A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Welcome to Featured Rescue Friday, where we highlight an amazing animal rescue. This week we are featuring Secondhand Hounds, a pawesome organization in Minnesota that is our newest referral network partner! Secondhand Hounds was founded in July of 2009 by Rachel Mairose. With a love for animals and a desire to make a difference, Rachel started Secondhand Hounds in her […]
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While I enjoy a cute poolside Instagram post as much as the next person, summer isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. Growing up in South Florida, nothing is worse than the high temperatures and brutal humidity. However, the days we spend with our toes in the sand or laying out by the pool makes the heat all worth […]
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Let’s be honest here: our pets shed. A lot. So much so that it almost seems that you’ve grown a new dog or cat purely off of the hair that they’ve shed. It’s a lot to tackle sometimes, especially when you can’t sweep or vacuum your home every single day. But, thanks to growing technology, we’ve come up with new […]
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Pets are one of the most important parts of our lives, but what happens when they get sick? We frantically worry about what they may pick up in their short time with us, and when they do get ill, we depend on the vet to fill us in on what went wrong. Sometimes, we catch the infection in time. Sometimes, […]
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We are happy to announce that we donated $680 to animal rescues and shelters this quarter! We allowed our top four sitters to determine where their donation profits would go, then divided up the remaining donations from our other sitters and added them on to the totals. Here is our Q2 donation breakdown: $200 to Kauai Animal Welfare Society (as […]
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As we reach the peak of summertime, many families take time to travel around the world and explore something new. While most families find temporary care for their furry friends, some bring their pals along for the adventure. Wherever my dad goes, he takes our French Bulldog Spielman. This has included trips from a flight to Las Vegas to a […]
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If you own a dog, you know how hard it is to keep them clean. They love to explore everything and somehow always end up dirty. For most owners, a simple bath does the trick. But what’s the correct way to wash your dog? Is there even a correct way? Every dog is different, but, yes, there is a specific […]
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To embark on the journey to a cruelty-free life, you must make decisions on a lot of key aspects. When it comes to the food you eat, you’ll decide whether you want to be vegetarian, vegan, or neither. When it comes to the products you choose to use…well, most people tend to be more in the dark. However, we don’t have to be. […]
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Editor’s Note: Please join us in welcoming our newest intern, Samantha Davis! Samantha is a senior at Sam Houston State University and is majoring in English and minoring in Creative Writing. She has three pets back home: KC, Keno, and Kit Kat. In this life, there are a few things that tend to make it a little better than it usually […]
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When adding a pet to your family, you sign up for the responsibility of all their needs. One of the biggest responsibilities that is often neglected can be exercise. Although we would love to cling to our air-conditioned homes during the hot summer months, sometimes we must get outside for the sake of our dogs. However, watch out for those […]
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