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Local guides for Dallas Metroplex and Austin Metro pet parents, plus practical advice on pet sitting, dog walking and everyday pet care.
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Pet-Friendly Weekend Getaways from Dallas
A weekend away with your dog sounds simple until you check the map. From Dallas, Waco is about an hour and a half by car. Fredericksburg is about four and a half hours and San Antonio about five, so they work best as a long weekend rather than a quick escape. This...
Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Plano, TX
DINING OUT WITH YOUR DOG IN PLANO Dogs are welcome on the patios of many Plano restaurants, which makes a meal out an easy way to include your dog. Trusted since 2001, VIP Pet Services provides in-home pet sitting and dog walking across the Dallas Metroplex, and we...
Austin Metro
Austin Pet Guide
Dog parks, dog-friendly patios and campgrounds in Greater Austin, plus official City resources.
Practical guides for every pet parent
Summer Travel with Your Pet
Bringing your pets on summer trips can be great, but you need to plan ahead and know the rules. Different places have different requirements for pets, including vaccinations, health certificates, and travel arrangements. To make traveling easier for your pet, get...
Keeping Your Indoor Cat Happy When You’re Away
Planning a getaway this summer? While you’re enjoying your vacation, it’s important to ensure your indoor cat remains happy and stress-free at home. Cats are creatures of habit, and changes in their environment or routine can cause anxiety. Here are...
Three Reasons to Meet with Your Pet Sitter in Advance
One essential step in planning to be away from your pets is meeting with your pet sitter before you finalize your plans. At VIP Pet Services, we understand that your pet is more than just an animal – they are a cherished member of your family. That’s why when...
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What Is a ‘Specially-abled’ Pet and What Do I Need To Know To Live With One?
By: Cate Burnett National Specially-abled Pets Day Is May 3rd A specially-abled pet may have had an injury, a birth defect, or a disease that requires her to use a wheeled harness, a sling, or a stroller. These dogs or cats may be blind or deaf and may not always...
National Kids and Pets Day – April 26th
National Kids and Pets Day is a great opportunity to spotlight the special relationship between kids and pets! It’s also the perfect time to adopt a new pet from a local shelter. Kids with pets enjoy a number of significant benefits, including: Pets teach...
April 11th Is National Pet Day!
Celebrate Your Pet! National Pet Day is just around the corner. Our pets provide us with love, companionship, entertainment, and more. National Pet Day is the perfect opportunity to return the favor. We’d love to hear how you pamper your pets and show them how much...
March 23 Is National Puppy Day!
What better way to welcome spring than with the arrival of a new furry family member? Spring is, in fact, a great time to get a new puppy, because house training is much easier when the weather outside is pleasant. If you have recently adopted a new puppy or are...
Preparation and Education: The Key Ingredients to Successful New Puppy Parenthood
By: Cate Burnette National Puppy Day is March 23 Are your kids begging you to get a dog? Does your spouse want to add a furry family member to your household? Whatever the reason, bringing a new puppy into your home can be a challenging undertaking, filled...
It’s Cat Playtime!
Cats and Playtime Did you know that cats need playtime just as much as dogs? Just consider how cats live in the wild, and it’s easy to understand why. Cats can spend up to 16 hours per day asleep – and wild cats, when they aren’t sleeping, spend...