Recommendation for Auntie Donna from Des H. Pet Parent of Leonardo DiPupprio

Leonardo DiPupprio and his girlfriend Jazzy love the mountain views. Then time with his other friends to relax.

                                        Leo gets some social time and everyone has a good time. 

I would like to take a moment to thank the most amazing woman in the world for all that she has done for me and my sweet pooch. I currently work as a nurse at a local hospital on 12 hour shifts. I have a new puppy and had no idea when I moved into my new place how I was going to manage. Then one bright sunny day as I was checking out my new neighborhood I came upon a car that said "Auntie Donna's Pet Sitting Service" and like any good stalker I followed her to her next clients home where I was able to introduce myself. My prayers had been answered.

She is the most wonderful, trustworthy and reliable person I could have ever hoped would come into my life and help me out with my pooch. I routinely have Donna come over to take my dog out for the day. Every day my dog goes with Donna he comes home tired and ready to relax. This is perfect as I am ready to relax myself after a long day. She has also helped me out when I went to Hawaii for a week. She sends daily photos and we share a journal of information about the day's activities and any other additional log information we have questions about. I trust Donna and I know she takes care of my dog as if he were her own.  She is easy to work with, accommodates all my crazy schedule changes. She is the best and I would recommend anyone to use Donna for pet sitting. You would never regret it.

For a good laugh and sincere appreciation of our groomers.

Tickle Your Funny Bone

Top Ten Reasons Why it Costs More to Get Your Pet Groomed Than Your Own Hair Cut! Your hairdresser doesn't wash and clean your rear end. You don't go 8 weeks without washing or brushing your hair. Your hairdresser doesn't give you a sanitary trim. Your hairdresser doesn't clean your ears. Your hairdresser doesn't clean your eye boogies. You sit still for your hairdresser. Your haircut doesn't include a pawdicure. Your hairdresser only deals with the hair on your head. You don't bite or scratch your hairdresser. The likelihood of you pooping on your hairdresser is pretty slim.

Frustration?

Walking time

In the Great Northwest we are so fortunate to be able to walk our pets any time. Whether it is a beautiful sunny day or a misty, rainy one we can dress for the weather. Some of our "fur kids" even have their own wardrobe for the occasion. Regardless of the weather the tails will be wagging as the energy used is so helpful to your "fur kids" over all health and even yours.

Even if you itty bitty love bud needs great walks. One of my clients, Mr. Bentley who is a imperial shitzu part maltese takes on 4 miles without a sweat. He is a champ. Your buddy can do the same if you focus on them.

For those who are finding their age catching up to them, take time periodically in the day such as morning or evening to make the distance and time out sniffing and seeing the world a beneficial route. Pace is not the focus, being present is.

Being present is so important to our furry friends. Just like kids, they know when you are not paying full attention to them. So put the cell phone in your pocket and your eyes on the trail, listen for the birds, enjoy the smell and appreciate the way your furry friend sees the world and looks at you as their leader.

Enjoy a healthy trail walk.

More on the summer heat

Here are a few tips for you to remember this summer:

Compliments of PSI:

Surviving the Dog Days of Summer

A little precaution will go a long way in helping your pets beat the heat

As the scorching days of summer descend upon us, Auntie Donna's Pet Nanny Services offers pet owners a few simple steps to help ensure "furkids" do not get too hot under the collar.

With the warmer temperatures, it’s inevitable that more time will be spent outside. Be sure to keep a watchful eye on your pets.

“More time is spent outside running around, often without the use of a leash,” said Dr. Louise Murray, DVM and director of medicine at Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital. “This leads to an increase in pets being hit by automobiles.”

Murray advises that with a little forethought, most pet-related emergencies that occur during the summer months can be avoided.

“During the warmer months, we also see an increase in injured animals as a result of ‘High-Rise Syndrome,’ which occurs when pets fall out of windows or doors and are seriously or fatally injured,” Murray said. “Pet owners need to know that this is completely preventable if they take simple precautions.

Auntie Donna's Pet Nanny Services recommend pet owners keep the following advice in mind this summer to help keep their pets safe:

• Keep dogs on a leash or confined by fence. Do not let dogs run loose even if they are usually well-behaved. Many dogs get hit by cars whose owners think they "do not need a leash."

• Many cats also get hit by cars. Be sure to keep cats indoors or confined with a specially-designed cat fence.

• Do not exercise dogs or allow them to exercise or play hard during very hot weather or the hottest part of day. Exercise your dogs in the early morning and evening.

• Do not let brachcephalic (short-nosed breeds, such as bulldogs or pugs) dogs over-exercise when it is hot outside.

• Dogs that have noisy breathing may have a medical condition. Have them examined by a vet and use caution with exercise in the heat.

• Make sure all windows have well-fitting screens.

Following these steps will help ensure that you and your pets beat the heat safely this summer.

Thank you for being on alert!

Cool Pets

Today the temperatures in the SW Washington area will hit 98 degree temperatures. Yesterday was only 93 degrees. This is a time for even more protection is needed to be there for our loving pets. Please read the information on the United Animal Nations website: http://uan.org/index.cfm?navid=757

Just yesterday, I found a lab mix, wearing a "black tuxedo suit" and walking the main road in the heat of the 93 degree day. His black coat was hot to touch and his tongue was as long as it could be. He was drenched from panting and definitely needed water. Of course, I stopped my car and offered water in a traveling pet bowl. He finally drank and then I began the quest to find his home. He gratefully climbed in my car with a bit of help as this fellow was 10 years old. Even though he wore a "tuxedo" he did not have a complete outfit. He was not wearing a collar or tags to make this quest easy. I visited 10 homes before finally finding his family. It is with great thanks that so many of the homes I stopped at were animal lovers too. Each took sincere interest in helping. Water, shade and food were offered for him at a pet lovers home. Thank you Jackie, Rea & Casie. He even received a cool water bath to lower his body temp. "Socks" is now at home and is a repeat runner (walker with a limp). I did make recommendations that he have a collar with tags to wear and a microchip added to ensure his safe return. Water and a cool place to shelter himself from the heat.
Please be on the look out for our furry friends, especially in this heat.