11/05/2024
My bath client this evening, Koda!
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Specializing from fur to feathers, Happy Paws With Lea is a part time, pet care service serving MCBH.
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14/04/2024
Just an update!
I have a lot of availability for cat and small animal sitting!! 🐈🩵🫶🏻
Drop ins to change animal cages, litter boxes, give meds and feed!
Currently not offering any boarding or in home, “all day,” pet sitting services as I can’t fit it in with my work schedule anymore.
08/02/2024
Mr. Beau, our guest for the week hanging with Sully! Why have one lab around when you can have two! 🐾
07/02/2024
I’ve got good company tonight. 🩵🐾
05/02/2024
Dinner time for Marvin! 🐱
05/02/2024
A quick drop in tonight for the most handsome boys! 🐾🖤
04/02/2024
Miss Nala here tonight for another bath! 🩵🐾
27/01/2024
First day on the job, safe to say miss Lani here is the highlight of my shift! 🦭
Just a reminder I still offer services!
However, now that I’m back to work my pet sitting services are as followed:
- AM OR PM drop in’s, or both. A good option for cats, small animals etc. Keep in mind I offer in home boarding for small pets.
- Pet Sitting in your home! Keep in mind, I will still be working and I will be gone during the day. However, I live out of your house while you’re gone. This is a good option for dogs who are already used to being alone during the day, and having people around at night. 🙂
- I will consider in home pet boarding only if the dogs are used to being crated during the day. This will happen only while I’m away at work. I have two dogs of my own who are crated while I’m gone, and for safety reasons it must be implemented that no dogs are left home alone unsupervised.
I understand these are not the best options for many animals, so if you are not a good fit for me let me know! I have referrals.
I also have updated my dog walking availability to before 8AM, or after 6PM. Dog walks operate around my work hours. Dog walks can happen at any hour on Fridays or Saturdays, my days off.
Mahalo!
27/01/2024
Some lap time cuddles with Marvin during his 30 minute drop in! 🩵🐱
25/01/2024
And, we’ve got a new uniform!
Tomorrow marks my first day training as an apprentice marine mammal trainer! 🐬🦭 I am so excited to embark on this journey. All of my services will continue but availability will work around my schedule with the park.
Mahalo everyone for your support the last couple of weeks! 🩵✨
25/01/2024
A quick 30 minute drop in with Mr. Marvin! This little dude is, so cute! My favorite clients are those needy kitties who need just a bunch of extra attention, that’s why I’m here! Give me all those cuddles. 🐱🩵
20/01/2024
It’s bring your kid to work day… so my husband brought our Sully. 🩵✨
As of Wednesday, January 24th I will be embarking on my new journey as a marine mammal trainer with Sealife Park Hawaii! I do not have a good idea of what my new work schedule will be like going forward, but I’m here to let everyone know I still offer services!
Happy Paws With Leah is a part time pet care service, meant to offer services around my work schedule. I’m going to miss working domestic animals everyday so much, so I am hoping to keep this open so that I may still continue that side of my life. Please remember that this is not my full time job, and I will only accept client requests who I can properly accommodate the needs for while working full time. I have referrals if I am ever not a good fit.
Mahalo, and thank you for your support! 🩵
20/01/2024
Lunch break with Oscar!
19/01/2024
My company this morning. 🌞
19/01/2024
Today’s bath client, Miss Nala! This cutie patootie was so well behvaved the whole time. 🐾🩵
She wants to remind you that I offer (only) basic bathing and grooming services! Baths can occur in the clients home or in my home. Owner has the option to select their own shampoo or conditioners, such a medicated product. All baths include shampoo and conditioning, detangle and deshed, and dry! All baths include ear cleaning… oh and a bandana! 💕✨
My goal for 2024 is to buy myself a new grooming station… but for now, in house tub grooming (or small kiddie pool) is all I can do.
Mahalo, Nala and her family for your support.
18/01/2024
Another afternoon spent dropping in with Oscar. 🐾🤎
18/01/2024
In-home pet sitting this week with Milo and Bear Bear. 🤎🐻 I’ve got the best company, and snuggles, to pass the time. 🫶🏻
18/01/2024
Poppy and Theo are saying don’t forget that I have loads of exotic and small animal experience!
I offer grooming, pet sitting and boarding services for small animals. 🐾🩵
Poppy and Theo are currently enjoying their new hides. 🫶🏻
17/01/2024
The weather this morning was Odin approved for his morning walk! I just love this big grizzly bear, he’s such a gentle giant. 🐻🩵🐾
17/01/2024
Pet Safety Precautions… Lost Fido!
Tips and tricks from an animal shelter employee, who takes care of the islands lost and found dogs DAILY.
In February of 2023, I started my journey working in animal welfare with the Hawaiian Humane Society. Since becoming an animal caretaker for shelter animals, I have learned the hard way how the unreadiness of pet owners often leads pets to the shelter. In an effort to bring awareness to the importance of lost pet preventions, I am here to share everything I have learned from my experience behind the scenes of the animal shelter.
The animal shelter is not sunshine and rainbows. While shelter workers work tirelessly around the clock to make the shelter experience as digestible as possible for our animals, the shelter environment is STRESSFUL. It will scare, stress, and cause immense distress to your pet. The shelter experience can at times be so traumatic, that your pet may inhabit minor or major behavioral changes as a result. That being said, it is everyone’s responsibility as a pet owner to do everything they can to prepare their pet so that in the scenario their pet is taken to an animal shelter for any reason, their pets stay will be minimum. Your goal is to prepare your pet so you can retrieve them as quick as possible, therefor limiting the amount of FAS (Fear, Anxiety and Stress) that your pet endures. This is way easier than you think!
Please remember that your animals are relying on you to keep them safe. In the last year of animal sheltering, more pets have been failed by their owners than those who have been found, and happily reunited. I have seen dogs who have waited weeks before they were found. Some dogs being so scared that they are not able to eat or use the bathroom. They endure the stress of the shelter, waiting at the kennel door for their loved one to come and find them. It is a sad, harsh reality that can be prevented if only more people knew how.
So without further ado, here are my top tips for keeping your pet out of the shelter!
1.) Microchip your pet.
This is perhaps the only, permanent way to tie you to your pet. Animal shelters rely on the presence of a microchip in order to link animals to their owners. If no microchip is found, all your pet can do is hope you find them. At that point, there is nothing more an animal shelter employee can do but wait for you as well. Don’t make your pet wait for you! Remember many shelters only have a 5-7 day week stray hold before your pet may be put up for adoption.
2.) A traditional name tag.
Do not rely on a traditional name tag to be able to successfully relocate your dog. Unlike the microchip, a name tag is not permanent. Tags can be rusted, break or fall apart while your pet is lost.
However, if you invest in a good quality metal ring for your tag this greatly improves your pets chances of being returned to you sooner. If your dog is found by a good citizen or animal control, the finder may rely on your pets traditional name tag for identification until they have access to a microchip scanner.
3.) If your pet has health concerns, consider a medical alert tag.
Medical alert tags are like traditional pet tags, however the tag alerts the finder that your pet has medical concerns. These tags are often designed to stand out, usually red and have a Red Cross symbol on them.
Examples of medical alert tags are as follows:
Dogs who require daily medication: A tag might say something like, “I need daily medications,”
Dogs with special diets: A tag might read something like, “I need a special diet.”
Medical alert tags are incredibly important. Many animal shelters rely on medical alert tags to know whether or not your pet needs to receive immediate veterinary care. Otherwise, your pet will be on a waiting list to see a veterinarian. We can’t know your pet has medical concerns if you don’t help us find out.
I bought mine on ETSY!!!
4.) Consider a Bytetag!
A ByteTag is a specialized name tag using QR code technology. If your pet is lost, all a finder needs to do is scan the QR code on the back of your pets Bytetag. That QR code will send them to an internet link that showcases all of the personal information you should have put in for your pet. As an owner, you can create a specialized profile for your pet that includes everything from your contact information, home address, veterinary contact information, behavior and health concerns. I like my ByteTags, because the finder can approve for their address to be shared with you VIA text or email. From there, you can GPS track your way to your pet.
ByteTag is helpful for those who use pet sitters as well. The account owner can set up their pets profile so that their pet sitter can be included as a, “subscriber,” so that the petsitter will also be notified of your pets GPS location. This is especially helpful for the pet sitter when you may be away on vacation if an accident occurs.
Considerably, animal shelters also find ByteTags helpful as we can easily get your pet in contact with you and your veterinarian. The ByteTag also reveals to shelter employees the details of your pets health concerns. It also allows shelters to cater your pets shelter stay to their behavioral needs.
5.) If your pet is lost, do not rely on Facebook for assistance. Many animal shelters have lost and found pages. PetCo Love-Lost is also a very helpful site to utilize. Be sure to check your animal shelter daily.
And lastly, don’t forget to help your pets find you. Microchipping is perhaps the most important part of being a pet owner. Your veterinarian offers microchipping, as well as any animal shelter. Many shelters will have microchipping clinics throughout the year with discounted chip prices as well. There is no excuse.
Chip those pets! All of my pets are microchipped, including my bunnies. All my pets have a traditional tag, ByteTag, microchip tag and a medical tag if necessary. I utilize all the resources I can, because I have seen the effects for those who do not use any of them above.
Remember, your goal is to prepare your pet so that they do not ensure the hardships of the shelter and so that you can be reunited with them as fast as possible. We owe them that much. 🐾❤️
16/01/2024
Tuesday afternoon drop in with little Oscar! This boy is such a sweetheart.
Did you know that 15 minutes of sniffing can equal up to an hour of physical exercise? Mental stimulation and enrichment for dogs is way easier than you may think! On my walks I am sure to not only prioritize a potty break and a stretch of legs but sniffing is a staple!
Today we finished our walk with a water break and some indoor play. 🏈🐾
Thank you for trusting me with your furbabies. 🫶🏻
16/01/2024
If there’s one thing I love, it’s a good trail dog!
Sully and I are so thankful for everyone who has liked and followed our page. 🐾🦮 The petworld is one my favorite places to be, and it was so incredibly hard to leave my career working with domestic animals behind so I could chase other aspirations.🦒🐬🦥
This is why I am so grateful for everyone who is trusting me with the care of the pets the following weeks. By doing so you allowing me to continue what I love while persuing my dreams, the best of both worlds! 🌎
2024 is looking so very bright. ❤️✨
13/01/2024
My furry family!
Drop those photos of your furbabies below! 🐾
13/01/2024
Services list! 🩵🐾🦮
Please remember to message me for availability. This is not my full time job and I may not always be the right fit for you, your pet and their needs! But I can always send you in the direction of some of my amazing referrals.
13/01/2024
Happy Gotcha Day Miss Nala!
Nala wants to remind everyone that the services, and rates for Happy Paws With Leah are as followed:
Regular Drop Ins: $15.00 per drop in.
Pet Sitting Drop In’s, designed for those who need 2 or more drop ins while they are away:
$20.00 per drop in.
Or $150.00 per week.
Dog walking: $15.00 Per Drop In
Dog Nail Trims, Ear Cleaning: $15.00
Dog Baths: $25.00
Small Pet Grooming, Nail Trims: $15.00
Please remember, Happy Paws With Leah operates around my work schedule as this is not my full time job. I am simply passionate about animals and want to offer services to those located on, or around MCBH to ensure happy, healthy pets. 💕
13/01/2024
Happy Paws With Leah… but who is Leah?
She’s me, obviously! But let me introduce myself!
I love everything about animals! I have years of personal, and professional (paid) experience working with domestic and exotic animals. I knew from a very young age that my purpose was to work with animals, and that is exactly what I dedicate my life to. I am 22, and a dog mom to one German Shepherd Mix and one Labrador! These dogs are my world! I currently one two rescue bunnies, bunny mom is a definite on my bingo card!
I have a certificate in animal science, which I obtained in 2019. The last two years, I have worked in both a veterinary hospital and animal shelter. I am familiar with veterinary grooming, nail trims, grooming of small animals, medication administration, basic dog and puppy training, dog behvaior, cat behvaior and can be relied to understand the correct husbandry requirements for any animal. 🐾🦮
I study zoology with hopes to persue a career working with exotic animals as a zookeeper, or aquarist. 👩🏼🎓
On a personal level, you can find me on my days of reading with my pups curled at my feet!
Happy Paws With Leah was created in hopes to continue working passionately with domestic animals as I embark on my new journey working more specifically with exotic animals. 💜 I thank everyone who entrusts me with the care of their furbabies everyday.
13/01/2024
Merry Christmas, from the furbabies behind Happy Paws With Leah! ❤️🐾
13/01/2024
We’ve got a pupdate!
Everyone meet out littlest member, Sully. 🐾 He is the silliest, most mischievous and loving yellow lab.
Here’s a little bit about myself and my tiny family!
I have years of professional experience with animals! I knew from a very young age working with animals was something I wanted to persue.
🐾 In 2019, I earned an Animal Science Certificate
🐾 In 2022, I landed my first job a kennel assistant for a boutique veterinary hospital in Southern California, where I learned proper bathing, grooming and veterinary medicine.
🐾 In 2023, I landed a job position here in Hawaii as an animal caretaker with the Hawaiian Humane Society
🐾 In 2024, I will be starting a new job position as an apprentice marine mammal trainer with Sea Like Park Hawaii.
That being said, I only provide drop in services and pet sitting services working with my work schedule. This is not a full time job for me, and I do my best to accommodate every animal I can treating each pet as if they were my own. If for whatever reason, I am not a good fit for your needs I have a long list of reliable referrals to assist you with finding the best care possible for your furbabies. Please understand that I will not accept animals who have needs I cannot meet. While I wish I had more flexibility to persue, my aspirations lie in persuing a career with exotic animals such as zoo’s or aquariums. Though my love for domestic pets is never ending which is the heart and soul of why I created Happy Paws With Leah. If I’m a good fit for you, then I’m your girl!
29/04/2023
We ❤️ enrichment!
Specifically, we are big fans of Outward Hounds Puzzle Toy’s! These bad boys are our, “go to,” toys for mental stimulation! It’s great for getting your pup to use that nose!
Mental stimulation is just as important as physical activity to your pet.
Puzzle Toys are a great way to provide quick and easy brain games. 🐾
16/04/2023
Good morning! 🌸🐰
Come set up Theodore’s Sunday morning enrichment! Stacking cups are the perfect brain game for rabbits and other small pets!
Don’t forget to enrich your furbabies today! ✨
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Some lap time cuddles with Marvin during his 30 minute drop in! 🩵🐱
Good morning! 🌸🐰 Come set up Theodore’s Sunday morning enrichment! Stacking cups are the perfect brain game for rabbits and other small pets! Don’t forget to enrich your furbabies today! ✨
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