The most important thing for me to know about your pets ahead of time is any medical issues or allergies. I will never give them any food or treats unless it’s provided directly by you or has been explicitly cleared by you to give them. I always err on the side of caution to make sure your furbaby is safe and well taken care of. I would also need to know if there’s any form of aggression whatsoever, not to disqualify you from care, but to make sure there are no incidents with either me or other pets in my care. For example, food or resource guarding is a very important thing for me to know to keep everyone safe. Some pups even get a little defensive with attention, so I need to know that as well. Knowing their schedule and routine is also very helpful to keep them comfortable and to reduce anxiety. There are many things we can go over at a meet and greet and I have been called thorough before, which I absolutely agree with. I take my job very seriously, so hopefully that comes across here!

I love to start the day with either exercise or a healthy meal depending on your pet’s schedule and unique needs. If it’s good weather for dogs we try to spend a good amount of time outside in your backyard or on a walk. We’ll stop often if your pup wants to sniff around and leave their mark. Smell is a very important part of mental stimulation for dogs, so I try not to rush them unless we’re going strictly for exercise to burn energy. We will also play inside with any toys they have based on their physical capabilities. For cats we will start the day the same but play inside. I’ll usually have a toy like a cat wand and get them to chase after it around the house. Mental and physical stimulation is super important for all pets in addition to lots of attention and pets.