Bliss Pet Care

11/03/2021

11/02/2021

Denver Dumb Friends League is filled to capacity. If you're interested in learning how to help, keep reading.⁠
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DDFL President and CEO Dr. Apryl Steele says "If you’re in a position to bring a new pet into your family, now is a great time, and your choice will have more impact than ever. We can’t do this critical work without your help."⁠
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From 9news:⁠
"DDFL said that while adoption is a key way to help animals and shelters, it isn’t the only way Coloradans can help.⁠
-Members of the community can foster a homeless pet by providing short-term care and temporary housing. DDFL said serving as a foster parent gives an animal a loving home until a more permanent placement can be arranged while also making room at the shelter for another animal in need.⁠
-DDFL is also asking for volunteers to help in various capacities and its centers and other local shelters around Colorado.⁠
-Many area shelters, including the DDFL, are also hiring for positions that range from direct animal care to administrative roles."⁠
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Visit https://www.ddfl.org to learn more.⁠

11/01/2021

Hope you all had a happy and safe Halloween! Just a quick reminder, it's better to dispose of your old pumpkins in the trash or compost bin than to leave them outside for wildlife. This protects you and the animals.

07/08/2021

Do you have an emergency fund set up for your fur-babies?

I know it may seem weird. But, if you've ever been to the vet for a check-up, you know how quickly costs can add up.

I'm going to share my story below because I learned a BIG lesson when it comes to putting money aside in case of a pet emergency.

Last year was hard for a lot of reasons. It was 2020... need I say anything more?

Towards the end of the year my boyfriend and I went through a difficult situation with our cat, Sebastian,

Sebastian had swallowed something that caused an obstruction in his intestines.
At first, we had no idea what was going on, so our regular vet at Banfield suggested X-rays to check if anything odd was going on. When they got the results back, it didn't show anything. The vet just suggested waiting to see if he got better in a few days.

After 3 more days went by, Sebastian's energy was so low -he rarely came out from under the bed, and his appetite was non-existent. This is a big deal for a cat whose nickname is Garfield. He also threw up anything he would eat.

I had to call multiple vets to get different opinions, and we decided to go to Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group in Littleton.

They did an ultrasound and that's when they found the obstruction. They had to perform immediate surgery to avoid risking anymore internal damage.

The next day, Sebastian got out of surgery and the vet said if we had waited any longer, the object would have gone too far and could have been way worse. He made a full recovery and instantly started to feel better.

As a side note, I recommend Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group if your pet has to have surgery! They honestly put all of my worries at ease.

Moral of the story, if I would do it over again, I would get pet insurance or set up an automatic emergency savings account. We ended up spending over $4,000 over some tiny thing Sebastian swallowed.

The money part was so hard because we were not in a position to drop that much money.... who is? But, when it comes to your pet can you really put a price on it?? Unfortunately, money doesn't cease to exist in these really difficult moments.

Are you prepared in case your pet gets sick?

07/08/2021

Bliss Pet Care is offering 50% off your first dog walk! Servicing Littleton, CO and surrounding areas. Abi and Athena had a good time on our walk tonight 😍

07/07/2021

Every dog is different with the amount of energy they have. It also depends on the dog breed.⁠
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My Rottweiler, Kingston gets short bursts of energy for about 20 minutes and then he gets hot and tired. ⁠
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I've walked dogs though that, even after 60 minutes, they are STILL hyper and ready to keep going.⁠
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Here are some tips for getting your dogs energy out, for any breed:⁠
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-Figure out what your dog loves and set aside 5-10 minutes a few times a day to play with him. This is in addition to walks. If your dog loves to play fetch, walk to a park and throw the ball for him. If she loves tug-of-war, invest in a couple strong ropes you can wrestle with her at home.⁠
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-If you struggle with your dog having too much energy at the beginning of your walk, try playing out in the backyard BEFORE your walk. Help wear her out by throwing the ball a couple times. ⁠Bliss Pet Care offers dog walking services, and 30% off your first walk!
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-Practice training. Look up a new, simple trick you can train your dog. Kingston loves using his brain, so I enjoy trying new tricks on him. His favorite is "speak"! ⁠
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-Sign up for Agility training. Call up your local dog trainer and see if they offer agility training. This is a great way to connect with your dog on a deeper level, while totally and completely wearing them out.

07/06/2021

Tucker says hello, and wants you to know Bliss Pet Care is offering 30% off your first dog walking or pet sitting service!

Just book your free meet and greet on blisspetcare.com or call us at (303) 968-1361

07/05/2021

If you live in a cat and dog household, do they get along? I'm always curious about this. ⁠
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Our cat, Sebastian thinks he's a dog. He growls at the UPS guy and loves to be outside. Sometimes I too think he's a dog... 🐕🐈🤷🏻‍♀️