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Hey! Does Your Dog Bite?

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The answer to that question, I’ve learned the hard way, is always yes! Which isn’t to say that our dogs are out to bite down on any human in sight! Rather, it is something to be especially aware of in the age of pandemic pets.

The second week in April is Dog Bite Prevention Week. So, let’s talk about ways to minimize or prevent a bite wound. 

Dogs have a limited number of mechanisms to communicate to humans when they are uncomfortable. Most of their cues are nonverbal and humans aren’t always well versed in the language. Once they move to growling, the typical follow-up (if that doesn’t work) is a snap or lunge or a bite.  [Read more…] about Hey! Does Your Dog Bite?

Heartworm Awareness Month Arrives

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Pet parents take all kinds of action to make sure that their pets are well cared for. From comfy beds, to interactive toys, training, and annual trips to the vet, we do most anything to keep our fuzz ball healthy and happy.

Something we may not always think about is heartworm disease. In all likelihood, you probably have your pet on a combination product that covers prevention for fleas, ticks, heart and other parasitic worms. Or do you?

Now is a great time to double check your preventive medication regimen. And while you’re scanning the medicine cabinet, here are a few things to bear in mind. [Read more…] about Heartworm Awareness Month Arrives

Floofins & Co. Celebrates 11 Years in Business

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Today marks our 11th anniversary and we are so glad to still be in business despite the impact of a global pandemic. We want to thank each of our clients for their continued support and our staff for their loyalty and determination. 

As we begin looking forward to a more normalized future in the coming months, we want to highlight some of our hopes and also get feedback from our clients.

“We had planned to celebrate the confluence of our 10-year anniversary and our selection as the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters Business of the Year during 2020,” founder Kristin Skelton, recounted. “COVID had other plans.”

Floofins & Co. provided essential services to frontline workers and healthcare professionals and their pets while adjusting to shifting state and local protocols. And as things begin to reopen, we will continue to serve all of our clients and maintain our common sense safety protocols.  [Read more…] about Floofins & Co. Celebrates 11 Years in Business

Five Things You May Not Know About Mary

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Sure, you know that the Floofins staff you interact with LOVE your pet, but have you ever wondered… Is there more to this super-duper, pet-loving person?

To that, we say, YES!

Your Floofins are like family and we want to give you a more rounded picture of our great staff members. So, we dug a little deeper into their psyches to get you the kind of information only Floofins & Co. can provide.

The staff member we are highlighting this month is Mary. She is a Pet Care Specialist and covers the Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Villa Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, and Elmhurst (for vacation care) areas.

If you could ask your pet one question, what would it be? “ I have 3 dogs and I always ask them, “Can’t you all go outside at the same time just once? Basically, I’m a doorman a lot!”

What is the funniest thing you’ve seen a stranger do? “Someone was jumping on a trampoline and when they jumped up, their shorts fell down.” 

What is your pet peeve? “Being late.” 

What is the best advice you’ve received? “Be polite.”

What would be your spirit animal? “Bear.” 

Saluting K9 Veterans Today

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On this day in 1942, according to military.com, the US K9 Corps was founded. 

But, it wasn’t until 1987, when a Vietnam veteran named Joseph White, began work to establish March 13th as K9 Veterans Day. 

According to tailsofhopefoundation.org, White wanted to honor all military and civilian national security and service canines. His passion may be attributed to working as a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler. 

The Tails of Hope Foundation notes that New Jersey was the first state in America to pass K9 Veterans Day legislation. According to them, fourteen additional states have chosen to officially observe this day.

According to ChicagoNow “K9 Veterans Day is intended to cover both military dogs as well as  police dogs.” Customs dogs, border patrol dogs, and other working dogs also have a  mission to protect the homeland and people within it.

Further, the K9 Veterans organization says that dogs “have bled, suffered, and died while serving in all our wars, to include the war on terror, and they have done so in ways that do us all proud.”

We salute all K9 Veterans today.