Julie's Pet Sitting Services

07/17/2024

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06/26/2024

Mileage to Pet Services

Let me share some of my dates that are still available: August 1-15, 20-29 September 3-3 October 1-8, 14-31 November 1-15 December 1-31 Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to book on one of those dates for your next vacation.

03/27/2024

This is such an amazing cat dad.

03/18/2024

Flowers are pretty. But they can also be toxic to your pets.

03/01/2024

12/20/2023

Ever thought about what you can really feed your dog from the kitchen? Here are 5 foods you should avoid flicking off the counter 👇

🍇 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐒
Dogs should steer clear of grapes and raisins as they can be highly toxic to them. The exact mechanism of how these fruits induce toxicity remains uncertain, but extensive research has shed light on the well-established risks associated with them.

Caution should be exercised with all grape-related products to prevent toxicity in dogs.

The ingestion of grapes and raisins may lead to symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and renal disease.

🥑 𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐎
Tiny portions of avocado flesh are generally safe for dogs, but the seeds, skin, and leaves are harmful due to a toxin called persin. It's crucial to prevent dogs from accessing avocados, primarily because the pit can cause serious blockages in their digestive system, potentially leading to fatal outcomes. For the well-being of your dog, it's best to keep avocados out of their reach.

🧄 𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐂 & 𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
Vegetables belonging to the Allium family pose a toxicity risk to dogs. This category includes:

🧄 Garlic
🧅 Onions
🍃 Chives
🌱 Leeks

These specific vegetables are regarded as highly hazardous for dogs due to their potential to harm and rupture red blood cells. Ingestion may result in symptoms such as anemia, elevated heart rate, vomiting, and other adverse effects.

🍄 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐌𝐒
Like us, certain mushroom species are safe for dogs, while others can be fatal. Differentiating between them can be challenging, especially for those who aren't experienced wild mushroom foragers.

It is recommended to consider all wild mushrooms as toxic and prevent your dog from consuming any of them. For instance, the Death Cap Mushroom, prevalent in U.S. coastal areas, is highly toxic to dogs.

🍅 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐒
When it comes to tomatoes and dogs, it's okay to give them a bit of the red and ripe part, but not too much. The ripe part, although not poisonous, is a bit acidic and might upset their stomach.

On the flip side, green tomatoes, along with the leaves and stems, are a no-go for dogs. They have something called solanine, which is not good for them and can be harmful if eaten.

Being a good pet owner means knowing what foods can be tricky for our dogs. By understanding what's safe and what's not, we can keep our four-legged buddies healthy and happy. If you're ever unsure, just chat with your vet to make sure you're making the right choices for your dog's diet and happiness.

12/20/2023

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09/28/2023

This is so cute!

So cute.

09/27/2023

Do you have plans for the holidays and need a pet sitter? I have openings in November and December.

09/16/2023

I absolutely hate these retractable leashes. Whenever my pet owners have these I either use one of their leashes or I use my own leash that I keep in my car. I always worry of someone tripping over it, getting tangled up or the dog out of range for me to protect them.
I try and avoid every possibility of someone getting hurt while I am in care of my clients pet.

07/19/2023

06/19/2023

They might look harmless, but those bushy, wheat-like seeds waving in the wind this time of year on stalks of foxtail grass can be incredibly dangerous to pets.

05/23/2023

04/19/2023

01/05/2023

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10/08/2022

I’m ready! Start your vacation planning for 2023 right now while my calendar is open.

09/02/2022

Always good to remember these simple steps!

08/26/2022

08/19/2022

OMG! So freaking cute!!

08/06/2022

-FYI-
I just to let you all know that I do NOT do boarding of pets. I have a small condo with two cats of my own.

07/25/2022

07/17/2022

Oh my goodness. 🥺

07/07/2022

Well, today didn't go as we hoped but it's in the hardest of times we learn the best lessons and feel the most gratitude.

Buffy was scheduled to have her teeth cleaned and removed today but Dr. Mac had a gut feeling she needed to look at some lab work before putting her under anesthesia. She was right; Buffy showed signs of advanced kidney failure so anesthesia was not an option and as a family we decided that the kindest and most loving thing to do would be to let her go before she lost her will to live and stopped eating and drinking.

I wouldn't have dreamed of leaving Robbie out of this decision or not allowing him to be part of the entire process so I immediately went and picked him up from school. On the way there he told me he wanted to be the one to hold her when she went to heaven. And of course, I gave him that honor. On the way home I told him how proud I was of him for understanding the importance of caring for old animals and helping to make sure they never ever suffer.

This is what he said...
(And for those of you who don't know, Robbie was adopted from the foster care system after years of severe abuse and neglect.)

"I know how it feels not to be loved or cared for and I don't want any animal of mine to ever feel that way. It's only sad for us when they go to heaven. It's a happy day for them. Thank you for being proud of me. Are you ok, Mom?"

From the mouths of babes.

(As our story is being shared more and more I feel like I need to add a little more context and also give you a deeper glimpse into the heart of my son. We adopt senior dogs. Robbie LOVES adopting senior dogs. He is sadly aware the longer a child remains in foster care the less likely they are to be adopted. He told me once "if all you guys had wanted was a baby, you would have never gotten me." He relates to our "old people" (that's what we call our senior dogs) in much the same way.
He has also reminded me on several occasions that it doesn't matter how long you have something for how much you love it. I asked him what he meant and he said "well you've only known me for two years but you love me like it's been forever." Yes, my son is the coolest.)

Credit: Maria Henry Gay

06/30/2022