Happy Paws Upstate, LLC in Greenville, SC

08/26/2024

IT'S NATIONAL DOG DAY! Our favorite day of the year! Show us some pics of your dog in the comments bc they deserve the world's attention!

08/22/2024

Cobie is ready for that afternoon walk 🚶‍♀️

08/22/2024

Horse owners...

As fall draws closer, many horse owners are busy securing their fall and winter hay supply. If you are considering purchasing round bales for your equine companions—due to their cost-effectiveness and greater convenience for feeding pastured animals— remember that there are a few things to consider when choosing between square or round bales.

• Are you equipped/prepared to store your hay correctly?
Improperly stored round bales can lose much of their nutritional value and are also more susceptible to mold, dust, and bacteria growth, which can cause respiratory issues and even colic.

• Are your horses protected from botulism?
Round bales provide an optimum environment for the development of the botulism toxin. This toxin is produced when "Clostridium botulinum" is exposed to the right environmental conditions — such as when forage materials are baled and stored while still damp, or when they include the carcasses of dead animals, like birds and mice.

Prevention of this disease through vaccination is critical, especially in areas where the condition is prevalent (such as Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, California, and Tennessee).

• Are round bales a good choice for your horse?
Horses prone to respiratory conditions usually have increased problems with round bales due to their higher dust content.

• Do you have a feeder to place your round bales in?
Round bales not placed in a feeder can create more waste, which means your horses may not be meeting their nutritional requirements.

• Can you secure high-quality round bales?
Not all hay is created equal. Be sure to choose high-quality hay to meet your horse's nutritional needs and minimize the risk of impaction colic, which increases with lower-quality, less digestible forage.

As always, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information and advice—consult your horse doctor on best practices when feeding hay this fall and winter!

For more information on botulism, visit our website at: https://aaep.org/guidelines-resources/resource-library/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEwcuRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHV5P3MHpvOoAOGsW2VwZTo-v_0pkILq8xN-reSg_yb3W01gGW_lfk0Nrnw_aem_Pp0WTnTG0S7pEH-BcTMV1g&_search=botulism

08/22/2024

& Voodoo in their new bows from . Gotta have style when your a popular pup!

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08/20/2024

Dolly loves looking at everything

08/19/2024

Early morning relaxing for Ozzy & Stella... they love it

08/19/2024

Ozzy and Stella are relaxing on a cooler morning and LOVING IT! (After they played fetch, of course)

08/16/2024

Mr. Cobie man enjoying his morning walk round town

08/15/2024

Miss Dolly resting during her walk today... ready for the fall and football season! 🏈 also looking forward to getting bandana for the season!

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08/12/2024

Bc we all need a daily dose of baby goats... so stinking cute!

08/10/2024

Today is Spoil Your Dog Day. Bc we don't do that enough already 🤣 drop your pictures of your spoiled pooch here and show them off!
(We love spoiling other people's dogs, too, by the way 🤷‍♀️ 🤷‍♀️ 🤷‍♀️ 🤷‍♀️ 🤷‍♀️)

08/09/2024

Dolly said too hot! Take me back to the AC!

08/08/2024

New Client alert ⚠️ 📢 🙌
Miss Dolly just moved here with her mom and is the sweetest big girl! 💓

08/08/2024

Today (August 8) is International Cat Day!

We'd love to see a photo of your best feline friend. Share in the comments below.

This day also offers us a great opportunity to explain an important policy our business has:

Occasionally, potential clients ask to hire us to "just check in on their cat every couple of days" while they are gone.

At Happy Paws Upstate, we require at least once per day visits for cats.

Anything can happen when pets are left alone—and cats are no exception. From potentially lethal ailments like urinary blockages to potential home damages from a cat accidentally loosening a water hose behind a washing machine, not having your pet sitter check on your cat daily while you're away can have costly—or tragic—consequences. Plus, your cat needs daily attention and interaction as well!

08/04/2024

07/23/2024

Dog days of summer in full effect...

06/20/2024

Oh to live the life of a spoiled dog. 😆 🤣 😂 🐕 🐶 🐕‍🦺 🐩 (and other pets. 🐈 🐈‍⬛️ 🐎 🐴 🐄 🐮 🐦 🐦‍⬛ 🦜 🦚 🐍 🐢 🦎)

06/18/2024

We know you LOVE 💜 your pet!
But sometimes work and life make it almost impossible for you to go home, let them out, or go for a walk in the middle of the day. Here’s to the invaluable mid-day dog walkers! 🚶‍♀️ 🐕 yes! We do mid day check ins and dog walks!

06/15/2024

It's National Dog Dad Day! Let's see those doggy dads that do it all for their pups!

06/10/2024

It's summertime! For those with pools, here are a couple of ideas to keep those pups safe when they are swimming and cooling off.

06/08/2024

Summer time Poll Question:
Where would you go with your pet for vacation? Leave your answers in the comments!

06/07/2024

Have you ever wondered where you could enjoy your summer evenings with your dogs? Well here is a list of a few places that welcome pets with open arms... Check them out!

06/06/2024

DID YOU KNOW? That dogs can have certain fruits? Especially during the summer you can put them in the freezer and let them enjoy some cooler treats during the heat. Be sure and remove seeds or rinds so they don't get lodged and cause a choke.

06/05/2024

It's summer time! Your kids are out of school and you're ready for vacation. Do you have your pets booked for their staycation so you can relax during your vacation? We still have a few spots open for June and July to care for your dog, cat, horses, etc... Contact us to schedule your meet & greet and that Peace of Mind that your pet and home are taken care of.
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06/04/2024

Today is National Hug your Cat Day. Show some love for your cats. Hug not mandatory.

06/03/2024

Diamonds or dogs? Cyndi Lauper might have wanted to have fun but nowadays I prefer dogs for my fun. What about you?

05/28/2024

For those unsure why they should hire a professional pet sitter, here are some myths and reasons why hiring Professionals such as Happy Paws Upstate, is beneficial and worth it! We still have a few more spots open for the summer. Contact us and have that Peace of Mind that your pets and homes are well cared for and LOVED!

05/28/2024

For those unsure why they should hire a professional pet sitter, here are some myths and reasons why hiring Professionals such as Happy Paws Upstate, is beneficial and worth it! We still have a few more spots open for the summer. Contact us and have that Peace of Mind that your pets and homes are well cared for and LOVED!