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My Services During The Pandemic

(Updated 16 March 2022)

Yes, I’m pet sitting during the pandemic. Established clients (families I already know) are welcome to contact me when they need me.

Please note: I’m not taking new clients because I’m not doing face-to-face interactions unless it’s a life-or-death emergency. This will be re-evaluated when Thurston County infection rates are near . . . → Read More: My Services During The Pandemic

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If You’re Happy And You Know It (Posting Customer Reviews)

I cringe about doing this, but I’d like to invite you to post reviews of my business on Yelp, Google, NextDoor, Angie’s List, or any other review site you really like.

Asking clients for honest (hopefully pawsitive) reviews is pretty much all I can do to protect my business against a man who began harassing . . . → Read More: If You’re Happy And You Know It (Posting Customer Reviews)

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Pay It Forward For Our Furry Friends (Veterinary Blood & Organ Donation Programs)

Did you know that there are programs for cats and dogs to be blood, organ, and tissue donors? If you’re interested, check out these resources:

Basics about donating companions organs, blood, and/or tissue

Cress, Caitlin. “Euthanized pets give one last gift.” PBS NewsHour. 17 Aug 2014. 6 Sept 2016. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/euthanized-pets-give-one-last-gift/ Granshaw, Lisa. “What owners need . . . → Read More: Pay It Forward For Our Furry Friends (Veterinary Blood & Organ Donation Programs)

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Boxing Day In Olympia (Fighting Feline Boredom)

I love finding ways to fight boredom for animals whose usual staff are away so they’ll look forward to visits from their Auntie Kari.

One way that I spice things up is to make the house feel completely cat- or dog-oriented while there is little human traffic. The longer a family is away, the more . . . → Read More: Boxing Day In Olympia (Fighting Feline Boredom)

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Something Borrowed, Something Reviewed (Lending Library Of Pet Products)

A few years ago, I started keeping a lending library of pet products that I lend to clients so people can try before they buy some of the more expensive products. This began when I realized how many people would love the Furminator but were hesitant to buy one because it’s so much more expensive . . . → Read More: Something Borrowed, Something Reviewed (Lending Library Of Pet Products)

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