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TLC is a professional pet sitting service that cares for all types of pets in your home while you are away. We offer Daily, Mid-day walks, and overnight visits and promise to “treat” your pets as if you never left. We provide service in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert and west Mesa.
TLC is recommended by veterinarians and groomers and we are Licensed, bonded and insured. TLC has over 20 years of experience and our mission is to provide qualified, experienced, trusted and personalized care to our clients offering them peace-of-mind while they are away from home. We offer a FREE consultation when you book our services. For more information see our website at www.tlcpetsitter.com. We are the best “Alternative to Boarding.”
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This is a note from a client of TLC.
“I rescued a black chow dog on Saturday and would like to ask your help in finding her a new loving home. Why don’t I keep her you ask…..plain and simple I don’t want another dog. Rita and I had a garage sale on Saturday and a family came by with her tied in the back of their truck….asking everyone if they wanted a dog. She was shaking horribly and her fur was long and very matted. Hannah and I have shaved her. I know she feels so much better. Anyway the man said she was five and the wife said she is three. They also said she is spayed. She is very sweet and gets along very well with Coco and my cats. She seems to be house broken….we have not had any accidents. I was so upset with the way she was tied up and shaking that I never asked her name. Please ask around and forward her picture to all of your dog loving family and friends.”
Thank you,
Karen
KJHereKittyKitty@cox.net
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******* PLEASE CROSSPOST*******
I got a call from Shannon who took Buckley into my vet yesterday. She is in town visiting her Mom for a few days and realized that she (her Mom) is not able to care for her beautiful dog Buckley. The vet told them he has ACL injury and gave them some pain meds. Her Mom does not have the means or ability to care for him any longer so they were considering euthanizing him. The vet techs begged her to try and find a rescue for this dog rather than euthanize him and they are right, he is a wonderful boy and deserves a chance! He is house trained, obedient, and gets along great with everyone he meets. If you are able to rescue Buckley please contact Shannon or her sister Jessica ASAP!!! Buckley’s time is short if nobody can help him!
My mother has a 5-year old, male, pure-bred (with papers) chocolate lab. Buckley is very sweet and gentle. My mother is not equipped to take care of Buckley, and he has been neglected since he was puppy. I am only visiting for a few days, and my sister and I decided to take the dog to the vet for a check, and to a clinic to be neutered and vaccinated. We were hoping to get him into a condition in which he would be adoptable. Sadly, the vet discovered the dog needs an ACL repair (right hind leg). My sister and I do not want to put this dog down, and the vet and vet tech were adamant that this was a beautiful dog with many good years left. Please, can someone help us? I am supposed to fly out on Saturday and I would really like to take care of this before I go, as I am sure my mother will not (and the dog will be euthanized).
A little about Buckley – Buckley loves to play with squeaky toys, stuffed animals and balls. He gets along great with other dogs and children. He is amazingly patient and loving to my 8 month old son (who he only met a few days ago). Buckley just wants to be loved and cared for the first time in his life.
Shannon Snow 202.657.7782
Jessica Snow 480.457.9393
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TLC is a professional pet sitting service that cares for all types of pets in your home while you are away. We offer Daily, Mid-day walks, and overnight visits and promise to “treat” your pets as if you never left. We provide service in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert and west Mesa.
TLC is recommended by veterinarians and groomers and we are Licensed, bonded and insured. TLC has over 20 years of experience and our mission is to provide qualified, experienced, trusted and personalized care to our clients offering them peace-of-mind while they are away from home. We offer a FREE consultation when you book our services. We are the best “Alternative to Boarding.”
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I have bad experiences with boarding my pets. They have come out of the boarding places not the same. I for the last year in half have not gone anywhere because of the fear of leaving my three dogs . I thought I would try having them come into the home . that way the dogs would feel safer. Brittney the person that came to the home was nice, asked a lot of question about what the dogs like, and did not like. She water my plants outside as well to so that they would not die. The house was the same way it was when I left and the dogs were great. They were not afraid or more skidish when I returned. I have plans now to go on more weekend trips. I recommend the TLC services .
Marilyn, Chandler
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Adoptable Kittens
They are ready to go home in June. They are in chandler, AZ
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PLEASE CALL Sara at 480.220.6237 to meet these pups.
MIA: Mia is a three month old lab pit mix (with possibly a little boxer?) and is just the sweetest thing! She has a very very sweet happy personality. She is spayed and up to date on shots, house and crate trained and will be micro-chipped. She is great with other dogs and animals and very friendly with all people. She is a little cuddle bug. She would make a great addition to any family or for an individual looking for a great mellow dog. We took these two hiking together last weekend and they did GREAT!
FOX: Fox is a one year old male “what we believe to be” rhodesian ridgeback/shepherd mix. We aren’t exactly sure but he is a great dog. He is healthy, neutered, up to date with shots, micro-chipped and has the cutest smile! His family abandoned him when they had to move into an apartment and he was very upset by this! It was obvious he was not used to much attention but after only being with us a short while he has totally come out of his shell and now loves to get attention and to play with us and the other puppy. He is a very well mannered dog and completely house trained and crate trained. He is great with other dogs and animals and would make a great addition to a family – especially one with another dog. He also likes to go for walks.
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NAPPS PR for New Board Members 2011
The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) has recently elected Kara Jenkins to serve on its Board of Directors for a two year term effective January 2010.
NAPPS Board of Directors is comprised of pet sitters, business owners, and entrepreneurs who are leaders in the inhomepet care industry. Unlike other national associations, NAPPS is the only non-profit association run by members,for members. In this capacity, board members are responsible for helping to shape the agenda and direction of the association providing tools and educational courses to foster the the success of members’ businesses, promoting the value of pet sitting to the public, and advocating animal welfare.
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Two Dogs Against a Tidal Wave: A Heartwarming Story of Survival
In the chaos just before the massive tsunami hit Japan on Friday, a family escaped their home, leaving their two dogs tied to a small shed.
Amazingly, the two dogs, Towa- a two year old Sheltie, and Melody- a one year old Golden Retriever, were found two days later, relatively unharmed.
Somehow, the duo broke free from their ropes and escaped the devastating tsunami. Their family was surprised and utterly amazed to find them alive and well.
Information provided by The Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703363904576200571710073008.html
Cats, Pet Health, TLC News
What to do About Feral Cats in Your Scottsdale Community
The Humane Society of the United States estimates that there are as many as 50 million feral cats in the United States. It’s vital to reduce their numbers whether you’re concerned about them, indifferent, or annoyed by them. (HSUS website, 4/27/10)
What is the difference between a stray cat and a feral cat?
A stray cat is a pet that is lost or abandoned and often tries to make a home near humans (i.e. in a garage, porch or backyard.) Feral cats are the offspring of lost, abandoned, or feral cats that are not spayed or neutered. Unlike stray cats which are generally tame, feral cats are not accustomed to people making them fearful and too wild to be handled. Stray cats may be reunited with their families or adopted into new homes. Feral cats do not easily adapt or may never adapt to living as a pet. They live in groups called colonies, and take refuge wherever they can find food, such as: rodents, other small animals, and garbage. “Ear-tipping” is one way to identify feral cats. “Ear-tipping is the humane surgical removal of 1/4 tip of the left ear to let people know that a cat has been spayed or neutered already to prevent any additional surgeries”. (Humane Society of the United States Online Publication, 4/27/10).
Female cats can reproduce as young as 5 months old and have kittens two to three times a year. Many feral cats don’t survive, and if they do, their lives are not easy without humane caretakers. They may only live two years, but with the help of humans they can live up to ten years or more. Feral cats are forced to endure extreme weather, be it cold, rainy, or hot. They also struggle with starvation, infections, and attacks from other animals. “Feral cats also face eradication by humans—poison, trapping, gassing, and steel leg-hold traps are all ways humans, including some animal control and government agencies, try to kill off feral cat populations.” (ASCPA website F.AQ)
There are many things you can do to help improve the health and quality of life of feral cats:
- Take the necessary steps to find the owners of stray cats or a suitable permanent home for them.
- Some may believe that feeding a feral cat is the most humane solution. Instead, the ideal solution for handling a feral cat should be to: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). Many who are against feeding feral cats, may assume that if there is no food available, the cats will go away. However, this is not true. Feral cats are territorial animals that can survive for weeks without food, and will not easily or quickly leave their territory to search for new food sources.
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the most humane, efficient, and least expensive way of controlling feral cat colonies. TNR entails trapping cats, having them spayed or neutered, vaccinating them for rabies, and then returning them to their colony. Once returned, a caretaker should provide food and adequate shelter while monitoring the cats’ health.
- You can contact www.alleycat.org.com to help you trap and neuter a feral cat.
Communities Benefit From TNR
“TNR helps the community by stabilizing the population of the feral colony and, over time, reducing it. At the same time, nuisance behaviors such as spraying, loud noise and fighting are largely eliminated and no more kittens are born.” (APSCA website, F.AQ) TNR also aids communities by reducing the number of unadoptable kittens ending up in shelters in order to make space for the cats and kittens who are adoptable. In addition, feral cats that have been spayed or neutered may actually benefit communities because they provided a natural rodent control.
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NAPPS New Board Members (2011)
The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) elects Kara Jenkins to serve on its Board of Directors. This is a two year term effective January 2010.
NAPPS Board of Directors is comprised of pet sitters, business owners, and entrepreneurs who are leaders in the in-home pet care industry. NAPPS is a non-profit association with members running the show. Therefore, board members are responsible for helping to shape the agenda and direction of the association providing tools and educational courses to foster the the success of members’ businesses, promoting the value of pet sitting to the public, and advocating animal welfare.
Become a Member
For more information on the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, visit their website at petsitters.org. You can learn how to join and start enjoying member benefits.
To see their most recent group of Board of Directors, visit NAPPS here.
For More Information
If you have questions about this topic or general questions about pet care, you can contact Kara Jenkins, Owner of TLC House & Pet Sitting. We are also available by email at info@tlcpetsitter.com. View more of our articles on pets here.
If you have questions about this topic or general questions about pet care, you can contact Kara Jenkins, Owner of TLC House & Pet Sitting. We are also available by email at info@tlcpetsitter.com. View more of our articles on pets here.
