Michelle June 15th, 2010
Actually I don’t mind the rain, that is one of the things people must deal with, when living in Oregon or Washington. However, not so much fun when your walking dogs. Not only do I get wet, but the poor dogs get soaked. Some have coats, others don’t care, they are out just to have fun on their walk. Its after the walk that the wet starts sinking in.
It is one of the things clients should think about when out in the rain with their dogs. Purchasing a raincoat or letting them walk ala’ natural. I do both when walking my dogs. Since I have six dogs, it takes a few minutes to get all their gear on. They are so excited that its hard trying to put a rain coat on jumping, wildly happy four-legged banshee’s (that is what I refer to mine as). Usually I will wait until the rain has slacked off and there is but a slight mist or trickle.
Today looks like one of those days that I will sit in wait and just when I think its safe, I will leash them all up and off we will go.
For those that are walking their dogs in this weather..happy rainy walking! 
Tags: Beaverton, Dog Walking, Dogs, healthy pets, Hillsboro, Oregon, pet owner, Pet Sitting, pets, petsitter, Walking, weather
Michelle June 14th, 2010
since the sun is in and out today and temps have cooled.
Today I am pet sitting a cat, who is originally from Russia! He is a great cat, with long hair and beautiful azure eyes. He also knows how to play catch too. Its funny to see a cat fetch a toy. He loves it though.
A lot of people, the majority dog lovers, think that cats don’t get lo nely. Since starting my business I beg to differ. They do and the love attention. They may not be pack animals like dogs, but a nice warm lap to sit in, a good belly or back rub goes along way in reassuring them that they have not been abandoned by the their pawrents. I know some probably think so.
I do want to point out to cat owners that in my years of taking care of cats, having a pet sitter or friend visit them once every other day for 30 minutes, truly is not enough. Many things can happen to cats when owners are away. They can get sick, get stuck or try and escape. That means there is 47 and half hours of time for something to happen to a cat. Please be aware of this when planning a get away or vacation.
Tags: animal safety, Beaverton, Cats, dog walker, Dogs, Hillsboro, pet owner, rock creek area, washington county
Michelle June 13th, 2010
I am very excited to look out the window this morning and see yet another day of sun. Feels great.
Its also great day to take your dogs out for a stroll. Just remember that even though its not in the high 80’s that dogs can still get over heated, so take plenty of water with you. If you have a white dog, like I do, remember to use dog safe sunscreen so they do burn. Yes, dogs can get sunburns just like humans.
Have a great Sunday from the House of Pawz (HoP)
Tags: animal safety, Beaverton, Cats, Dog Safety, dog walker, Dog Walking, Dogs, Oregon, Pet Sitter, Pet Sitting, pets, Portland, Services, Walking, weather
