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We hope everyone has a fantastic Labor Day weekend!
Just a reminder, we will be closed for the holiday weekend 8/31-9/2 and will return any calls on Tuesday!
To our current clients, we will continue to monitor the phone line for any urgent issues and we can't wait to see the pups that we already have scheduled!
We’re back with Goofball Thursday!!! Post your favorite goofy pet shots below!!👇
We didn’t know there was a … but these cute pups sure did!!
Interested in learning more about Therapy Dog work? Join us tonight at 7p to learn about the certification process through Pet Partners, what a therapy dog and handler team do and what we look for in a therapy pup!
Charlie and Ralph look like they’re about to shoot a really awesome album cover. What would we call it?
We are so thankful for the continuous donations made towards the animals and shelters affected by the flood!
Do you know of any other local businesses that could use some help?
Tag or comment them below to get them on our radar! 👇
RCO Pet Care and Where Sit Happens have teamed up to host a supply drive/fundraiser for pet owners and rescues that have experienced losses due to the August 18th flooding. This post will act as the "hub" for everything related!
FOR THOSE IN NEED:
If you have been affected by the floods and are in need of pet supplies, food, vet care, funds to board your dog, etc. please message us and we'll be happy to help however we can!
We have teamed up with a number of small businesses and professionals who are donating everything from kibble to wellness exams. Just let us know what you need - we're here for you!
FOR THOSE LOOKING TO DONATE:
We are collecting donations at our Where Sit Happens training facility located at 340 Center Rock Green in Oxford. If we are not in you can drop off donations at The Better Beagle Co. (right next door). Our friends at Evergreen Veterinary Clinic have also offered to be a drop off point if you are on that side of the plaza!
DONATIONS MADE:
We want to be as transparent as we possibly can with where your donations and/or funds are going. We have kicked this off with a $1,000 donation and will be distributing as we are contacted and/or find pets and families in need.
So far a total of $1,190 has been collected as well as kibble and a harness and leash.
$250 to Animals for Life
$100 to Loyal Paws Rescue & Sanctuary
$100 in to Cathy's House Of Chickens
$100 to local family with pups
Cat tree to local family who lost theirs in the flood
Please share and/or tag rescues and people who can benefit from a helping hand!
(last updated 8/24 5:45p)
Our Tide Cleaner neighbors across the way had their entire business flood but Quarry Walk has put them up just a few doors down from us! They are holding a "Loads of Hope" service. If you or a loved one have suffered due to flooding they can give you a hand with some free laundry.
This will help keep their small business afloat while they sort out next steps
We will be at Where Sit Happens collecting donations for rescues and pet owners affected by the flooding this past weekend from 8A-12P tomorrow, Saturday 8/24.
If you would like to donate OR have lost everything in the flood and need pet food or other supplies, please stop by and we'll get you set up with whatever we can 💜
We didn’t forget Goofball Thursday, but just for today, we had to show some smiles to brighten up the week! ☀️
Info about our Where Sit Happens classes!
Alright friends, here's the deal. Quarry Walk is technically accessible... emphasis on technically. But there are a few problems we're running in to.
1️⃣ We've got trainers and students coming from different towns who are not familiar with Oxford roads and we are finding Google/Apple maps are not staying totally up to date with closures.
2️⃣ As we saw with the collapse of half of Chestnut Tree Hill Extension today, even the passable roads are struggling and not completely safe. I'm concerned with how some of them will handle so much traffic.
3️⃣ The traffic is unpredictable which is difficult when we have people trying to get classes at strict start times from all over. We have people getting delayed 10-40 minutes at no fault of their own.
4️⃣ There are going to be some busy events at Quarry Walk both Thursday and Saturday which may worsen traffic and effect sensitive dogs.
⚠️We are going to make the decision to cancel classes through Sunday, 8/25 and will reassess. It's just not worth your safety. ⚠️
With that being said, we have some fun things in the works for our members to stay engaged and practicing over the remainder of the week - you'll hear from me tomorrow!
This down time will also be used to finalize our Fall schedule, get ready to launch new, much anticipated classes and organize the supply drive (we will also provide updates for tomorrow).
Currently scheduled in-home private sessions will continue as planned unless you are otherwise notified.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. I am here to help however we can. I'm so sorry we're being forced to make these decisions but your safety, our team's safety and your pup's safety is worth a handful of missed classes... we have many more to come!
Talk soon! 💜
Jessica
Please welcome our newest walking friend, Charlie!
Charlie is just over three months old, loves his toys, and enjoys treats! We’re so excited to start walks with you!! 🐾
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RCO Pet Care and Where Sit Happens will be hosting a pet supply drive to help flood victims.
Rescues such as Animals for Life in neighboring Naugatuck had to evacuate the animals and are dealing with serious losses. We know rescue is hard enough on a regular day!
Beyond rescues, many of your neighbors and friends have lost everything. We might now know how to fill a driveway but we have lots of pet loving connections! 💜
We will kick this off with a $1,000 donation (monetary or supply equivalent depending on what is needed). We will be accepting new or lightly used pet supplies, food, Chewy gift cards and getting them to those who need it.
If you, your local rescue, or your neighbor need to rebuild and have pets in their lives, please have them reach out to [email protected] with what they need.
We will add more details and as they become available!
For everyone’s safety and sanity we are going to have to cancel all classes for today (Tuesday) and will reasses for Wednesday soon.
Unfortunately we have multiple dog/handlers team and trainers who have been unable to access Quarry Walk today.
We are so sorry 😞
📸 - Tessie for attention!
The past two days have been very difficult, but seeing these happy pups, makes it all worth it!
Even if we arrived to them a little wet 😜😅
Hello, Pet Parents.
As many of you know, we are based out of Oxford, CT and are lucky enough to have an incredible community of pet parents we work with 365 days a year.
As many of you also know, there has been a catastrophic amount of flooding in Oxford and some surrounding towns that completely washed away roads, cars, bridges... we're not sure how to put the severity into words.
A HUGE shout out to our team for handling this during what may be one our biggest pet sitting weekend in town this year. We have been in communication with clients who have pets in our care and are doing our very, very best to get to everyone safely.
Some visit times have been tweaked and visit lengths shortened to help ensure the safety. If there is a change in your visit time your invoice will be updated and your account credited the different automatically.
We will continue communicating with clients to ensure your fur babies are safe, the condition of homes and roads, etc.
What's it like where you are?
Please stay safe, Oxford.
The RCO Pet Care Team 💜
It’s that time of the week, it’s Goofball Thursday!! Post your goofy pets below!👇
I’m not sure what gave it away, but I think Six is a fall lover.. 🎃 ☕️
Flapjack would like to know an important question.. what’s your favorite mealtime? Breakfast, lunch, or dinner??
Some Mondays you just have to lay upside down while underneath a trampoline 🤷🏻♀️
It’s Goofy Photo Thursday!!
IT’S GOOFY THURSDAY!! Post your favorite goofy shots below👇
Did you know we also watch chickens?
While we love watching your furry companions, we also enjoy the feathered ones!
Do you have chickens? 🐓
Meet one of our newest RCO friends, Waylen!
Waylen enjoys sniffing around the yard, belly rubs, and spending time with his fur and human siblings!
Congratulations to the first Canine Good Citizen group of pups!! We know you worked hard!
Finn makes us smile any day, even on a Monday!! 😅
It’s Goofy Photo Thursday!! Post your goofy pet pics below! ⬇️
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Happy New Year to our friends, clients and community! 2023 has been one for the books! We've beat our record for our busiest year yet, opened our office and Where Sit Happens training facility and met so many friends along the way... furry and hoo-man 💜 The business even had its 5th anniversary on December 11th. We've been so busy we didn't have time to stop and celebrate! Here's to a happy, healthy 2024. We can't wait to see what's to come and to keep loving on your fur babies😍
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Vision: Our vision is to allow pet parents to work and travel guilt and worry-free knowing their pets are in the best care possible.
Mission: It is the mission of RCO Pet Care to provide the highest quality of care to each and every pet and an extraordinary customer experience to each and every client to ensure a stress-free pet care experience.
Core Values: RCO Pet Care’s core values are safety, integrity, and excellence. These values are the core of our careful treatment of your home and pets, the heart of our customer service philosophy and the standards we hold ourselves to each day.
Our Story:
Upon the passing of my mother when I was in college, moving out of state for vet school was no longer an option as I knew my home was here in CT with my younger siblings. I took a job that appealed to my education but I lacked passion in the office setting and was bored and anxious for a position with more purpose.
As an Animal Science graduate, a shelter volunteer, an equestrian, a former zoo employee and the family’s resident “Dog Mom,” family and friends would constantly come to me with questions, nails that needed to be trimmed, harness and training recommendations and requests for pet sitting. Working with animals and helping their owners keep them safe, happy and healthy via education and experience was my calling.
Naturally, when I met Tammy at Country Pup Pet Sitting and was offered to join her team of professional pet sitters in 2016, I jumped at the opportunity. This was my introduction to the pet professional industry and my first taste as a business owner. I quickly became the company’s Assistant Manager and Senior Sitter and loved every minute.
In May 2018, I moved to Waterbury and moved out of Country Pup’s service area but I knew this wasn’t the end – I was just getting started. With the support of Tammy, I opened RCO Pet Care (Rocco and Company Pet Care… named after own beloved pack). We unofficially opened our doors in August and registered as an LLC in December. In April 2019, I acquired Country Pup Pet Sitting upon Tammy’s move out of state and have since merged the company and its service area into RCO.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care to each and every pet and an extraordinary customer experience to each and every client to ensure a stress-free pet care experience. We are so grateful for our community’s support and that so many wonderful people trust us to care for their most precious companions. We can’t wait to see where this journey takes us and plan on only expanding on the gold standard of care we have set for pet care in this area. Thanks for choosing RCO!
- Jessica Barry (President and Pack Leader)
