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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 VIP Pet Services’ 14th Anniversary with 14% Off Packages of Standard & Premium Visits!
VIP Pet Services would like to once again say THANK YOU for allowing us to care for and love your pets. In honor of Small Business Week, we would also like to voice our appreciation for being part of such a close knit community of fellow business owners in Dallas...
Some Fun Ways Pet Moms Can Celebrate Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, many pet moms find themselves just as eager to celebrate the holiday with their furry children as any mother. Although our pets can’t make it out to the store to buy gifts and cards, there are plenty of fun...
Be Pet-Prepared for a Natural Disaster
Disaster Preparedness Do you, as a family, know what to do to care for your pets in case of emergency? Here is a simple checklist of things to pack away so that they’re easily attainable if the worst should happen: Set up a crate or kennel for each...
6 Ways to Give Back During Be Kind to Animals Week
May 4th kicks off Be Kind to Animals Week! In addition to being extra kind to the animals in our lives (maybe an extra treat or two?) – it’s a perfect opportunity to do something kind for animals that don’t have families of their own. Here are six...
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Your Dog in Dallas and Austin!
It is finally upon us. You’ve dreamt of it for months. Time to lick the salt off the side of your margarita glass and CHEERS. Cinco de Mayo, the long standing excuse for Americans to whoop it up, all while donning authentic sombreros and shaking their rumbas. But...
International Guide Dog Day – April 29th, 2015
International Guide Dog Day takes place every year on the last Wednesday in April. It is a day that celebrates guide dogs and their vital position in assisting people who are visually impaired by keeping them safe while allowing them to have independence. This...