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Looking Ahead to 2021, And Your Floofins All Year

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We want to see your Floofins all year long! If you’ve been a client of Floofins & Co. for a while, you may be familiar with the annual calendar. We like trying new formats and decided to give our clients an opportunity to participate in the creation of the 2021 calendar.

The Rules

Here’s how it will work:

  • Photos must be of Floofins & Co. clients
  • Photos must be posted to our Facebook page
  • The individual photos with the most votes/likes will be selected

How It Works

What does that mean? Well, over the next several days, you will see a Facebook post with the 2020 pet for each month of the year. Your job is to scroll through the thousands and thousands of pet photos on your phone or tablet or laptop and locate one that best fits that particular month. For example, October had a picture of a pet in their Halloween costume. January had a New Year celebration going on with a dog in glasses. Whatever you think represents that month and showcases your floofin…. drop the photo on that post.

From there, the votes/likes will be noted and the winner will be the one with the most likes. Tell your friends and family to vote! We are so excited to be able to let the Floofins Family make their own calendar.

One side note: We will have to go to print in November, so there will be a time limit on the voting and submissions. So, get out there and, as they say in Chicago, vote early and vote often.

When can you post your pictures? Keep an eye out on Facebook. As soon as you see the month uploaded, you can submit your picture. Voting begins as soon as photos are added.

We hope you enjoy this adventure and the opportunity to make your floofin famous. Well, at least among the Floofins & Co. family. Now, start scrolling through those pictures!

Microchipping Your Pet

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In the chaos of moving from a house in the suburbs to a condo in the city, I realized that I had missed one very important step in the hundreds of updates, decisions, and changes that relocating can involve. I hadn’t updated the contact information registered to my dog’s microchip. 

When adopting from a shelter, microchipping isn’t even a consideration in most instances. Pets are generally microchipped at a shelter.  However, if you haven’t microchipped your pet you might want to consider doing so. It is a great way to ensure identification of your pet in the event a collar breaks, your pet panics and runs away during fireworks, or if your pet is lost during a natural disaster.

Further, most shelters and veterinarian offices have a universal scanning tool to check a pet so that they can find information on the owner. Which means, like myself, you need to remember to update the data when you change addresses or phone numbers.

According to the Blum Animal Hospital in Chicago, the microchip generally has a 25-year life span, so once your pet is microchipped it is normally good for their entire life. While microchipping is a personal decision, Blum points out that only 22 percent of non-chipped dogs make it back to their owners, and even fewer non-chipped cats find their way home. 

While there are no guarantees, a microchip can be another tool in your kit to help keep your pet protected and more likely to be returned to you in the event they get lost. Reach out to your veterinarian for specific questions on microchipping options and whether it is the right choice for you and your pets. 

To Sweater Or Not To Sweater?

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The Low Down On Dog Sweaters From Your Professional Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers At Floofins & Company

As another Chicago winter sets in, it’s a good time to ask, does your dog need a coat or sweater when venturing outside in the cold? Oak Park, IL = cold. Oak Brook, IL = Cold. Ask our dog walkers, our service area = cold. While some people think coats or sweaters for dogs are silly-looking, it’s the utility of the garment that’s essential here, and for some breeds winter outerwear is a must. [Read more…] about To Sweater Or Not To Sweater?

Introducing Your Eastside Chicago Baby To Your Pet

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Will My – Elmhurst, Naperville, Downers Grove, IL – Pet Be OK With Our New Bundle Of Joy?

Pet Sitting Naperville Donners Grove ElmhurstFor some of us in the East Chicago suburbs, 2012 is going to be “the year”. The year to become a parent!

During this stage in life, common questions from our pet parents in Elmhurst, Naperville, Downers Grove, IL and the surrounding area include, how can I be sure my pet is ready for our new bundle of joy? and how will my pet react to the new baby? No matter how much you plan, the addition of a new family member may be difficult for your pet.

Odds are if you’re an  Eastside Chicago, IL Floofins pet sitting client, your dog or cat was your first “baby” and is used to being the center of your universe. With that being said, it is understandable that your pet may experience a sibling rivalry of sorts when you introduce a new human into the household.

As you read all of the baby books and plan for your new family member, you need to also plan for your pet and make sure they are ready for the new addition to the family. While you work on getting the nursery ready, keep an eye on the following suggestions from the Humane Society of the United States. Adding these steps to your nesting phase can make introducing your pet and baby safer and smoother for all. [Read more…] about Introducing Your Eastside Chicago Baby To Your Pet

Safe Ice Melting for Eastside Chicago IL Pet Care

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Winter Safety for Your Pet’s Paws?

Pet Sitting Chicago East SuburbsThe snow bomb has dropped in Chicagoland and along with it comes that slippery substance our dog walkers in avoid like the plague… ice.

While our pet care staff in Chicago’s Eastside suburbs is ready to roll in our ice pick shoes and puffy coats, you just want to get in and out of your house without falling down the stairs. When it comes to combating ice, what is your poison? Do you run for a bag of traditional rock salt, or do you look for a safer alternative? [Read more…] about Safe Ice Melting for Eastside Chicago IL Pet Care