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Predictable Routines for Happier Pets
Our pets tend to find change stressful. Whether it’s the start of summer break or the end, our pets can expertly detect changes in routine. They may not understand why the kids are home, why everyone is packing clothes in a suitcase, or why grandma is visiting, but they notice something isn’t like it used to be. Now, as we prepare...
The Impact of Extreme Heat on Pets
An industry friend recently shared a viral post about a woman in the Houston area baking bread in her mailbox. The post claimed that the daytime temperatures were so high, the bread baked in less than an hour. While the jury is still out on whether or not the bread fully baked in the mailbox, the post serves as a great reminder that extreme...
Ways Dog Walkers Help Dog Owners
As professional dog walkers, we see the many benefits of hiring a dog walker every day. Most clients hire a midday dog walker because they work long hours. They want to give their pets a much-needed midday visit, especially if their dogs are puppies or seniors. Yet, potty breaks are just the beginning of what we offer. Following are our top 5...
3 Ways Pet Sitters Provide Home Care
When you hire a professional pet sitter to care for your pets while you’re traveling, you get built-in house sitting. Professional pet sitters take home care just as seriously as we do pet care because we recognize that your house and belongings mean a great deal to you and your family. We also recognize that the last thing you want when...
Holiday Pet Sitting Requires a Pro
Holiday weeks like this one are a great time to get out of town. The extra days off of work and school allow for more time to enjoy sightseeing, relaxing, and bonding. Yet, traveling over holiday weekends can come with a challenge for those that rely on family and friends to care for their pets. And, they can burn pet parents that don’t...
Five Benefits of an In-Home Dog Sitter
It’s peak travel time and, if airport crowding is any indication, summer 2023 is going to be a busy time for travel. When considering travel plans, don’t forget to reserve care for your dog(s.) If you haven’t already, we recommend starting with a reputable pet sitter in your area rather than a boarding facility. We think dogs...
Five Benefits of Hiring a Cat Sitter
Many cat parents think that their cats can go days at home alone while they travel. We’re here to tell you that leaving your pet alone for days on end is not ideal, nor is it kind. Cats, while independent, fascinating creatures, have needs beyond a full bowl of kibble and water. They not only crave interaction with their humans, they...
Benefits of Hiring a Pet Sitting Team
Shoreline Happy Paws is a team-based company. When you hire our company, you get a team of professionally trained pet sitters and dog walkers. Our clients are assigned a primary pet sitter. The team rallies around them in the case of an injury, illness, or emergency. Because Life can throw unexpected things our way, the benefits of hiring a...