Jo's Pet Sitting Service

06/04/2022

Did you know that 10 min a day with your furry friend can help decrease depression and anxiety? It's science!
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/10/pet-dog-cat-mental-health-lockdown/

Dogs, cats and other animals provided crucial companionship during lockdowns, with many people looking to adopt new pets.

16/03/2022

01/03/2022

Mr Calvin here posing for this lovely sunset shot! Without a doubt, I love corgis. Mostly because they remind me of me: I'm short, struggle to run, and constantly want cookies.

05/11/2021

26/08/2021

This day has gone to the dogs! ....I'll let myself out.
Anyway, Happy National Dog Day!

18/05/2021

AW!

Pew! Pew! Pew! ⁣
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Cutest baby skunk I am. Baby skunks are adorable, that's for sure. But while they may look similar to fluffy, little, black and white kittens it doesn't mean that they'll behave like or are simply striped cats. While the young skunks are relatively small, they can pack the same powerful pungent punch as an adult and are able to pew pew pew up to 15 feet! If you spot young skunks all alone, do not immediately attempt to lend a helping hand. There could be an overprotective mother nearby ready to hit you with an unwanted whiff! This is the way! ⁣
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Image: The stench is strong in this one. A baby skunk at Chiricahua National Monument.NPS/J.Argo ⁣
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20/04/2021

Hey, everyone! Seems like many people are getting their COVID shots and getting back out there. Great news! Let's keep going so you all can have your vacations without compromise. Then I'd be more than happy to watch your "children" while you go out and have fun :)

PS- Don't be an animal. Get your shots*.

* = Unless you have a legitimate reason not to (e.g serious allergies to vaccines), but that's why we get vaccinated for you.

02/03/2021

Happy National Corgi Day!

26/01/2021

Two new furry friends are back at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

05/01/2021

My good people, I have a humble request of you. Because of the amount of robo-calls I get, I normally don't answer the phone. If you call twice and/or leave a message, I will know that you are indeed not a robot. Email even works out as well. That's jo dot falkner 1 at gmail.com. I appreciate it!

17/10/2020

It's Caturday!

12/10/2020

Who can relate?

11/10/2020

For anyone that's got work to do today...

10/10/2020

It's Caturday. Here's something to laugh about.

09/10/2020

Ever had this happen to you? I have one dog in particular that really makes me smile whenever I see him.

08/10/2020

The dog when he starts to hear the clang of the kitchenware.

08/10/2020

What a gorgeous dog!!

08/10/2020

Back when I was in TX, this little Samoyed was one of my favs.

04/09/2020

Tip of the Day (for my other sitter friends): Sometimes, an animal may be too much for you. Whether they are emotionally scarred from previous owners or something else, they can be a little too aggressive/anxious/etc. There is no shame in handing off the reigns to someone with more experience in that arena. It's not a terrible reflection on you.
However, now there's something to gain more knowledge and strive for.
Now here's a meme.

01/09/2020

That is one happy looking cat.

31/08/2020

Tip of the Day: Most animals are food motivated. Many can be trained using treats as rewards. And positive reinforcement (e.g. encouragement, pets, treats) works often better than negative reinforcement (e.g. striking the animal).

26/08/2020

Happy Nat'l Dog Day! Post a pic of your pet here, and get featured on my IG!

12/08/2020

It's the ciiirrrrccllleeee of liiiiiiiiiiiiiffffeeee.....

The long read: Something has gone badly wrong with the way we keep pets. Our casual cruelties are a symptom of our unhealthy relationship with other species

12/08/2020

Thanks for all the likes, everyone! Got to 100!
I'm gonna ask you to do something else. Mind giving me a review on Thumbtack? I'll give you and your pet a virtual hug!
https://www.thumbtack.com/reviews/services/378242909534003204/write

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21/07/2020

Do you have a dog? Think they have what it takes to make it to my IG? Post a photo here.

23/06/2020

Who has an Instagram? Let's share names and follow each other! Also I need more cute animals in my feed.