Puppy Love Pet Sitting

06/14/2024

Becoming a foster is so rewarding! We highly recommend it!

06/13/2024

Listen, are they still working out the bugs in AI picture development? Yes.

Can we find uses for the bizarro pics they come up with in the meantime? Also yes.

Enjoy these AI-generated gems and reach out to Puppy Love Pet Sitting to put a (100% NOT creepy) smile on your pet's face!

06/12/2024

Please, if you are looking for a new furry family member, consider these sweet pups.

06/11/2024

When our team was visiting Daisy, we noticed a wound that her mom had mentioned to us looked a little inflamed.

We quickly wrote to our client and sent a picture. Together, we assessed the situation and made a plan moving forward. The team decided we would take a picture at each visit and attach it to the post-visit report, so we all, including Daisy’s mom, could keep an eye on how things were progressing.

We even stopped by Daisy’s vet to see if they had any suggestions on how to clean the wound and cover it, if the need arose.

Luckily, it soon became clear that Daisy’s wound was getting better every day, and she was back to her playful, silly self in no time.

At Puppy Love Pet Sitting, we know how hard it is to be away from our beloved pets. We want to make sure our clients are kept in the loop every step of the way, staying connected to their furry family members, and feeling confident that our team will give them the very best care when they’re away. We love your pets, and love being able to give you peace of mind so you can fully enjoy your travels.

06/10/2024

Why choose Puppy Love Pet Sitting?

We are trained to read your pet’s body language and notice if they are showing any signs of fear, anxiety or stress. If they are, we have the experience to find ways to help them feel better.

When an unexpected storm rolled in during our visit with Jobe, we noticed he looked awfully nervous. We checked the information in his portal to see if he had a history of storm anxiety. When we saw that that question had been left blank, we decided we would trust what our furry friend was telling us.

We located the remote control and turned on some calming music for dogs on YouTube. Jobe started to show signs of relaxing pretty quickly.

Other methods we have used in the past include asking Alexa to play calming music for pets, or searching out any calming supplements the client may have tucked away.

We care deeply about the pets we visit and we want to help them feel secure and happy. We use all the tools in our tool box, including paying close attention to subtle shifts in their posture and movement, to find out what their special needs may be at any given visit.

When you hire a pet professional, you get care that exceeds feeding and potty breaks. We go the extra mile, using our past experience and training, to provide the highest level of care for your furry family members.

06/06/2024

🌟 We love hearing from our clients! 🌟

After each visit, our clients have the option to fill out a happiness survey where they can rate our service as Great, Okay, or Not Good. We’re excited to share that we receive a lot of wonderful feedback! Here are nine recent ratings - eight of them are “Great” with sweet comments, and one is “Okay” with no comments.

We always appreciate constructive feedback because it helps us improve our service for you. We believe in the power of communication and would rather hear your concerns than have you hold them inside. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and it drives us to be better every day.

One important note: the happiness survey responses go directly to our admin team. Sometimes clients miss this detail and include special requests that our pet sitters don’t see until later. For example, the “Okay” rating was due to a request to close a bedroom door that we didn’t catch in time. 😥 We’re working on improving this process to ensure your requests are seen promptly.

Thank you for helping us grow and for trusting us with your beloved pets! 🐾❤️

06/05/2024

We've got you covered.

Reach out today to schedule your pet's staycation! Puppy Love Pet Sitting will handle making sure your pet is loved and cared for while you're away. Voted Best of Wimberley for the last five years, we are pup and client approved!

06/03/2024

At Puppy Love Pet Sitting, we believe you should never have to wonder how your pets are doing while you’re away. That’s why we provide a detailed narrative of each visit!

These pictures of Sylas, Apollo and Buc enjoying their dinners were attached to a post-visit report we sent to our client.

With every update, we include:

📝 A detailed description of the visit.

📊 A comprehensive report card covering things like:

- Water refill status
- Appetite check
- Feeding details
- Litter box scoop status

📸 Adorable pictures of your pets

Your peace of mind is our priority. We want to help you stay connected with your pets, no matter where you are.

Reach out today to schedule your vacation pet sitting needs!

06/03/2024

Yes, our company is called PUPPY LOVE Pet Sitting. But we will let you in on a little secret—there is a special place in our hearts for senior pups.

There is something so rewarding about caring for dogs in their golden years. We have the opportunity to sit with them and really tune into their needs and wants.

Not every senior dog is the same. Some still love long walks. Some still gobble down their meals. Some just want to have your company while they nap. Sweet Chica requests shorter walks these days, and longer cuddle sessions, and we are happy to abide!

Every senior dog is unique and deserves personalized care. We help guide our clients on things to notice to keep their furry friends safe and healthy, including dental issues, pain sensitivity and mobility.

You can count on Puppy Love Pet Sitting to treat your senior pup with the love and respect she deserves.

06/01/2024

After every single visit our team does, they send the client a detailed Post-Visit Report of all the things that happened in our time with your beloved pet. You receive it both through email and as a notification through our app, so you stay connected to your furry friends when you’re away.

That is one of the many benefits of choosing a professional pet care service to tend to your animal family members when you travel.

Another benefit? You may just get a picture like this of Buc jumping to catch one of the freshly grown garden tomatoes. 🤣

06/01/2024

05/27/2024

We could use your help!

A client reached out to us about Neville, a sweet Great Pyrenees/German Shepherd mix they are fostering.

Neville is about a year old, so he is an active dog who requires space to run and play.

He has done great with other dogs, but did get into a squabble with another male dog who has some resource guarding issues. He has done wonderfully with the female dogs the foster owns, as well as at the dog park.

He has never been around cats, so they aren't sure how that would go.

His previous family raised him from the time he was a puppy with an active toddler, and there were no issues at all, so we think he would do fine with kids.

He is potty trained and crate trained.

He is up-to-date on his shots, as well as his flea and tick prevention and heartworm medication.

They are looking for someone to foster or adopt this special boy. Are you that person? Do you know someone who would love to add this cutie to their family? Please reach out to us and we will connect you with our client!

05/24/2024

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05/22/2024

We’ve had some changes in our team recently and wanted to share an update with you all. Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to two wonderful team members. Wynne left due to personal commitments, and Terry has moved out of the area. We miss them terribly and wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

To fill the gaps, we’ve welcomed three fantastic new team members. We’re excited to introduce Donna, who has just finished her training today. She’ll be officially starting on her own tomorrow, and we know she’s going to do a great job! Here are a couple of adorable pictures of Donna with some of the dogs she met during her training.

Please join us in giving Donna a warm welcome and in wishing Wynne and Terry the best of luck!

05/22/2024

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎

Tiffany Grant, Suzanne McSpadden Salley

Thank you so much for your amazing support! 

05/21/2024

National Rescue Dog Day! 🎉

We will take any excuse to sing the praises of Magnet, the beloved rescue dog of Puppy Love’s owner, Shannon!

Magnet’s gotcha day was January 3rd of this year, and he quickly gained BFF and Puppy Love Mascot status!

He makes every day better. 🥰

Show us your rescue dog!

05/20/2024

In Wimberley, it’s not uncommon to encounter deer on your daily walks. This time of year, however, we need to be extra cautious. Deer fawns are often hidden nearby, and mother does can become aggressive if they feel their young are threatened.

Important Safety Tips:

Stay Alert: Keep an eye out for deer, especially in wooded or grassy areas.

Keep Dogs Leashed: Even the most gentle dogs can provoke a protective doe.

Give Space: If you spot a fawn, back away calmly. The mother is likely close by.

Avoid Confrontation: Never approach or try to touch a fawn.

Remember, a mother doe will stomp if she feels her fawn is in danger, and this can pose a serious threat to pets and humans alike. Let’s respect our wildlife and stay safe!

Stay vigilant and enjoy your walks! 🌿🐕

05/17/2024

At Puppy Love Pet Sitting, we make sure our team has everything they need to be successful on the job! We issue them a full supply of tools and treats when they onboard with us, and make sure they can replenish when they’re running low.

A uniform set of supplies and tools allows us to offer consistent, top-of-the-line service to all of our clients and their beloved pets.

05/13/2024

We are training new team members for the next couple of weeks, which can be a little strange for the pets we visit. Instead of the familiar faces they’ve come to know and love, their old friends are rolling up with a posse of strangers.

We promise everything will be back to normal soon, and the pets we adore, as well as our loyal clients will come to love our amazing new team members!

For now, feel free to take inspiration from Kitchi, Nina and Woody, who watched the goings-on from the safest of their always-trusty couch tent! Can you spy all three of them in this picture?

05/11/2024

When a storm big enough to shatter windows and put your town on the national news rolls through, the next day most definitely consists of extra cuddles for the pets we visit.

Buc has some storm-phobia, so he didn’t hesitate to make himself a lap dog the day after the storm and tell us all about what a scary evening it was.

Did you know that we have a special section on your portal where you can alert us if your pet has storm phobia? You can tell us what you do to help them feel safe, and we make sure to follow through to help ease their fear, anxiety and stress.

05/06/2024

At Puppy Love Pet Sitting, we pride ourselves on personalized care. We get to know the pets we visit, and we cater our service to their specialized needs.

And if you’re like our friend Woody here, those needs may fluctuate day to day.

On any given day, Woody might want us to break out the toys for a play-heavy visit. Or he may snub them for loads of cuddles. And sometimes, he just wants to continue his nap in peace.

We are pros at reading the room and pivoting accordingly! Woody knows we are happy to follow his lead, so he gets exactly the care he needs when he needs it.

04/23/2024

Meet Boudreaux!

He is a gorgeous 10-year-old rat terrier mix with glorious ears and a love of neighborhood walks!

Even as your pup gets older, it’s still incredibly important to keep up with regular dog walks. Even though their pace might be a bit slower, the benefits are immeasurable. The enrichment gains that come with exploring their surroundings is excellent for brain health!

We let Boudreaux take the lead, allowing him to set the pace and distance. Because every step matters, whether it’s a leisurely stroll or a brisk walk.



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04/23/2024

We love our local library! And especially love Zippity, who comes to the library on Mondays at 3:30 p.m. to listen to the kids read. 🥰

Zipidity loves our new space and her fan club!

04/23/2024

🐦Peak Migration Alert 🐦

Approximately 1 in 3 birds pass through Texas each year during their spring migration. A majority of these birds migrate nocturnally, using light from the moon and stars. Nighttime light from cities can be confusing for migrating birds. It can cause them to fly off-track or even crash into buildings.

You can help by turning off all on-essential lights from 11pm-6am.

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CORRECTION: This graphic is mislabeled as a Wood Thrush. It's actually a Scarlet Tanager.

04/21/2024

Ever wonder if you should get a dog for your dog?

Obviously, there are lots of factors to consider when making that big decision (we highly recommend fostering).

But we know one case where the addition of a new pup was a game changer in the best possible way!

Meet Ziggy and Penny! We visited Ziggy for years before Penny’s arrival. He had a lot of anxiety about new people coming into his space. Some days he just barked at us from a distance.

When Penny arrived with her easy confidence and knows-no-stranger demeanor, it’s like she gave Ziggy permission to be brave. We saw a whole new pup emerge!

These two are best buddies, and both of them love when our team comes to visit! We’re pretty sure that’s a testament to the magic of friendship!

04/17/2024

When we visit our buddies Sylas and Buc, we seem to spend the start of every visit on “booty scratch” duty. They make it clear that this is top priority.

Ever wonder why dogs go wild for rump rubs? It turns out, there's science behind this adorable behavior!

Just like humans, dogs have pressure points and sensitive areas on their bodies. Rubbing or scratching their rumps activates these pressure points, releasing endorphins that make them feel good.

Plus, it's a way for them to bond and communicate with their favorite humans!

So next time your furry friend nudges you for a rump rub, indulge them—it's their way of saying 'I love you' in their own special way! 💕

04/16/2024

Have you tried enrichment activities with your dog and she just didn’t seem interested? That doesn’t mean enrichment toys and activities aren’t right for her! The trick is to stick with it, and be prepared to pivot.

Our friend Sita has Border Collie and Heeler in her—both breeds known for their intelligence, curiosity and focus. In short, she’s the ideal candidate for enrichment toys and activities. When we brought this puzzle toy, though, Sita wanted no part of it. Instead, she spent the better part of the visit chasing a lizard in the woodpile.

Sita found her own enrichment and gave us great insight into what interests her most. That lizard was a much higher value reward than the training treats we had tucked away in the puzzle toy.

Sita benefits most from being allowed to follow her nose. Long walks with lots of sniffing and exploring would probably be the most beneficial for her personality. But we will continue to introduce enrichment toys during our visits with an assortment of treats so we can give her lots of options to stave off boredom.

We encourage our clients to find enrichment opportunities for their pups. From putting their kibble in a toilet paper roll with the ends folded in, to hiding treats around the room, there are endless simple ways to add fun, boredom-busting activities to your pet’s day!

04/15/2024

Celebrity Lookalike: Pet Sitters Edition.

We think our little friend, Sailor Moon, bears an uncanny (and irresistible) resemblance to Puss in Boots when he’s in “cute eyes” mode.

We admit our visits ran a little long, because it was nearly impossible to say goodbye to that face!

04/14/2024

At Puppy Love Pet Sitting, our affection for animals extends beyond just puppies - although they hold a special place in our hearts!

From dogs and cats to all your beloved household pets, we're here to provide top-notch care. But did you know we adore looking after ALL your pets?

Consistency is key, so whatever your instructions, we strive to maintain the same level of love and attention they're accustomed to. And yes, that includes our feathered friends! Turkeys, peacocks, chickens - they're all part of the fun and challenge we embrace during our visits.

Trust all your furry, feathered, and scaly companions to the caring hands of the Puppy Love Pet Sitting team!