Paws and House Sitting

Do I have pictures of my furry clients? 🤔 I feel all of my furry clients are CELEBRITIES, some even act it too.... I have a ton of openings now that summer is starting to fizzle out. #postfallspetsitter #cdapetsitter #rathdrumpetsitter #bayviewpetsitter #pawsandhousesitting

Keeping your pigs cool is a key part of having successful, showring-ready projects. Whether you have barrows or gilts in the barn, there is no doubt that they can feel the summer heat. Pigs can’t sweat like you or I, so when they get hot it is harder for them to cool down. In an effort to get their temperature back to normal, hot pigs resort to breathing heavily and panting. All this extra energy and stress spent on keeping cool leads to loss of appetite, loss of gains, less milk production in sows and in extreme cases even death. Needless to say, it’s important your pigs keep their cool. WATER 💧 One of the simplest ways to make sure your pig stays cool is to make sure they have plenty of fresh, cold water. If their water is too hot, too old or too dirty to look appealing to you, then it likely doesn’t seem very refreshing to the pig either. This means emptying waters more than normal on warm days, so your swine have access to the finest, freshest and coolest water around. SPRAY 🚿 Just like kids love to play in a sprinkler on sweltering summer days, pigs enjoy a nice spray of cool water to keep their temperature regulated. Some owners will simply spray their pigs with a hose several times throughout the heat of the day, others will use soaker hoses or other hoses with hole to let the water mist their pigs. There are even misting systems you can get for your barns to keep your swine counterparts feeling fine. But remember, spraying is only part of the equation, the water sprayed on the warm animals must be able to evaporate to fully cool them down. Air It Out That brings us to our next tip. Pigs are fans of barn fans. Carefully placed fans will not only provide a refreshing breeze through the barn, but they will also keep the air flowing in a manner that will help wick away the water left by the misters. Shady The last way to keep your pigs cool is to simply provide shade for them in their enclosures. #pigsitter #pigsitting #pigs #pawsandhousesi

EVERY dog and cat deserves the BEST care. Let's make this happen 🐈‍⬛🐕‍🦺 Whatever the breed, this list of basic dog-grooming supplies will give you a solid start: *Comb. A medium-toothed comb is a good all-around comb, but get a fine-toothed comb if your dog has thin hair or a wide- Toothed comb if her hair is thick. And get a flea comb for both removing fleas and tangles. *Brush. A slicker brush is a good all-purpose brush, but get a curry brush if your dog has short hair or a pin brush if your dog has a long single coat. *pH-balanced shampoo and conditioner made for dogs. Keep plenty of old towels on hand for drying. *A toothbrush and toothpaste made for dogs. *Dog toenail clippers and styptic powder. The powder helps stop bleeding in case you clip too close to the quick. *Otic solution, forceps, and gauze. Use these tools to clean your dog’s ears. *Electric clipper. If your dog’s coat needs to be clipped, you need a good electric clipper and blades, including a No. 10 Oster blade.

The animal kingdom is flush with extraordinary parents · 1. Orangutan 2. Polar Bear 3. African Elephant 4. Cheetah 5. Emperor Penguin What I've seen with my clients this past week. Keep watching the video 🐎 With all parents of our world today is for you.... #ParentsDay Paws and House Sitting 208-640-3186 #animalparents #pawsandhousesitting #horsesofinstagram #hooflove

I'm thinking about all of my napping clients as I am about to take a nap on day #2 of my vacation. Cats do sleep in the funniest spot when they need to snoooooze. Where is the craziest spot your feline baby has been caught "counting BIRDS/MICE"? 👇👇👇👇 #onvacation #takingnewclients #catnaps #catnaplocations #pawsandhousesitting

We need to be careful of what we are giving our furry friends for summer treats 🍦 My friend over at Prairie Cooking in the RV has a great receipe for you to make. 32 oz PLAIN yogurt 3-4 ripe Banana 🍌 1 cup of xylitol-free peanut butter 👩‍🍳 Add everything to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. (you can even do this by hand if you don't have a blender or processor) 👩‍🍳 Pour mixture into your containers - use a themed molds to be all fancy if you want - icecube trays 👩‍🍳 Place in freezer for a few hours or until hard, serve COLD. Be prepared to make lots, because this is a fast favorite and a safer alternative to commerialized ice-cream (which is not good for dogs) @prairiecookingintherv #pawsandhousesitting #dogtreats #dogicecream #NationalIceCreamDay #prairiecookingintherv

To all of the beekeepers out there, and there a couple that are my clients. I so beyond appreciate you for the GOLDEN HONEY you provide. Oh DEAR YES, I do.... National Urban Beekeeping Day is for those that are not afraid of BEES ( 🐝 ) to provide some of the most favorite food of mine (🍯) Fun Fact about bees that I just learned: Bees have best friends. Researchers have dicovered that bees form special friendships within their hives, preferring to hand out and work with certain other bees over others #beesties Thank you from Paws and House Sitting 208-640-3186 #bestfriendanimals #pawsandhousesitting #idahobees #nationalurbanbeekeepingday

A bunch of sassbags that are the funniest clients I've ever worked with 🥕🥦 As part of the Guinea Pig Appreciation Day, I'm spotlighting some of my clients as my one of my favorite Animal Ambassadors. And to encourage you to adopt a guinea pig or two or three 😉. #guineapigappreciationday #guineapig #animalambassadors #pawsandhousesitting #petshowcase

Today is the national day of the horse and I'm very much grateful today and everyday for my four legged client friends that make my job so beyond wonderful and a great experience. Paws (and hoofs) and House Sitting 🐎 208-640-3186 #horsesofinstagram #eyecatcher #pawsandhousesitting #horseclients #celebrationofthehorseday

It's all about me today "end of story" Happy National Kitten Day. New Kitten Tip: 🐈‍⬛ Introduce your kitten to as many new people & experiences as possible. 🐈‍⬛ Offer rewards for reacting calmly & with curiosity 🐈‍⬛ When playing DON'T allow your kitten to bite or scratch (you'll thank me later) 🐈‍⬛ Allow your new kitten to get used to riding in a create by leaving it open at all times with blankets and toys inside and taking them on short car rides. 🐈‍⬛ Perhaps train them to wear a harness for outside exploration (those that have indoor cats. 🐈‍⬛ Teach your new kitten to tolerate handling by touching their ears, mouth and feet & be sure to reward them for their good behavior. This helps for when you need to bring them to the vets and being around small kids or even when having to take medications. Paws and House Sitting 208-640-3186 #NationalKittenDay #pawsandhousesitting #newkitten #kittencare #kittentips

July is just 10 days aways. I have some open dates for July and August (Sept is almost full with only the 14th-25th available for overnights) I will be take July 21st to the 27th off to take my vacation to celebrate my birthday too!! When asked what I wanted for my B-Day, my answer is GAS Gift Cards (miles being put in this summer - Ollllllaaaa). Keeping my dates full, helps keep my prices down. Licensed/Insured/Bonded and plenty of referral/references and clinic experience 208-640-3186 Paws and House Sitting #pawsandhousesitting #postfallsdogs #postfallscats #postfallsidaho #petcare

How to clean your cat's teeth 🪥🐈‍⬛ Brushing your cat's teeth daily or at least twice a week can help reduce plaque and tartar buildup. However, adult cats can be resistant to having their teeth cleaned, so it's best to start training them when they're kittens. You can try using a finger cot, gauze covered in toothpaste made for cats, or tuna water to make the experience more pleasant for them. (Paws and House Sitting can help). IMPORTANT: You should also avoid using human toothpaste, as the fluoride can be toxic to cats.

You taught me that anything is paw-sible. Life would be ruff without DAD's. To all the Dog Dads out there, have a special restful day with your furr babies!! Paws and House Sitting 208-640-3186 #dogdads #furrydads #dads #happyfathersday #pawsandhousesitting

Our flag is not just one of many political points of view. Rather, the flag is a symbol of our national unity. Happy Flag Day. 🇺🇸 How many of you fly a flag? #flagday #postfallsidaho #pawsandhousesitting #usa #usapets

Zoooooom and Zoooooomie and Zooooooooomer cats wanted!! This season, I've taken on a lot of cat sitting NEW clients. They are on to me, for I have 150 lives to keep their 9 lives intacted LOL.... Or they know their toys will be used!! Pawfectly Perfect is what Paws and House Sitting is all about!! Taking on new 9Lives supporters. 208-640-3186 Alicia (call or text - and I do meet and greets too) Post Falls and area

Overnight or Day Pet Sitting pawfectly business of mine!! Quality in-home pet care while you’re away. You can enjoy a worry-free vacation knowing that your pet will be lovingly cared for in the comfort of your home. Each visit to your home includes the following: 🐾 Placing fresh food & water. 🐾 Cleaning of feeding area and bowls. 🐾 Lots of attention, petting & playtime. 🐾 Cleaning of litter boxes, cages etc. 🐾 Administering medications, vitamins, etc 🐾 Cleaning up any accidents. 🐾 Daily Pet Report Card. 🐾 Bringing in the mail and newspapers. 🐾 Adjusting drapes and lights. 🐾 Watering your indoor plants. 🐾 Bring trash to curb on trash day. 208-640-3186 Paws and House Sitting #animalchores #petchores #petbusiness #postfallsidaho #pawsandhousesitting

With an intuitive understanding of animals and a reputation as the best-trained pet caregiver in the area, I ensure your animals receive the love, attention, and play they deserve while you’re not home. Paws and House Sitting is a one-woman company, meaning I will be the sole caretaker of your home and pets in your absence. This personalized approach reduces anxiety for your animals because we bond on a deep level, and their familiarity with me fosters security. My clients appreciate this approach and feel more comfortable with the pet sitting process. Whether you’re off on a vacation, tackling business trips, or managing extended work commitments, rest assured your pets are in capable and loving hands. I look forward to spending time with you and your animals! Licensed/Bonded/Insured and well experienced in homes and in the pet clinics. 208-640-3186 Post Falls, Id and surrounding areas #pawsandhousesitting #postfalls #animals #pets #petcare

He says HELP 🙄.... In all fairness he had just completed a 3 mile walk after completed almost a 10 hour work day at the RV park period doing lawn work and other physical labor work. #walkinggroup #help #tiredguy #rvworkamper #workamper

Drop your TACOS.... Make Dog-Friendly Tacos Who doesn’t love tacos? You can make some dog-friendly tacos for your pup by filling them with ingredients that are safe for dogs. Because you can bet, they'll be at your feet during Cinco de Mayo Celebration. 🌮 Paws and House Sitting 208-640-3186

Can dogs laugh like humans? World Laughter Day 😂.... There is a lot of debate among animal behaviorists about this but most agree that no, dogs can't laugh. At least not in the sense that humans can laugh. However, dogs can make a sound that is similar to a laugh, which they typically do when they are playing. It's caused by a breathy panting that's forcefully exhaled. Paws and House Sitting 208-640-3186 #worldlaughterday