AniMel’s A.R.C Pet Services

06/29/2025

🌿 Looking for a safe, natural way to calm your dog or cat?
I personally use and proudly sell these calming aids from Green Compass, and they’ve made a huge difference for my pets! 🐾💚

✨ USDA Certified Organic
✨ THC-Free (because THC is toxic to pets!)
✨ No additives, no fillers — just clean, trusted ingredients
✨ Safe for daily use
✨ Formulated for both dogs & cats

🧴 CBD Oil Tincture (250mg) – $42
Great for customizing the dose and ideal for picky eaters or multi-pet households.

🍬 CBD Pet Chews (30-count, 5mg per chew) – $52
Tasty and easy to give — perfect for daily wellness or situational anxiety (like fireworks, storms, vet visits, or travel).

Whether it’s stress, separation anxiety, aging discomfort, or general nervousness — these products support a calm, balanced state without sedation.

💬 Message me if you have questions or want to order! Shipping and local pickup available.

06/26/2025

Spaying and Neutering: A Critical Part of Preventive Health Care

While spaying and neutering are often promoted as a way to help reduce pet overpopulation, it’s just as important to understand the serious medical risks these procedures help prevent — some of which can be life-threatening.

One of the most dangerous conditions that can affect unspayed female dogs is pyometra — a severe uterine infection that typically occurs a few weeks after a heat cycle. The uterus fills with pus, leading to a potentially deadly systemic infection. Unfortunately, there’s no reliable way to prevent this condition aside from spaying.

In male dogs, remaining intact can increase the risk of issues like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — an enlarged prostate that can make it difficult to urinate or defecate — and testicular torsion, a painful condition that cuts off blood flow to the testicle and requires emergency surgery.

Recently, during a pet-sitting visit, I noticed something off in one of the dogs I was caring for. She had been in heat about a month earlier, but suddenly started bleeding again and showing signs of nausea. Annabel and I put our heads together and, drawing on our shared animal care knowledge and experience, quickly suspected pyometra. I got her to an emergency clinic right away — and thankfully, the infection was caught early enough that antibiotics were effective. That’s rare; in most cases, pyometra requires emergency surgery to save the dog’s life.

This experience was a strong reminder of a few important things:
1. Spaying and neutering aren’t just about population control — they are critical to your pet’s long-term health and safety.
2. Leaving your pet in the care of someone with veterinary awareness and experience can make all the difference in recognizing early warning signs.
3. Emergencies come without warning. Being proactive, informed, and having a strong support network can turn a potential tragedy into a close call with a happy outcome.

To all current and potential clients: please know that while I do my best to be responsive, the health and welfare of the animals in my care will always come first. If you ever experience a delay in communication, trust that it means I’m actively prioritizing an animal’s needs — and rest assured that the same level of care and attention will be given to your pet when it’s their turn.

And finally, a gentle reminder: there are excellent pet sitters out there who are not only compassionate but also trained to notice when something’s not quite right — and that can be life-saving.

06/21/2025

“Nail trims aren’t just about appearance — they’re a vital part of your pet’s overall health and comfort. This sweet, gentle soul handled her session like a champ, all in the comfort of her own home. Her trust, calm energy, and that joyful smile made it such a special moment. I offer fear-free, in-home nail trimming sessions designed to keep your pet relaxed and cared for where they feel safest. Now scheduling appointments for pets of all sizes and behaviors— I’d love to meet your furry friend!”

05/05/2025

Stress In Animal’s Breakdown:

In animals, stress is a biological response to a perceived threat, leading to physiological and behavioral adjustments to cope. This can manifest as the "fight or flight" response, with increased heart rate, faster breathing, and muscle tension, alongside a suppression of appetite and other non-essential functions. Stressors can be physical, physiological, or behavioral, and the animal's reaction to a stressor is influenced by its past experiences and the environment.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Types of Stress:
Physical Stress: Due to fatigue, injury, or environmental factors like extreme temperatures.
Physiological Stress: Related to internal needs like hunger, thirst, or temperature regulation.
Behavioral Stress: Caused by unfamiliar surroundings, changes in routine, or interactions with humans or other animals.

Physiological Changes:
When an animal is stressed, the brain signals the adrenal glands to release stress hormones like corticosteroids, which provide energy and divert resources to muscle for survival.

Behavioral Changes:
Stress can manifest as changes in behavior, including:
Increased or decreased activity levels.
Changes in social interactions, such as aggression or isolation.
Changes in sleep patterns.
Excessive grooming or other compulsive behaviors.
Impact on Health:
Chronic stress can suppress the immune system, leading to increased susceptibility to disease, and can also affect other systems like the digestive and respiratory systems.

Stressors in Different Environments:
Wild Animals: Wild animals face a wide range of stressors, including predation, competition for resources, harsh weather conditions, and diseases.
Domestic Animals: Domestic animals can experience stress from changes in environment, handling, transportation, or interactions with humans.
Importance of Understanding Stress:
Understanding animal stress is crucial for improving animal welfare, as it can help identify and address potential stressors, leading to healthier and happier animals.

05/04/2025

I have a HUGE but SMALL favor to ask 🥺

- Go to the 3 little dots … on the side of page
- Hit “Invite Friends”
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You just SUCCESSFULLY supported my business for $0.00 and less than 30 seconds of your time. ✊🏽

Thank you for supporting small and local businesses.

Copied but wanted to share as this is an amazing way to help us small business owners for free.

*I highly encourage my small business friends to copy this and use it!*

TIA ❤️

04/23/2025

“Birthday? Darling, it’s a national holiday.”

“I don’t age—I just upgrade.”

Happy 3rd Birthday Blanche! 🥰 this girl has been in my life for quite some time and been a regular that I care for and what better way than to celebrate on her actual birthday?!

To all future and existing clients if you would let me know your pets gotcha day or birthday I would love to celebrate with them while caring for them! 🥳🎉🎂

04/22/2025

Without them, I’d go off the peep end. 🫣

Hope everyone had a great Easter and look forward to many more visits with all my Furiends! 🥰

04/02/2025

🚨Attention To Existing and Future Clients: October 2nd Through 12th I will be in the Bahamas on my First Ever Carnival Cruise‼️as time gets closer I will continue my monthly reminders but will not be responding whatsoever while I’m gone and will leave points of who to contact for whatever reason as I need a break and want to enjoy every moment away with my friends 🥰 if you know me you’ll know I’m not much of a traveler but enjoy first time experiences every couple of years and want to take once a year trips to somewhere new! I enjoy my time loving and caring for animals and think a once a year break is much needed! ❤️❤️

Pic of my not so Little Puppy Levina 🥰

02/06/2025

Dog Treats 🐕🐕‍🦺🐾🦴

02/06/2025

Dog Treats

01/26/2025

Please share and help us Spread the word!! ❤️

Attention: Chattanooga and Surrounding areas!!

In case you missed it, Ravenpaw Creature Care is partnering with AniMel’s A.R.C Pet Services to start offering homemade dog treats. Part of the proceeds from every bag will be donated to animals in need along with local rescues that are close to the owners of AniMel's and R.C.C's hearts.

All orders are made to order and have a turnaround time of 2 weeks, starting on the Sunday after you place your order. The first Sunday is tomorrow(1/26/25).

All treats are made with human grade ingredients and will last roughly 2 weeks after receiving your order unless you freeze the treats.

This is a new venture for both businesses and we both are full time pet sitters, so bear with us as there might be some bumps that will need to be worked out.

Below is the order form:
After your order is received, be on the lookout for a message(FB personal page or text) from either Mel Bradley or Annabel Myers.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sadDFrZYKM7rcZr6qMJLirpdD3_-DGg0XCsS6KDH_NU/edit?usp=drivesdk

We are so excited to start this journey together while helping animals in need!!!

Of course, if you have any questions reach out to us.

If you've made it this far, stay tuned over the next several days as R.C.C. has more exciting news coming!

01/21/2025

📣 Locals Only (Chattanooga and Surrounding Areas) and Made Once Order Is Placed:

As some of you may recall, there was a dog found on the side of the road at my apartment complex that we decided to keep. He needed eye removal surgery and a ton of teeth extractions that combined was not cheap.

I posted about trying to find different fundraising options and making dog treats was one that my friend came up with
Together, we are going to officially start offering the dog treats to help recoup costs from Oscar(dog found on the side of the road) and then start donating part of the proceeds to local rescues that are near and dear to both my friend and I's hearts.

Both my friend and I are full time pet sitters, so bear with us as we start this venture. All bags will be made to order, so there is a schedule to get them to you(see below).

Orders that are in by Sunday of each week will be delivered within 2 weeks. The treats are 100% homemade with human grade ingredients, therefore each bag will be good for roughly 2 weeks after you receive them unless you freeze them.

Here is the order form. After the form is filled out, look for a message from Annabel Myers(tagged in post) or myself to send you the correct information for preferred method of payment. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to either myself or Annabel(tagged in the post).

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sadDFrZYKM7rcZr6qMJLirpdD3_-DGg0XCsS6KDH_NU/edit?usp=drivesdk

We both are sooo excited to start this new venture to help animals in need.

Disclaimer: Again with us just starting out, there might be some bumps in the road as we sort it all out.