Will the Cat Genie put this Jackson MS Pet Sitter out of business?

My friend Angelia was raving about her Cat Genie today.  I just HAD to see it; it was A.Maz.Ing!  The best thing since sliced bread...you get the idea.  She just knew you would love it.

In her words, Angelia said, "I don't have to buy 40 lb. containers of cat litter any more. No more litter! No more smell!  No more mess!  When we have people over, we invite them to the laundry room to watch our cat use the Cat Genie!"

                                                Being the skeptical type, I asked, "How often do you have to clean it?"  She has had the Cat Genie                                                      8 months and not had to take it apart to clean it yet.  It is self-cleaning, self-washing, self-flushing.  You have to set it up near a water supply and a drain such as a toilet drain, a sink drain, etc., and an electrical outlet.

Read the reviews on Amazon.com.  Some people love it, some people hate it.  Most of the negative reviews are for the older Cat Genie 60 model.  This product was developed by a rocket scientist for his elderly mother who loved her cats and had difficulty changing the litter.

P. S. If you don't have a Cat Genie yet, you can still call Priority Pets to take care of scooping litter and feeding your cats!   601-750-2896 

Pet Sitter's Code of Ethics | How I Take Care of Your Pets in Jackson, MS

Every pet sitter from the Priority Pets family will agree to follow this code of ethics:


  1)  We will treat every pet as though it were our own.
  2)  We will be dependable and responsible at all times.
  3)  We will have honest and trustworthy relationships with all of our clients.
  4)  We will respect and protect our clients' homes and property.
  5)  We will keep our promises and fulfill our commitments.



We believe that your pets are members of your family who play a very important part in your lives.

Adapted from Pet Sitters Associates LLC Code of Ethics

A Day in the Life of a Jackson Pet Sitter

Early in the morning I roll out of bed and check the schedule.  Early morning dog visits are first on the agenda.  I have put them in order according to your time requests and the driving distance between each one.  Trying to be efficient with gasoline!

I read the details you have given me and double check to make sure I have followed each instruction.  Each pet and each home is given my full attention while I am there.  I notice things like this:  are doors open that should be closed?  Are all doors/windows locked? Is your pet behaving in his or her normal manner? I get to know your pet and can spot any abnormal behaviors that may signal a problem.


With this level of attention to detail, I was able to alert a homeowner that a TV had been stolen from his home when there were NO obvious signs of a break-in.  The homeowner was grateful and asked me to check on several other items in the home for reassurance that nothing else had been taken.

I play with your pets and pay special attention to their food and medications.  There is no extra charge for giving a pet a pill!

At the end of my visit I leave a Pet Report Card for you so you will know all the details.   And you can be sure that I love your pet!

New Service for Pet Sitting Clients

Maybe you are like me, juggling kids, keys, and carpooling.  Have you ever locked your keys in the house? or the car?  I have, and usually my husband rescues me from disaster!  But if he were out of town, or busy in a class or meeting, I would have to wait hours or call a locksmith.  And that can be expensive.

That is why I have added Emergency Lockout Service to my list of pet sitting services.  If your keys are in my files, you can call me day or night to let you in your home...for much less than a locksmith.  Check it out! 

One of my clients woke me up at midnight to get their house key.  I didn't mind; they were bringing home their new twins!  Call me. Really!

Housetraining your Adult Dog

Ok, you've done a great thing: you have rescued a dog. You have brought the adult dog home and realized that your dog needs help in the potty department. Good news: you CAN teach your old dog this new trick, sometimes in as little as three days.                                                                                                       

(1) Take time off work (or hire a pet sitter) to train your dog. Someone has to be there to take your dog out for bathroom breaks several times a day.                          

(2) Use a crate from the first time you bring the dog into your home. Dogs don't like to mess up their sleeping areas. The crate should be just big enough for your dog to stand up, turn around, and lie down.
                                                                                                                                                         

(3) Take your dog out to potty at least six times a day. Never keep your dog in the crate longer than they can hold it. Take your dog out to the same spot in your yard each time. Use a phrase such as "Go potty" or "Do your business." Before long the command will become associated with the activity and your dog will eliminate on cue.                                                                                                                    

(4) Give abundant praise when he gets it right. Give a treat immediately for successes. Positive reinforcement is the key!                                                                                                        

(5) Clean up accidents with an enzyme cleaning product that gets rid of the odor. Don't punish your pet for an accident that you did not see occur. If you see your dog eliminating in your house, shout or clap your hands and quickly take him outside. Punishment for mistakes actually makes house training harder.

Emergency Preparedness for Pet Owners

With all of the natural disasters that are occurring in our country and around the globe, it's only natural that you want to be prepared to take care of the animal members of your family. When disaster strikes, be prepared!

Emergency checklist for your pets:

1. Store enough pet food and bottled water to last 72 hours, preferably one week.
2. Prepare a shelter or evacuation kit for your pet to include: unbreakable feeding dish, vet records and contact information, leash or restraint, medications with instructions, pet carriers.
3. Keep your pet's ID tags up to date with your pet's name, address, and phone number, and immunization tags.
4. If you are traveling without your animals, make sure your pet sitter is notified if you are delayed out of town by an unforeseen disaster.
5. If you must evacuate your home, take your pets with you! Or make arrangements with someone to be responsible to care for them. Your pets are depending on you to care for their needs.