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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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Celebrate National Mutt Day 2016!
National Mutt Day 2016 takes place on both July 31st and December 2nd each year. With the first celebration day approaching, we wanted to give you a little history about this important event and also share why mutts rock! First, let’s start at the beginning...
Mutts vs. Pedigreed Dogs – Fact or Fiction?
As long as people have owned dogs, the question of which is better – a purebred or a mutt – keeps coming up. Some people want a purebred that looks a certain way or has a breed history of specific personality characteristics. Others say that mutts are...
How to Include Your Dog in Your Wedding and Pet Sitting Options During Your Honeymoon
Are you preparing to say “I do?” Then you and your spouse-to-be are probably busy selecting a photographer, worrying about the seating chart, and debating if the cake flavor should be red velvet or triple chocolate. But have you thought about including your dog in...
How to Become a Vet Tech
People ask me, “Why did you become a vet tech?” or more particularly, “What made you decide to become a vet tech after the age of 45?” I had always been an animal-loving kid. I can remember when I was little taking care of my grandparent’s one-eyed Pekingese and...
National Pet Fire Safety Day is July 15, 2015
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are nearly 1,000 house fires started by pets each year. That is why “National Pet Fire Safety Day” on July 15, sponsored by the National Volunteer Fire Council, the American Kennel Club, and ADT Security...
Water Safety Tips for Dogs
Vacation Time Plus Water It’s vacation time and many of us want to spend our days off at the pool or the beach playing in the water with our dogs. We want to give pet parents some tips on how to prevent accidents and injuries to your pets and how to be...