Day in the life of a pet sitter
Author: Danielle
Ok, so this was actually just a MORNING during Spring Break (March 10th) week when we were REALLY busy. I had tweeted most of the morning and shared pictures. Here is what transpired:
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Today, (esp this morning) I will have one of the most busiest days of pet sitting> Folow my adventures on Twitter… http://bit.ly/9iC7p4 5:21 AM Mar 10th via Facebook
THIS IS SHASTA EATING BREAKFAST….
Sidney and sharta CHECK! Picked up the newspapers, potty and fed.
Checkt the picture 5:58 AM Mar 10th via web
Now walking bailey. Does ur dog pull? Try a gentle leader and leash it is like night and day.
See pic of bailey. 6:02 AM Mar 10th via web
Its cold! Like 45? Can wait for the 80s next wk! 6:04 AM Mar 10th via web
Look at the pics! Kitty and the birds are talking a lot. Had to pick up #1 again this morning for marco n polo 
6:40 AM Mar 10th via web
CAN YOU SEE THE FROGS?
Feeding the birds! 6:41 AM Mar 10th via web
Kitty was really talkative so I meowed back…. 
6:49 AM Mar 10th via web
Letting little ms sophie the maltise walk ME. This is nothing like two visits ago power walking w bailey the boarder collie! 6:59 AM Mar 10th via web
Starbucks line took ten min in the grocery store! ugh…. Next up the handsome golden…jack for a walk! En rt now! 7:28 AM Mar 10th via web
I think this is the busiest day of my pet sitting career!!! 7:32 AM Mar 10th via web
SO JACK WAS TOO FULL OF ENERGY FOR A WALK SO I THOUGHT THROWING THE BALL AND PLAYING SOCCER WITH HIM WOULD KEEP HIM BUSY. SEE THAT TONGUE HANGING OUT? MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
I hope I just tired jack out w the ball and soccer bc he tired me out! Starbucks coffee in the car!
8:25 AM Mar 10th via web
Walking two collies sadie and murf. They have been clients for yrs. We love them!!!
8:52 AM Mar 10th via web
50′ now…. Keep warming up please! I want my top down in the mini!
8:58 AM Mar 10th via web
Thank god for the ranger rover in front setting the pace. Cop w radar detector didn’t get me
9:01 AM Mar 10th via web
With jack the cat now…time to feed and scoop litter and sweep up around the area!
9:17 AM Mar 10th via web
Walking max n rosie now. Max just lunged at another dog and almost ripped my arm out! I held on.
9:30 AM Mar 10th via web
3 cats two dogs… Furballs everywhere. Went potty ot lots of love and treas! Got out the vaccume to clean! next stop potty break! 10:27 AM Mar 10th via web
Potty break for sammi went well and jake and maggie the goldens had fun too!
11:41 AM Mar 10th via web
Sidney and shasta are great! They went potty and got their treats. Off to see rosie and max to walk and feed them THEN I can eat and go hm! 12:08 PM Mar 10th via web
BOY am I tried just re–living all that! Please know that the times are close but not accurate. I had some issues at some points when “upload failed” when i was trying to tweet from my Blackberry to Twitter. My Twitter handle is @Bellas_Pets
Did you enjoy this blog entry? I tried hard to make it fun and let you see into what it is like being a professional pet sitter during one of our most busiest days. What do you think?
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Educate yourself on pet oral health!
Author: Danielle
A majority of veterinarians recommend brushing pets’ teeth —they know it’s important. Most will also recommend dental pastes and gels for teeth brushing of their patients. However, when a large number of veterinarians at a national veterinary conference were asked if they brush their own pets’ teeth, only four out of 400 said they performed the task daily. If even the experts don’t know everything, it’s important for you to collect all the information you can.
Top 5 Pet Oral Health Care Myths
1. My veterinarian is not concerned about my pet’s dental health
Dental care of dogs and cats is one of the most commonly overlooked areas of pet health care. In fact, a recent veterinary study showed that approximately two-thirds of pet owners do not provide the dental care that is recommended as essential by veterinarians. What’s more, the American Veterinary Dental Society reports that 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three.
2. Oral disease is not a serious problem for pets
Dental disease doesn’t affect just the mouth. It can lead to more serious health problems. Periodontal bacteria can enter the bloodstream and travel to major organs and begin new infections. Research is suggesting this may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of vascular diseases and pose a serious threat to animals with other disease conditions like diabetes.
3. Doggie breath is likely caused by pet food
Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissue surrounding the teeth that takes hold in progressive stages and can cause bad breath. It starts out as a bacterial film called plaque. The bacteria attach to the teeth. When the bacteria die they can be calcified by calcium in saliva. This forms a hard, rough substance called tartar or calculus, which allows more plaque to accumulate. If left to spread, plaque can lead to gingivitis — an inflammation of the gums — causing it to become red and swollen and to bleed easily. Volatile sulfur gases produced by this process and are very irritating to the gums and have the characteristic smell of doggie breath. As plaque and calculus develop below the gum line, professional cleaning will be needed to help manage it. If the plaque and tartar buildup continues unchecked, infection can form around the root of the tooth.
4. Dental cleaning is enough for my pet’s oral care
Even if you commit your pet to dental cleaning every 6 months, ultimate dental care requires good home care. This may include an oral rinse, a dental gel and dental diets and treats. Unfortunately, the average pet visiting a veterinary practice will likely not have their teeth scaled and polished more than two or three times in their lifetime even though they need dental cleaning every 6 to 12 months. There are a number of factors that contribute to the lack of dental compliance, including expensive procedures, fear of the general anesthetic, wrong recommendations for procedures, and owners not knowing the importance of dental cleaning.
5. Occasional brushing is good enough for my dog’s teeth
Veterinary dental specialists recommend that you brush your pet’s teeth daily in order to maintain their oral hygiene. Most pet owners are not very good about this and try to brush their pet’s teeth infrequently. Unfortunately, although any oral care is better than no oral care, brushing once in a while is not as effective. The combination of brushing, oral rinses, oral care diets and professional veterinary dental cleaning will give your pet the best chance of maintaining optimum oral health.
Closing Thoughts
Obviously, having knowledge about what is best for your dog does not mean you have the time and the commitment to perform this difficult task daily. So, as a pet owner, how committed can you be to providing ultimate oral care for your dog and cat? We all have busy lives and we want to do the right thing whenever possible. Consider using some of Oxyfresh’s great pet oral health care products to help you take proper care of your pet.
This article has been taken from: http://pets.azwsn.com/2010/03/10/educate-yourself-about-pet-oral-health-care/
BHPS Celebrates National Pet Sitters Week March 7th – 13th 2010
Author: Danielle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 8, 2010
Professional Pet Sitters Honored Through Dedicated Week
National Professional Pet Sitters Week to be held March 7-13, 2010
(Scottsdale, AZ.) March 7 – 13, 2010 marks National Professional Pet Sitters Week and pet owners from around the country are gearing up to thank those trusted individuals who take such good care of their adoring pets. The week-long event recognizes the many contributions of professional pet sitters nationwide for their commitment, hard work, and dedication.
Bela’s House & Pet Sitting, a nationally award winning company, and Scottsdale professional pet sitting business is celebrating the week with helping to educate the community on the value to your home and pets a professional pet sitter can provide while you are at work or on vacation.
“Bella’s House & Pet Sitting is proud to provide professional pet sitting services to our clients, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize the passion and dedication exhibited by each of our employees,” stated Bella, owner of Bella’s House & Pet Sitting.
According to the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), pet sitting has become one of the top 10 professions in the past decade. Pet ownership in the United States is continually on the rise and currently, 63 percent of all American households have pets. The U.S. pet population includes approximately 73 million dogs, 90 million cats and 16 million birds plus fish, hamsters and other animals, according to the America Pet Products Association.
About Bella’s House & Pet Sitting
Bella’s House and Pet Sitting are leaders in the pet sitting industry. Established in N Scottsdale since 2002 is a nationally award winning, detail oriented, personalized, in your home, pet sitting service. Bella’s House & Pet Sitting offers dog walking, overnights, day visits, live -in service, pet taxi to the groomer and veterinarian in Scottsdale, Az! They are recommended by many established pet businesses around Scottsdale. Their promise to all clients is to be more than just the average pet sitting company. They will provide safety and security to all clients homes and pets when they are away. In addition, they are are constantly building relationships with our two and four legged clients as well as our community and business owners in Scottsdale. Just attend one of their popular Yappy Hours to see what they mean!
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Media Contact:
Bella Vasta
480.330.4552
info@bellashouseandpets.com
www.BellasHouseAndPets.com
@Bellas_Pets
www.facebook.com/bellashouseandpets
www.youtube.com/bellashouseandpets
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HELP WANTED: Pet Sitter
Author: Danielle
Applicant must have ALL these hours available:
7-9am
10-2pm
6-8pm
Applicant must be living N of Indian Bend, S of Thompson Pk, W of Scottsdale Rd, E of the McDowell Mtns OR willing to relocate to this area.
Job: walking dogs, feeding dogs and cats, home care.
Must have a computer, cell phone, reliable transportation, ability to have a flex schedule.
Perfect for the stay at home mom, college student, or retired professional!
Please send resume (even if not pet related) and cover letter to info@bellashouseandpets.com
SUBJECT: Application for pet lover
Looking for immediate hire.
What would happen to your pets if there were a fire?
Author: Danielle
How many of you have a security system that is monitored? Have you ever thought about what would happen if God forbid there was a fire in your home and either you didn’t have a security system, or it was unmonitored? We care about your pets. If this tragedy ever struck your home, who would know to save your pets? If it was just a noisy alarm and wasn’t connected to the local fire department, the results could be fatal. Just something for you to think about. We care about your pets best interest.
If you are interested in helping to protect your pets, we have a great contact with a local alarm company that has been around for a long time. Just email me at: info@bellashouseandpets.com and we would be happy to provide you with this reference as they are a part of Bella’s Concierge Program.
Also on Bella’s Concierge Program is Furry Friend Alert. These aren’t just any stickers. These are stickers with your pets picture on them that are placed in the window near your entry way to help emergency crews know who to look for. http://www.furryfriendalert.com
This is something that everyone should consider.
This information has been provided to you from Bella Vasta, the Pack Leader for Bella’s House and Pet Sitting in Scottsdale AZ. For more information please cal 480.330.4552 or go to: http://www.bellashouseandpets.com
Kosmo’s Doghouse is now open!
Author: Danielle
I first told you about Kosmo’s Dog House about a month ago here, http://www.scottsdalepetexpert.com/articles/kosmos/
Now I am glad to say that they are OPEN and ready for business. Kat has some very high end QUALITY food that only a few places in Az sell. Kosmo’s Doghouse offers training, grooming, self grooming (the tubs are adorable!) and more. Next to AJs, it is the perfect destination for the Scottsdale Ranch neighbors to go walk their dog, grab a coffee at AJs and then go see Kat and Morey (he dog who comes to work) for a great afternoon. Prices are very affordable. Congratulations Kat! We wish you much success!
Pet Sitting with car magnets = bad idea in Scottsdale.
Author: Danielle
Car wraps, magnets, vinyl letters on a car. For pet sitting? Some may think that this is a great form of advertising. Bella’s House & Pet Sitting does not.
One of the top benefits that we provide our clients with is security. We feel that it is a big breach of security when our cars are sitting in clients drive ways that say HOUSE AND PET SITTING. “Oh geesh… guess the owners are not home” = potential target to anyone looking to break in or steal anything. We will not sacrifice the safety of your home and pets to try to get more clients by signage on our vehicles.
What about doggie doors? – It has been said in the East Valley Tribune 4/19/08 that, “The pair gained entry to the house through a doggie door after entering the home’s backyard through an unlocked gate.” Being a professional pet sitter and going into many homes, I can’t tell you how many people this actually applies to. Some even ask us to leave their backdoor open for their pets to come and go from. We explain that we can not do this and explain that we care about their home and pets and it is too much liability for us. Clients always understand and thank us for bringing them back to reality.
What about the rebuttal of, “Oh come on, we live in Scottsdale. It is safe.” Think again. The same article mentioned above goes onto say that the break ins in Scottsdale exceed that of Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and Tempe and that the rate of break ins are slightly higher than the states average.
Luckily this has never happened to any of our Bella’s House & Pet Sitting clients when they have been away from their home or pets. We intend to keep it this way and do everything possible to discourage this sort of thing from happening. That includes not advertising that our clients are not home when we go to care for their pets.
This information has been provided to you by Danielle Vasta, Owner of Bella’s House & Pet Sitting. Please contact her at: (480)330-4552 or www.BellasHouseAndPets.com for any of your pet sitting needs.
Yappy Hour – Feb 8th
Author: Danielle
MONDAY, FEB 8th
4PM for TV
6PM regular start
Salty Senorita’s North
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEB 1, 2009
(Scottsdale, AZ) – Bella’s House & Pet Sitting will host YAPPY HOUR at Salty Senortia’s North on Feb 8th at 6pm. You can come at 4pm for your pets chance to have their TV debut! This is a chance for pet lovers to take man’s best friend for a night on the patio to mingle with other dog lovers in a dog friendly establishment. Bella’s House & Pet Sitting hosted this event last month and had over 100 people and their dogs! This month it is expected to be even larger. Complete with Bowser Beer (beer that is good for dogs), FREE Raffel, and pet & parent pictures, Salty’s drink specials, Hpnotiq shot girls, doggie bags, and more…it is the best place to spend your Monday night! Best part, it is FREE ADMISSION WITH YOUR RSVP.
RSVP is REQUIRED to: INFO@BELLASHOUSEANDPETS.COM
To see pictures of last month’s event: www.cowdreamz.com
Click Client access, PW: Yappy Hour
Event contact:
Danielle (aka Bella) Vasta, Pack Leader
Bella’s House & Pet Sitting, LLC
T: 480.330.4552
www.BellasHouseAndPets.com
Jan 11, 2010 – Fox News TV
click here: Yappy Hour
Dec 12, 2009 – AZ Republic, Scottsdale
Hpnotiq banner they had made and hung at Salty’s…
Special Thanks to our Partners!
Salty Senorita, Hypnotiq, McDowell Mountain Animal Hospital, Love 2 Live, Cow Dreamz Pet Photography, Bowser Beer.
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