Michelle June 16th, 2010
Yep, it hasn’t been this cool since 1984. It is starting to look more like the start of Spring than the start of Summer.
It is also a bad season for fleas as I unfortunately found out. I have four dogs of my own and two of a family members that stay with a lot these days. They did not have nary a flea, but then about two weeks ago, the itching started. I wonder now if I inadvertently brought in fleas from my daily pet sits or walks. However these nasty bugs came into being here in my home. Home they are, right in my dogs fur. Now it is not a cheap expense to get rid of fleas, believe me, especially with the number of dogs I have. I went to Petco today and not only purchased Frontline, but flea shampoo and powder, just to be safe. My pocket book was a bit more empty. Its bath and flea control time tomorrow, even if the temps are not all the warm.
I encourage pet owners to take the steps to prevent fleas from taking over their furry four-legged companions. Just a quick trip to the pet store or your vet can save you the time and trouble of getting an infestation.
Tags: Beaverton, Cats, dog walker, Dogs, fleas and ticks, healthy pets, Hillsboro, pet owner, petsitting, rainy, washington county, weather
Michelle December 21st, 2009
I have had a great year, thanks to all my clients. Without you, there would be no Pawcific Petsitting and I thank each and every one for your business and support.
We here at Pawcific NW Petsitting would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
Tags: aloha, Beaverton, birds, Cats, Christmas, clients, Dogs, Hillsboro, holidays, New Year, pawcific NW, petsitting, washington county
Michelle June 3rd, 2009
Just when you thought you have seen all the technology there is, in comes a new one and it has to do with GPS and your dog’s location.
Yes, there is a company that is releasing a gadget called the Spotlight. It is a rectangle box that attaches to fido’s collar and is smaller than a business card. It will connect with satellites and cell phone towers pinpointing the location of your dog’s whereabouts, through GPS tracking.
Now if the dogs goes beyond a certain point, the Spotlight will send a text message to your phone telling you where the dog’s location is. Not only that, but if you have a smartphone with web access it will provide directions! Nifty huh?
If you have an escape artist, this is an ideal solution, provided the device stays on the collar. Right now they haven’t released it, but when they do I will be curious to find out just how well they do. It will be waterproof, and weigh less than 2.5 ounces and get this, it will have a LED light you can turn on remotely..I tell you it doesn’t get any more better than this. There of course will be a charge of $250 for the device with a monthly service fee, depending on what type of plan the owner wants.
The company releasing these devices is PAW , short for Positioning Animals Worldwide. They partnered with the American Kennel Clubs Companion Animal Recovery division. You can see the devices by going to www.pawgps.com
Tags: collar, Dog Walking, Dogs, GPS, petsitting, tracking
