Petcare Quarterly
Spring/Summer 2002

Website Grand Opening—www.icarepetcare.com. I am excited to announce that I expect to have my website up and running on or around May 15th.  I have planned an all-inclusive, interactive site that you will want to bookmark and visit often.  In addition to complete information about my services, prospective clients will also be able to fill out the service agreement online.  Existing clients will be able to make reservations simply by accessing my pop-up email account. Everyone will benefit by being able to access helpful pet-related links on behavior, training,  health, and other useful information. Of special interest are pages for clients to post information about their own business ventures, free of charge.  Links for vets, groomers, etc. are also included.  If you would like your business featured, let me know! Special thanks go to Rich Harding for developing my site.

Free Advertising on My Website. If you have a pet-related business (vet, groomer, trainer, pet supply store) or if you are an existing client who owns a business (dentist, chiropractor, dance studio, etc.) and you would like to advertise for free on my website, please contact me.

In Loving Memory--Bandit Jones (4/4/89-2/19/02). Our little sweetheart, Bandit, passed over Rainbows Bridge on February 19, 2002, three short months after being diagnosed with cancer. She is deeply missed. Bandit was a very sweet, gentle dog who lived for belly rubs! She absolutely loved having her “friends” visit her (dog boarders and foster kittens). In honor of her memory, a brick has been engraved and placed at the Wisconsin Humane Society.

"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." -- Unknown

New Services Offered.

          Express Service. Short visits for potty breaks and feeding are now being offered for $8 per visit. Clients must live within five minutes of my home to take advantage of this service. Call me at 414-871-1851 for details.
          Live-In Service. For those pets who need more attention while staying in their own home, I am now available for live-in service. Based upon my work and pet
sitting schedule, pets can enjoy extra TLC for up to 15 hours on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends. The charge for each hour I am actually in your home is $3. Call 414-871-1851 to reserve care.

Pets and Summer Heat.  This is just a reminder that the heat of summer can have an effect on your pet’s health. Remember to keep fresh water available at all times (fill the bowl with ice to keep it cool throughout the day). Limit your pet’s activity level if you notice excessive panting or lethargy, and be sure to provide a shady place to lay down when outside. Try to keep your house cooled through the use of air conditioning, and remember that unattended fans can be fire hazards. Of course, NEVER leave your pet in the car, even for just a few minutes.

Patriotic Holidays. The pets of those who book services over Memorial Day (May 27) and Independence Day (July 4) will enjoy a free patriotic bandana or collar to wear around their necks! If traveling is not in your plans, you can still purchase a bandana for your dog for $2 each or a collar for your cat or dog for $1 each. Please indicate the neck measurements for the bandana and exact measurements of collars.

Speaking of traveling, my holiday and summer vacation bookings do fill fast. Reserve your spot soon. Call 414-871-1851, access www.icarepetcare.com or email  icarepetcare@msn.com.

Pet Afraid of Firecrackers? Many pets are afraid of the loud noise associated with firecrackers (and thunderstorms). To alleviate some of his anxiety, allow your pet to go to his “safe” spot. Using “comforting” words (it’s okay, it won’t hurt you) may actually increase his nervousness. Experts say, instead, to be upbeat and try to distract your pet with a game he really enjoys. For severe anxiety, behavior modification can help reduce or remove the fear completely. For more information, see www.ddfl.org/behavior/fear.htm.

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