendous impact on many and your legacy will live on. ♥️

https://www.gofundme.com/f/AdventuresinPC?

Hello, world. It's me, Bria. Our adventures in pancreatic cancer started on June 15, 20… Bria Barry needs your support for Help Matt fight pancreatic cancer!

Happy Birthday to Matt Barry! Former Happy-Pet clients - Please join us for his birthday bash (put together by Bria, her...
08/14/2023

Happy Birthday to Matt Barry!

Former Happy-Pet clients - Please join us for his birthday bash (put together by Bria, her sister Lindsey, and their team) on Saturday, August 19th. RSVP here: http://evite.me/fgBPcJYATQ. Help us make this a day to remember!

Check out this awesome lineup of food trucks!!!! The evite will be updated with everything that's happening (+ bounce house for the kiddos!!)… 🌭🥞🍧🍦

The Heavenly Hotdog Grill (4pm - until)
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The Daily Crepe Company (4pm - until)
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Kona Ice (5-6pm)
https://www.kona-ice.com/

Sweet Satisfaction (6-8pm)
https://www.facebook.com/IceCreamTruckMD

07/19/2023

Good morning. It’s been eight days since my first chemo treatment and I want to provide an update for anyone interested. 1st. Chemo treatments are legit! Everything you have heard, read, or personally witnessed/experienced is true… 120%. ...

07/07/2021

A bittersweet announcement:

On June 15th, 2021 Happy-Pet celebrated 20 years of providing in-home daily dog walking and pet sitting service for thousands of clients, neighbors, and friends in the greater Annapolis area. I am proud of this accomplishment, the business built, and the service the Happy-Pet staff and I provided. It’s been one heck of a ride with a few ups, a few downs, and in the last year some very challenging times.

I am sad to announce that Friday, July 30th will be my last day of service.

Happy-Pet was built on providing weekday daily dog walks while clients work. Pet sitting has been a complimentary service which has always been the most challenging aspect of business operations regarding scheduling, staffing, the logistics of meeting client service windows, and pet needs. The economy is opening back up and pet sitting is making a comeback; daily dog walking, not so much. Clients are now working from home part and full-time and when clients are working from home, dog walks are often cancelled. Consequently, the consistency needed to make Happy-Pet a viable source of revenue has suffered.

There are dozens of family members, friends, and former employees to thank for two decades of support; too many to mention. With that said I owe the world to my amazing wife Bria and our two daughters, Charlotte and Eloise. Additionally, every member of the Barry and McElroy families pitched-in at some point, and my good friend David Iams; I simply could not have done this without each of you.

There are a handful of great in-home dog walking and pet sitting companies in the area. I strongly recommend the following:

• Quality Time Pet Sitting, Marie Eden
• Spoiled Rotten Dogs, Julie Nefferdorf,
• Higgins and Friends Pet Sitting

To my past and present clients, it has been a privileged to provide care for your pets. Earning your trust, loyalty, and in many cases friendship, has been a life changing experience that will remain with me forever.

Thank you for being members of the Happy-Pet family. I wish you the very best.

Cheers,
Matt

07/02/2021

They are family, after-all

Happy Friday!  Have a great weekend.
12/06/2019

Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.

For those planning to purchase a Roomba type item for the holidays... a rethink?

03/21/2018

Wednesday, 3/21/18. Just a friendly reminder about our foul weather policy; when all four government entities close (feds, state, county, and city) daily dog walks are cancelled as well. With that said we continue to provide pet sitting service and can provide a daily walk for our mid-day dog walk clients if needed. Contact Matt directly to arrange for a midday walk. Keep warm, drive safe, enjoy your day "off", and thanks for choosing Happy-Pet. Cheers!

01/18/2018
Good Dog: One Last Toss

For anyone who has loved and lost a dog...

While saying goodbye to a friend's buoyant Boykin, a veterinarian reflects on the toughest part of his job

07/20/2017
Nancy

Just stay inside these next few days. Short potty breaks only... Keep cool friends.

This info was shared by a trusted local vet. Please read it NOW, just in case. Please watch your precious furrbabies carefully during the heat wave.

04/07/2017
Kim

Have a great weekend!!!

I know my Kaylie would love this. She gets impatient with this chucker ball thrower sometimes. Lol. I bet many other labs would love this!

03/29/2017
Happy-Pet: Pet Sitting and Dog Walking

Hiring immediately. Please email if interested: [email protected]

DAILY DOG WALKERS & PET SITTERS WANTED:

- Greater Annapolis area

Full and part time positions available: weekdays, weeknights, and weekends; with an established company that provides in-home pet sitting and daily dog walking service throughout the greater Annapolis area.

Applicants must love pets!!!! Applicants must be reliable, trustworthy, and meticulous. Additionally, applicants must have reliable transportation and a cell phone with text plan.

References and a background check required. No Exceptions.

If you like animals, enjoy working outdoors, can walk 4-5 miles daily in all types of weather; this is an enjoyable job that pays well. Interested applicants should send an inquiry to the following email address: [email protected] - Please type "EMPLOYMENT" in the subject heading.

03/13/2017

WINTER WEATHER REMINDER: If County, State, and Federal governments close for the day, assume that our ability to provide service is limited. Daily Dog Walks will be cancelled. Pet Sitting that is already underway will continue to be provided. Mid-day dog walks that are absolutely necessary may still be provided (weather depending) - Arrangements need to be made with Matt directly. Please call the office at 410-280-2940 (mailbox #2), email [email protected], or call Matt's cell if service is needed. Cancellation fees will not affect clients that save "us" a trip in difficult conditions. Thank you and please be safe.

01/09/2017
Dr Richard Palmquist () | Twitter

I have shared this article before with clients, friends, and family and I believe it has proven to be helpful. After sharing it this morning with another long time client I thought I would post it for everyone. If you are struggling with difficult end of life decisions for your four-legged loved ones, I hope this article proves helpful.
Sincerely,
- M.B.

MAKING END OF LIFE CHOICES FOR OUR PETS.

Posted: 12/5/11 07:01 PM ET

It was a tough day for a new veterinarian. I stepped out of the exam room and walked to my desk visibly upset. The senior partner of the three-doctor practice asked me what was wrong. Three times that morning a client had asked me if they should end their pet's life, and I felt ill-prepared to counsel people in these cases. If the person who lived with my patient was unclear, how could I know better? What if I was wrong? Can we predict miracles? I did not want to "play God," and I was afraid of making a decision that would turn out to be incorrect. After all, the choice to euthanize a beloved pet is permanent. No amount of regret can undo the action once it is done.
The gentle doctor rubbed his salt and pepper beard and acknowledged my concerns. He asked if I would like some suggestions.
What followed was some of the best advice anyone has ever given me:
1. Acknowledge the affection and feelings associated with a pet's life. The word "euthanasia" means "to bring about a good death." The choice to treat or euthanize is a major one. No one, veterinarian or guardian, wants to be wrong. It's simply a very big choice. While none of us ever wants our favorite fuzzy friend to leave, we do desire that they pass gently and without pain, suffering, fear or degradation. This means that questions about when and how are natural and necessary between people who share affection for animals.

2. Clients and doctors are partners. Clients and veterinarians share information and they share decision making, but there is a sacred aspect of the human-animal bond that is best described in the concept of stewardship. Ultimately, the steward of this patient is the guardian. No veterinarian can make the final choice for an animal guardian. The final choice must come from them, but it's natural and beneficial for a veterinarian to assist in that process as an extension of the professional and personal relationship that manifests from our shared affection for living things.

3. Acknowledge the guardian's love and track record in making good choices. Many of us worry about making mistakes, and in medicine mistakes can be fatal and lead to irreversible damage. The fear of error can actually make us more likely to make mistakes, so we are better off in this discussion if we banish fear, and realize that this process is simply about loving our friends and making choices based upon what is best for them. Looking and discussing work better than worrying. Most of us make right choices when we are given safe space, correct information and support, which allows us time to come to a conclusion on our own.

4. Ask, "Does he have more good days than bad ones? More good moments than bad?" Honestly assessing this question gently leads most people to a safer place for discussion. It is amazing to me how fast many people answer this question and how easily it leads them to sensible choices. Sometimes we are not really looking, and we may need to honestly and objectively assess this fact before we can decide. In most cases it is fine to simply decide to take a week and really look at this fact. People need to be aware though that conditions can change, and so it is important to look for more than just a moment. For instance, some arthritis pain cases get really bad after cold, wet weather. Waiting until the weather clears may result in a totally different decision, so do be sure to give enough time to really know.

5. Knowing it's time. Many people experience a moment where they look at their pet and suddenly a moment of calm silence ensues when they know it is time. If a person knows it is time and I have no other medical information to share then I feel good about their choice.

6. If it is not time, is there something that needs to occur? A family member may wish to visit and say their goodbyes, or we may want to share a few more ball catches at the beach, or watch some more sunsets together. If we can name those things and enjoy each moment, then it becomes easier to say farewell.

7. Do you know your options? It is necessary to know all the options before deciding. Euthanasia can be done in the examining room of the veterinary hospital, or it can be done at home. People can be present or not depending on their needs. There are other options beside euthanasia, as natural death following hospice is a rich choice for many people. Hospice is a growing area of interest, especially as our technical abilities improve. I've lectured for years about how we can address the needs of clients and patients with "hopeless or terminal" diseases. Some of these patients can live long, happy lives despite their serious conventionally diagnosed condition. In their lives, we learn so many lessons that enrich our abilities to be happy.
All living things are born, grow old and pass away. Death is a part of living and if we concentrate on living then we have better, happier lives. If we face death with the same sense of love and understanding that we live our lives, then we can navigate this process and learn many things along the way. As death comes, we are faced with the importance of relationship and not with things. Sometimes just calmly being together is the greatest gift of all. Don't wait to learn that lesson.

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11/21/2016
Happy-Pet LLC: Your Family Pet-Sitter

THANKSGIVING WEEK UPDATE (11/21).

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving to each of you.

H-P is booked for the Thanksgiving holiday and will be unable to accommodate new requests for service as of 10:30 AM, Monday, November 21st.

The office will be closed from 11:00 AM, Wednesday, 11/23 - 9:00 AM, Monday, 11/28.

Email and phone messages received while the office is closed will receive a timely response Monday morning.

Durring this time existing clients may contact Matt directly, by calling his cell phone.

Cancellations for existing and confirmed holiday and weekend requests to include early morning Monday requests, will be subject to cancellation fees ($16.00 per scheduled visit).

Thanks for choosing Happy-Pet, please be safe this week and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

- Matt & the Happy-Pet gang

WWW.Happy-Pet.Net

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Pet Sitting, dogwalking, cat care Annapolis,MD, Crofton Area: Happy-Pet LLC offers quality in-home care for your pet(s) anytime you need a helping hand. Call us at 410-280-2940

07/13/2016
CrowdRise

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Target Zero is a nonprofit working to get every shelter across the United States to zero-kill. Every year, close to three million adoptable cats and dogs are euthanized due to overcrowding. That's not ok. Our team goes city to city mentoring shelter and animal welfare leaders to work together in get...

07/11/2016
TSA seeks people to adopt dogs that have retired or flunked training

TSA seeks people to adopt dogs that have retired or flunked training

The Transportation Security Administration is looking for a few good homes for its explosives detection dogs who didn’t make it through the training program or have retired from the explosives detection business. There is no cost to adopt a TSA canine.

04/20/2016

Looking for someone to do some pt-time bookkeeping. Must know QuickBooks. Flexible hours, ability to work remotely once properly up to speed, and work as your schedule allows. If interested please send an email to [email protected] - Thanks!

04/08/2016
Is Pet Insurance Worth the Cost?

I am asked this question all the time; nice to have some data to assist with a difficult decision.

Like medical coverage for people, pet insurance policies are complicated. Here’s what we found when we analyzed the coverage from three health insurers.

02/27/2016

DAILY DOG WALKERS & PET SITTERS WANTED:

- Greater Annapolis area

Full and part time positions available: weekdays, weeknights, and weekends; with an established company that provides in-home pet sitting and daily dog walking service throughout the greater Annapolis area.

Applicants must love pets!!!! Applicants must be reliable, trustworthy, and meticulous. Additionally, applicants must have reliable transportation and a cell phone with text plan.

References and a background check required. No Exceptions.

If you like animals, enjoy working outdoors, can walk 4-5 miles daily in all types of weather; this is an enjoyable job that pays well. Interested applicants should send an inquiry to the following email address: [email protected] - Please type "EMPLOYMENT" in the subject heading.

02/15/2016

MONDAY, Feb 15, 2016: We are up and running today; providing daily walks and pet sitting service. Have a great day and be careful out on the roads. - Cheers!!!

01/27/2016

We are up and running today and cant wait to visit your pets. Have a great day and be careful out on the roads. - Cheers!!!

01/26/2016

Regarding Inclement Weather: IF County, State, and Federal entities are closed for the day, assume that my ability to provide service is limited. Please phone or email the office if service is needed. I will do my best to provide service if necessary. Cancellation fees will not affect clients that save us a trip in difficult conditions.

01/25/2016

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, 1/25. Daily dog walks will not be provided. Assuming the majority of streets in the Annapolis area are cleared in the next 24-36 hours, we hope to resume service Tuesday morning. Be safe friends. - Matt and the Happy-Pet gang.

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