Abbeys MiddayMutts WhiskerWashers
JANUARY 2009 Newsletter
 
RELAX...WE'VE GOT YOUR PET CARE COVERED!

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 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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 New Years Resolutions for Dogs
  • Accept that the garbage collector is NOT stealing our stuff.
  • Accept that the mailman IS allowed 6 days a week to be on our front porch for 3 seconds. 
  • I will remember that I do not need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm lying under the coffee table.
  • I will NOT purposely roll my toys behind the fridge, TV, ottoman, etc. just so I can bark until my human gets up and retrieves it.
  • I must shake the rainwater out of my fur BEFORE entering the house.
  • I will NOT eat the cat's food, before or after the cat eats it.
  • I will stop trying to find the last few remaining pieces of clean carpet in the house when I am about to throw up.
  • I will NOT lick my human's face after eating things I shouldn't have.
  • I will NOT chew crayons or pens, especially not the red ones, or my human will think I am hemorrhaging.
  • I will remember that we do not have a doorbell and I will NOT bark each time I hear one on TV.
  • I will remember that the sofa is not a face towel.
  • I will remember that the opening of the refrigerator does not mean "here boy!"
  • I will not allow a taunting clan of backyard squirrels to negatively effect my self-esteem. I will accept that the fun is in the chase.
 
ABBEY'S GUARANTEE
Professional pet sitting service is guaranteed 365 days/year for established clients.
 
   817.735.1486   
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True or False?

 
 1. If your dog scratches more in the winter, it's probably dry skin.
 

True. With windows closed and heaters on, low humidity indoors can make your pet's skin dry and itchy. Regular brushing stimulates the natural oils in the skin and helps to counteract dryness and keep your pet more comfortable.

 
  2.  It's a good idea to let your pet's hair grow long in winter.
 

False. If your pet is a breed that requires regular trimming, it's important to maintain his haircut schedule year round. Allowing his hair to "grow in for the winter" can result in increased matting, which is a major cause of skin problems. If you decide to leave his coat longer for the winter, be prepared to brush him daily to prevent matting. 

 

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817.735.3811

  We want to see it the way you do!

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  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 MiddayMutts WhiskerWashers

Help them help themselves! 
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Please
 KNOW THE FACTS
 and encourage and support the Spaying and Neutering of Dogs and Cats. 

Each day in the US, animal shelters are forced to destroy 30,000 dogs and cats.
 
Each year in the US, almost 8,000,000 dogs and cats are euthanized  because there are no homes for them.
 
70,000 puppies and kittens are born every day in the US alone.    Compared to only 10,000 human births, it's clear that there will never be enough homes for all these animals.

A female cat can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old.
 
A male cat can begin mating when he is between 7 and 10 months old.
 
In 6 years, one female dog and its offspring can be the source of 67,000 puppies.
 
In 7 years, one female cat and its young can produce 420,000 kittens. 
 
Spayed and neutered pets are less likely to run away from home, less aggressive, easier to train and healthier.  
 
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Please visit the Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) website:
to learn more about
  Spay/Neuter Assistance Programs
for low-income and senior citizen pet owners as well as the
 Trap-Neuter-Return program for feral/stray cats
offered on the first and last Tuesday of every month. 
 
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Andrea Pet Sitter 
Andrea
Andrea is one of our awesome pet care providers.  Pictured with her cat, Cooper, Andrea grew up in Dallas and graduated from the University of Oklahoma. 
 
She now lives in downtown Fort Worth and works at Radio Shack's Corporate Headquarters. 
 
In her spare time, Andrea enjoys 
watching sports such as hockey (Dallas Stars), football (Denver Broncos), tennis (Roger Federer), and basketball (Dallas Mavericks. She also enjoys going to concerts and listening to music, watching TV and movies, eating sushi, hanging out with friends, and playing with her cats, Cooper and Sawyer. 
 
Andrea grew up caring for dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, lizards, and fish, and truly enjoys providing that same loving care to your furry, feathered and scaly family members!

Associations

Abbey's Pet & House Sitting / Midday Mutts    817.735.1486 
   Whisker Washers  817.735.3811   
   
 
Kelly and Mary Claire Sullivan, owners   
$15.00 
Referrals ALWAYS  Pay
 
For each new client you refer, who books Pet Sitting service*, Midday service or Grooming service*, we'll give you$15.00 towards your next pet care service.
 
(*must book 5 or more pet sitting or midday visits OR 1 full-service groom)