Many of you have asked me, "How long have you been doing this?" I've been pet sitting since 2005, so a little over 7 years now. I started the Priority Pets business in June of 2010, so I've been promoting my own business since then. I've taken care of dogs, cats, guinea pigs, birds, fish, and there was one house with a snake (they promised I would not have to look at it, let alone feed it).
And some of you even want to know, "Have you ever had problems while pet sitting?" Sure, and those learning experiences help us come up with our policies and procedures. Here are some examples:
I locked myself out of a client's home one night. My car keys, the client's house key, everything I had taken inside the home...were all inside on the kitchen counter. I solved the dilemma by carding a back door. If this had not worked, I would have had to pay a locksmith to open the door. This led to our policy of requiring two keys from everyone.
Two of my staff members broke a key in a door on two separate occasions. The guys have big hands, what can I say? Another very good reason for me to require two keys for every location.
A key did not work on a client's home just 3 days after I had tested the key in the door myself. I usually always will test the keys in the doors at your "Meet the Pet" visit. Either the house shifted (all the Yazoo clay in our area causes lots of this) or the lock just plain wore out. In any case, I now have a great locksmith contact who can take care of me if this ever happens again.
A homeowner left me a garage door opener for entering their home. I asked for a key in addition to the opener. Good thing I did, because the electricity was off on the very first visit to their home while they were out of town on vacation. Garage door openers require electricity to work.
Another client who prefers the garage door opener had a bad battery in the g. d. o. The spare key saved the day again. Folks appreciate the fact that I've had these experiences and that I will do everything possible to be prepared for the unexpected emergencies that may come up.
What other emergencies have come up while you were away from your home? Comment below!
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Jackson Pet Sitter warns you about Nature's Recipe recall
Nature's Recipe Voluntarily Recalls Nature's Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits
Salmonella can cause diarrhea and/or stomach ache in your pets.
The Nature's Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits may be contaminated with salmonella. Click on the link
for more information.
Salmonella can cause diarrhea and/or stomach ache in your pets.
The Nature's Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits may be contaminated with salmonella. Click on the link
for more information.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Jackson Cat Sitter Weighs in on World's Best Cat Litter
I visit lots of cats and take care of the litter box chore
when I am there to play with the cats. So I see my fair
share of different kinds of cat litter.
Let's see, there's clay based, clumping, non-clumping,
scoopable, crystalline, pine, wheat, and corn.
There's scented cat litter and unscented; there is some
with baking soda added for odor control. There are
cat litters that advertise "multiple cats," as opposed
to single cats.
So when I saw a cat litter called "World's Best Cat
Litter" I was intrigued. What was different about it?
How could they say they had the "World's Best?"
Here are the plusses: World's Best Cat Litter is made
from ground up corn. So it's biodegradable which
means it's friendly to the planet.
World's Best Cat Litter clumps so you can remove
the cat urine from the litter box. (Please do that at
least once a day.)
The multiple cat variety that I used was scented
with lavender. Nice touch if your cat likes the smell
of lavender.
And now for the minuses: World's Best Cat Litter
has light weight particles and it's tracked all around
the litter box. I recommend a towel or a rug or mat
under the box to make clean up easier.
Some people say it's expensive. At $7.99 for a 7 lb.
bag, which may last an entire month, what do you think?
Give me your feedback below. Have you tried the
"World's Best Cat Litter?" Here's a coupon for a free
bag FREE BAG OF WORLD'S BEST CAT LITTER
when I am there to play with the cats. So I see my fair
share of different kinds of cat litter.
Let's see, there's clay based, clumping, non-clumping,
scoopable, crystalline, pine, wheat, and corn.
There's scented cat litter and unscented; there is some
with baking soda added for odor control. There are
cat litters that advertise "multiple cats," as opposed
to single cats.
So when I saw a cat litter called "World's Best Cat
Litter" I was intrigued. What was different about it?
How could they say they had the "World's Best?"
Here are the plusses: World's Best Cat Litter is made
from ground up corn. So it's biodegradable which
means it's friendly to the planet.
World's Best Cat Litter clumps so you can remove
the cat urine from the litter box. (Please do that at
least once a day.)
The multiple cat variety that I used was scented
with lavender. Nice touch if your cat likes the smell
of lavender.
And now for the minuses: World's Best Cat Litter
has light weight particles and it's tracked all around
the litter box. I recommend a towel or a rug or mat
under the box to make clean up easier.
Some people say it's expensive. At $7.99 for a 7 lb.
bag, which may last an entire month, what do you think?
Give me your feedback below. Have you tried the
"World's Best Cat Litter?" Here's a coupon for a free
bag FREE BAG OF WORLD'S BEST CAT LITTER
Friday, October 5, 2012
13 Reasons to Hire a Pet Sitter in Jackson, MS
1) Your pets love to stay home in their own familiar
environment.
2) They are a little (or a lot) stressed by the kennel
or boarding facility.
3) Your pets got sick the last time they stayed at the vet
from the kennel cough that was going around.
4) You have recently moved to Jackson, MS and don't
have family here.
5) Your mother-in-law watched the dogs last time you
traveled and she left the back door wide open. :(
6) You want the added security for your home, having
someone visit several times a day.
7) Your pet loves to play frisbee in your back yard and
needs the vigorous exercise to stay happy and healthy.
8) Your plants need a little watering every day or so and
the newspaper needs to be brought in.
9) Your fur babies need a lot of tender loving care!
10) You don't have time to load up the pets and all their
paraphernalia to take them to board somewhere and
still make it to the airport on time.
11) You have lived in the Jackson, MS metro area a long
time and have imposed on your friends and family
for pet care long enough!
12) You want someone to stay in your home overnight
with your pets. (Yes, we can do that!)
13) You want a professional pet sitting service rather
than the neighborhood kid to take care of your furry
family members.
Well, what are you waiting for? Call 601-750-2896 today
(or use our contact form on the upper right side of the page).
You'll be glad you did!
environment.
2) They are a little (or a lot) stressed by the kennel
or boarding facility.
3) Your pets got sick the last time they stayed at the vet
from the kennel cough that was going around.
4) You have recently moved to Jackson, MS and don't
have family here.
5) Your mother-in-law watched the dogs last time you
traveled and she left the back door wide open. :(
6) You want the added security for your home, having
someone visit several times a day.
7) Your pet loves to play frisbee in your back yard and
needs the vigorous exercise to stay happy and healthy.
8) Your plants need a little watering every day or so and
the newspaper needs to be brought in.
9) Your fur babies need a lot of tender loving care!
10) You don't have time to load up the pets and all their
paraphernalia to take them to board somewhere and
still make it to the airport on time.
11) You have lived in the Jackson, MS metro area a long
time and have imposed on your friends and family
for pet care long enough!
12) You want someone to stay in your home overnight
with your pets. (Yes, we can do that!)
13) You want a professional pet sitting service rather
than the neighborhood kid to take care of your furry
family members.
Well, what are you waiting for? Call 601-750-2896 today
(or use our contact form on the upper right side of the page).
You'll be glad you did!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Jackson Dog Walker and Pet Sitter helps Pet Owners New to the Area
Welcome to the Jackson, MS area!
As a pet owner who has recently moved to the Jackson metro area, you will soon be needing to find pet services and supply stores, veterinarians and groomers, boarding facilities or pet sitters.
I am happy to help you with that! Please let the Vets and Groomers and Hollywood Feed know that
Julia of Priority Pets Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Services sent you!
If you are a pet business owner and would like to be listed on this page, please call Julia at 601-750-2896.
Feed and Supplies
Petco175 Grand View Boulevard #600
Madison, MS 39110
Jackson, MS
Flowood, MS
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 977-6220
Veterinarians
All Creatures Animal Care Center
262 New Mannsdale Rd.
Madison, MS 39110
Dr Kennedy, Veterinarian
1530 East County Line Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: (601) 956-2932
North State Animal Hospital
Dr. Whittington is our area bird expert.
5208 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
(601) 982-8261
24 hour Emergency Vet:
Animal Emergency Referral Center
1009 Treetops Blvd.
Flowood, MS 39232
Phone: (601) 939-8999
Grooming
Margie Bunn
2003 Stonehendge Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 829-9597
Keith and Ira
739 Hwy 51
739 Hwy 51
Madison MS 39110
(601) 898-9594
Pet Sitting and Dog Walking
Priority Pets (of course)
Julia Cranford
601-750-2896
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Choosing a new dog for your family
I was volunteering with CARA Shelter in PetCo this weekend. Lots of people walked by with their kids and looked at the dogs and cats that were available for adoption from CARA. Some parents said they were ready to get a pet for their kids after they get back from vacation. That raises the question, How do we pick a new dog or cat that will be compatible with our kids, our lifestyle, our home, etc.
Here is an article that will help us answer that question: How to Choose a New Dog
Here is an article that will help us answer that question: How to Choose a New Dog
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Taking Care of your new Bulldog
I am always looking for great tips for you to help you with your pets! Check out this
video about bulldogs. (No Mississippi State fans were harmed in the making of this film.)
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