Cuddles & Care, LLC - Gainesville pet sitting

09/20/2025

“Last week took an unexpected turn!…
My humans had an emergency and had to drop me off at Miss Katie’s house on the way to the hospital. I didn’t have any food or supplies with me… but guess what?! Miss Katie and her family took me on my very own shopping spree at PetSmart!! 🛒🥳

I got to sniff ALL the aisles, pick out my food, and even sneak in an extra treat (because I was so well behaved).

Turns out…I LOVE shopping! Think we can make this a regular thing? 🤔”

~Buddy

09/19/2025

Did you know Cane Toads can be poisonous to dogs? 🐸

One of our clients shared a clip from UF today showing how to spot them and keep our pups safe. It’s definitely worth a peek if you’ve got curious noses in your yard!

09/16/2025

That happy surprise when Cuddles & Care says YES to a last minute boarding request… and you walk in to find your friends from last time waiting to greet you! 🥳

Tails wagging, hearts full. We’re glad you could join us Cruz!

09/14/2025

Meet Percy, our longtime cat client. 😺
This handsome guy is no ordinary boarder. He truly enjoys the best of both worlds when he stays with us.

During the day, Percy chooses to mingle in the house with all the animals. (His confidence often grants him the pack leader role). At night, he switches gears and happily curls up in a bedroom with us. He soaks up all the 1:1 snuggles he can get. ❤️

Percy has discovered the perfect combination: plenty of social time, plenty of love, and a whole lot of personality!

09/12/2025

Poppy & Goldena recently explored Magnolia Park for a mini adventure. They are warming up for our group pack walks, which officially begin at the end of this month! 🎉 Who else is excited?!

09/11/2025

**Rabies case confirmed in Alachua County.** Please be alert with wildlife on your walks, consider keeping your indoor/outdoor cats inside for a while & make sure your babies are up to date on their vaccination. Safety first!

The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County (DOH- Alachua) is issuing a rabies alert in Alachua County in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a stray cat that was found in an area south of Hawthorne, off Southeast U.S. Hwy 301 in Alachua County, on Aug. 28, 2025. DOH-Alachua is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. All residents and visitors should be aware that rabies is currently present in the wild animal population.

People and domestic animals should always avoid physical contact with wild animals (e.g., raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, coyotes), which carry a higher risk of human exposure and a need for rabies post-exposure treatment. If you are exposed to rabies, receiving appropriate treatment after exposure will protect you from the risk of rabies.

This rabies alert is for 60 days and includes the following boundaries in Alachua County:

• Northern boundary: Southeast 12 Avenue
• Southern boundary: Southeast 24 Avenue
• Eastern boundary: County Road 219A
• Western boundary: Southeast U.S. Hwy 301

Take the following precautions to prevent rabies exposure:

• Immunize your pets and livestock based on your veterinarian’s recommended schedule.
• Keep pets under direct supervision and on a leash, and keep livestock secured on your property. If an animal bites your pet or livestock, seek veterinary assistance for the animal immediately and contact Alachua County Animal Control at 352-264-6870.
• Avoid contact with wild or stray animals. Do not handle, feed, or unintentionally attract them with outdoor pet food, open garbage cans, or other sources of food. If you have been bitten or scratched by a wild or domestic animal, seek medical attention, and report the injury to DOH- Alachua by calling 352-225-4167.
• Never adopt wild animals or bring them into your home; instead, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
• Call your local animal control agency to remove any stray animals from your neighborhood. Contact Alachua County Animal Control at 352-264-6870.
• Prevent wildlife, including bats, from entering living quarters or occupied spaces in homes, schools, and other similar areas where they might come in contact with people and pets.

For more information on rabies, please visit FloridaHealth.gov/Rabies or contact DOH-Alachua at 452-334-7900.

09/08/2025

This birthday girl has boarded with us for the last 6 weeks, so she’s a total pro at posing for her daily updates. She worked extra hard for her birthday photo shoot today. We rewarded her with a yummy treat.

🥳 Happy Birthday Oci!! 🥳

09/07/2025

🐾 Boarding Options for Our Feline Friends! 🐾

We know every cat is unique! That’s why we offer three customizable boarding options just for them!

1️⃣ Main House Boarding:
Sociable kitties who enjoy the hustle and bustle can stay in the main part of our home with our cat & the rest of our cat-friendly boarders.

2️⃣ The VIP Cat Room:
Our most popular option! This private room is reserved for one cat family at a time. So no mingling with other animals, just personalized comfort, quiet, and loads of attention.

3️⃣ Bedroom Boarding (for snuggle bugs):
Some cats don’t want to share space with other animals but still crave a warm lap and a bedtime cuddle. These special guests stay in one of our bedrooms where they can cozy up with a human at night.
Take Mini, for example: she loves sleeping in our daughter’s room, curled up for a full night of snuggles.

No matter your cat’s vibe, we’ve got a perfect setup to make them feel right at home. 🏡 Feel free to ask any questions!

09/06/2025

Your pet’s health and safety are always our top priority! As you know, we require all our clients (and any new meet & greets) to be up-to-date on vaccinations. Our computer system even alerts us when a client’s vaccination is close to coming due, so nothing slips through the cracks.

We want to make sure our whole C&C family remains happy, healthy, and safe while they’re with us. Thank you for helping us do that!

🐾 Pet Parents! Here's a friendly (and furry) health alert 🐾
Florida is currently experiencing elevated Parvo activity with over 1,300 confirmed cases statewide (30 in Cape Coral alone!), so the threat is very real.

Parvovirus is a scary, but preventable, virus that can threaten puppies and unvaccinated adult dogs. The good news? Vaccination is your best defense!

Key Facts
The Parvo vaccine is a core vaccine—recommended for all dogs.
Puppies: Start vaccines at 6–8 weeks, booster every 2-4 weeks until at least 16 weeks.
Adults: If unvaccinated or uncertain, get two shots ( vaccines) spaced 2–4 weeks apart.
Boosters: First booster within a year, then every 1-3 years depending on your dog’s potential exposure risk.

Treatment & Prevention
A CPMA monoclonal antibody treatment is a newly developed treatment with a high success rate.
We’ve used this treatment with very good outcomes!
Recently this treatment saved 27 Parvo-infected puppies in Brevard County! However, prevention through vaccination is far safer and more effective.

👉 Tip: Regular veterinary visits build healthier pups and a safer community. Let’s keep our furry family members wagging longer and stronger!

09/05/2025

Sometimes we only get to see our boarders once a year. Other times they become part of the family with regular visits.

This summer, we had the pleasure of hosting sweet Duffy for 7 whole weeks! 💕 He already has two more bookings on the calendar & we couldn’t be happier.

Duffy loves everyone he meets! He’s always excited to catch up with old friends and just as ready to make new ones. He wants to know if you’ll be joining him at his next booking.

05/07/2025

Final post:
The Cuddles & Care team has now officially merged with Woof & Purr Concierge! 🥳 We will all be practicing together under the Woof & Purr name. As of today, I will managing that page & will no longer be posting on this one.

Please continue to follow us on this new page by clicking below:

https://www.facebook.com/woofpurrconcierge?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Thank you!
~The new Woof & Purr team

We are a professional team that offers petsitting, boarding, doggy daycare, pack walks, pet transport, & housesitting services in Gainesville, FL. We are fully insured and medically trained. Please email [email protected] for more details.

05/05/2025

Cuddles & Care has officially merged with Woof & Purr Concierge! I thought this was a perfect photo for that announcement:

Woof & Purr owner Camille came over to meet some of our doggy daycare dogs. We are all one big happy family now! 🥳

I will post one more time tomorrow as a message I can leave up permanently. That way future clients know how to find us. 🥰 Then starting Tuesday 5/6, I will be managing that page instead. Please make sure you are following the Woof & Purr Concierge page so you don’t miss seeing all these adorable faces!!! I have attached a photo of what the page looks at in this moment so you can be sure you are at the right place.