There are many options for both pet sitting and boarding. While there’s no right answer - both can be GREAT - there are a few reasons why to choose Boarding or Professional Pet Sitting. Professional Pet Sitting In home Pet Sitting consists of daily visits in your home usually 2-4 times per day at 15 - 60 minutes per visit, depending on the level of care your pet requires. Hiring a Professional who cares for pets for a living ensures that your fur baby is given the love and care they need. Pros: Dogs and Cats are territorial animals meaning they like to be in their own environment. Most anima ..read more

As every dog parent knows, dogs are one of the happiest – and messiest additions to our families. They bring us great joy and they can make a great mess as well. Dog moms and dads have a special set of issues when it comes to keeping their homes clean. We must think about pet hair, stains, accidents, and footprints. Did we mention the pet hair? The thing about all of these issues is that if you don’t keep on top of them, they can become a real issue that piles up in your home. Take something off your plate Life is busy and being a dog parent makes it even busier. You want to spend your time p ..read more

Can My Pet Contract the Coronavirus? NO! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the disease is spread to humans through person-to-person contact. There have been no reports of pets or livestock becoming ill or spreading the coronavirus in the U.S. Likewise, the World Health Organization has stated that there is no evidence that dogs or cats have become ill with this particular virus. There is no reason to think that any animals including pets in the United States might be a source of infection with COVID-19. To date, CDC has not received any reports of pets or other animals ..read more

At Elle McCall, our top priority is pet health. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, some conditions and diseases our animals have are simply hereditary. When buying a purebred, finding a responsible breeder that tests their dogs for the presence of genetic health problems can certainly eliminate a lot of the guesswork. But if you’d like to rescue–which is a great thing to do!–there is no way to know who the pup’s parents or siblings are. Luckily, there are a good number of breeds that are less prone to devastating genetic conditions. And while it’s certainly not a guarantee ..read more

Author: Lauren McCall,CEO of Elle McCall LLC At Elle McCall, we believe Dog Moms deserve a high end lifestyle that includes their pets. But researching the places that you are allowed to take them - not just sneak them in - can be daunting. With experiences with our own fur babies, we have come up with list of the Retail Stores that your well behaved fur baby is allowed in. **Disclaimer: Always double check with the store beforehand. This is not an official list and this was written by the owner of a purse dog. While we would LOVE to see big fur babies in the stores, unfortunately many locati ..read more

At Elle McCall, we are ALL ABOUT Dog Moms and promoting a dog friendly lifestyle! So we put together a list of the top 10 "Pawsome" restaurant patios to take your fur baby. 1. Mutts Canine Cantina It's an obligation that we put this on the list. Why? Cuz it's a dog park/bar. They have locations in Dallas and Fort Worth. They have a full range dog park plus paw washing stations. Until more mainstream restaurants join the "pawty" we are here for this. 2. Lazy Dog This place is pretty cool as they have a cool name, cool logo, a dog friendly patio, AND dog food on the menu! BUT, our one beef with ..read more

Pets nationwide are thrilled to have their humans home! As we practice social distancing you’re likely limiting your activities and you may be working from home. This unprecedented time at home is a chance for us to really bond with our pets and family members. While your pets may be thrilled to see you home more, they’re also likely to get bored or restless. Hello kitties laying on the laptop and puppies barking on conference calls! To keep yourself and your furry family members sane, we highly suggest taking short 15-30 minute breaks to give your pets some attention, love and playtime. Whil ..read more