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AUGUST 2008 NEWSLETTER

Abbeys | Midday Mutts | Whisker Washers

We're SERIOUS about your pets!
 
As Fort Worth's premier pet care service companies,
Abbey's Pet and House Sitting
Midday Mutts™ Professional Dog Walking Service  and
Whisker Washers™ Mobile Pet Grooming
provide multiple service options for your CONVENIENCE. 
 
In addition to over 12 years of providing pet and house sitting services for business and leisure travelers through Abbey's, three year-old spin-off Midday Mutts™ offers workday service designed to help with latchkey pet needs of any kind, and Whisker Washers™ provides the convenience of pet grooming at your doorstep.
 
All our services are designed to be arranged with the ease of a phone call, because WE BRING PROFESSIONAL PET CARE TO YOU!  
 
Whisker Washers Mobile Pet Grooming
is honored to have been named 
The Best
"Groomer on the Go" 
by
Fort Worth,Texas Magazine
in their 8th Annual Best of Fort Worth issue!
THOSE PESKY FLEAS!
 
Getting Rid of Fleas: On your dog, in your home and in your environment

On your dog


The flea comb is a handy item which helps you determine if your dog has fleas. The teeth are set very close together and snare flea evidence when the comb is drawn through the dog's coat. If you trap a flea, crush it immediately. Though wingless, fleas can jump so fast and so far that they may disappear the second you spot them.

Getting rid of fleas entails killing them on your dog as well in the environment. For this, you may need an armament of products.

In your home

As for your home, flea bombs set off in each room or living area are an effective way to kill fleas. Premises sprays can also be applied throughout the house. Thorough vacuuming before home treatment is recommended; discard the vacuum bag once this job is finished. It is important to treat all areas where the dog has traveled, since flea eggs may be present on the floor or furniture. A yard or kennel spray may be used to kill outside fleas.

In your environment

You must understand that just killing fleas on your dog is not enough to prevent the infestation from repeating itself. The environment must also be treated, as well as any other dogs or cats that live in the household. Also, flea eggs may survive several weeks after live adults have been eliminated. Repeat treatments may be necessary.

Fortunately, in many parts of the United States , freezing weather goes a long way toward putting an end to outside fleas. In temperate areas, the flea battle may rage year-round. Sometimes it is best to consult a professional exterminator if the infestation in your house is severe. 
 
*The above is an excerpt from the American Kennel Club Dog Care and Training Book 
**ALWAYS USE FLEA PRODUCTS WITH CAUTION AND TAKE STEPS TO PROPERLY PROTECT YOUR PETS FROM ANY HARMFUL EXPOSURE TO SUCH PRODUCTS**
 

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Add a FLEA BATH to your next 11-point Spa Treatment FOR YOUR DOG OR CAT.
 
call 817.735.3811
 
Lab in bed
 
Which scenario results in LESS STRESS for you
and your pet?

1.  Loading them in a car and dropping them off at a noisy kennel where nothing is familiar and your pet is uncertain as to what will happen to them and whether or not you have left them for good.  

2.  Locking the door behind you and leaving your pet in their own environment where all the sights, smells and surroundings are familiar.  You may be gone longer than usual but your pet knows you'll be back because you always come back....and they'll be there when you do!

THINK ABOUT IT! 
 
817.735.1486
Too much FUR got you down?
Abbeys | Midday Mutts | Whisker Washers
 
The FURminator® can reduce shedding up to 60-80%, leaving a healthier, shinier coat that allows the skin to breathe better for a happier dog or cat. 
 
Visit  
 and click on : 
FURminator®  
 
to learn MORE! 
DID YOU KNOW?
  • An estimated 1 million dogs in the United States have been named the primary beneficiary in their owner's will. 
  • Every known dog except the chow has a pink tongue - the chow's tongue is jet black. 
  • A fifteen year old cat has probably spent ten years of its life sleeping. 
  • A cat in a hurry can sprint at about thirty-one miles per hour. 
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 Abbeys | Midday Mutts | Whisker Washers
 offers
Day Sitting Service

A pet sitter will hang out with a pet that needs a little extra people time
 
- OR -
 
hang out at your house waiting on the people (cable guy, exterminator, repair man , etc.).
 

Call 817.735.1486 
or visit

 
Eat Mor Kat 
 
DON'T BE SHY!
 
 
 
Our goal is to provide clients with first-rate, professional and dependable service conducted with honesty and integrity each and every time.
 
If we ever fail to meet your expectations, please let us know.  We value your input and appreciate the opportunity to improve. 
 
~Kelly and Mary Claire Sullivan 
 
Abbeys | Midday Mutts | Whisker Washers
   $25.00                                AUGUST - SEPTEMBER REFERRAL SPECIAL
Remember  REFERRALS
ALWAYS 
PAY!

A REFERRAL is the HIGHEST compliment WE can receive and we appreciate each one!

We will give you $25.00 toward your next PET SITTING service for each new customer you refer who books PET SITTING service.
(5 or more visits)
Expires September 30, 2008
Associations
Kelly and Mary Claire Sullivan, owners

Abbey's Pet & House Sitting / Midday Mutts    817.735.1486
Whisker Washers     817.735.3811 
www.abbeyspetsitting.com     www.middaymutts.com     www.whiskerwashers.com