Puppers and Purrs Pet Care Services, LLC

12/31/2023

Wishing everyone a safe New Year’s Eve and a happy, healthy 2024.

12/23/2023

Sending love to our dear friend Coco today as she prepares to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Our thoughts are with her Mom & Dad, sister Callie, and brother Koda. ❤️

12/16/2023

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We are fully booked through 1/7/2024.
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12/16/2023

12/15/2023

Since my work injury on 11/30, I’ve been largely out of commission with an autoimmune flare. In lieu of sending holiday cards, we’ve made donations to non-profits in honor of our clients. Wishing you all a Happy Holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year!

12/11/2023

Lost senior kitty in Laurel…

LOST CAT: Marley is missing from Federalsburg South in Maryland City. Hi, this is Marley. He is almost 18 years old and has been missing for approximately 2 weeks. He has lost a lot of weight this past year and appears boney. He is very friendly and food motivated. We love and miss him. If you have any information or have seen him please contact Jenni @ 301-310-8201. Thank you!

12/02/2023

📣 PLEASE READ
Operating Policy Update
Effective Immediately

All pet sitting reservations for NEW CLIENTS require a MINIMUM of two week’s advance notice. (We are currently accepting reservations through 12/31/24).

ALL pets in our care must be fully vetted and vaccinated, including kennel cough (for puppers). At the time of booking, proof of current vet exam (noting any findings and known health issues) and a current rabies certificate must be presented. We will not make exceptions to this policy.

The reasoning behind these policies is that I allowed for last minute care. The circumstance was rushed. Not all paperwork was completed and I let it go. Upon my first visit. I was attacked by the animal and injured. I then learned that he’d had no recent vet care or vaccines. I’m now being monitored closely for risk of Bartonella’s Disease and Sepsis. Unfortunately my autoimmune disease complicates everything and the complications could be serious. The urgent care visit alone unnecessarily exposed me to Covid, Influenza, and RSV. So, these policies will be in place going forward to protect myself and those who work for me.

I’d also like to say that transparency in communication is expected. I am experienced in working with behavioral issues in animals. A behavioral issue would not be automatic grounds for me to decline a job. But in order to do my job safely and effectively and protect both the animal and myself/staff, I need to know what I’m dealing with. Full disclosure is expected. It is critical for any caregiver to know and understand your pet’s triggers.

Please contact me with any questions.
Thank you.

-Karen McKenny Olson
Owner

12/02/2023

PSA- I did not know this!

Did you know:
If you have a pacemaker, you can put it in your Will to have your pacemaker donated to a dog in need after you pass. Pacemakers cannot be donated to another human, but they can be donated to dogs with cardiac issues who would depend on it to stay alive.
You can have the pacemaker brought to a vet of your choice. So many of those get thrown away and dogs die because people don't know they can do this. It even saves the dog's owner the cost of the actual pacemaker which sometimes means the difference in being able to afford lifesaving treatment or not.

***Edit:
There are limitations for donating a pacemaker such as age of the device and state of the battery. Although requirements may vary per location, you can contact your local Veterinary Cardiologist for more information.

12/01/2023

Lots of littles needing furever homes. And they’re all adorable!

11/28/2023

Just four days ago I posted about this canine respiratory illness, saying it was west coast based. It has now spread to 14 states, including Maryland. Here is an article and I will also post a video from a veterinarian.

A mystery respiratory illness has been killing dogs across the country. Here's what to look for and what to do. By Dog Food Advisor.

11/28/2023

Take your puppers to see the Christmas lights too!

11/23/2023

Grateful every day for all of our Puppers and Purrs friends and family. Be safe today!
(graphic copied from Chewy)

11/17/2023

Anyone? He’s scheduled to be euthanized today.

4PM update: Rescue angels of Southern MD emailed shelter saying they can pull him. Fingers crossed. Shelter is way over capacity and so so many amazing pups have lost their lives here. Please check out their adoptable pups and save a life by adopting or fostering:
https://petharbor.com/results.asp?searchtype=ALL&start=4&frontdoor=1&friends=1&samaritans=1&nosuccess=0&orderby=Name&rows=300&imght=120&imgres=Detail&tWidth=200&view=sysadm.v_animal&nomax=1&fontface=arial&fontsize=10&zip=20904&miles=200&shelterlist=%27PGEO%27&atype=dog&where=type_DOG&NewOrderBy=Name&PAGE=1&fbclid=IwAR0BBtR-Jxv87fd500V6o4VgkKsArywqIwPBVOHma0KZjNaKX_Ie24joMxU

Courtesy post...King will die TODAY! He is at PG shelter in South MD.
He needs a miracle adopter or rescue.

KING - ID

Shelter Staff named me King and I am an unaltered male, brown and black German Shepherd Dog mix.

The shelter staff think I am about 1 year old
I weigh approximately 66 pounds.

I have been at the shelter since Sep 27, 2023.

Shelter Staff made the following comments about this animal:
King is a fun boy who likes to play fetch with tennis balls and return to you to throw them again. He knows ‘sit’ and is very smart. King is a curious boy who constantly wags his tail. He likes pets and affection and will be a great family member as he has a lot of personality. Apply to meet King today!

For more information about this animal, call:
Prince Georges County Animal Services Division at (301) 780-7200

11/15/2023

Photo Dump- Stella, Lemon, Molly, Devo, Wendell, Gary, Simba, Sylvester, & Marli.

11/14/2023

A fun recipe my vet found…

11/14/2023

It’s time to sponsor a turkey! This year, we sponsored Drew. Who are you going to sponsor?
https://woodstocksanctuary.org/turkeys

11/10/2023

Sweet 15 year old tripawd in need of a furever home…

Good grief! Talk about getting kicked to the curb. Dear, sweet India was abandoned at the front door of the SPCA...no wonder she's sticking her tongue out! This 15 year-old female tripod cat deserves a comfy bed, soft food, and a loving lap or windowsill to keep her company in her golden years. She's a snuggly and sweet Torti who has no trouble getting around on three legs. India is hoping for wonderful person or family to give her a home. Yours?

11/10/2023

First round of pumpkin pick up complete and there were some very happy piggies yesterday afternoon! Thank you!

11/10/2023

Adopt Wilkens!

Wilkens is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Glen Burnie, MD. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

11/10/2023

This beautiful boy has been waiting two YEARS for his furever family!

Meet Wilkens!!

Wilkens has been waiting for his forever home for about 2 years now. He’s a very sweet boy who’s extremely food motivated. He was unfortunately living outside when we trapped him, starving and so hungry. He’s gotten much better at realizing food will always be there but sometimes he still eats like he’s not sure he’ll always have food. Wilkens is about 8-9 years old and really really wants to find his forever home so he can settle in for his good years! ❤️

Wilkens is currently living with other cats and does very well. He is also good with dogs.

He is neutered, fully vaccinated, tested for diseases (FIV+), dewormed, flea treated and microchipped.

Please consider Wilkens, he deserves a forever home!

Adoption application:

https://form.jotform.com/200363380026040

Petfinder link:

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/wilkens-69027993/md/glen-burnie/boundless-love-animal-rescue-md518/

11/10/2023

Read to the Animals at the Shelter
11/15 4:30pm-6pm

Adults and readers over 8 years old are welcomed to the shelter after hours for “Read to the Animals at the Shelter”. Sign up in the link below for our next reading night Wednesday, November 15th, 4:30-6pm.

Bring a book or borrow one of ours. Read to wind down after a busy day, do some reading for school or even make it a date night. Whatever your reason know that the cats and dogs truly settle in and listen. You will be making a difference in their day 🐾

https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/42226184069/false

11/10/2023

Missing kitty in Maple Lawn south

11/09/2023

📣 New Service Alert!

Bed and breakfast with Miss Karen
Overnight care from 9am-8am.

Longer Term 24/7 care with Miss Pat and Hilda
One week minimum.

Advanced reservations required.
Message us for more info.

11/09/2023

Laurel Cats is holding a cat food donation drive this fall. Help us support cats in need around Laurel, MD by donating. Every little bit helps. Even if you are only able to give a dollar that is a whole meal for a cat in need. We can accept donations via PayPal, and Venmo as well as through our wish lists on Walmart.

You can find all of our methods of donation on our website at https://laurelcats.org/donate/. You can even find our mailing address if you have something you would like to mail to us. We know we have an amazing community that supports us and we cannot thank you enough for all of your time, money, attention, and even likes and shares. We couldn’t do this without you. ❤

11/08/2023

Please welcome Pat Machate and Hilda to the Puppers and Purrs family! Pat will help us by providing specialty longer term (one week minimum) 24/7 in-home pet sitting for those clients who need overnight care and constant supervision for their pets. Pat has been my in-home pet sitter for years.

Pat and I were both social work majors at UMBC and completed our internships together. Pat is a LCSW-C, who retired after becoming disabled. She volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for kids experiencing trauma in her community. She and her rescued, 12 year old medical alert service dog, Frau Brunhilda (Hilda for short), have been working together for three years. Hilda is a 12lb Min Pin/Doxie mix and committed to helping her Mom 24/7. Pat also has two tripawd cats, I-Lean and Yardley Hattrick. Over the years she’s had hedgehogs, rabbits, chickens, horses, guinea pigs, and lizards. She’s experienced with senior and special needs animals. For fun, Pat enjoys painting, reading, and wood-burning.

11/07/2023

📣 November is adopt a senior pet month!
We have 10 (yes 10) senior special needs rescues. We are the proud parents of three puppers (Gomez, Ollie, & Mochi) and seven purrs (Nellie, Alice, Grinch, Pepe, Zach, Waffle, & Nubbs). We specialize in caring for seniors and special needs. Rescuing a senior is the most rewarding experience. When you visit the shelter, please consider the older friends. They are so very deserving.

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month.

At the SPCA, senior pets are 7 years or older. Why adopt a senior pet?
Come with training--they are often already fully qualified to be a good dog or purr-fect kitty
Less demanding--while they want affection and attention, often they are perfectly happy being near their people
Know their history--we often have information on a senior pets' likes, dislikes and behavior so "surprises" are minimized

Senior pets are often overlooked in preference for the cute puppy or kitten. Know that (just like aging humans) senior animals need a home with a loving family. Your home. Your lap. Your heart. Consider adopting a senior. It will be so worth it!

11/07/2023

Good morning friends! Don’t throw away your pumpkins! Puppers and Purrs has a couple of piggy friends who would love them! I can stop by any time to pick up (assuming you have not treated them with bleach or any other harmful preservatives). Just message me with location and time to pick up! Thanks!

Also- We currently have three mid-day dog walking openings and are now accepting pet sitting reservations through December 2024. We care for all animals (even farm animals).

11/07/2023

Fully booked in 2024:
March 23-30
May 2-5
June 4-15
December 24-January 1

11/06/2023

Why poor quality kibble is bad for your dog…

This and Milkbones.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1355675525348290?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=FBR128

10/27/2023

Happy National Black Cat Day from
Pepe Le Pew and Mr. Grinch.

10/26/2023

Adopt Sabrina!

Meet Sabrina, a goldendoodle? Just a guess. She is currently about a skinny 22 pounds , about 5 months old and expected to be about 50-60 pounds when grown. She has just arrived and hasn't had too much training so far in her life, but is learning the ways of being a house dog and doing well. Sabrina is hoping to find a patient loving family to continue her training, work on her confidence and she plans on paying you back in kisses. A fenced yard and a confident doggie playmate would be a bonus.

Sabrina loves zoomies, playtime and cuddles-what a sweetheart.

Apply at almosthomedogs.org

10/24/2023

Puppers and Purrs will be closed on Tuesday 10/24 and Wednesday 10/25, as our kitty is having a procedure and our doggo is having surgery. We will reopen on Thursday 10/26 and respond to texts, voicemail messages, and emails at that time. Thank you for your understanding.