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Critter Care 🐾 Compassionate in-home pet sitting so pets stay comfortable in their own home. Specializing in senior and special needs animals.

My background:
• 15+ years vet tech
• 7+ years rescue/animal shelter
• 24+ years in-home pet care
• Fully Insured

🐾I was so happy to be welcomed back to care for this sweet crew! This visit called for a little extra attention: their y...
10/13/2026

🐾I was so happy to be welcomed back to care for this sweet crew! This visit called for a little extra attention: their young pup started her first heat, so I made sure she was closely supervised during potty breaks—even in the fenced yard. Their two senior pets also got extra care, with a gentle pace and close attention to their comfort and routines. Every pet has different needs, and I’m grateful for the trust to care for each one.❤️🐾

10/11/2026

🐾🍂 Weekly Critter Care Tip #30: Be Seen as the Days Get Shorter! 🍂🐾

Fall is here, and that means our daylight hours are getting shorter too! Many morning and evening dog walks are now happening at dusk or in the dark.

A few simple additions can help keep both you and your pup more visible:

🐾 Reflective collars, harnesses, and leashes
🐾 Clip-on LED lights or light-up collars
🐾 Reflective gear for yourself too
🐾 A flashlight or headlamp for darker routes
🐾 Extra caution near driveways, intersections, and roads

Even if you can see an approaching vehicle, that doesn’t necessarily mean the driver can easily see you or your dog — especially smaller or dark-colored dogs.

And remember, visibility is important even if you’re only heading out for a quick potty break near the road.

A little extra light or reflective gear can make a big difference in helping everyone get home safely. 🐾💓

Happy Sunday! A Cosmo update 🍂🍁☀️Cosmo experienced bubbles for the first time! 🫧🐾He wasn’t quite sure what to think at f...
10/11/2026

Happy Sunday! A Cosmo update 🍂🍁☀️

Cosmo experienced bubbles for the first time! 🫧🐾

He wasn’t quite sure what to think at first, but curiosity eventually won. Watching a rescue experience simple little things for the first time never gets old. 💙

10/04/2026

🍂🐾 Weekly Critter Care Tip # 29: What’s Hiding Under Those Fall Leaves? 🐾🍂

Crunchy leaves are one of the best parts of fall — and plenty of dogs love sniffing, digging, and playing in them! 🍁🐶

But those leaf piles can hide a few things worth watching for:

🍁Fleas and ticks — Cooler fall weather doesn’t mean these pests are gone. Ticks can remain active during surprisingly cool weather, so continue checking your pets after time outdoors and follow your veterinarian’s recommendations for parasite prevention.

🍄‍🟫Mushrooms — Damp fall weather and decaying leaves create great growing conditions for mushrooms, and some can be toxic to pets. It’s safest not to let pets eat any wild mushrooms.

🌰Acorns, sticks, and other debris — Leaf piles can hide things that may become choking hazards or cause gastrointestinal problems if swallowed.

🐾Wildlife and critters — Small animals may also use piles of leaves and yard debris for shelter, so curious noses may occasionally find more than they bargained for! 😂

🍂Mold and decaying vegetation — Wet piles of leaves can develop mold and bacteria. Pets with allergies or respiratory sensitivities may be especially bothered by them.

So absolutely let them enjoy those wonderful fall smells and crunchy leaves — just keep an eye on what that curious nose discovers underneath! 🍂🐾💙

🐾Another New Face at Critter Care! 🐾I had the pleasure of caring for another new Critter Care kiddo recently, and what a...
09/28/2026

🐾Another New Face at Critter Care! 🐾

I had the pleasure of caring for another new Critter Care kiddo recently, and what a sweetheart she is! 🥰

She’s still a puppy, so that fun puppy energy is definitely there — and I absolutely love it! 😂🐾 She’s also doing extremely well for her age and has such a sweet little soul.

We spent our visits playing, exploring, mental enrichment, and of course making time for plenty of cuddles and relaxation too. 💜

I loved getting to know this sweet girl and her personality, and I’m looking forward to spending more time with her! 🐾

Welcome to the Critter Care crew sweet pea!

🐾🐾 Monthly Community Giving 🐾🐾Today, Critter Care dropped off September’s pet food donations at our local community pant...
09/27/2026

🐾🐾 Monthly Community Giving 🐾🐾

Today, Critter Care dropped off September’s pet food donations at our local community pantries. 🐾

To help support both dogs and cats in our community, I’ll be donating:

🐶 Dog food/treats to the pantry by the hospital.

🐱 Cat food/treats to the pantry at Ebenezer Church.

I’ve also included photos of the treat packaging and ingredient lists in case any pets have food sensitivities or dietary restrictions.

💙 Please take only one treat bag per family so there’s enough to share with several local families and their pets. 🐾

🐾Meet Two of the Newest Critter Care Kiddos! These two cuties joined the Critter Care crew recently! 🥰One was ready for ...
09/25/2026

🐾Meet Two of the Newest Critter Care Kiddos!

These two cuties joined the Critter Care crew recently! 🥰

One was ready for attention, while the other was a little more hesitant about having someone new in her space — and that’s perfectly okay! I took things at her pace, gave her the space she needed, and let her decide when she was ready to interact.

By the end of our time together, we were getting along much better! I really enjoyed caring for these two and getting to know their individual personalities.

Welcome to the Critter Care crew, kiddos! 💙🩷

🐾 Weekly Critter Care Tip #28: Pet Care Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All! 🐾Every pet is different — and the care they receive sh...
09/20/2026

🐾 Weekly Critter Care Tip #28: Pet Care Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All! 🐾

Every pet is different — and the care they receive should be too!

Some dogs would happily spend an entire visit playing fetch. Others would rather sniff around the yard, work on a puzzle, practice a few basic commands, play tug, or simply enjoy some one-on-one attention.

Senior pets may prefer a slower pace and extra comfort. Puppies often benefit from a combination of physical activity, mental stimulation, potty breaks, and opportunities to settle. Fearful or anxious pets may need something completely different — sometimes giving them space and allowing them to interact on their own terms is the most valuable thing you can do.

That’s why I don’t approach pet sitting with a one-size-fits-all routine.

During Critter Care visits, I get to know each pet and tailor our time together around their personality, age, energy level, health, routine, and what they genuinely enjoy.

Enrichment can look like:

🐾 Fetch or tug
🐾 Sniffing and “find it” games
🐾 Food puzzles or snuffle mats
🐾 Short training sessions
🐾 Exploring the yard and taking time to sniff
🐾 Favorite toys and games
🐾 Quiet companionship and affection
🐾 Or sometimes simply maintaining the familiar routine that makes them feel secure

And what a pet needs can even change from one visit to the next.

Good pet care isn’t about filling time. It’s about making that time meaningful for the individual pet in front of you. 💙🐾

🐾 Weekly Critter Care Tip #27: Acorn Season Is Here! 🌰🐾Fall is creeping in, and that means acorns are beginning to cove...
09/13/2026

🐾 Weekly Critter Care Tip #27: Acorn Season Is Here! 🌰🐾

Fall is creeping in, and that means acorns are beginning to cover yards, sidewalks, parks, and walking trails.

For most of us, they’re just another sign that fall is on the way. For our dogs—especially puppies and those who believe everything belongs in their mouth—they’re something worth watching.

🌰 Why are acorns a concern?

Acorns contain tannins, which can cause gastrointestinal upset if eaten. Depending on how many are consumed and the size of the dog, you may see vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, or abdominal discomfort.

But there’s another concern that’s easy to overlook: acorns can also become a choking hazard or cause an intestinal blockage, particularly in smaller dogs or dogs that swallow them whole.

🐾 A few fall precautions:

🍂 Keep an eye on dogs while they’re exploring areas with lots of fallen acorns.
🍂 Don’t encourage acorns as toys, even if your dog enjoys carrying them around.
🍂 Puppies and known “eat-everything” dogs may need especially close supervision.
🍂 Regularly pick up large amounts of acorns from areas of your yard where your dog spends time.

🚨 If you know or suspect your dog has eaten acorns, contact your veterinarian for guidance. The level of concern can depend on your dog’s size, how many may have been eaten, and whether they were chewed or swallowed whole.

If your dog is choking, having difficulty breathing, repeatedly vomiting, showing significant abdominal pain, or otherwise appears seriously ill, seek veterinary care immediately.

Fall brings plenty of fun new smells, leaves, sticks, and treasures to investigate. Just remember that not everything Mother Nature drops on the ground belongs in a dog’s mouth! 🍂🐾

🐾 Weekly Critter Care Tip #26: He/she’s Friendly!” Isn’t Always Enough Information 🐾When someone else is caring for you...
09/06/2026

🐾 Weekly Critter Care Tip #26: He/she’s Friendly!” Isn’t Always Enough Information 🐾

When someone else is caring for your pet, knowing that they’re friendly is great — but there’s a lot more information that can help keep your pet, the sitter, and everyone around them safe.

Even the friendliest dog can have certain situations that make them uncomfortable, fearful, overly excited, or reactive.

Before someone cares for your pet, make sure they know about things like:

🐾 Escape habits — Does your dog bolt through doors, jump fences, slip out of collars, or take off after wildlife?

🐾 Triggers and fears — Thunderstorms, fireworks, men, children, hats, vacuums, bicycles, other dogs, certain noises…the list can be endless!

🐾 Resource guarding — Does your pet guard food, toys, treats, beds, or other pets?

🐾 Reactivity — How does your dog react when seeing another dog, person, bicycle, vehicle, or animal while outside or on leash?

🐾 Handling sensitivities — Are there areas your pet doesn’t like touched? Do they become uncomfortable having their paws handled, harness put on, or medications given?

🐾 History of snapping or biting — Even if it happened only once or years ago, your sitter needs to know. Sharing that information isn’t going to make a good pet professional judge your pet — it helps us care for them safely.

🐾 Relationships between pets in the home — Do your pets ever need to be separated around food, toys, excitement, visitors, or other triggers?

And remember, behavior can change when you aren’t home. A dog who is completely comfortable with their family may behave differently when someone unfamiliar enters their home.

None of these things make a pet a “bad” pet.

They simply give the person caring for them important information so we can avoid known triggers, respect boundaries, and set everyone up for a successful visit.

When it comes to pet care, “He/she’s friendly!” is a great start — but the details matter. 💙🐾

***Critter Care Pet Sitting
Compassionate care with an experienced eye.***

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