Jake

Dixie

Elmo

Baby

Beta

Buela Belle

Jack

Rocky

Macy

Molly

Missy

Millie

Max

Caesar

Good Neighbor Pet Sitting at A Parrot's Cove
Birds have become a new kind of client at Good Neighbor Pet Sitting having recently cared for Coby (photo below).
So we went out to A Parrots Cove, located at 10764 FM 1960 West, for a special class on bird care. Owner Andrea Cirillo hosted the class that covered everything from healthy bird diets to how to properly identify stress or sickness in birds. A Parrot's Cove can be found on the web at: http://www.aparrotscove.com/

Coby

Holidays BOOKED
Good Neighbor Pet sitting will no longer be taking appointments for the December holidays. We are expecting an addition to the family on or around December 26th and cannot guarantee our full quality service for any further bookings during this period. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Parker

Lakrids

Ipo (left) and Tank

Riley

Dog Day Afternoon
Robert had the pleasure of Sam's company today at the Humane Society of Montgomery County's 13th Annual Mutt Strutt and Dog Day Afternoon in Town Green Park. Sam is the pride and joy of a Good Neighbor Pet Sitting client gracious enough to let us take him for a nice day out amongst a huge gathering of Woodlands dogs. They also made a generous donation to MCHS.
Good Neighbor Pet Sitting sponsored the "Ugliest Dog Competition" by offering 5 free pet sitting visits to the winner. Thank you Sam for being such a well-behaved dog and thank you to his family for letting me spend the day with him.

Shinook (top) and Juno

Owen, Cami and Rigby
I had the pleasure of caring for three delightful dogs recently: Owen (pictured), a active young Vizsla and his friends Cammi and Rigby, two quick (difficult to photograph) and loving Dachshunds.

Autumn On The Horizon
Dogs are starting to enjoy their walks a little more these days, with Autumn making its way to us. Just remember that although the weather is cooling off, we still need to keep our furry friends good and hydrated. Enjoy the cool mornings and take your friends for a nice walk!

Domino, Abby and Oreo

Siifah and Siikeo
A puuurfect pair. Siifah (pictured) and Siikeo are a couple of beautiful Korats that Good Neighbor Pet Sitting had the immense pleasure of caring for. These two lovable cats are very playful and talkative, just the perfect cats to spend time with. Very clean and tidy, Korats keep a nice house and shed very lightly if at all.
A big thanks to Siifah and Siikeo, we can hardly wait to spend more time with you both!

Natural Pawz at Sterling Ridge
Dog and Cat owners rejoice, a store that is serious about the health of your loved ones has arrived in The Woodlands. Natural Pawz at Sterling Ridge offers a new pet experience in The Woodlands and trumpets the values of a proper diet for your special friends, because healthy pets live longer. They carry natural products and treats for your pets that you won't find at the pet superstores. Owners Nadine Joli-Coeur and Biff Picone are passionate about pets and it shows. Stop by and take the time to have your pet's diet evaluated, I did and my cats are thanking me. It's likely that going natural could make improvements that could extend the life of your pet and promote better energy. Natural Pawz is located at 6700 Woodlands Parkway in Stirling Ridge.

Sam
Meet Sam, Good Neighbor Pet Sitting's first client. Sam is a lovable little guy who is a dream to take care of. Energetic and confident, Sam strides through his neighborhood as if he owns it, and he knows he's cool. He's a dog that make you as the person walking him look good, he stays close, behaves when passing by other dogs and listens when you talk to him. Thanks for a great time Sam, and thanks for getting Good Neighbor Pet Sitting off to such a fine start!

Take Your Dog to Work Day
This Friday, June 22nd, is Take Your Dog to Work Day® sponsored by Pet Sitters International.
PSI invites you, "(We) will join pet lovers around the world to celebrate man’s—and woman’s—best friend. This annual event brings people and pets together in a special way on a special day. Dogs go to work. Hearts are touched. And as a result, homeless dogs will be adopted. PSI’s Take Your Dog To Work Day is the day for dogs and we want YOU and your dog to be a part of it."

So join in the fun and register here:
PSI's Take Your Dog to Work Day®

Pet Care Tips for Summer
Pets primarily cool themselves by panting. Panting works by moving warm moist air out of the body. Panting is not very efficient and actually produces some heat from the effort it takes to pant. The higher the temperature and higher the humidity, the less effective panting becomes for your pet. Older, obese and/or short-snouted dogs are especially inefficient at cooling.
Excessive heat is primarily hard on the cells and organs of the pet. Sustained temperatures of 105° and above is the point at which the cells begin to break down and loose functionality. So when you are out giving your dog his/her afternoon walk, make sure they are first properly hydrated and limit the time you spend in the peak hours of the day unless you can provide a consistent supply of water and/or take your pet to a nearby water supply. Be it a pool, fountain, lake or bayou always be aware of the dangers that water can bring, especially your tired, hot dog. Be absolutely sure to hydrate your pet when you get home as well.

Signs of Heat Stroke:
•Excessive uncontrolled breathing/panting
•Rapid heart rate
•Temperature
(normal temperature for dogs and cats ranges from 101.5°-102.4°, above 105°=danger)
•Mucous Membrane
(tongue, lips and gum color will be a bright red when the dog is combating the heat through panting, a blue/grey color is a sign of stress along with dry mouth)
•Foaming/Salivating
•Lethargy
•Vomiting
(if your pet begins to vomit at any time during a long walk or day out, take him/her to the vet immediately...and if possible, take a sample for your veterinarian as well.)