New Site, New Life
August 2015
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We hope you'll take a moment to check out our new website. While we loved the old site, it was not keeping up with the needs of our growing company!

We hope you'll enjoy the new look, the new layout, and the increased functionality: iPhone and iPad users rejoice!

We've added a bunch of really cute photos, too, of some of our cat sitting and dog and cat grooming clients. So take a look around, and let us know what you think!
 
Helen Adler
Meet our Two New Maven-ettes

Meet Barbie and Martini, the newest additions to my home and to The Pet Maven team. I'd had a full household for many years with two dogs Lou and Flora, and my three cats Murray, Rosie and Felix. I had a home full of companions, and no shortage of fur or love. But then, within the last year and a half, I lost two cats in quick succession: Murray, in January 2013, then Rosie in June 2015.

Losing them was hard on us all, and I had no plans on fostering, rescuing or adopting any more pets! After all, I still had Felix, a crotchety old alpha-cat of 16, and Lou and Flora are also getting on in years. I think all animal people say this at some point: "No more pets! I put my foot down!" But Felix seemed depressed and so lonely; he was missing Murray, his favorite playmate of 14 years, as well as his buddy Rosie.

I began to feel horrible and guilty that he was so miserable. Of course, I couldn't really discuss things with him, but based on his guttural yowls in the middle of the night that sounded so desperate, I decided he needed a playmate. I thought it over and came to the conclusion that he would be happy with a young male about 6 months to a year old. Female kitties can be quite alpha, sometimes, and a younger  kitten would be too playful.

What did I end up bringing home? Two female kittens, about 10 weeks old, exactly the opposite of what I'd planned! It turned out to be the right decision, though, and I am so glad these two litter-mates have each other to play and roughhouse with. They are so delicious and delightful!

The two dogs, Lou and Flora, simply love them and accepted them immediately. And, Felix? Well, my senior kitty is slowly accepting them, but he thinks their antics are silly and he doesn't have much patience for their vaudeville-like play.

I know many of you have also recently lost a beloved companion, and it's so devastating. But I've been reminded how healing and uplifting adoption can be; it truly brings new life into your home. Of course they will never replace the ones you have lost, but the heart has a way of expanding to accommodate when new animals to love enter your life.
Now Fido can Really Fly the Furr-iendly Skies

Frequent travelers rejoice! American Airlines is offering a new perk for people traveling with pets. On select flights between JFK, LAX, and SFO, they have two cosy cabins available for pets in the first class section.

Now, instead of losing leg space to your terrier in a carrier, both you and your pet have room to stretch.

Are you new to traveling with your pet and looking for a more useful insider tips? Check out Bring Fido.com for a wealth of information on pet-friendly destinations, hotels, and activities, as well as terrific suggestions to make your travels a breeze!
Labor Day is on the Way!

Labor Day is right around the corner! That means you're running out of time to reserve your cats' favorite sitter!

We know; you want to call when the kitties are asleep, so they won't know what you're doing. But you realize they can hear a can opening from across the apartment while the air-conditioner is running right above their heads!

Maybe you'd better email. That way they won't know what's happening, that is, until you get out the dreaded suitcases. Cats do have a sixth sense, don't they? So why not call now? They probably know you're procrastinating, and they're rubbing their paws together saying "It's working ... Soon it will be too late!!"