Pet Sitting By Alissa

01/21/2025

Today was a very long and very cold day for our team but it’s nothing compared to what these animals are enduring.
We had a lot of wins today like getting this poor tiny innocent dog inside where he can be warm and safe, and for that we are thankful.
We also had some losses today but we will not give up and will be back out again tomorrow to help those that have no voice and cannot speak for themselves.
No dog (or cat) should be left outside in these temperatures.

01/20/2025

Our friend's dog is currently in the emergency hospital due to seizures and unfortunately needs to be kept there and monitored for a few days. We are attempting to raise some funds to help cover the costs as Care Credit is not an option at this time. Give if you can and sharing is free!

01/20/2025

Reminder!

Please bring your animals in. Please. They will not make it outside over the next few days w record low temps.

Please bring them in.

01/20/2025

01/03/2025

Have you heard about the bird flu?

The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets.

"As a general precaution, people should avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe wild birds only from a distance, whenever possible. People should also avoid contact between their pets (e.g., pet birds, dogs and cats) with wild birds. Don't touch sick or dead birds, their f***s or litter, or any surface or water source (e.g., ponds, waterers, buckets, pans, troughs) that might be contaminated with their saliva, f***s, or any other bodily fluids without wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). More information about specific precautions to take for preventing the spread of bird flu viruses between animals and people is available at Prevention and Antiviral Treatment of Bird Flu Viruses in People."

More info can be found here : https://apnews.com/article/cat-pet-food-bird-flu-oregon-recall-06e944714a3e703cf4913f88533c6a33

https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/virus-transmission/avian-in-other-animals.html

12/30/2024

I'll be unavailable for pet sitting May 27-30th due to a conference I'll be attending. My apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Please be sure to mark your calendars!

12/26/2024

Voluntary Recall of Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw Frozen Pet Food Due to HPAI Contamination

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-December 24, 2024

Portland, Oregon, Northwest Naturals is voluntarily recalling one batch of Northwest Naturals brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food after it was tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus.

Consumption of raw or uncooked pet food contaminated with HPAI can cause illness in animals. To date, one case of illness in a domestic cat has been reported in connection with this issue.

The recalled product is packaged in 2-pound plastic bags with “Best if used by” dates of 05/21/26 B10 and 06/23/2026 B1. The product was sold through distributors in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, MN, PA, RI and WA in the United States, and British Columbia in Canada.

More info here - https://www.nw-naturals.net/12-24-24-voluntary-product-recall/

12/26/2024

Wishing you all safe and happy holidays!

12/17/2024

Let's all keep our furry friends safe this winter with some basic safety reminders!

12/17/2024

Great reminder from The Humane Society of the United States.

Straw is for Strays, Hay is for Horses.

Having a hard time finding straw? Tractor Supply Co. delivers! https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/dumor-2-string-compressed-straw-bale-ws01

Shelter ideas and more winter tips can be found here: https://allaboutanimalsrescue.org/stray-cats/resources/

12/16/2024

Wishing everyone a happy birthday season - no matter how or what you celebrate!

10/19/2024

09/15/2024

Learning together about body language, your dog’s sensitivities, challenges as it relates to safe proximity and true supervision is essential for the success of child and dog households. The more you observe your dog the more you learn about how they feel in different situations. Dog Aware truly is a family affair as if new and expecting families learn to observe their dogs, they will share this with their children. That is how we create Dog Aware generations!

09/12/2024

Let's be very clear - NO. This is not happening. But the dog reaction videos are killing me 😂.

09/04/2024

🎶Let me pet that dawwww awwww awgggg🎶 that dog da dog dog dog 🎶