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You do What for a living?
I started pet sitting in 1994. I lost my job due to corp down sizing. I was permanently laid off. Often when I told people I am a professional pet sitting slash dog walker, they would kind of laugh and ask "so....what's your real job? or "But you do that as a hobby...
Do I tip my pet sitter?
Should you tip your pet sitter during the holidays? Absolutely! If you’re happy with the services your pet sitter offers, then by all means, please leave a tip. It’s common for people who work on holidays to get paid double time, but that’s not normally the case for...
Pet Theft Awareness Day.
February 14th—it’s a day set aside each year to think about love, valentines and…pet theft? That’s right, the day commonly known as Valentine’s Day also marks the observance of another important event: Pet Theft Awareness Day. While it may be hard to imagine why...
Winter & Dogs
As I sit here watching the news and seeing that we are to get 8 inches of snow and then a fb feed pops up about dachshund math and 6 inch snow + 4 inch legs we're pooping in the house. They don't have to poop in the house if you grab the shovel and clear a space out...
Summer Fun with Your Pet Photo Contest!
Now that school is out and many of you will be taking a vacation or maybe staying at home and enjoying time with family and friends. We want you to snap some good photos of fun with your pets. Head to Tail is looking for your best “Summer Fun With Your Pet,” photos....
Pet Loss
I have been pet sitting for 23 years. I began in Nov of 1994. I didn't own a cat or dog at the time because I lived in a town-home that didn't allow pets. I however learned that part of caring for pets also includes dealing with pet death. It is hard to have to say...