Night & Day Pet Services

02/03/2021

Hello!
I hope you're all doing well! I wanted to reach out a head of time to let you know that my services will remain suspended through the summer.

I realize that there has been/will be more efficient vaccine rollouts, and while we are all anxious to make plans again, I feel that giving a larger window of time for this to pass, makes more sense than the back and forth of attempting to make and then potentially having to cancel plans/dog sits as the months go forward.

There are most likely some changes coming to Night & Day Pet Services as well. As things become more clear, I will announce those changes... However, for now I'm sorry to announce, I will not be taking reservations/booking pet sits until end of summer.
Give all your furbabies love from me, I miss them and all of you!

25/12/2020

Merry Christmas, everybody!!
I think of you all often and hope that you're all well!!
I miss you guys! Please give my fur-friends kisses from me!!

04/10/2020

Grand Island people. Lost from E. River... Keep an eye out! 💚

10/06/2020

05/06/2020

🐾 Hey Everyone!
I've been getting messages asking if I can start grooming again.
*I've been trying to keep up with the ever-changing phases, and it looks like grooming salons will be able to open before I can (being that I'm in your home for hours).
*Some already know this, but... Mark is an IT specialist at the VA hospital, and is an essential employee... so, we are being EXTREMELY careful about potentially spreading the virus. 😷🙅
*Unfortunately, grooming outside, in garages or at my house aren't options. When I first started grooming I tried outside/garages and it proved to be a bad idea for everyone involved 😞.

With all that being said:
*PLEASE, if your dog needs to be groomed badly, and you can find a salon/grooming van that's making appts, I'd book them before they get booked up.
*PLEASE, remember that overgrown nails and fur can cause health issues especially in the summer (think: achy joints, and hot spots 😩).
*I know for many, that sending your pup to a salon isn't an option for their own health reasons... Sooo...
*Mark, Gypsy and I made a few ("super low budget" lol) tutorial videos about how to trim nails, paws and pads, face and sanitary areas.
If you would like, I can send them to you.
If I get requests to do more, I will be happy to!
*If you do decide to give it a go at home, please don't hesitate to ask of you have any questions.
*Remember, human hair products are NOT the same as dog products and can cause irritation.
*I will definitely keep you guys updated regarding when I can start grooming again. But no hard feelings at all, if you have to do a salon/grooming van in the meantime.
I hope that this post finds you all well, safe and sane (the last part is getting tough, I know).
I miss you all and your furbabies!! Please give them lots of kisses from me!! 🐶💋
I hope to see everyone soon!!
❤❤❤

15/05/2020

Looks like we may be in for an afternoon of thunderstorms... Get the Benadryl ready! 🙁🌩

19/04/2020

For those of you attempting to do nails in my absence...

23/03/2020

**Important behavior info in the beginning 🤓 Fun games at the end 😎**

I want to take a moment and recommend that you allow your dog to keep its usual routine as much as possible.
~Let them nap during the time when you are usually at work, and if they would be in a crate, put them in their crate.
~Keep their food schedule at the same time intervals (no judgement for sleeping in and moving breakfast back a bit, but you should move dinner back a bit as well). What goes in must come out, and this will help keep their potty interval/schedule on track also.
~Hopefully sooner than later this virus will be behind us, and maintaining their routine will help to ward off separation anxiety when the time finally comes for life to go back to normal.
~Remember that your dog does need personal space and can get cranky when their routine is thrown off. We look to them for comfort in times like these, which is ok... but, they feel your energy and can also stress out with/because of you.

**Below are some games that you can play to ease the tension for your dog, and distract yourself from the stress of the unknown**
Let me know if you have any questions. ENJOY!!

DOGGIE GAMES

The following are some games I came up with during the winter months to help my Jack Russell Terrier, Bailey burn off energy inside and to create a closer bond.

HIDE AND SEEK: Command your dog to "wait" in one room (or leave the room while they're not paying attention), hide someplace in your house and call their name, once they find you they get a treat and affection! This is also a game I use to facilitate "come when called" in obedience training.

PICKLE IN THE MIDDLE: Just like when you were a kid, but your dog is always in the middle. Make it possible at some point for them to get the toy or ball, and when they do, play with them with it for a few mins then resume the game.
Revised for “come when called”: Two humans take turns calling the dog back and forth between them. Each human makes a big deal about the dog returning and has a very small treat to give the them when they arrive. Human 1 then yells to human 2 letting them know that they can now call the dog to them. As the dog is more consistent on recall, the humans should increase the distance between them, eventually going into other rooms or floors of the house. Remember to always “throw a party” and give a small (high scent/taste value) treat when the dog comes to you. (eventually you will be able to fade out the treats and just give affection).

TAG or REVERSE CHASE: You can use a toy or not, but basically you get your dog to chase you when you have the toy... when they touch (tag) u, they get the toy and u chase them. Then repeat. (This game is good to play for dogs who get out and run away often, we don't want to chase them so by playing this game and using a catch phrase like "come get me", the next time they take off you can initiate this game and have them chase you back to your house!)

READY, SET, GET IT!: Put your dog into a “sit and wait’ or "down and wait", take their favorite toy and place it a certain number of paces away from them telling them to "leave it", continue to back up the same amount of paces away from the toy and crouch down like a dog laying. Then say "Get it!!" at this point both of u race for the toy in the middle and whomever get's there first is the winner!

THREE CUPS AND A BALL/TREAT: This is that classic game where you put one treat or ball under a cup and then shuffle the 3 cups around and the dog has to guess which cup the treat/ball is under. (Yes they can sniff it out, but keeping track of it will keep their brains working, which is tiring like physical exercise!)

TREAT HUNT: Cut an empty toilet paper or paper towel roll into small sections, place small treats with a high scent value in the rolls and pinch the ends down to secure. Hide the stuffed rolls in various places for your dog to seek out. (*make a mental note of how many rolls you hid, and where you hid them! You don't want rotting food attracting ants!)

23/03/2020

Hello!
I'm posting to let everyone know that due to COVID-19 I am suspending all of my services until it is safe again.
I will begin the rescheduling process when we can see a light at the end of the tunnel.
I hope that you are all able to stay home, stay safe when you must venture out, and stay sane during these times.
Love & Light,
"Miss Natalie" 😊

01/03/2020

I can't believe I haven't posted pics since October!! I know you love seeing all these cuties as much as I do... Here's Oct-Feb! Enjoy!! 🐶🐱❤

03/01/2020

A little late because the pic wouldn't load... 🤷
Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!! 💙

25/12/2019

"...The puppy was nestled all snug in her bed, while visions of dog treats danced in her head..."
❤🐩🎄🎁🎅
Merry Christmas to all of you and yours!!

10/12/2019

😂❤

19/11/2019

Our animal control officer has done soo much for the safety and wellbeing of not only the animals but the ppl of the NT community as well. The city says they can't fund him full-time, which means he will have to resign next year (he works 3 jobs to support his family, and this is a very time consuming one).
We have a hardworking, compassionate city employee here, one that we need to keep!
(You don't have to be a NT resident to sign).

111 signatures are still needed! Keep Rick Salisburyas the North Tonawanda Dog Control Officer and make it full time!!!

13/11/2019

One of the many things I love about this place!

It is so great to work at a clinic with so many doctors! 1 sick patient - 6 xrays and 4 different doctors! 🐾😍 years and years of experience in one room - helping 1 patient ❤

12/10/2019

HELP!
I have dates blocked off from Dec 8-15...
BUT I HAVE NO NAME WRITTEN IN, just "?" (Which is what I put AFTER a name if its not yet confirmed). 🤦
If you requested those dates please let me know, as I have other clients interested if the dates are avail.
(I already searched my texts, and nothing came up). 🙄

05/09/2019

Miss Mila, who will never argue against sleeping in! 😍

05/09/2019

Mr. Cooper 💙😎

05/09/2019

Valentino and Zegna
(aka: Fuzzhead and Rabbit) 💙😍💜😍

05/09/2019

Kayla, Owen and Jakey (the cat) 💜💙💚

05/09/2019

Sweet Selena 17yrs young ❤

05/09/2019

Lyla, Doris, Mia...
Little ladies soaking up the sun 🌞

05/09/2019

Cool info about how your dog processes scent

26/08/2019

Edit: international*
(I'm not redoing the picture... LoL)

08/08/2019

Ppl always ask me, "why don't you open a daycare/grooming salon/ or hire employees?"
This is why. You can do all the background checks and research... But you still just never know...
I feel for the pup's owners, the shop owners and of course it sickens me to know what this dog went through 😥

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03/08/2019

Hung out with these handsome guys this past week...
Cooper, Rory and Roscoe 💙💜💚

14/07/2019

Hello!
Just wanted to let y'all know that I will be unreachable till July 22nd. I will be returning calls/texts/fb messages when I return. Thank you for your patience and understanding! ❤
Have a great week! 😁

20/06/2019

Hello everybody! As some of you already know, I'm having surgery for my deviated septum on Wed the 26th. That being said, I will be out of commission for at least a week, post-op. I'm working through my list of lessons and grooming appts to schedule.
There was a bit of delay due to having pre-op Dr. appt/bloodwork, etc.
I'm doing my best to get everyone taken care of before I go under and I REALLY appreciate everyone's patience with this whole thing!
You guys are the best!! 💛💙💜💚

14/05/2019

Big little Emma...
Professional heart-melter 💗