A Degree of Comfort, pet sitting and more

12/03/2023

25/02/2023

Art and the artist.

Pictured: Zola putting the final touches on her masterpiece this morning, "Wet Toes Breakfast Woes."

10/02/2023

https://www.fundamentallyfeline.com/training-your-cat-to-accept-oral-medications/

04/12/2022

"You seem to have forgotten my booster seat, ma'am"
-Dany, probably

15/11/2022

Hey! Hey!
Did you know the December and New Year holidays are filling up fast?
If you'd like to secure service dates for drop ins or overnights, reach out ASAP to secure your spot.

18/09/2022

A story of triumph in four parts.

10/09/2022

"Where exactly have you been?"

16/06/2022

Four reasons to chip your pets-
1-You’ll improve your chance of being reunited with your pet.
2- Microchipping takes less than a minute.
3- It’s inexpensive.
4- It helps provide proof of ownership if your pet is stolen.

So next time you go to the vet, have them check and make sure your microchip information is updated.

PetSitters.org

02/06/2022

Ireney wanted to let me know her food bowl was empty.

"Excuse me, ma'am? I'd like your attention please."

02/06/2022

It’s described as a ‘time bomb’ for dogs. Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, is a painful and immediately life threatening condition caused when a dog’s stomach twists, leaving the entrance and exit to the organ blocked. Bloat can be fatal for your beloved pet if the dis...

23/05/2022

Whether you save spring cleaning for spring or do deep cleaning sessions all year long, don’t forget about your pets.

22/05/2022

https://www.petmd.com/dog/parasites/10-myths-about-heartworms

15/05/2022

Luxating patella are more common in smaller dogs and can be subtle.
Watch for intermittent limping or a pup hat runs and holds one leg up for a few hops here and there.

14/05/2022

I woke up like this
-tito

10/05/2022

Starting to work with some new pups, but they have food sensitivity, so I got a baggy of their special treats beforehand.
Reducing stress during meetings is half the battle, and showing up with snacks helps!

04/05/2022

Lexi's mom recently had surgery, so she hired us to make sure Lexi still got all her meds. Thankfully, she's a potted meat fan.

26/04/2022

Your precious angel just growled at you for the first time. He snagged a sock from your laundry pile and dashed under the bed. You reached under to get it and he growled. You reached again, and he snapped at you! He didn’t bite, but it’s clear he thinks the sock is a prize worth holding onto. Yo...

25/04/2022

We've partnered with a local artist to offer vibrant diagrams of medical and behavioral issues.
Let us know if there's anything you'd like to see covered and maybe you'll see it posted one day soon!

25/04/2022

Picture this scenario. Ever since you can remember, you’ve loved dogs. Your childhood memories are full of instances where you begged your parents for a dog only to be told that you could have one when you were older and able to take care of the pup yourself. Then one day, that day arrives, and yo...

23/04/2022

Hello fellow Birminghamians!
I'm Garland, owner of A Degree of Comfort, pet sitting and more. I'd like to take this moment to let you know what I do.

I offer express potty breaks, drop-ins (30 minute daily visits, up to 4 times per day), house sitting, and blocks of hours (for more thorough monitoring). As a fellow pet owner with one "difficult" dog and one very spoiled princess, I know that standard boarding isn't for everyone for a variety of reasons.

Maybe you have exotics or large animals that can't be transported.
Maybe your pets have behavioral needs that you'd feel best were handled by someone with experience in animal behavior.
Maybe your pet needs fluids or other medications and you need help getting started or want a medical professional to administer and monitor your pet if you are late from work (insulin client) or out of town.
How can you get the best of both worlds where your pet sleeps on their own couch with your scent all over it, no matter how long you're gone, and still feel confident that your pet is in qualified hands?

That's where we come in.
I've got goats and canaries, geckos and anoles as clients. I handled animals of all sizes in my 15 years in general, specialty, and emergency medicine. I was employed a veterinary technician, licensed through the Alabama State Board of Vet Med, have a degree in veterinary technology (animal medicine), and participate in continuing education every year. When I was responsible for the health of the animals in a local animal control facility, I handled scared, timid, and aggressive animals. Not to mention, my own personal dog almost failed out of rescue due to behavioral issues! I require meet and greet before accepting any jobs, to ensure you and your pet feel comfortable with me. I have been providing this type of professional pet sitting service in Jefferson County (and some surrounding areas) for 6+ years and am more than happy to provide references.

Whether you want your pet to go for a walk with us and their favorite toy 3 times a week or want to make sure they have someone to snuggle at night, we could be a match for your needs.
Check us out at www.facebook.com/DegreeOfComfortAL and contact us for a quote today.

*Minimal availability for overnights in May and drop ins are filling up quickly.

23/04/2022

Dear Bark: My 12-year-old Bulgarian Shepherd, Gus, has never been very interested in play. Gus has been very restless, fussing for attention throughout the day. His behavior is making it hard for me to work. How do I get my quirky boy to play with me and work off some of this energy?

21/04/2022

Check your schedules for upcoming trips and make sure to book your days soon.

My little assistant checked, and the month of MAY is filling up fast. Limited overnights and drop ins still available.

17/04/2022

Here’s something that could come in very handy for pet parents!
A Do It Yourself pet first aid kit for under ten bucks! Read all about it in the NAPPS blog!

https://petsitters.org/page/DIYPetFirstAidKitforLessthan10

10/04/2022

Dogs are invaluable members of our families and communities, serving as particularly important sources of love and support during the past two years of pandemic-related stress and uncertainty.

07/04/2022

*your dog

Our work is playing with your pups!
Consistency pays off and these new additions are starting to love the attention from their new friend.

05/04/2022

April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month -- a month we dedicate to teaching fellow pet parents about providing emergency care to their animals. Here are some facts that will help you prepare to give your pet first aid in an emergency.

31/03/2022

Someone doesn't like the storms and is hiding in his under-couch bunker.

25/03/2022

Dogs in much of the U.S. likely will be at greater risk of heartworm, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis this year as vectors and parasites spread to new territory, according to recent predictions.

24/03/2022

Spring is on its way, and it's time to work on your garden again! Here's a list of dog-safe plants for your garden - and some to avoid.

24/02/2022

Alabama included.

Due to the presence of rodents and rodent activity at a distribution center, Family Dollar initiated a voluntary retail level product recall of certain products.

15/02/2022

Looking to share a Valentine with your pet? How about this one:
"Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm sorry but this chocolate is not for you."

No matter the type of chocolate, the best thing to do if you think your pet may have gotten into some of your chocolate is call your veterinarian. Have a safe and ! ❤️🐶🐱❤️

29/01/2022

More than 2,000 lost pets have been reunited with their owners with the help of Petco Love Lost, an online database for lost and found pets that uses facial recognition technology.