Pet Sitting By Alissa

08/26/2024

Celebrate with a special treat for your best friend!

08/09/2024

Not pet related, but exciting animal news :The Detroit Zoo welcomed a first this week, officials said: the birth of a baby gorilla.

Bandia, a 26-year-old female gorilla delivered the infant early Thursday morning, officials at the Oakland County site announced in a press release.

The baby is now the fifth western lowland gorilla at the zoo, along with Bandia, its father Mshindi, 20-year-old Tulivu and 11-year-old Nayembi. The latter four gorillas arrived to the zoo in August 2023, according to the release.

Officials have not yet named the new gorillaThe Detroit Zoo's gorillas are among 361,900 western lowland gorillas known worldwide, according to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Like the Detroit Zoo, U.S. zoos only house western lowland gorillas.

The native African animals are critically endangered, according to the Detroit Zoo's website. Each of the mammals has coarse hair and a large, muscular body that can grow up to 4 to 6 feet tall. The mammals eat mostly leaves, herb stems, shrubs and vines.https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2024/08/09/detroit-zoos-first-baby-gorilla-born/74734371007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEjRHRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVe3wpz-17O2FnwZs09pYEqacbsmhz4wfR35nzSFMjd6FEu_bQTHnUXiWg_aem_-Y-QUyVfNrN7QZK2fV_DeA

08/08/2024

Hey friends - remember to keep your chargers and other chewable up and out away to keep your pets safe. Injestion isn't the only danger! Be sure to provide your pets with plenty of pet specific enrichment and keep your buddies safe!

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07/07/2024

07/07/2024

Just a reminder!

Good afternoon friends - I'm giving a 6 month notice, so please plan ahead & don't forget to mark your calendars. I will be off work from September 10th (pm)- 16th, 2024. Regular care with start up September 17th, 2024 am. I'll be attending a conference and unable to walk or pet sit your pets. Thanks for your support of my small business and for your understanding! Give your critters treats from me❤️.

07/04/2024

The Fourth of July should be fun for the whole family, your pets included. Fireworks, parades, large numbers of strangers, and other out-of-the-ordinary experiences can be stressful and scary to your pet. Follow the tips on this info graphic to celebrate the Fourth of July and keep it Fear Free for your pets.

Have a safe & happy 4th.

https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/give-your-pets-a-fear-free-fourth-of-july-infographic-2/

06/17/2024

Don’t leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even for a few minutes. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees even with the windows cracked open.

Keep all unscreened windows or doors closed so pets don’t fall out of them.

Trim longer hair, but never shave your dog.

Brush cats more often than usual to help prevent problems caused by excessive heat.

Do not leave pets unsupervised around a pool. Don’t let your pets drink from the pool, ocean or lake.

Introduce your pets to water gradually and make sure they wear flotation devices when on boats.

Rinse your dog off after swimming to remove chlorine or salt from their fur.

Avoid hot surfaces, such as asphalt, that can burn your pet’s paws.

Don’t walk, run or hike with a dog during the hottest parts of the day or on particularly warm days.

Make sure your garden plants are safe for pets.



HEAT STROKE Animals can suffer heat stroke in warmer weather. Dogs with short noses or snouts, like the boxer or bulldog, are especially prone to heat stroke, along with overweight pets, those with extremely thick fur coat or any pet with upper respiratory problems such as laryngeal paralysis or collapsing trachea.

Some of the signs of heat stroke in your pet are:

Heavy panting and unable to calm down, even when lying down

Brick red gum color

Fast pulse rate

Unable to get up

Seek immediate medical care if your pet experiences these symptoms!

05/12/2024

🌼DAISY🌼 Says - Happiest Mother's Day to all the pet parents today!!

05/05/2024

Wishing you all a very happy Cinco de Mayo!

86.4K likes, 483 comments. “Is my new favorite day! 😋🌮”

04/18/2024

Looking for a summer adventure to have with your doggo - check it out :
Join us for the first ever Tails & Trails 5K Aug. 18! All participants will receive a race medal, and proceeds will go to benefit Oakland County Animal Control & Pet Adoption Center and Do Only Good Animal Rescue.

You can check out details and register for the race here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/MI/Clarkston/OCTailsTrails5K

04/11/2024

Today April 11th, 2024, is National Pet Day!

"In 2006, Colleen Paige, an animal welfare advocate, established National Pet Day on behalf of pets and pet owners throughout the United States. The holiday, officially celebrated on April 11, is intended to bring awareness of the millions of pets in need of homes, as well as the health benefits that pets provide owners. It also gives you a great excuse to spend some quality time with your furry companion."

Here are some ways to celebrate with your pets, or maybe bring home a new companion :

🐈Bake a delicious treat for your pet
🐕Walk in a new area, check out a new hiking spot
🐹Have a photo shoot together
🐇Watch movies with animals in it
🦔Have a grooming session
🐢Use positive reinforcement to teach a new skill
🦜Purchase them a new toy or enrichment item
🦎Spring clean their essentials and belongings
🐓Play games with them
🐍Cuddle with your pet
🐩Visit a local coffee shop for a puppuccino

🐱Love animals but don’t have any pets? Visit a shelter where you can give a furry cutie some love
🐶Donate to your local pet SHELTER.

I hope you and your pets have a happy National Pet Day!

04/08/2024

Want to help science learn more about how animals may be affected by the eclipse? Here's your chance. This is a great stem experience for your whole family!

🌞Discover how an eclipse affects animals.
🌞Watch the eclipse while observing and reporting on the behavior of animals.
🌞Register or find more info at https://scistarter.org/solar-eclipse-safari-resources.
🌞If you have questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
Otherwise, you can start collecting data here: https://ncsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73de8P6ZEUSIJWm
🌞Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BelGt-3V7Hg

Check out how to get involved here :
https://scistarter.org/solar-eclipse-safari

04/05/2024

Do you know what to expect and how to keep your pets safe this eclipse?

Here's some great info -

Experts say pets are unlikely to be impacted by the eclipse itself — but there are steps their humans should take to help them deal with the crowds, traffic and stress.

03/19/2024

Good afternoon friends - I'm giving a 6 month notice, so please plan ahead & don't forget to mark your calendars. I will be off work from September 10th (pm)- 16th, 2024. Regular care with start up September 17th, 2024 am. I'll be attending a conference and unable to walk or pet sit your pets. Thanks for your support of my small business and for your understanding! Give your critters treats from me❤️.

03/19/2024

Just a bunny reminder!

03/15/2024

Just a reminder as Easter fast approaches - EASTER LILIES ARE TOXIC AND FATAL TO CATS!

03/14/2024

Enjoy the rain, our flowers need it to grow 💕☔

03/02/2024

Anybody looking to do an Easter kindness? This little bunny was found after being dumped - you can donate to this Bunny's care or you could adopt an actual bunny from this rescue! Hay Monsters Rabbit Sanctuary

03/02/2024

Who needs a new friend!?

03/01/2024

COOPER is just a teeny bit obsessed with Canine To Five Ferndale.

03/01/2024

New Class in Berkley!
Dog & Cat First Aid & CPR
What would you do if your Dog or Cat got hurt?
Learn how to respond to common emergency situations, first aid techniques and animal CPR (hands-on lab to include animal CPR on a dog/cat mannequin) This two-hour class includes a Certificate of Training and take-home practical handouts.
Go to The Berkley Park & Rec website and register for classes or call 248-658-3470. Find class under Adult Programs then Dog Obedience.
Space is limited, next class is on
Tuesday March 19th 7-9 pm

02/29/2024

It's about to be bunny season - here are some great tips on keeping them safe and how to know if they need intervention.

02/27/2024

Have a dog and a toddler? This class is for you!

02/05/2024

01/23/2024

Have you noticed more posts about sightings of coyotes recently? That's because it's coyote mating season. Be sure to keep your small animals indoors whenever possible and supervised when outdoors.