Great ExPETations Professional Pet Sitting

04/10/2024

Hi all!! GE Petsitting has an opening for midday weekday visits available right now. Whether you’re back to the office a few days a week, just have a very long day on tap or are elderly or recovering from an illness/surgery and just need someone to help with your cat or take the dog for a walk I will fit you in!!!
Also, we are approaching the busy summer vacation season so PLEASE if you need someone to come in multiple times a day to take of Fido or even once a day for Kitty contact me asap to get on the schedule! My schedule fills up quickly June-August and I hate having to turn people away because they waited too long.
Call or text Michelle at (610) 731-7291

08/02/2023

I LOVE MY JOB!!! Just having lunch by the lake and hanging out with Super Nova…what a fun dog she is ❤️🐾❤️
Give me shout at 610-731-7291 if you need help with your furry friends 🐶🐾🐈

05/27/2023

Happy summer everyone!! If you are planning a summer vacation, a weekend away or a long day at the beach I still have openings available for July & August. This is the busiest time of the year for me, so if you need me to care for your furry loved ones please call or text me as soon as possible to secure a spot on my schedule 🐕🐾🦴🐈

05/02/2023

This is Gracie, a 7.5 year old lab mix, and she needs to find a new forever home. She is very sweet, calm and walks very nicely on a leash. She’s a little nervous around other dogs, untested around cats but should be fine with older children. Her dad passed away recently and her mom is going to move to be closer to her children, problem is they live abroad and it would be to much of a challenge to relocate with Gracie. She would be best off as an only dog with someone who can take her for long walks every day. If you think you can give Gracie a comfy place to lay her head please DM me and I’ll get you in touch with Gracie’s mom

04/27/2023

I am currently accepting new clients for midday visits and summer vacations!
But please, please, pretty please if you need me to take care of your furry or feathered ones in June, July or August please contact me asap to get on the schedule. Those particular months are so busy that last year I was on the verge of turning some folks away. Call or text Michelle @ 610-731-7291 to secure a spot on the calendar 😀🐾

04/27/2023

The Great ExPETations website is back up and running!!! Check it out and let me know what you think!
https://greatexpetationspetsitting.weebly.com

12/29/2022

Do you know of an older dog that needs a safe, loving and quiet home to call his own? If so, I have the perfect home! One of my clients is an elderly gentlemen who has had dogs all of his life…in the last 8 months he has lost both of his older border collies and he is in desperate need of some canine companionship. His family has hired my team for the last year to help him take care of the dogs daily, so believe me they are very well taken care of, he just needs a calm canine companion to keep him moving. We have tried the shelters but all they have are pitty mixes with unknown history and I don’t think that’s the right fit for him. PM me if you have any ideas!

06/18/2022

Summer grilling, Father’s Day celebrations, July 4th BBQs usually all include one of our favorite seasonal treats CORN ON THE COB! Super yummy for us humans but quite dangerous for our dogs. Corn is not exactly the most nutritious or digestible food for our furry friends but the cobs are an outright danger, dogs can not only choke but if they ingest the cob it can (and most likely will) cause an intestinal blockage requiring emergency surgery and can even death. I just had a dear old friend tell me she lost her Bernese Mountain Dog last year because he found an old cob in the compost pile…they did ER surgery to the tube of $5000 but her boy did not survive and died several days later. Please be aware and keep your furry ones away from corn cobs. Read more here…. https://trk.klclick1.com/ls/click?upn=3L41Rv-2B-2BbKZV1nabfL8wpw2mkSDssfMlXuMEs4LR8NLSV1sjPD5UH4pPZNr5b0kkT7-2BOXV0MgeaMN8xh8lwOG-2BR-2Bz93FH-2B8Z41UQ63gAJbC9GUBu88pSur-2F5iYGlsp1mLGpRA8zW-2BdtBbnBiuQvkzJhFbYk7ei5L4Vtk9B1i0oi6gPKbkHKP542A6r92zJnUZ8PEdoyGIYOPmqzadFZs1CA0Bfp357GlPv0amfGP9C1Sfo-2FEX16eT9QN-2B5YN3ClmI-2FjjKBYUj1zWFEza3J-2BlS9UwOFEW5-2FF-2Bp63fhmXVBPZsL5-2BlxSsHUYsRQOTXzxRFsKZjFk-2Fc7kYA0Bf-2BL-2B9e77uMnU3-2FeHZLK9IZMgnZdeA-3DIUAa_mK84-2Bb4Fcfqbf-2BvNdTl6sV-2BjObZ53GjRnBajL4zNNqMXB2QgUStOaPu3RNaHzk5GoyuNnXOMv2JWOTm6lJf6XldAP69axObFAEyA0Smo49xRWqm5NDTWCJRpRPjTud2OP8YW-2F5GAtlmVGxF6OXiH7R6sONNuz0CE1X7hbfRJukQzuOmUVvupxS47xFHuq361cgVvi6LUHpSk0KyhCQDvoXuXqF-2BKfaZbOeC1P31sV0xvw0relp-2FrfgnjAwgv9Y-2Bi-2FP97d4x8cniwuIALZ4Gc9pDZTTWsayV5UD-2F1zj8hXegtL-2B8WsccK1-2F9-2FPLmltQXvgGL7AWCMCR9i7GThv0EooZjYviEvvoVEcRGD4p9trrByDylydfsrPZ6uor3dpdFIn2z2a7i9HybOTEZgI2YFzg-3D-3D

Corn cobs are often the cause of a very dangerous condition that could send your dog to the vet. Learn more about the danger here ...

05/31/2022

The heat is on and one my biggest concerns on days like this is heat stroke, especially in large, black or heavy coated dogs or Brachiocephalic breeds like Pugs, Bulldogs & Boxers. When caring for your pets, I always have their best interest in mind (early or short walks, shaded routes, water on hand) and I’m also experienced enough to spot signs of trouble and know what to do about it. Please take the time to evaluate your current sitter, would they know what to do in an emergency situation?
Here is a great article that points out the dangers of heat stroke and what you can try to do if your dog overheats. And feel free to share!

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/can-my-dog-get-heat-stroke/?utm_source=klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Content%3A%20Heat%20Stroke%20%2B%20YT%20ACV%20-%20May%2031%20%28Xe3SRZ%29&_kx=WvNrgXyg3prndo1PunYDeZ2wIbdyx8QK2NoiigxuH20%3D.C4YyV9

If your dog overheats it can lead to extreme damage. Here's how to spot the signs of heat stroke in dogs and what to do about it ...

05/30/2022

Awww finally some warm weather, but with it comes those nasty BUGS! I absolutely hate the thought of putting pesticides on my dogs so I thought I’d share how I protect my Bernese Mountain Dogs the “natural” way.
I use this spray and it works very well. Apply every few days and rub into the coat (it smells pretty good too and it’s save for humans and especially kids!)

It's a long list of essential oils…. put 10 drops of each into a 500 ml spray bottle

These three are key for ticks: Palo Santos, Basil and Rose Geranium.

These are key for fleas: Patchouli, Thyme and Rosemary

And for mosquitoes throw in: Lavender

Eucalyptus, Peppermint & Lemongrass are good too, but only if you have them handy

I use witch hazel as the liquid base, it keeps the oils nice and "viable" forever and actually seems to get stronger as time goes by. So last year's batch will be kick-ass and you could probably dilute with more witch hazel and extend the use.

Try it! And please feel free to share!
🐾🐶🐕🦴🐾

05/24/2022

Just thought I’d share…found this young guy a day ago on my way home from my morning visits. I was maybe 50 yards frm my house. Mother Nature at its best…I absolutely LOVE my life here 🐾❤️🐾

05/12/2022

What a beautiful day (week actually!) to get your dogs out for a nice walk! If you need help getting them out during the day, I can help. Whether you’re back to the office, recovering from an injury or just need an extra set of hands please call/text me at (610) 731-7291 and we can figure out what you and your dog need 🐾

12/02/2021

Are you traveling for the holidays and need someone to watch over with your furry & feathered friends? I CAN HELP!!! Yes, I work on holidays because frankly our furry babies don't know the difference 🐾 😍

I still have a few slots open Christmas Week and into New Year's Day BUT please contact me soon, once these last 2 slots are filled I won't accept anymore clients during the holidays. Call or text me 610-731-7291 or send me a message from this page!

10/11/2021

Just a beautiful old girl enjoying a pear she picked herself (because the one I picked for her was apparently not good enough LOL!) 😍 🐾. Gosh I love my job now...I'll never going back to Corporate America when I can do this every day 😎

Late October & November bookings still available, just give me a shout if you and your pets need a helping hand! Call or text 610-731-7291 or DM me here

10/01/2021

In case you were wondering...YES, YES, YES I have expanded the coverage area for Great ExPETations Pet Sitting visits to include Lehighton, Nesquehoning & Albrightsville!!! And better yet, there is still room on the schedule starting October 12 (sorry...I'm maxed out until that date). All pets welcome (well almost...please no spiders or snakes LOL!), just give me a shout if you need a little help 🐾 🐶 🐱 🐰 🐦 🐴 🐠 🐾

09/16/2021

09/07/2021

I hope all your furry friends are enjoying this beautiful cool weather as much as my four legged’s are!!!

I still have visits available for September and October is starting to hook up… so give me shout if you need a little help. I’d just love to meet your furry or feathered friends 🐾❤️🐾

09/04/2021

Hope you all have a wonderful long Labor Day Weekend!!! I still have openings for later in September....just shoot me a text or give me a call to get added to the schedule 🐾 😎

08/27/2021

08/26/2021

08/26/2021

Happy National Dog Day!!!

08/24/2021

Hello everyone! First off I want to thank all of you for your support and trusting me with your fur and feathered kids over the past almost 9 years. Words can not even express how grateful I am. I have so many memories that will stay with me for a lifetime! I’m going to miss my fur & feathered friends so very much! With that being said I know you are left in great hands. Please welcome Michelle Keck as the new owner of Great ExPETations! Michelle comes with a great deal of experience and a extreme lover of animals!

05/19/2021

The Binder crew and Miss Darby 🐾☀️