It's Good to Be Home

11/07/2024

11/05/2024

Here are some pictures from a recent walk while caring for some pets. Glendale has some awesome autumn trees!

11/04/2024

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11/03/2024

Busy, busy, busy!

10/16/2024

10/15/2024

Here is what we have been up to recently at It's Good to Be Home!

10/12/2024

Please don't feed wildlife.

The raccoons in this photo have been conditioned to come to this location for food. What happens when humans food condition wildlife?

*Human food is not a natural diet for wildlife, does not meet their nutritional needs, and can make them sick. If you follow WEST closely, you know that animals that are in care long term are fed as close to a natural, wild diet as possible to prevent long term health issues.

*Wildlife does not typically feed in groups, and creating that unnatural situation increases the spread of diseases like distemper, which is extremely common and fatal in raccoons.

*Wildlife that are fed in suburbs and near roads and developments will tend to gravitate to those areas, increasing the likelihood of roadside collisions and car strikes.

*Food conditioning leads to more human/wildlife conflicts. If you are feeding raccoons every night in your yard, don't be surprised if they decide to make your attic their home.

*You alter natural/wild behaviors. Food conditioned wildlife spends less time hunting and scavenging and more time waiting for handouts. This places them in more proximity to humans, which again, leads to more human/wildlife conflicts.

*Food conditioning can affect multiple generations of animals. For example, foxes will teach their kits the most effective way to get the biggest meal. If YOU are providing that meal, those kits are not going to learn what they truly need to know to survive in the wild.

*What happens if you get sick, go on vacation, move, or worse? Those food conditioned animals are going to suffer.

If you want to attract wildlife to your yard, provide things like water, pollinator friendly and food producing native plants, places to hide like tall grasses and brush piles, and nesting and bat boxes in the trees. THAT'S the right way to support our native wildlife!

09/28/2024

Let’s continue to celebrate Deaf Dog Awareness week! My mom, who is deaf, authored two empowering children’s books from my perspective as a deaf dog. Get your copy and join the movement to honor and celebrate all deaf dogs and deaf kids. We’re thrilled to announce our second book, ‘We Deaf-initely Can, Let the Adventures Begin,’ arrives to our house in the beginning of November, this would make a wonderful holiday gift 💙🤟🏼
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09/27/2024

09/26/2024

So we did a thing…. 🤦‍♀️ We tried our hand at fostering and we FAILED! 🙃 Everyone, meet the newest addition to our family, Pretzel!

09/23/2024

It's been slow and we're ok with that! We have been catching up and enjoying each other's company as we fully jump into the "BER" months. Speaking of which, are you busy with fall sports and tournaments? Going away for a quick fall get-a-way? We are here to help! We do drop-ins, dog walks, pet sitting, plant care, and house sitting. In the meantime, check out some of the delightful pups we have been caring for!

07/26/2024

From squinting to staring, dog facial expressions convey very strong messages. Here’s what your pup is trying to tell you.

07/24/2024

07/24/2024

One my clients has an upset tummy💩 😞so BRAT diet is in the works today!