Join Us at #RoverChat Twitter Party for Fun & Prizes Thursday Night!

October 2, 2013
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Be sure to join us for a super fun and informative Twitter Party with our sponsor, Rover.com tomorrow evening! We’ll be chatting with experts from Rover about their pet boarding website, and you’ll have lots of opportunities to ask any and all questions you have about finding the perfect pet sitter and learn more about how Rover works.

And it wouldn’t be a party without a few prizes! To thank everyone for attending, Rover.com will be giving away a $100 Amazon Gift Card to one lucky participant. And 4 more winners will each receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card.

Rover.com Twitter Party
  • When: Thursday, Oct 3 @ 9-10pm ET
  • Host: @roverdotcom
  • Hashtag: #RoverChat

Party Tip: Use TweetChat.com to join the party, follow the action and participate. It’s free & easy!

Don’t forget that we also posted a very special promo code discount for $25 OFF your first pet boarding or sitting, as well as tips on how you can earn extra cash by pet sitting for Rover.

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How Often Do You Wash Your Dog Bowls?

September 30, 2013
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I was washing Daisy’s food and water bowls this morning and got to thinking about how often you’re really supposed to do it. It’s easy to forget simple things like this…there’s so much for pet parents to keep up with between monthly heartworm meds, vet appointments, nail clipping, etc!

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Keeping Your Dog Bowls Clean

Although dogs tend to lick their bowls til they appear clean, they sure do get germy and slimy if you don’t wash them regularly. If you Google “How often to wash dog bowls?” you’ll find various recommendations from every day (makes sense but I’ll admit I don’t do it that frequently) to once a week.

Some experts recommend a little bleach, other say to put them in the dishwasher (as close as Daisy & I are, I’m kind of grossed out at the idea of washing her dishes with ours). I just stick them in the sink and soak them in hot, soapy water after breakfast a couple times a week and then scrub and rinse them well later in the day. I keep a separate brush and sponge to use for her bowls.

Depending upon whether your dog eats dry kibble only like Daisy, or also eats wet food, you might want to do it more often. I’ve read that it also depends on what type of material the bowls are made from. Plastic or rubber bowls are more porous and will need to be washed much more frequently to remove bacteria. Stainless steel or glazed ceramic help prevent the bacteria from hiding and growing in the bowl’s surface so they are often what veterinarians recommend.

How often do YOU wash your dog’s bowls and what method do you find easiest and most effective? We’d love to read your tips and advice!

Want to learn more about the basics of dog care? Check out these great resources from the ASPCA!

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Celebrate Adopted Pets with Humane Society Kind News Cover Contest for Kids

September 26, 2013
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The Humane Society’s Kind News Magazine for kids is now 30 years old! Join the celebration by entering their Cover Artwork Contest for Kids. Winning artwork will appear on the cover of the April/May 2014 issue of Kind News.

Just have your child create a Kind News cover that shows a happy adopted pet! Go here for contest details and templates.

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NKLA: New State of the Art No-Kill Pet Adoption Center

September 25, 2013
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I was super impressed to learn about the new NKLA Pet Adoption Center that opened recently in the heart of West Los Angeles. It’s what an adoption center should be: modern, spacious and friendly. The homey Cape Cod–style building is intended to give the adopting public a sense of comfort and relaxation as they approach the decision of which new best friend to bring home. And the inside offers user-friendly touch screens for public browsing of pets available for adoption, multiple air-exchange systems for disease and odor control, sound-proofed kennel pods to help maintain a calm, low-stress environment for the animals, plus numerous thoughtful touches and tweaks that make life better for the animals and staff. What a great step toward changing the way all cities and people think about pet adoption and homeless pets!

Led by Best Friends Animal Society, NKLA (No Kill Los Angeles) is a coalition of area animal organizations, corporate partners, and regular people throughout Los Angeles who care about the fate of LA’s pets and have committed to the goal of making LA the largest no-kill city in the country. One of their partners is Natural Balance Pet Foods, a proud supporter of the Best Friends Animal Society.

No Kill LA pet adoption center

Pets at the center enjoy Natural Balance food and treats while waiting to be adopted. Natural Balance generously donates food to the Best Friends Animal Society every month in both the Mission Hills and NKLA Adoption Center. They also provide a free bag of food to send home with every adopter. Natural Balance sponsors and donates food and treats for several Best Friends events including super adoptions and Strut Your Mutt. More information about these events can be found on www.strutyourmutt.org so be sure to check it out to find an event near you!

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How To Become a Pet Sitter and Make Money Doing What You Love

September 24, 2013
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If you ask me, or just about any other pet lover what our dream job is, we’re likely to say it would be “to pet all the animals”! Whether you’re looking for a new career or just a way to earn some extra holiday shopping money, have I got a HOT tip for you!

how to become a dog sitter

Last week I told you about Rover.com and how you can save $25 on your dog’s first stay with one of their local 5-star dog sitters. That promo code discount is still active, so head on over here and check out the details if you’d like to try out a wonderful alternative to traditional caged kennels. Now that I’ve reminded you about how to SAVE money, let’s get to that hot tip on how you can EARN money!

Earn Money As A Pet Sitter

Whether you’ve done professional pet sitting in the past, or always wanted to give it a try, Rover.com makes it easy to earn money pet sitting. You just create a free profile, set your own price, and decide if you want to watch dogs in your home or travel to the owner’s home. Rover.com is totally changing the way pet parents and sitters connect, by creating a marketplace where you can list your personalized pet sitting services.  And getting paid to hang out with fur kids is awesome! Here’s why you’ll love joining Rover.com as a sitter:

  • Real Business: Rover connects you to owners in your area. Expand your business and brand by listing for free on Rover.com
  • Real Pals: Dogs are pack animals and most love to have a buddy around. Do your dogs a favor and bring a friend over to play! If you can’t have a dog of your own, Rover is a great way to get your furry fix.
  • Real Protection: Rover is there for you in case of emergencies. Rover’s Protection Package includes Ask-a-Vet and a subscription to 1-800-Help-4-Pets. Peace of Mind provides reimbursement for emergency vet bills due to the stay.
  • Real Money: Rover sitters make real money! They’ve helped hundreds of sitters pay for everything from college tuition to fabulous vacations.

Ready to sign up and get started, or want to learn more about how Rover.com works? Visit this page to get more info!

And be sure to Join us for a Twitter Chat with Rover.com on Thursday, October 3rd from 6-7pm PST. Hashtag will be #RoverChat and their Twitter handle is @roverdotcom. It will be a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more…We hope to see you there!
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