Second City Pet Care

12/25/2022

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12/18/2022

Christmas for the cavies ... so sweet.

12/17/2022

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12/14/2022

This graphic sweetly says that introductions should be monitored. Watch all interactions while in any group settings. It isn’t the best time for you to enjoy a coffee on a bench. Enjoy your dog's joy, see how they play, notice if they are overwhelmed. Have fun with them! 🐾

It really doesn’t matter if your dog is friendly or not.

What matters is that you don’t take the choice away from another owner (and their dog) as to who they interact with.

There can be so many reasons why a dog and their owner need space from you and your dog.

Please allow them that choice 💙

12/14/2022

P.S.A.

12/01/2022

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A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.
He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.
After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.
When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.
When he was close enough, he called out, 'Excuse me, where are we?'
'This is Heaven, sir,' the man answered.
Would you happen to have some water?' the man asked.
Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up'.
The man gestured, and the gate began to open.
'Can my friend,' gesturing toward his dog, 'come in, too?' the traveler asked.

'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.'
The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.
After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.
'Excuse me!' he called to the man. 'Do you have any water?'
'Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in..'
'How about my friend here?' the traveler gestured to the dog.
There should be a bowl by the pump.'
They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.
The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog.
When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.
'What do you call this place?' the traveler asked.
This is Heaven,' he answered.
'Well, that's confusing,' the traveler said. 'The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.'
'Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell.'
'Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?'
'No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind❤️

Author unknown.

11/27/2022

They are risky, difficult, often impossible to digest. There are many digestible alternatives. 🎄

Reminder!

10/27/2022

Genius!!

GENIUS!

09/27/2022

06/20/2022

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03/19/2022

01/24/2022

🚨 Wind chills across Chicago will be very low over the next few days.

Here are some easy steps to make sure your pet is protected in the cold weather:

✔️ Make sure they are properly protected with a coat
✔️ Only go outside for short potty breaks during extreme conditions
✔️ Avoid sidewalk salt as it can irritate their paws and be sure to check their paws frequently for any redness or other signs of irritation
✔️ Protect their paws with booties or Musher's Secret paw protection wax (you can purchase this at Blum!)

Stay warm out there! 🥶

01/15/2022

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This sweet couple has been coming into the shop for some time now, and we were so thrilled when they asked us to design their bridal and bridesmaid bouquets. For their winter wedding in Seattle, they wanted lots of foliage and ferns, with a wild, organic feel. The bride is sensitive to strong scents, so we worked closely with her to make sure the bouquets wouldn't aggravate. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#253

12/14/2021

Such great insights here!

If you have a dog who is not comfortable with new to them humans, then you should read this. Even if your dog is not as fearful as the article describes, there are elements of truth in here about nearly all dogs. For example, when a dog who does not know you approaches you and starts sniffing you, they are *not* asking to be touched. They are trying to gather information about who you are. Just stand still and let them gather. Some dogs will then retreat and process that info and some will initiate closer interactions. Allow the dog to choose please.

https://positively.com/contributors/hiding-in-plain-sight-the-exceptionally-fearful-dog/

12/04/2021

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09/11/2021

Friday Funny!

09/06/2021

If you’ve ever owned a pet, you know that they quickly become an integral part of the family and that often they are a lot like children. You can’t stay mad at them for too long because they’re too cute, but when they misbehave, you need to punish them somehow – otherwise, how will they […...

08/24/2021

LOVE. 💛

07/21/2021

Just the sweetest thing!!

is heart warming. We don't deserve dogs🥺All credit goes to thilluminator! Check the puppy out on Instagram here 👉 https://www.instagram.com/th...

06/24/2021

“When going out for a walk with your furry friend, here are some tips to help keep them cool! 😎”

06/20/2021

So nice to have animal lovers in the White House again.

Champ Biden, the Biden family first dog and German Shepherd, has passed away.

06/07/2021

“You never know what’s going to happen when you post your music on TikTok. The internet is wild! 😹😹😹 https://t.co/y8ax4zjtHw”