Capital Area Professional Pet Sitters

19/06/2023

Need your dog's nails trimmed but can't do it yourself? Go visit Heather!

07/12/2022

Tag your favorite charity for a chance to win them $100!

CONGRATULATIONS to Mohawk Hudson Humane Society! I've made the $100 donation AND it's being matched so our $100 will be $200!

19/09/2022

This is great for door darters, whether they be canine, feline, or human! https://www.facebook.com/reel/459515322658170/?s=single_unit

16/09/2022

Dr. Elsey's is giving away free bags of their litter via rebate. Check it out if you want to try it for free! Or, if you don't have a cat, buy it and donate it to your local shelter or rescue group! https://www.drelseys.com/save/?fbclid=IwAR0zym7dJ9cFDc0VffrSd-mMv18YHoJOy_XSDnFsHijncyBzUbdE5cwS-Qg

We believe you will love our premium cat litters. To prove it, we will pay up to $20 for your first bag of any Dr. Elsey’s Cat Litter.

02/12/2021

The holidays are coming! If you haven't already made your pet sitting reservations DON'T WAIT, BOOK NOW! To find a professional pet sitter in your area visit www.localpetsitters.com Happy Holidays!

23/11/2021

No matter how much they beg, please don't share these with them!

Be careful with Thanksgiving dinner and leftovers!! Don't end up at the vet office on the Friday after Thanksgiving. They will be EXTRA busy.

27/10/2021

Anyone going? Would love to see pics of the costumes!

Calling all dog owners! Come to our Dog Halloween Party tomorrow night, Thursday 4-9, for a dog costume parade! Trick or treat around the farm with your dog and get goodies at each Halloween barn! No tickets necessary, no dog necessary! Five dollars per person entrance. The bar and snack bar are open!

13/10/2021

Great information!

Primary Care vs. Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care. Which one is right for your pet?

Not knowing where to bring your pet when something's wrong can be scary. We're trying to help! Many emergencies we see aren't true emergencies, but should be seen promptly. Urgent care veterinary clinics are popping up to fill that gap between a long wait for an appointment with your regular vet and a long wait at the ER.

Please note: this list is not exhaustive. If you are concerned that your pet needs to be seen despite minor symptoms, don't hesitate to bring them to an ER.

16/07/2021

Recall on Purina Pro Plan wet cat food. https://newscenter.purina.com/pro-plan-cat-food-recall?fbclid=IwAR1eqo-yuO4ToQxCeDyFQC5DxGCEVCODcLhuJoFdpYI2EwGv4W6h8HdIAxY

Get to know Purina, from our history to our values. For over 80 years, we've been guided by the belief that pets and people are better together.

14/06/2021

I know a few that use this!

DOG FOOD RECALL! Freshpet Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Freshpet Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef And Egg Recipe Dog Food Due To Potential Salmonella Contamination

https://www.healthypetpeeps.com/2021/06/freshpet-voluntarily-recalls-one-lot-of-freshpet-select-small-dog-bite-size-beef-and-egg-recipe-dog-.html

11/06/2021

That's awesome!!!

We are at a complete loss for words. Two days ago we asked for help, and this photo was taken about an hour ago. This is what a community does. You have all stepped up to help keep animals feeling love and safety in their homes. And this is before most of the Amazon and Chewy deliveries have come in (if you donated via Chewy or Amazon, we rarely get slips saying who donated. If you would like a receipt, please let us know. Chewy often combines multiple orders, so it can be difficult for us to track individual donors).

THANK YOU. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

Please excuse Skipps' cute behind, he was checking to make sure we didn't accidentally put any dog food on the cat shelves by mistake.

11/06/2021

SOS! We are in immediate need of support. This is the current state of our cat food shelves in our Pet Food Pantry. This food helps keep animals in their home where they are loved. Helping our food pantry will help keep our already high numbers of intakes over the summer manageable.

This is what we are in need of immediately:
📌 23 3-pound bags of dry cat food
📌 10 13-pound bags of dry cat food
📌 6 cases of wet dog food

We are open every single day between 10am and 4pm for donations. We truly appreciate your support in this.

14/05/2021

Join us for our upcoming Dog Park Night at June Farms! Featuring 2 dog parks, one for smaller dogs and one for larger. Complimentary treats for your dogs, woodfired pizza and cocktails for you!

12/04/2021

Heads up if you feed Meow Mix. There has been a recall. https://www.petful.com/recalled/meow-mix-original-choice/?fbclid=IwAR3xHD_fbhdppfE0H-SYwyXu8hm4ng2XG_idSP5J57KuSKMlPcPZ4YSiD78

This Meow Mix recall is limited to just 2 specific lots of 30 lb. bags of dry cat food. Get the full details of the 2021 Meow Mix recall.

06/01/2021

Can you help?

In the last two weeks, there has been a huge demand for dry cat food, and our shelves are very low. By making a donation of dry cat food, you are helping keep cats in homes where they are already loved and adored. Do you think you can help?

Any brand of dry cat food is welcome.

Thank you, or as cats say, Meow. ❤

09/12/2020

How exciting!

With the cold weather, a new business in Saratoga Springs is going to the dogs.

26/11/2020

It's time to make your holiday reservations! To find a professional pet sitter in your area visit our website at www.localpetsitters.com

Happy Thanksgiving!

08/09/2020

Attention Schenectady County residents!

Schenectady County is hosting a Drive-Thru Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, September 12th from 10am-12pm!! Available for cats, dogs and ferrets BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Registrants must wear a face mask in their car while at the clinic. Dogs must be leashed, cats and ferrets must be in a carrier. For more information visit: schenectadycounty.com/rabies

Click the link below to register! https://apps.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/counties

12/08/2020

GREAT information here!

🛇 Use your Manners! 🛇
The Sniff test - Stop doing that!
The sniff test - a badly engrained habit that society has been taught, without a clear understanding of what they're actually doing.

🚩When you reach out towards a dog, you are using body pressure AT them, giving them no time to assess whether you are safe & whether they require further investigation to pick up your information. You are forcing an interaction of a relationship that hasn't had time to develop. To some dogs, this is quite rude & the reason a lot of dogs snap at or bite people. This can cause alot of behavioral issues because of layered stress due to forced interactions.

🚩If they are on lead, they have no where to go if they are sensitive to spacial pressure, so can end up shutting down, shying away or snapping at your hand so you back off. This is an example of how a dog is now using pressure to turn off pressure & make you back off so they aren't so stressed.

🚩People think by offering your hand it can give the dog time to sniff to know you're friendly... they can sniff without being forced to sniff your hand.Their noses are far more superior than ours & they don't need close contact forced upon them to smell you.

🚩Some dogs might not want to know you. You have no relationship with them and that's perfectly fine. They aren't your dog so you don't need to touch them or steal pats for your own satisfaction.

🤔 If you are meeting a dog, what should you do?
⚠Ask the owner if you can interact with their dog. Not all people want strangers touching their dogs. Especially strangers who you are unlikely to see again.
⚠Stand up straight & relaxed, with your hands at your side.
⚠Ignore the dog & talk to the owner.
⚠Don't stare at the dog & don't try to force an interaction by going in for a pat. If the dog wants to know you, it will come up to you & sniff around. Usually they will move away & then come back for a second sniffathon. Some dogs will bunt your hands & wag their tails, which are good signs that you're likely an accepted new friend. Give them a few slow pats down their back (NOT THEIR HEAD) & then stop. Is the dog happy? Has it accepted your interaction? This will determine whether you can give it more pats.

🐶This is a more stress free option for dogs & a reason why in consultations we can develop a good level of trust, especially with fearful dogs & aggressive dogs, without a bunch of negative side effects from forced interactions.

28/07/2020

Can you help?

Our Pet Food Pantry shelves are getting bare, can you help? Food donated through the Pet Food Pantry goes directly to help animals in our community stay in homes where they are already loved.

Our community is in need of dry cat and dog food, any brand works.

Thank you for all of your help and support during this pandemic and always.

19/07/2020

If you're looking for someplace doggo friendly!

Don’t forget about our dog park, “Woof’s Biergarten”, every Saturday night and Wednesday night from 5-11! Bring your pup to the farm for some free snacks, water features and beers/cocktails at the dog park! The Pony Barn is also open to the public from 5-11 for food & drinks. No reservations needed, but if you would like one, please call us at (518) 444-3276.

27/06/2020

There is still time!

09/06/2020

Rensselaer County has added a new rabies clinic for June 18th at Averill Park High School.

07/06/2020

4th of July falls on a weekend this year, so pet sitters will likely be very busy! Be sure to book soon if you have plans to be away!
www.localpetsitters.com

30/04/2020

Did you adopt a dog during this pandemic? Is your dog going to be sad to see you go back to work? Hiring a dog walker/pet sitter to let them out while you're at work could help!
https://www.dogingtonpost.com/pet-sitters-could-be-key-in-alleviating-separation-anxiety-post-quarantine/?fbclid=IwAR2RodekmodjZHlZG4C6kW3_LgfN6EqLZe_CFb7pz_kIIwXFhCQ4Lp_Hxr4

29/04/2020

Can you help?

If you are able to help, there are some things we could really use right now. Our Pet Food Pantry has been in high demand. We're in need of 5-8 lb. bags of dry cat and dog food. And for our shelter pets, donations of peanut butter and dog treats, such as Carry Outs, Pupperoni, Zuke's and dehydrated liver will be most appreciated. (The pups aren't so keen on the Milkbones.) Some items can be found on our Amazon Wishlists. Items can be dropped off at our door. Thank you. https://mohawkhumane.org/wishlist

06/04/2020

https://redrover.org/relief/emergency-boarding-grants/?fbclid=IwAR1447HuIQc-dbizlKJSs0yzqhSqyOAoWDTYbBiOGWioCO2zvyzjtcKoRJ4

Emergency boarding grants.

02/04/2020

The Capital Area Professional Pet Sitters (CAPPS) website has been updated with a new theme! Take a look! Like it? www.localpetsitters.com

30/03/2020

Excellent planning information from our NYS Veterinary Medical Society. I sincerely hope none of us need it.