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Staying on TOP of your pet care needs!
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, four 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!
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HOWLOWEEN SAFETY FOR PETS
Halloween is a lot of fun for people but not so much fun for our pets. Take a look at Halloween from an animals point of view.
- Loud noises - Halloween is full of loud noises. Children laughing and screaming can be scary to dogs and cats. It is better to let your dog out to go potty early in the evening so as not to subject your pet to the strange noises. Make sure cats are indoors and safe. I also recommend leaving the family dog at home if you go out trick or treating. Even the nicest dog can snap at strangers if scared or provoked, and in this day and age that could equal a lawsuit. Protect everybody's safety by leaving pets at home.
- Strange people in costumes - Children and adults have a good time dressing up during Halloween, but to a dog they may not look like people at all. Many dogs may react with fear or aggression if approached by a child or an adult in costume. One more reason to leave the family dog at home and indoors on Halloween night.
- Pet costumes - I love to dress my dog up for Halloween (my husband thinks I'm crazy) and I have to admit my dog doesn't seem to mind, that much, but pets in costume should be monitored at all times. Watch for tight fitting elastic and make sure your dog does not ingest anything that could become an intestinal obstruction. To further clarify, anything can become an intestinal obstruction and an intestinal obstruction equals very expensive surgery in order to save the life of the dog.
- Mischief makers - We all know that hoodlums come in all shapes and sizes, some will tease our pets and some will try to hurt them. Animal abuse happens everyday but kids are out playing tricks in full force on Halloween night, so be aware.
- Candy - It's not good for people and definitely not good for pets. Keep candy in a safe place so that dogs and cats can't reach it. Dark chocolate can be especially harmful.
- Candy wrappers - Wrappers, if swallowed, can be almost as harmful as the candy. If too many wrappers are swallowed the animal may suffer with an intestinal obstruction.
- Lit candles and pumpkins - Animals, especially cats, are naturally curious. Lit candles left burning in pumpkins or decorative holders can be easily knocked over or the animal may burn its paw or tail on the flame. Animals should be watched around candles during Halloween and anytime of the year.
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Help us see what you see!
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
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- DON'T FORGET HOLIDAY RESERVATIONS -
It may seem a bit early to start thinking about your holiday schedule, but for ABBEY'S, it's a very busy time of the year.
Please remember to schedule your holiday pet sitting service for November and December as soon as possible.
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How Many Dogs Does It Take to Change A Light Bulb?"
- Afghan: "Light bulb? What light bulb?"
- Golden Retriever: "The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're worrying about a burned out light bulb?"
- Border Collie: "Just one. And I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code."
- Australian Shepherd: "First put all the light-bulbs in a little circle..."
- Dachshund: "I can't reach the stupid lamp!"
- Toy Poodle: "I'll just blow in the border collie's ear and he'll do it."
- Rottweiler: "Make me!"
- Shi-tzu: "Puuuh--leeez, daahling, I have servants for that kind of thing."
- Lab: "Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeaze let me change the light bulb. Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Can I?"
- Malamute: "Let the border collie do it. You can feed me while he's busy."
- Cocker Spaniel: "Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in the dark."
- Doberman Pinscher: "While it's dark, I'm going to sleep on the couch."
- Mastiff: "Mastiffs are NOT afraid of the dark."
- Old English sheep dog: "Light bulb? Light bulb? That thing I ate was a light bulb?"
- Siberian Husky: "Light bulb?!? I ate the light bulb, and the lamp, and the coffee table it sat on, and the carpet under the coffee table, and..."
- Jack Russell Terrier: "And what do I get for it?"
- Cat: "You need light to see?"
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MEET YOUR STAFF
A monthly column featuring our GREAT team members
Cheryl
As the Whisker Washers Office Manager, Cheryl stays busy with everything from scheduling clients and groomers to maintaining inventory and processing payroll.
A self-described Air Force brat, Cheryl is also a proud mom and grandma. She has a passion for horses, enjoys church activities and spending time with her two grandchildren.
Cheryl is a people person who always enjoys speaking with you and matching our services with your needs. |
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