Pawsome Pet Sitting VA

09/11/2024

We at Pawsome Pet Sitting want to remind our clients, friends, and family that we will make sure no one will eat their pet while we care for them. 🤪🤣

09/07/2024

09/07/2024

Maggie and Jackson had such a good time at Splash Valley Water Park during their annual Pooches in the Pool event. We are always so happy to be able to participate in things like this with our babies. Tonight is the Salem Red Sox game with them as well. We are going to have such tired babies.

09/06/2024

Someone got new legs Lt. Dan! Thank you to Bonsack Firestone for their amazing service and awesome deal on new tires!

09/02/2024

Thank you to Kevin at District Vue for inviting us to be a part of their month long pet celebration. We already have a few clients their and are happy to meet more fur babies. Happy September!

08/25/2024

We are all set up at LancerLot Sports Complex for Dog Days of Summer 5!!!
Happening today from 1pm to 4pm. Bring your fur babies down. They can swim in the pool or have fun on the ice rink. There are vendors, food, and fun!!! It will be a Pawsome time.

08/18/2024

We want to extend a huge thank you to all our clients who were so understanding about us needed a mental health day. We had a wonderful time with friends and neighbors. This was definitely a much needed time off. We had a nice relaxing Sunday and look forward to Monday off as well.

07/19/2024

Hiring!!! We have a lot of our staff starting college and high school, so we are in need of help here at the salon.


Receptionist

Start pay $15 an hour
Tuesday through Friday 2pm to 7pm and fill in work when receptionist is out in mornings. And some Saturday's 9am to 2pm off on Sunday's and Monday's
Must have:
receptionist experience
phone skills
great customer service
be able to walk large and small breeds on leash

Finishing Dog Bather

Pay depends on experience plus tips
Tuesday through Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 8am -3pm
Must have over 2 year of professional dog bathing experience.
Must be able to complete a bath service on a dog from start to finish on your own.
Bathing
Brushing
Blow drying
Nail trim
Nail grinding
Ear cleaning
Trimming hair on feet
Sanitary trim
(we will not train for this position)

Professional Dog Groomer

2 years of professional
dog grooming experience
Commission pay plus tips
Tuesday through Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday's 9am-3pm off on Sunday's and Monday's
Must have:
Over 2 years of professional dog grooming experience
Own professional dog grooming equipment
Complete a grooming interview
Know all breed cuts to breed standard
(we will not train for this position)

Dog Bather

Start pay $13.00 an hour
Tuesday through Friday 8am-8pm Saturday 8am-4pm
Dog bathing
Cleaning
Cleaning kennels
Laundry
Assisting groomers when needed
(we will train for this position)

Must have own transportation to work
Must be very punctual to work
No calling out of work
Must work well with others
Absolutely no drama
Must Must Must Love and care for the pets 1000% of the time here, most important !!!

If you are interested in any of these positions please come by the salon to apply in person, at 122 North Pollard Street Vinton, Va. 24179. Or apply on indeed.
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07/17/2024

🌞 Vacation, all I ever wanted! 🌞 (Part 2)

What about trips where you can’t bring your dog? This doesn't have to be a bad thing, as long as you prepare! Well before your trip, consider where your dog will feel the most comfortable.

🐕🐕 Boarding Facilities - For many dogs, a boarding facility can be like a vacation for them while you’re away. They get to meet lots of new people, and many places have play time during the day. But if your dog is nervous in new places, around new people, or doesn’t get along with most dogs, this environment can be stressful and/or overstimulating to them. Do a few trial runs before your trip to make sure your dog has a good time. They will also feel more comfortable being there if they’ve been there before and know that you will come back for them (especially important for rescued dogs!). 😥

🏠 House Sitting - This is a great option for dogs that do better sticking to their regular routine or don’t like to be around a bunch of other dogs. Meet your house sitter before you go, and consider doing a short trip before a long vacation so you can make sure everybody is comfortable and happy.

💚💙 We hope you have a safe and happy summer with lots of fun trips and memories! 💚💙

07/17/2024

If you have these types of trays laying around, or are able to get us them in bulk quantities, we would appreciate it! These are perfect for disposable litterboxes for tiny kittens or sick cats. We go through them very quickly and can take any available (any size)
Thank you in advance!

07/17/2024

Bringing home a new pet is a big responsibility. It can mean learning a variety of new things and may even leave you feeling overwhelmed. We send home lots of information with new adopters, but that isn’t always enough. That’s why we offer even more resources on our website: https://rvspca.org/resources-education/post-adoption-services/ These resources include tips on potty training, socializing, resource guarding, and more. We are here to help you and your furry family member, whether you adopted yesterday or last year. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed and need a extra help with your pet, please reach out to us here at the Roanoke Valley SPCA: 540-339-9247 and let us be your first resource, not a last resort.

07/17/2024

If you find a sick or injured wild animal or a baby animal in need of intervention, please contact the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center as soon as possible. The Center also has an excellent online resource to help the public with wildlife health issues, including how to safely assist injured wild animals, how to tell if a young animal is truly in need of help, and a variety of other information on wildlife issues and living with wildlife. For more information, visit: https://rvspca.org/resources-education/crisis-intervention-services/sick-or-injured-wildlife/

07/16/2024

Fear Free Certified shelters and veterinary clinics pay attention to stress levels of pets they are caring for and try to make the experience as stress-free as possible. Part of this process may involve Cooperative Care. Cooperative care is a training method that allows the animal to be a willing participant in its care and any potentially uncomfortable situations. The training process teaches the animal that it is allowed to “say no” when it needs a break. Allowing an animal to have agency over its experiences, provides them with a sense of control of its environment increases their willingness to participate in unpleasant events. Cooperative care is used in many zoos and it also works with dogs, cats, birds, and even horses! You can learn more about Cooperative Care through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Journal. https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/cooperative-care/

06/11/2024

A huge thank you to Blue Hills Car Wash for resurrecting our last yard sign that we purchased two years ago. They always keep our vehicles looking pristine! We appreciate you so very much!!

Speaking of vehicles, my Kia Sportage was totaled just before Christmas and this is the new addition to the fleet. Very comfortable and roomy. Plenty of space to fit all our stuff and the babies

05/17/2024

Happy Friday! Linda and I are constantly reminded of how blessed and lucky we are to do what we do. Yesterday we received a review from a new client that touched our hearts and we wanted to share it with everyone. We can't thank all our awesome clients enough for being a part of the pawsome family. We appreciate you all so very much and hope you have a fantabulous Friday and pawsome weekend!

Rave reviews from our house for Pawsome Pet Sitting. Had to leave unexpectedly for a funeral and had never used a kennel for 2 dogs. Found Pawsome on Next Door and hired them over phone with some trepidation about leaving our babies with strangers. Needed not to have feared. Linda and Steve dealt professionally and patiently and kindly with the one dog who is mortally afraid of strangers and they gained his trust. The other dog is getting a better harness from us due to Pawsome's recommendation for this little tank of a pittie who can try to pull ahead on a walk. Honestly, you should see for yourself how much your pet will be loved in your absence with Pawsome. I felt the dogs and the house were in safe hands the entire time with Linda and Steve. Definitely will use them again. Don't know about tv's Ceasar M but Linda and Steve can whisper too, apparently.

04/27/2024

04/27/2024

Thank you to all our clients, family, and friends! We are so honored to be voted Platinum for a third year in a row!!! We are so happy that you love us, and appreciate the care We give to your fur babies. This is an amazing privilege for us. Thank you.

04/27/2024

We are here and set up at the Vinton Dogwood Festival!! We are on the corner of Jackson and S Maple. This us going to be so much fun!

04/10/2024

Don't forget to come see us TOMORROW! On April 11th from 2:15pm to 4pm, we’ll be visiting the Friendship Retirement Community. Residents will get to meet from Angels of Assisi in hopes of making . There will be several of our there, eager to play with employees and visitors. Remember, employees will get half off the fee should they choose to at the event! Hope to see you there!

04/08/2024

04/08/2024

Maggie, Jackson and Snickers are ready for the eclipse! Be safe and keep your babies inside of you can.