Sit and Stay Pet Sitting

13/11/2024

Thankful for all of my sweet clients who are being patient with me at this time!
Back story: Remember the time I had emergency surgery from a cat bite to the finger joint back in March?!
Wellllll I’m back with osteomyelitis, a bone infection. Some of my finger bone has eroded away. This surgery wasn’t as intense and I’ll be back with your fur babies soon!
Love you all!
💕 🐾

21/10/2024

Today is , a reminder that knowing how to save a life—especially our furry friends—can make all the difference. While having to administer CPR to your pet can be terrifying, being prepared can help you act calmly and confidently in an emergency.

Stay Calm:
1️⃣ Breathe: Take a few deep breaths to steady yourself. Focus on the feeling of the air filling your lungs.
2️⃣ Delegate: If there are bystanders, assign them tasks like finding the nearest emergency vet.
3️⃣ Focus: Keep your mind clear. Concentrate on the steps ahead and stay in the moment.

When to Start CPR:
🐾 Your pet isn’t responding
🐾 Your pet isn’t breathing
🐾 You can’t feel a heartbeat or pulse

How to Perform CPR:
Compressions:
❤️ Position your pet on their side.
❤️ Deliver 120 compressions per minute (2 per second).
❤️ For every 30 compressions, give 2 breaths.

Breaths:
❤️ Close your pet’s mouth and seal it with your fingers.
❤️ Cover their nose with your mouth and give 2 breaths—enough to make their chest rise.
❤️ Check for a heartbeat after 2 minutes. If there’s no pulse, continue.

When to Stop CPR:
🐾 Your pet starts breathing and responding
🐾 You reach the vet clinic and they take over
🐾 You can’t continue physically
🐾 Your pet starts breathing but is still unconscious

Recovery Position:
Place your pet’s head to the side, slightly tilting down (unless there’s head trauma).

Compression Techniques:
🐶 Medium to Large Dogs: Compress one third of the chest depth.
🐱 Small Dogs/Cats: Use your thumb and fingers for compression, or compress directly over the heart.

Stay prepared and know that you can make a difference in your pet's life! ❤️

20/09/2024

Someone take this sweet boy!!! 🥹💕

*NEW HOME NEEDED FOR LOVELY DOG!*

I recently found this adorable dog in Destin, but unfortunately, the owner has declined to reclaim him.

This sweet boy is: a pitbull mix, around 1 year old, he is so sweet, friendly and energetic.

We're seeking a loving new home for this deserving pup! If you're interested in adopting, please send me a message.

Requirements:
- Must provide a forever home
- Must be willing to provide veterinary care
- Must be able to provide a safe and loving environment

Share with friends and family to help find this furry friend a new home!

30/07/2024

Someone adopt this sweet baby!

04/07/2024

We wanted to share some July 4th safety tips for your pups🎆🎇

11/06/2024

😎 STAY COOL! 😎
We’ve seen an uptick in heat strokes with the rising temperatures recently, do you know the signs and how to prevent them?

A healthy body temperature is anywhere between 99 and 103 degrees. Heat exhaustion begins to occur at 104 degrees and anything over 104 degrees puts your dog at risk of a heat stroke and possibly death. If you suspect your dog is having a heat stroke:
☀️ Bring your pet inside immediately. Give them an open space to lay down with plenty of air flow
💨 Place a fan nearby if you have one. Have your dog lay on a cool (not cold) towel
💧Offer a bowl of water to drink. You may also take a COOL washcloth and wipe their face and coat to expedite the cooling process. Never use ice or ice water!
📞 Call us and let us know you are on the way if your dog falls unconscious or doesn’t seem to be improving within minutes. Seconds can be the difference between life and death in this Florida heat!

If you are concerned, so are we! We always recommend bringing your pet in for an exam as a “better safe than sorry” approach. Don’t forget, we are open for walk-in visits from 10am-10pm daily!

1703 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

05/05/2024

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Finn and Nacho always enjoy visiting 3 Dogs and a Chick! Nacho thinks this setup was made just for him 🌮🌯 💕

20/04/2024

🌴☀️Summertime is Approaching!

Did you know hot concrete can be anywhere between 10-30 degrees warmer than the air temperature? That can be upwards of 100+ degrees in our area!

Paw pad burns are preventable injuries. Please take a second to read this helpful article published by friends at Chewy.com with helpful tips to keep your pets tootsies comfortable! 🐾

https://be.chewy.com/protect-pets-paws-heat/

07/04/2024

Thank you Pet Sitters Associates! 💕 🐾
I love the peace of mind you give me and our clients. Knowing that we’re covered in the event of any emergency is a great feeling.

Member Highlight
Sit and Stay Pet Sitting
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Sit and Stay Pet Sitting was founded by a former vet tech who turned their lifelong passion for animal care into a full-time business in 2018. They offer personalized in-home pet care services, including visits and overnight stays, aimed at reducing pet stress by maintaining their routine in their own environment. Flexible and experienced with various animals, you can expect respectful and attentive care. And with services tailored to meet individual pet needs, including medication administration, Sit and Stay Pet Sitting provides peace of mind for pet owners with their professional and compassionate approach.

Learn more about Sit and Stay Pet Sitting on their member page here:
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01/02/2024

From today until the 10th, discover the joy of companionship with $10 adoption fees for all our adorable animals! 🐾 Swing by the shelter and find your new BFF waiting to share a lifetime of love.

Some of our lovable dogs and cats are currently in foster homes, eagerly anticipating their forever families too. Explore our PAWS Adoptable Fosters Facebook group for a sneak peek into their charming personalities – you might just find your perfect match! 🏡

Plus, save the date for our "Puppy Love Event" on the 10th at Keller Williams in Navarre – 8494 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre, FL 32566. All dogs present will have reduced adoption fees, making it the perfect opportunity to bring home a furry friend! 🐶💙

Adoption Hours:
10am-4:30pm

Assisted Shelter Walkthroughs begin at 11am

31/01/2024

ALWAYS 😂 💕 🐾

23/12/2023

Spending the holiday week with LOTS of critters.
And having a Christmas slumber party with Daisy and Duke. They’re so sweet and cuddly 🥰
*Swipe to see how punctual Duke is for dinner time. He loves to show me where the food is*
Thanks, Duke 😂 💕

08/12/2023

As Christmas gets closer, please remember that although a puppy might be on a wish list, they are NOT presents. Every January shelters and rescues fill up even more with puppies (and kitties!) that people don't want once the cuteness wears off and the reality of pet ownership sets in. Dogs are a lifetime commitment with an average lifespan of 15 years. Please think carefully before getting or giving a dog as a gift!

14/10/2023

OH, HI! 🙃
We are officially 100% booked solid for the rest of the year! So very grateful for all of our pet parents who trust us with their fur/feather/scale babies!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
💕 🐾 🐶 🐱

20/09/2023

I can’t believe it! We’re back in!

Apologies if we haven’t answered messages or if any strange posts through this account have come up.

The Sit and Stay account and my personal account were hacked nearly a month ago and it was extremely difficult to get back.

Be on the lookout for any messages claiming to be “Facebook.” I received multiple legitimate-looking messages (through the app even) claiming that the account would be disabled if I didn’t submit credentials.
Soon after, my name was changed to “Meta Copyright Infringement” which was even more confusing.

Thank you for your patience. We’re glad to be back!

13/08/2023

29/06/2023

Let me snuggle your pets this Fourth of July! ❤️ 🤍 💙