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Here you’ll find practical tips, behavior advice, honest answers to weird pet questions, and the kind of oddly specific stories that could only come from someone who’s shared a sleeping bag with a goat, given pep talks to a parrot, and once learned the hard way that retractable leashes are tools of the devil.

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Decoding the Wag: Unraveling the Secrets Behind Dog Tail Wagging

Our pets are choreographing a ballet of emotions with their tails.

Pet Behavior

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Important Health Advisory for Your Dogs

You may have heard news reports about the spread of an unknown respiratory illness affecting dogs in many U.S. states. So far, cases have...

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Local Excellence: Why Oh, Fur Pet’s Sake Outshines National Providers in Pet Care

Compelling reasons why selecting a local pet sitter like Oh, Fur Pet’s Sake trumps choosing a large national provider.

Nov 20, 20232 min read

The Difference: Professional Pet Sitters vs. Side Hustlers

It’s not just about finding someone to feed and walk your pets; it’s about entrusting their safety, well-being, and happiness to someone.

Sep 16, 20232 min read

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The Companion Manual

Field Notes from Someone Who’s Read The Cat in the Hat to Hundreds of Actual Cats