Mitten Mutts Pet Care

02/21/2024

I will not be taking any stays until further notice. If you are an existing client I have already messaged you. As many of you already know, one of best friends has Stage IV cancer. She is not doing well. Thank you for your continued support and messages of comfort. My dog people are amazing people. 🫂

11/22/2023

Please be mindful if your dog spends a lot of time daycare or parks friends ✌️

A mysterious illness is spreading in dogs across the country. While no official cases have been reported in Michigan so far, some veterinarians said they are seeing sick dogs that are not responding to typical treatments.

08/16/2023

Please consider donating to the Maui Humane Society as they work to help the beloved pets of people that have already lost so much. You can donate directly or they also have an Amazon wishlist posted for items they are in dire need of. ❤️✌️I'll try to share some other links later of additional local organizations.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=670646721764769&id=100064583417998&mibextid=ZbWKwL

07/01/2023

Sorry haven't been posting lately, took a break from Facebook. Reminder to check lake health before taking your pups out this summer. We have a few with algae blooms that can make our furbabies very sick 🤢

Health officials advise people to avoid areas with scummy water in the lake or water that looks like spilled paint or pea soup, floating scum, or has a green sheen.

12/07/2022

RIP to our old buddy Scooter. We will miss walking you every week and our little trips to the park. If I never met you and your momma we wouldn't have met our Tilly. Rest Easy now old friend 🌈 🐾🐾🐾

11/19/2022

I'm going to be taking some time off and will only be accepting limited requests in the coming months. My health has taken a back seat for a bit too long recently and my household has had an incredibly rough year. I will not be accepting any new clients at this time. We wish everyone a happy and healthy rest of the year.

11/08/2022

I'm breaking my silence on FB for a day to remind you to go vote. Remember your daughters, granddaughters and everyone with uterus will have to live that dot you put on your ballot.

Medical care is everyone's right and that's not up for debate. That decision belongs in the hands of patients and their doctors. Period.

09/29/2022

If you are looking for ways to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian, especially our furry friends, please donate to the local animal shelters on the ground like this one. Our thoughts are with our friends in Florida and Puerto Rico right now as they continue to deal with the aftermath.

https://abc3340.com/news/local/greater-birmingham-humane-society-to-travel-to-florida-to-evacuate-animals-in-path-of-hurricane-ian-pet-shelters-adoption-disaster-response-unit-donations

08/22/2022

If your pup is not vaccinated, please be sure to get them vaccinated. News is still developing on this but if you are unsure of your pet's parvo vaccination status, please contact your vet.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/08/22/unidentified-illness-killing-dogs-northern-michigan/7863758001/

A mystery virus like parvo has been killing dogs across the state during the past month. Symptoms include vomiting and lethargy.

07/12/2022

Well, I didn't think 🤔 that I would ever have to make this post either, but... please let anyone you know with property on the Kalamazoo river that we have a gator sighting.

https://www.wilx.com/2022/07/11/alligator-sightings-kalamazoo-river-prompt-nature-center-closure-albion-college/

The nature center plans to reopen Tuesday while the search for the alligator goes on.

06/28/2022

This is a woman owned business. This is a business about compassion and love.

Dogs are creatures of loyalty and love. They do not ask for anything but goodness in people.

I have sat with friends who have lost children, lost pregnancies or had to make a tough decision because they were assaulted. I have consoled victims of childhood abuse. I have wiped their tears away. I have had an ectopic burst myself and cause me immense pain for months on end.

This is my healthcare. Plain and simple.

You know before I started this business I was in nursing school. I spent years studying the human body.

It doesn't stop here. More and more progress that we have made as a country towards equality is at risk now.

For over 10 years I have used profits from my business to fight for causes I believe in. I have fought for my girls and their furry friends for 10 years. The same people stripping my rights away ignore animal welfare too.

I have always respected everyone's beliefs. I know I do not share the same beliefs as many people. I only ask that your beliefs do not interfere with my right to healthcare, privacy, children's rights to attend diverse schools or some of best friends rights to marry the people they fell in love with. I will not stand idly by while I watch my country goes backwards in time.

Be like dogs and put love and kindness into the world. Do not judge others until you have walked their path. Also, mind your business because sometimes your neighbors bite.

I will continue to stand up for my rights and the rights of MY babies too. Plain and simple. I'm still a Detroit girl at heart and we don't back down from anyone.

06/15/2022

It's going to be 🥵 hot this week. Keep your pets safe.

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/hot-weather-safety-tips #:~:text=Know%20the%20symptoms%20of%20overheating,temperature%20of%20over%20104%20degrees.

We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger. To prevent your pet from overheating, take these simple precautions provided by ASPCA experts.

06/07/2022

Thank you to for the amazing treats :) Happy Birthday to my beautiful Piper

05/28/2022

Tried to show Piper my pup that her Columbines bloomed. She thought they were a snack 😂

05/25/2022

Colorado friends. Piper would like you to share this to help other black doggies get a home. One of her favorite Colorado friends came from this rescue too

The pup featured in this post is Yellowstone! He is super sweet and friendly boy.
To adopt Yellowstone, his sister, Rincon, or any other RROC dog, please visit our website at retrieverrescueofcolorado.com

05/21/2022

MI friends the people and pets in Ga***rd need our help. If you have any items to donate here is where you can send/take them please share.

https://www.manisteenews.com/news/article/Manistee-residents-can-help-those-impacted-by-17189099.php

A Manistee resident is organizing aid after a tornado left many injured and one dead in...

05/11/2022

It's gonna be a hot one this week - dont forget to water 💦 your dogs 🐶

05/06/2022

One of the dogs that has that spot reserved ;) Had fun stopping in yesterday

05/05/2022

Just wanted to share a preview of a piece done by a friend of mine in the community. I've wanted to have some original pieces of the girls up around the house for a while now. She doesn't have any art socials otherwise I would tag her, but she occasionally takes others commissions so just PM me for her info if you want it.

Reminder to support your local artists and artistic friends when you can. Enjoy this lovely piece with Tilly as the subject 😍

05/02/2022

Hello 🤗 everyone - sorry we haven't been posting lately. As many of you know the past couple years have been extra rough on us with our Auntie Lisa getting sick and losing grandpa not long ago. We've been laying low on social media, but still working and taking bookings.

In the mean time, here's my two happy girls enjoying the warmer weather.

Thank you everyone for your kind words and checking in on us. Hope everyone is enjoying the spring time 🌺 🌞

04/29/2022

https://www.technologynetworks.com/genomics/news/dog-breed-is-not-an-accurate-way-to-predict-behavior-361072 #.Ymr-GcnRHDE.facebook

Tilly would like to remind everyone of the science behind don't judge a doggo by their looks :)

A new study that combined genome sequences from over 2,000 dogs with survey data from a further 18,000 pooches has come to a conclusion that upends over a century of established thinking on dog behavior, finding that a dog’s breed contributes little to its behavioral tendencies.

03/02/2022

Animal welfare groups and shelters on the ground in Ukraine and the neighboring countries accepting refugees are looking for supplies, especially food, for displaced pets. War affects us all. Please help if you can. ,🇺🇦🕊️🌻

https://g.ifaw.org/3MeqkCR

the latest from Ukraine Animal Shelter staff as they continue to care for their shelter dogs, having rebuilt once, following Russia's 2014 invasion

02/21/2022

$$5 Friyay$$
This Friday we are asking for your help with puppy food! We are down to 2 bags of all life stages food and that is all we have for our pups! We have 24 puppies in the rescue right now! Please please help! We also have puppies weaning so canned puppy food is a necessity as well!
Thank you all for your support and helping us do what we do!!
https://www.chewy.com/g/animal-rescue-project_b79651898

01/12/2022

Great job Keegan helping keep strays safe and cozy this winter ❄️

https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/kalamazoo-county-boy-scout-builds-stray-feral-cats-homes-for-animal-shelter

A West Michigan teen who is working towards the highest rank in Boy Scouts is helping out an animal shelter and its feral cats during these winter months.

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I'm thankful this year for all of my amazing clients, most of which are practically extended family to us.

Thank you for your continued support, especially these past 2 years. As most of you know, I took alot of time off to care for my friend who is fighting Stage IV cancer.

Every one of my clients reached out to send their prayers and good vibes to her. It has made her so happy to know she has people that have never met her rooting for her. She loves seeing the pictures of all of your pets. It always makes her smile. 😊

Dog people are the best people. I have this job because I love animals and I love helping people make sure their fur babies are treated like family while their humans are away.

I couldn't ask for a better group of people as my client base.

I hope everyone has a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Thank you for being so awesome!
👍 😎

Piper and Tilly send their regards too 😊

11/18/2021

Sorry for the time away friends. Had alot of personal stuff going on so I took some time off.

Wanted to give a quick SO to though 👍 Not sponsored or anything, just very happy with Tilly's new sweater I ordered from them. For those of you that don't know, it's hard to find sweaters and coats for s because they're usually bigger in the chest, so often things end up too big or too small on them. These are made specifically for Pitties. How did I not find them sooner is what I'm wondering.

Anyways, here's Tilly modeling her new cozy fleece. Keep up the good work guys! Future pitty pajama pics will be coming now that I know I can find a place that makes snuggly clothes for my little girl to make it through the winter months in comfort ☺️

11/04/2021

It's getting chilly now - never too early to plan for spring planting though. I think 🤔 I'll plan on adding a dog safe herb garden to our 🏠 house. How about you?

https://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/family/pets/sensory-dog-garden

We bet you and your dog have a lot in common, including your love of the great outdoors! Enhance your pooch's outdoor experience with a sensory garden designed with him in mind.

10/24/2021

Hello friends. I saw a story about this sweetie earlier today. If you know anyone in the NC area please pass along. She's a senior that just needs a home to spend her golden years in.

Stray- Please fill out waiting list form through our website
A128671 Sojourner
Pit Mix Female 13 yrs
Available 10/27/2021
Last available day for adoption 11/4/2021

09/22/2021

It's cool. It's raining. Steam coming off of my coffee ☕ - it's almost Fall Y'all!

Mine and Piper's favorite time of the year 💕

09/04/2021

More cool dog science news ☺️
https://www.sciencealert.com/your-dog-can-perceive-your-true-intentions-kind-of

Your dog sees you, there's no doubt about that. These beautiful animals are ever watchful, ever devoted to us.