Pet Sitting Affair LLC

12/02/2023

Favorite photo of the day!

12/02/2023

12/02/2023

Boise FlyDogs are needing a safe place

12/02/2023

Where are my dog mamas at? 🐶🐾

I'm trying this for the first time EVER - it's a SECRET SANTA DOG TOY EXCHANGE! 🐶🎄🎁 🦴

This is super easy and so fun!! All are welcome to join! ❤️ Looking for dog owners interested in a holiday gift exchange.

Doesn’t matter where you live; you can order online! You only have to buy one gift valued at least $10 and send it to your secret dog.

Your dog will then receive 6-36 gifts in return. Just say “I’m in," and I will message you the details! No food or treats please, just toys!

Merry Christmas!! 🎄

11/30/2023

Capture the festive spirit with Santa and your furry friend on December 9th from 2-5 pm! For a charitable donation of $50, you'll receive a professional digital picture in time for the holidays, courtesy of the talented Unleashed Fur Photography.

For every session booked, MCR will receive $25, making your festive moments even more impactful. Hurry and reserve your spot now, as we have limited availability. Reserve here: https://calendly.com/meridian-canine-rescue/santa-photos-with-meridian-canine-rescue

Please note that this event may not be suitable for dogs unaccustomed to public places or new people. If your furry friend easily gets stressed, this might not be the ideal event for them. 🐾

11/30/2023

Clubhound dog park and brewery is opening soon!

Traditional dog parks don’t offer much, and we wanted to change that! 🐾 We’re putting an end to the boring standing that comes along with watching your dogs have a good time – you deserve a treat too! 😉

Hello! 🥰 Welcome to Clubhound – a dog park created with YOU and your pups in mind! 🐕 Stay tuned for updates as we prep for opening day!

💛 Opening soon! 💛

11/14/2023

From Sully Peters: This sweet boy needs a home. He is 9 years old, sooooo lovable, fully potty trained and just funny as can be. We gave it a week with our two boys but they are just not playing so nice. Fozzie needs to be an only dog. He is great with kids, loves walks and car rides. It breaks our hearts that we are taking him back to Salt Lake City tomorrow. If you know ANYONE who wants a true companion please let me know.

11/13/2023

11/13/2023

Coming up soon, don't miss out! Drink for a cause and join together with the Idaho Humane Society to celebrate your love of animals with local brewpubs and wineries. We’ve put the FUN in FUNdraiser with monthly opportunities to try local wines, beers, and ciders with other pet fanatics.

If that isn’t enough for you, pick up your “Around the Town in 12 Glasses Passport” at any of the events. Collect at least SIX stamps, and you will be entered into a drawing for Idaho Humane Society merch in December 2023. https://fb.me/e/1CHFHbxdq

11/13/2023

We're celebrating our 25th year of Feed Frankie's Friends, supported by Northwest Pets yearly.

Every dollar donated is spent on pet food and pet care supplies which helps feed and protect the animals IHS takes in.

Approximately 2200 pounds of dog food and 250 pounds of cat food are needed each month to feed our homeless animals. Your donation can help!

Every dollar you give is spent on food and pet care supplies to feed and protect all of the homeless, abused and neglected animals in our community. Keep the legacy of Frankie’s Friends alive! If you are able to donate in person at Northwest Pets, they have lots of terrific items for your pet as well as adoption gifts!

You can make a difference! https://bit.ly/IHSFeedFrankie

11/10/2023

Rawhide chews are not christmas gifts; they are unplanned ER vet visits just waiting to happen!
They are terrible for dogs but stores sell them because people keep buying them. Rawhide are harmful from processing with irritating chemicals, the small choking hazard pieces, the swallowed piece sits in the stomach and irritates your dogs stomach for months or forms a complete blockage from a big piece or several smaller pieces clumping together in the dogs intestines.

Canine intestinal blockage or foreign body surgery costs about 2-3k in this area to treat an obstruction. That $7 candy cane rawhide doesn't look so cute now, does it?

These are the most common rawhide risks:

Contamination. As with pet toys, rawhide chews can contain trace amounts of toxic chemicals. And, as with other pet (or human) foods, Salmonella or E. coli contamination is possible. Even humans can be at risk when coming into contact with these bacteria on rawhide treats.

Digestive irritation. Some dogs are simply sensitive or allergic to rawhide or other substances used in their manufacture processes. This can cause problems, including diarrhea and vomiting.

Choking or blockages. Rawhide bones and other edible chews can pose a choking and blockage risk. In fact, this is a much bigger risk than contamination or digestive irritation. If your dog swallows large pieces of rawhide, the rawhide can get stuck in the esophagus or other parts of the digestive tract. Depending on its size and where it is located, a local vet may be able to remove these pieces fairly easily through the throat. But sometimes, abdominal surgery is needed to remove them from the stomach or intestines. If it isn’t resolved, a blockage can lead to death.

It doesn't take much. Similar to the way small pieces of hair clog a drain, the small pieces of rawhide can clump and block your dog similar to the various items pictured in the first photo below. This is usually a hard thing to diagnose because rawhide is skin. Xrays don't show skin very well so usually a contrast study with barium is needed. Typically a barium study runs $500-900 in this area. Once the blockage is found then the surgery or endoscopic retrieval can be done. The best case scenario is your dog is puking and pooping out the pieces and this can be painful it there's a pointed piece that injures the tissues on its way out.

Please save your dog some pain and yourself hours waiting at an emergency clinic and thousands of dollars.

Don't buy rawhide. I have a much better solution so contact me.

11/10/2023

A store that allows homeless dogs to come inside to sleep at night !🥺🥺 This is just awesome a real Hero!

11/09/2023

Wondering how both you and your dog can enjoy your walks more with loose leash walking? Attend our low-cost Loose Leash Walking course this Tuesday.

Registration for the general public is only $10! It’s fast and easy to sign up on our website and we’re even offering some awesome discounts: adopters get 50% off and volunteers/fosters can attend for free! You'll get a whole bunch of info, meet some other like-minded folks, and walk away with a greater understanding of your pup. Sign up today at www.meridianrescue.org/events.

All classes are for humans only, please leave all pets at home.

Email [email protected] with any questions.

11/09/2023

Help out some good people:

“Hi Bernadette!! I I’m wondering if you know anyone looking for a cat or kitten companion? We live in the country and unfortunately, often times people dump their cats out where we live. We take them to the humane society to get them fixed when they show up, but the last two were pregnant and have since had their litter so we are now overrun. I’ve been able to get about 4 of them from those litters neutered and vaccinated, have appointments for 2 more next week, so there is a mixture if some neutered and some not. I don’t have the heart to take them to the humane society because honestly, we can pay to feed them and are continuing to neuter and vaccinate and I feel like as long as we can do that, I don’t want to put that burden on the shelter and use their resources that they could use for cats that are truly in need. With that said, they’re fed and healthy, but we need to find some of these guys good, loving homes.”

11/06/2023

Grated Ginger, Onion, Garlic, Lemon Juice, and Honey! ~ Take just one teaspoon daily and brace yourself for astonishment! 😱
Must express something to keep getting my recipes.... Thank you
Full Recipe in First (c.o.m.m.e.n.t ).👇

11/06/2023

They are so cute together!

11/06/2023

Fun Farm Fact: What to do with your after Halloween? Turn it into a bird feeder! Cut out the carved part and fill your pumpkin with birdseed. You can set it on the ground or hang it from a tree with several lengths of thick twine or rope wrapped under the base!

11/06/2023

I don't want to party like it's 1999. I want to grocery shop like it's 1999. :-(

11/03/2023

The Pet sitting Affair after a cancellation the Pet Sitting Affair LLC is available Christmas and New Years this year. I bring my suitcase into the home and stay with the pets. (208) 562-7586.

10/29/2023

Curious…what are the first five ingredients of your pets food?

10/25/2023

8 Benefits Of Microchipping Your Dog

Should your dog ever get lost, peace of mind is the most important benefit of microchipping your dog. One study of 7,700 stray animals showed dogs without microchips made it home 21.8% of the time, vs 52.2% for microchipped dogs. Here are some other benefits.

🐾Reputable services like shelters, veterinary clinics and some police stations can notify owners when they find a microchip.
🐾The microchip can’t be tampered with or removed (at least, not without surgery).
🐾It’s permanent. Ideally, the microchip should never need replacement.
🐾Your personal information is not visible. And it can be updated when you change your address or phone number (or if your pet goes to a new home).
🐾Microchips are harder to lose than your dog’s regular tags. But microchips can migrate
🐾The cost is low.
🐾Implanting the chip is a quick procedure.
🐾There’s less stress on shelters. Microchipped dogs turned into shelters or vet clinics are scanned and returned to their owners faster.

Other options include GPS and Bluetooth Trackers your pet can wear!

👉What do you use/to ensure a safe return if your pets ever get separated from you?

10/25/2023

Here are some Halloween tips for dog owners to keep your furry friends safe and happy during the spooky season:

1. Costume Comfort: If you decide to dress up your dog, make sure the costume is comfortable, non-restrictive, and doesn’t obstruct their vision, breathing, or movement.
2. Identification: Ensure your dog has proper identification, like a collar with updated tags and a microchip. With many people coming and going on Halloween, it’s best to be prepared.
3. Keep Candy Away: Halloween candy, especially chocolate and sugar-free treats, can be harmful to dogs. Keep it out of their reach.
4. Quiet Time: The constant doorbell ringing and noise from trick-or-treaters can stress your dog. Create a quiet space for them away from the commotion.
5. Jack-O’-Lanterns: Be cautious with lit pumpkins, as curious dogs may knock them over or get burned. Consider using battery-operated lights instead.
6. Decorations: Keep Halloween decorations out of your dog’s reach, as some can be a choking hazard or toxic if ingested.
7. Stranger Danger: If your dog is nervous around strangers, consider using a baby gate to prevent them from getting too close to trick-or-treaters.
8. Walk in Daylight: If you’re taking your dog for a walk on Halloween, do so during daylight hours to avoid any nighttime spookiness.
9. Treats for Dogs: You can make special dog-friendly Halloween treats or buy them from pet stores. This way, your dog can join in on the festive snacking.
10. Emergency Plan: Know the location of the nearest 24-hour emergency vet in case of any Halloween mishaps.

10/22/2023

It's SPOOKY Season and Pet Sitting Affair LLC is HERE FOR IT! 🕷🧙‍♀️🧟🧛‍♂️🧌🧝‍♀️

While I know many of us are getting our homes ready for trick or treating it is important to talk about chocolate toxicity!

10/19/2023

***NEEDS FOREVER HOME***

Currently in Boise, ID

Meet HERBIE!

This healthy, friendly 1.5 years old maltipoo boy needs a forever home.

His mom is in the hospital and not expected to recover.

MORE PHOTOS/VIDEOS: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/MR9Bao34iomnBWmF7](https://photos.app.goo.gl/MR9Bao34iomnBWmF7)

Contact Justeen at Emerald Street Kennels, Boise to complete an application to meet HERBIE in Boise.