Happy-Pet: Pet Sitting and Dog Walking

09/15/2024

The Heroes Park at the Eastport Volunteer Fire Company is now open. Matt Barry has a brick there if you ever want to stop by (Notice the paw prints in the lower right corner).

Matt was a hero to many. In addition to being a veteran and great friend, he was an amazing father, husband, son, and brother who is greatly missed.
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The fire company has recently reopened brick sales if you have anyone you want to honor. Details: https://evfc.square.site/

After they receive a certain number of orders (I was told 40-50), they will order and replace the blank bricks that are currently in place.

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.

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!

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)
https://www.heavenlyhotdoggrill.com/

The Daily Crepe Company (4pm - until)
https://www.thedailycrepeco.com/

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%. ...

04/30/2022

One of the best tributes to a family pet (family member) that I have come across.

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/04/espn-scott-van-pelt-dog-otis-tribute-video?fbclid=IwAR36Nah7Og7Oz4yxQhBaSfop3qR92BxPDMpnvx3BVLFoDMhNAsBbDG7ePXE

This is beautiful.

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

03/02/2021

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2021/03/02/seresto-dog-cat-collars-found-harm-pets-humans-epa-records-show/4574753001/

Since Seresto pet collars were introduced, the EPA has received more than 75,000 reports related to the collars, including 907 involving human harm.

12/06/2019

Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.

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

11/27/2019

https://whdh.com/news/fda-announces-dog-food-brands-that-could-cause-heart-failure/?fbclid=IwAR2Dx76JFyXju0v1RBeM7rVDyx_OTnIttD0I9N36TMXedR8Uvowd7s_ncyM

(WHDH) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a list of pet food brands that they say could cause congestive heart failure in...

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

10/05/2017

This is what the inside of a puppy mill looks like

This is what the inside of a puppy mill looks like

The windowless metal building was filled with small wire cages containing filthy dogs, there to be bred and sold.

09/20/2017

Are you familiar with Lilo's Law in Anne Arundel County? | Eye On Annapolis

http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2017/09/are-you-familiar-with-lilos-law-in-anne-arundel-county/

From the Anne Arundel County Police Department: Beginning September 7, 2017 numerous changes relating to animals that pose a public safety risk are effective. On May 15, 2017 Bill number 59-17 an ordinance concerning Public Safety – Animal Control – Dangerous and Vicious Animals (Lilo's Law) was int...

08/01/2017

All the Ways Ticks Can Kill Your Dog

https://www.fatherly.com/health-science/ticks-can-kill-your-dog/?utm_content=fatherly&utm_campaign=fbowned&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

Biting the big one.

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!