Mother’s Day is coming up and we are all stuck at home! Want to do some coloring? Or a free present. Or give the kids something fun to do today!
You can download pages individually or all 4 at once Mother’s Day Coloring Sheets!
When you are done share pictures with us on social media!
Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up! Do you have some free time and want to do some coloring? Or give the kids something fun to do today!
You can download pages individually or all 4 at once Saint Patrick’s Day Coloring Sheets!
When you are done share pictures with us on social media!
It is hard to believe that 2019 is over and we are moving into the New Year! We thought it would be fun to take a look at our most popular dog and cat names for 2019. These are names of pets we worked with over the year in the areas we work in: Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley, Colorado.
I did take the liberty of combining a couple of names that were spelled differently, such as Lily and Lilly.
Close runners up: Cooper, Murphy, Penny, Riley and Sophie
Close runners up: Boo, Boots, George, Hank, Luna, Milo, Olive, Oliver, Oscar, Pearl and Pepper
Wet Noses Pet Sitting owner Liana now has 3 kittens and it is time to show them off! Meet Rhys, Pax and Fitz. They are foster kittens from Animal Friends Alliance that we decided to keep and they are going to help us teach everyone about kitten care. Now it is just time to watch them have a good time!
Halloween is almost here. It is time to enjoy the scary holiday and have a fun time out in the world. These events are fun for you and for your pets!
When: October 19th, 12-2pm
Where: Wellington Veterinary Hospital, 7837 6th St, Wellington
We had so much fun last year we are doing it again this year! Dress your pup up and come down for some great beer and good times! Prizes for the top costumes!
When: October 25th, 3-4:30pm
Where: Gunter Field UNC Campus
Join us for our annual fun halloween themed festival sponsored by University of Northern Colorado’s FETCHLAB! There will be several events for you and your dog to participate in! We will have prizes, raffle tickets, and treats! Participate in our fun events, including best trick, costume contest, obstacle course, 25 yard dash, home run commands, frisbee catch, toy retrieve, and more!
This event is open to everyone (with or without a pup) and is FREE to attend and participate!
When: October 26th, 9am-12:30pm
Where: Biergarten at Anheuser-Busch, 2351 Busch Dr, Fort Collins
The Phantom 4 Miler is a dog-friendly, Halloween themed 4-mile run/walk open to the whole family.
When: October 26th, 12-1pm
Where: Lee Martinez Farm, Fort Collins
Bow Wowvania is a dog-friendly trick-or-treat event at The Farm. Hundreds of dogs and dog owners will take a stroll down Trick-or-Treat Street dressed in costume and eager for treats. All dog owners will receive a doggie bag for treats and travel between storefronts hosted by our sponsors.
When: October 26th, 12-2pm
Where: Bath Garden Center and Nursery, 2000 E Prospect Rd, Fort Collins
Costume Contest! Pet costume contest! Pumpkin carving demonstration! Crafts! Fun!
When: October 27th, 2-4pm
Where: Oak Street Plaza, 201 S College Ave, Fort Collins
Dress your pug in the spookiest, silliest, cutest costume you can find and come join the fun as we “parade” around Old Town. Humans are encouraged to dress up, too, and we LOVE theme costumes. And if your pug has a sibling who’s not a pug, they are welcome too!
When: October 31st, 7am to 6pm
Where: The Dog Pawlour, 2005 S College Ave, Fort Collins
Come and celebrate Halloween with at the Dog Pawlour. Bring your pup in their best costume for a costume contest! Winners get to take home a tasty prize!
If you’re going to be heading out to one of these events make sure you are being safe and that your dog will be comfortable. Not all dogs love visiting people who are dressed up in scary costumes!
Have you ever considered raising mealworms at home? Mealworms are a great supplement to feeding your backyard chickens or to be fed to reptiles and wild birds. Thankfully it is cheap and easy to raise them at home! For the cost of a small container of mealworms you could instead set up your own colony.
Mealworms are the larval form of the mealworm beetle, which is a type of darkling beetle. The beetles lay eggs, which when larger can easily be fed as a yummy snack to your reptiles and birds.
A small Tupperwear container will work well for homes with a handful of backyard chickens. If you have more chickens you may choose to get a larger container or multiple small containers. A normal cheap container will work great. It does not have to be airtight but it does need to have a lid. In Colorado we have an issue with small moths getting into food and they will destroy a mealworm colony, so you need to ensure they cannot get into the container. I tried a 3 level system but the moths were able to get in right away. I also tried putting netting over the container but it was a hassle to deal with when I needed to get into the container to feed or collect the worms. After I got my container I lined the edges of the container and the inside of the lid with double-sided tape to ensure the moths would get stuck when trying to climb into the container.
*** Edit note: During humid times I started to have a problem with the bedding molding when the lid was on. I switched to putting a screen over the top of the bin, attached with either double-sided tape or a large rubber-band, which eliminated the humidity problem.
You can use a variety of bedding types but the one I have found that works best is wheat bran. It is inexpensive and easy to find. I purchase my wheat bran at Sprouts for 99 cents a pound. After I get a couple of bags I put them in the freezer for at least two weeks to make sure any insects in it are killed off. Then it is ready to be used! Mealworms will need at least a couple inches of bedding but it does not have to be deep.
After your colony is established you will want to change the bedding out when needed. I change mine about every 3 months, but you may find the need to change it more or less often. Check your bedding every month or so as the fecal matter (a very fine particle) can be mistaken for bedding unless you look closely. When you are ready to change the bedding, filter out the fine waste particles from the wheat bran, beetles and worms. Use this time to dispose of any dead beetles and clean out any food remnants. But don’t throw away the waste particles just yet! Set them aside for a few weeks to allow any eggs to hatch. Add the tiny worms to your colony and toss the waste.
After you have your container and bedding you are ready for your worms! You can purchase them in bulk online or just go to your local feed supply store. Most places sell 50 mealworms for around $5. I started my colony with around 80 worms and it took off quickly! If you happen to know someone who already has a colony see if you can get a cup of worms, beetles and bedding from them to give your colony a jump start. The bedding will most likely contain eggs and will get the process moving quickly.
The mealworms will eat the wheat bran bedding but they also need a food source that contains moisture. I typically give mine lettuce because it is easy and they seem to like it best, but other foods like watermelon rinds, apples and potatoes would work. Be sure not to let moist foods lead to mold in the wheat bran, so if you are using a very moist food put down a piece of thick paper first to keep the moisture from the bedding. The worms may eat through the paper but it will not hurt them – it was discovered in 2015 that mealworms can degrade items like polystyrene so a little paper will not make a difference.
A typical colony takes about 6 months to get up and running. Give your worms time to propagate before taking some out for feeders. If you keep the balance of beetles and worms, feed them regularly and change their bedding and you will have a wonderful food source for your chickens, birds and reptiles for years to come!
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As pet sitters we love taking amazing pictures of our canine and feline friends (check them out over on Instagram), but it has to be fast and easy. After all, we are there to spend time with your pets, not just photograph them. Plus they get super impatient with us if we take too long! So I was really excited when I heard about a class being hosted by Claire with Pet Honor Society. The presentation, Pet Photos in a Snap, was given by Monique with Silver Paw Studio, based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Monique is an amazing pet photographer and both ladies allowed me to film the presentation. It was such a great time and I learned a ton!
Watch the video to get some great tips on how to take beautiful photos of your pets with your regular old cell phone. Some of her tips include:
If you love this be sure to take a look at future classes being held by Claire. You can find her upcoming events on Facebook. I will also be there filming, so come down and visit with me or subscribe to our email newsletter to make sure you see future videos!
This is National Dog Week and we wanted to show off our best friends and say thank you for letting us be a part of your lives!
We love being pet sitters and dog walkers and spending time with your canine friends every day. We take so many amazing pictures and videos so it is fun to have a reason to show them off. The dogs are so much fun to be around and we are just happy we get to spend time with them.
Do something special with your dog today this week and post the picture on social media to show us!
We have the cutest clients! Every day our sitters send tons of pictures and video of their furry friends to their parents while they are away. We like to share these on social media and here on our website (with client permission of course). We love showing off our friends! (This is Page 2!)
Your dog sitter does so much while you are gone, from going on walks, cleaning up after her, giving her medications and giving you peace of mind. So you want to give her a gift, but what is an appropriate gift for a dog sitter? Being a dog sitter myself, I can give you some great ideas!
Whether it be food, drink or a souvenir, it is neat for a dog sitter to get a gift from the area you were traveling to. It can be a harder gift to actually give to your dog sitter since she is already done watching your house, but it is a nice gesture. You can always bring it by the office or leave it out for her to pick up when she has a moment.
Custom items from Etsy are cute and show you thought about your sitter in advance. It can be hard to get these going while you are in the midst of planning for your trip, but if you have the time, browse through Gift for Dog Sitter items Etsy suggests. Steer clear of jewelry and clothing, unless you know your sitter well and can pick out items you know the sitter will like. Many dog sitters do not wear a lot of jewelry during their normal workday and they may have to wear uniforms.
Gift cards for local shops in your area are always appreciated. Consider getting one to a local coffee shop, gift shop or entertainment, so your sitter will have to get something for herself. If it is in your neighborhood them you know your sitter travels to the area anyway since she was coming to your home. A gift card to the movies provides a nice night out!
Most pet sitters have pets of their own, and we all know how much we love to dote on our pets. If you know what kind of pets they have (you can always ask the manager) then consider a gift for their pet. Treats, toys or a custom item with their pet’s name on it is a very thoughtful present.
There are many items that can make a dog sitter’s day much nicer, especially in changing weather.
In the end, it is the thought that counts. Dog sitters are not often given gifts, so anything you give is going to be greatly appreciated by your sitter. Thanks for thinking of them!
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