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Town & Country Pet Sitting Services Blog
Confessions of a pet sitter
November 2009
Cat Boxes
While caring for people’s kitties we have become experts on cleaning cat boxes. I have tried many litters for my own cats as well as our clients. I do prefer
October 2009
Dog Coats
Last Friday when I walked the 5th dog in a downpour I suddenly had the eureka moment about dog coats! as I wiped down this dog and took a good
August 2009
Why you should hire a professional
Over the 4th of July weekend a local professional pet sitter posted this to our local Portland professional pet sitters message board. This pet sitter was prepared and takes the
July 2009
Coyotes
I saw one on this hot night on Fairmont. It was a skinny one who stood under a street lamp. Possibly a juvenile without developed hunting skills. I am not afraid, ever, but
We don’t like shock collars
We don’t like shock collars. We haven’t made a policy that we won’t accept clients who use them, but we certainly do not approve. In some countries they are illegal.
May 2009
Double pet names
I have enjoyed the trend of folks giving their pets a second name, or middle name if we count their surname. Jerry Douglas, John Creighton, Chocolate Jinx, Middnight Nutmeg, Caramel