VIP BLOG
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 their time...
It’s Professional Pet Sitters Week!
March 6 – 12 is Professional Pet Sitters Week! It's not hard to imagine, but at VIP Pets - we are big fans of pet sitters and are fortunate to have a group of rock stars on our team. We can't thank them enough for all the wonderful work they do for our clients...
Canines in Danger: Military Working Dogs and Police K9s
By: Cate Burnette K9 Veterans Day is March 13 Dogs have been working animals much longer than they have been family pets. As far back as the Holy Roman Empire, dogs were trained to guard and protect their families and the lives of the soldiers who owned...
Three Pet Sitting FAQ’s
Pet sitting is a great option for taking excellent care of your pets whether you're away at work all day, off on a weekend adventure, or even away on an extended trip. Here are the answers to a few of the questions we get most often. 1. Why is it important to see...