I am in a business that requires a lot of trust with keys. I hold the keys to many clients’ homes. I definitely feel the weight of that responsibility daily, which is why staying organized is so important. Photo by Chunlea Ju on Unsplash Professionals in need of key storage solutions: Pet sitters House sitters Real estate professionals Property managers and landlords Rental car agencies Body shops Small businesses There are a lot of ideas out there for key organizatio ..read more

Image by 2photo pots via Unsplash Thanks, Obama! Barack Obama made his annual favorite book list and I’m adding a few of them to my reading list for 2020. Here’s all of Obama’s reading lists combined on Quartz. My reading goal is 20 books this year. I know that probably doesn’t sound like a lot but I’m going to be nice to my future self in December and not put too much pressure on this goal. The first 10 are below and I’ll rework the rest of the list this summer. If you need a short motivational business read, my new eBook, How to Laun ..read more

Photo by Vlad Chețan from Pexels Athleta is having a semi-annual sale! Puppy in Training has a helpful chart to make sure your new pet is gaining enough weight National parks are free for five days in 2020 Some tips to keep your dog safe in winter - here’s our post on keeping yourself and other humans safe in the cold. 17 Celebrity Pets to Follow on Instagram ..read more

Did you gift your service professionals something for the holidays? These are the people we see often but maybe don’t think to add them to our Christmas gift lists. Photo by Matthew Lancaster on Unsplash Pet Sitter Dog Walker Pet Groomer Housekeeper Hairdresser Mail Carrier or Package Deliverer Teacher or Tutor Home Health Aides or Nursing Home Staff Regular Babysitter Superintendent Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash ..read more

Here’s me, drinking my tea and reading all the animal news. Copyright Disney Thousands of cats and dogs are now being protected from a harsh life on the streets, in China. All this is thanks to the generosity of Animals Asia supporters from all around the world! Florida lawmakers have filed a new bill to keep all nonservice animals outside of restaurants and stores. Abandoning your pet outside during Hurricanes could become a crime A cafe and cat lounge called ‘Moch ..read more

I walk dogs in all kinds of weather, but I do have my limits. I make sure to mention those limits on my website and in all my policy documents. As I’ve said before both people need to protect themselves in extreme heat or extreme cold. Of course, this depends on the animal, the client, and the walker’s comfort. Remember, if you need help with contract or policies, I’d check out my eBook available now on Amazon. In your pet sitter work bag, fanny pack, back pack, or car, it’s always a good idea to have some of these items at your ready. If it suddenly starts raining, you can’t just cancel a wal ..read more

Hope you all had a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Read these newslinks over some Thanksgiving side leftovers. Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash Conan the Hero Dog goes to Washington Animal cruelty is now a felony! Minneapolis animal shelter cleared out. All Animals Adopted! Should you take your dogs' antibiotics? (HINT: probably not) Animals, they're just like us with all their teen drama Adorable cat jailbreak! A California bill could make cannabis legal for you ..read more

I’m only posting highly rated items with great discounts. Get these in your cart or watchlist now! We independently select these products - if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Photo by Piotr Cichosz on Unsplash Leashes, Harnesses & Collars Downtown Pet Supply No Pull, Step in Adjustable Harness Missy and her poodle mix love this product: I ordered a size L for my 18 lb poodle mix. And I would normally order a medium cause he’s a medium size ..read more