I just LOVE my kitty clients!  Pet sitting isn't just for dogs.  Kitty's need love too!  We love to play with and exercise cats. Our play time helps relieve boredom and potential scratching on items little kitty claws shouldn't be touching.  AND they have fun too!

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Hanging with the Springer Spaniel club today.  Mom has an adoption event in Anthem and needs help with her pack at home.  They all LOVE to snuggle which makes me feel right at home!  I usually get to snuggle with 6 of them, but mom took one to the event with her.

Top 5 Reasons People Hire a Pet Sitter

Top 5 Reasons People Hire a Pet Sitter

Business Trips / Vacations - Allowing your pet(s) to stay in their familiar environment while you are away offers less stress and exposure to illness.  You also don't have to worry about transporting your pet(s) to and from a kennel, friends house or boarding facility. 

Working Long Hours - When your working long hours and feeling a bit guilty because you can't spend much time with your pet a pet sitter can visit your pet and offer potty breaks, a break in the monotony and well needed play time and exercise.

Sick Pet - Whether your pet is simply feeling under the weather or it's something more serious, a pet sitter can tend to your pet's every need when you can't, from administering medicine to keeping close by during naps to monitoring how often he needs takes a drink.

Injured Owner - Should you become injured, a pet sitter can help care for your pet and take him on walks while you recover, so you don't have to stress out your body and further hinder the healing process.

Overweight Pet - If your pet is suffering from obesity and you don't have the extra time to walk and exercise your pet a pet sitter can help you and your pet obtain and maintain their optimum weight.

If you are looking for a fur-ever pet sitter Play Time Pet Care is here for you.

Call us today for your no obligation consultation!  480-292-9735

Pet Safety While Exercising

A lot more goes into taking a walk than simply tossing on a leash and bouncing out the front door - especially if you're a petsitter, responsible for the safety of an owner's beloved dog.
Between seasonal hazards such as heatstroke and year-round concerns like strange dogs approaching, you need to know what you can do to keep your Pooch safe in nearly any circumstance.

Consider the Breed

Size 

Small dogs with shorter legs can't be taken on long walks like the bigger guys. Also keep in mind that for big breeds, sustained jogging is too hard on their joints. If you want to still jog with a big breed, do so in quick bursts, broken up by periods of calm walking so he can take a breather.

Features 

Breeds with shorter noses (think French Bulldog or Boxer) may be prone to overheating more quickly than other dogs and may experience some breathing problems when faced with vigorous exercise. Watch for signs of tiring so the dog doesn't overexert himself. 

Age

Like large breeds, puppies also experience too much stress on their joints if you take them for a long run or jog. They also don't tolerate the cold as well as older dogs, so you may want to stick to indoor exercising until the weather passes.

Beware of Seasonal Hazards

Hot Weather 

You may be one of those types who love to bask in the warm glow of the sun on a summer walk, but we can assure you, your dog does not. With the sun beating down, the pavement becomes very hot - you try walking on it barefoot. For 30 minutes. Ouch. That's what your dog may experience if you walk him during the middle of a hot day. Instead, choose mornings or evenings when the weather has cooled a little.

Another thing to watch for during the warmer months is heatstroke. Here are some signs:

• Rapid panting Hyperventilation (deep breathing) 
• Wide eyes Salivating at first, then dry mouth and nose 
• Staggering and weakness 
• Confusion or inattention 
• Pale or gray gums

Take Items With You

Collapsible Bowl and Bottled Water 
Especially during warmer months when the dog can get dehydrated much more easily, bring with you a collapsible bowl and bottled water (for you and the dog). The fact is, if the dog is thirsty, he's going to find water. Drinking from a puddle on the sidewalk can be bad news - it's a total breeding ground for mosquitoes, not to mention harmful parasites, and may contain antifreeze from cars. Instead, when you notice the pup panting with a swollen tongue hanging out of this mouth, put out the bowl with water and let him drink safely.


Stick or Bone 
Actually, this isn't for your pet. It's for you to throw in case you are approached by an unleashed animal. Most dogs mean no harm, so keep calm. Once the animal is distracted, you and your dog can quickly leave the area.


Treats
Nothing better to get your pet's attention than to wave a tasty treat in front of him. You can use these treats to reward good behavior, such as not lunging crazily at the terrified-looking bicyclist or actually listening when you tell him to sit so the neighborhood kids can pet him.


Emergency Kit
If you're the petsitter, the owners should have left you a physical description of the dog along with a picture and the vet release form. Just in case something happens during your routine walk, you'll want to be able to accurately and quickly describe the dog, and/or get him treatment as quickly as possible.