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Jan 268 min read
My Pet Lover to Pet Professional Journey
My life has been shaped by my love for animals, starting as a young child...my experiences with my own pets and why I launched Furryornot
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Jan 224 min read
The Benefits of Walking Your Dog
There are many benefits from walking your dog for you and your dog, and if you hire a dog walker we get the same benefits. The primary...
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Nov 21, 20245 min read
Moxie has Diabetes: Our Experience
First published March 21, 2023 As we discussed in our last post Moxie got sick and it turned out to be pancreatitis. Check out that story...
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Nov 21, 20245 min read
Illness in Cats: Observe and act fast
First published February 28, 2023 My own Moxie went through a terrifying illness so I wanted to share our experience to help you...
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Nov 12, 20245 min read
Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Dog
Holiday Gift Ideas: Some Cool Toys Your Dog Might Like and Locally Made Treats
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Sep 26, 20249 min read
What are 'drop in' pet visits?
We often get inquiries about "house sitting" or staying overnight with the pets which is something we do not do. This post will explain...
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Jul 21, 20244 min read
Do you know how much your dog should drink?
July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month. How much water your dog needs will depend on their size, what they eat, and their...
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Jun 30, 20242 min read
Places to go with your dog this summer
Summer is a fun time to get out there and do more. But I suspect most of you do not want your dog to wallow in a mud puddle like Marley....
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Jun 15, 20242 min read
Adopt a Cat? Yes purrlease! Where to adopt a cat in Abbotsford and Mission
Adopting a cat is a great way to help these rescues, help the cats, and help ourselves.
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Jun 9, 202410 min read
Archive: Cat Litter: What’s in the box? Yuck! 2023
There are so many innovations, alternatives, and improvements happening in the world of cat litter there is no need to settle...
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Jun 9, 20244 min read
Archive: Dealing with Pet Loss, Grief, and Change 2023
Some people do not understand how profound pet loss can be and may say things to minimize our loss or even belittle our feelings.
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May 29, 202412 min read
Ways to be a Responsible Pet Parent
May is Responsible Animal Guardian Month and National Pet Month. So I thought it would be a good idea to share some ways to give our pets...
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May 15, 20242 min read
Hot Weather Tips and Signs of Heat Stroke in Pets
When it is hot outside temperatures can quickly get intolerable inside your vehicle. To keep your pet safe it is best to leave them at...
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Apr 25, 20248 min read
It is Pet First Aid Awareness Month
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month. An important part of being a professional pet sitter is learning pet first aid. I started in 2011...
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Feb 3, 20244 min read
Archive: Hearing Our Pets 2021
I enjoy learning about animals and hope you do too. The important take-away I want to point out is that because animals have different...
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Feb 3, 20245 min read
Archive: How to Approach a Pet Like a Pro 2021
I recently posted a series of Pet Care Tips on Social Media about how to approach a pet and set them at ease. It comes up a lot but I had...
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Feb 3, 20246 min read
Archive: Playtime and Enrichment for Your Pet 2020
What is enrichment? Enrichment is a practice used by pet professionals that I first learned about while volunteering at the Greater...
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Feb 3, 20243 min read
Archive: Yucky Water Dishes and Why You Should Clean Them 2020
In September I started a new content idea on social media, sharing petcare tips that I think are really important or helpful. My first...
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Feb 3, 20244 min read
Archive: Summer heat and dog walks 2015
One of the things I really enjoy about my job is being outside walking dogs for a good part of my work day. One of the things I dislike...
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Feb 3, 20243 min read
Archive: National Bite Prevention Week 2015
It is National Bite Prevention Week so I thought I should write about my experiences and how I think people should approach dogs. I have...
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