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Don’t Miss This Pet Photo Shoot

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Every year I consider doing a holiday photo card with my dog. And every year I find myself realizing that I don’t know a pet photographer. I end up feeling like there isn’t enough time to pull it off. So, I settle for the infamous “next year”.

Floofins friends, NOT this year! 

Floofins & Co. has been bringing you photos via our pet journals for years, so you know we can get some great shots. Now through December 1st, you can book a photo session with one of our super photographers on a weekend of your choosing and get your holiday themed pictures taken! 

You can choose from a 15-minute session (Option 1) or a 30-minute session (Option 2). We will come to your home or meet you at location within 15-minutes of your home and get 2-3 guaranteed pictures in a 15-minute session or 5-7 photos with a 30 minute session. We can provide some holiday props, if desired. 

The great thing is that you will have ownership of the digital images. So, no copyrights to work through or required ordering of prints or cards through a specific studio. That makes the pricing structure a steal: $75 for Option 1 or $115 for Option 2.

Setting up an appointment is super simple. Access it through our Floofins & Co. app and get scheduled today! You’ll get all the benefits of a professional shoot with the convenience only Floofins & Co. can provide. 

We can’t wait to see your holiday photos this year!

Take Your Pet To Work Week Essentials

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No matter whether you are back in the office full time or working from home, you can participate in Take Your Pet To Work Week June 19th through 23rd.

Created in 1999 by Pet Sitters International (PSI) to highlight dog companionship and to encourage adoptions, Take Your Dog To Work Day has grown. What was once a single Friday event just for dogs has expanded to a weeklong event that includes cats.

Monday, June 19th, get out your hashtags and kitties and #takeyourcattoworkday. PSI will share their favorites photos from the submissions they receive.

For the rest of the week, head over to PSI’s Facebook and Instagram pages and get their Take Your Dog To Work Day Toolkit. You’ll get all kinds of information and tools to make bringing your pet to work a successful event.

If you need to participate virtually, ideas can be located at www.petsit.com/takeyourdog.

If you are bringing your pet into work, PSI recommends a few things to make the process work well:

  • Get permission first.
  • Keep your pet comfortable.
  • Don’t force your pet on your coworkers.
  • Have an exit strategy if your pet isn’t feeling the office.
  • Have a purpose, i.e. involve a shelter or rescue to fully realize the impact of the day.

No matter how your participate, have a good time. And feel free to post your pictures on our social media or tag us (@floofinsandco) in addition to PSI. We love seeing our friends online and in person!

Shout Out to Professional Pet Sitters March 5-11

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Finding just the right person to take care of your pet isn’t a choice any pet parent takes lightly. When you find the right pet sitter, you probably do a happy dance knowing that your floofin is in good hands. Did you know March 5th through March 11th is the week dedicated to pet sitters?

Professional Pet Sitters Week kicks off Monday, March 1st. This week was first introduced in 1995 by Pet Sitters International (PSI). This year marks the 28th annual celebration. The week is observed, according to PSI’s website  to honor

“professional pet-care providers, seeks to educate the pet-owning public about the advantages of professional in-home pet care and encourages pet-loving entrepreneurs to explore professional pet sitting as a viable career.”

How To Celebrate With Floofins & Co.

Floofins & Co. prides itself on hiring staff that are “diamonds” in the pet care staff industry. In fact, this commitment is just one of the reasons Floofins & Co. was named the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2020 Business of the Year.

You probably already know about the great services Floofins & Co. provides with their in-home pet care. But, are you looking for an opportunity to do some pet care work? You can apply to become a member of our team.

We encourage you to take part in this year’s Professional Pet Sitters Week if you already use us for your pet care needs. How?

Pop on over to our Facebook site at any time leading up to March 5th and through March 11th. Send us a message about your pet care professional. Have you wanted to say thanks? Tell us who walks or cares for your floofin with the  message you want to share. It can be long or short, serious, or funny. During the week, we’ll highlight messages about our staff. Your message of appreciation is a great way to give a shout out to someone who makes your (and your pet’s) life a little bit easier. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Hinsdale Pet Walk To Take Place on June 25th

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Floofins & Co. will be part of the Pet Walk Festival June 25th in Hinsdale. Starting Saturday at 1 p.m. the event will kick off. This year’s events run until 4 p.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit the animals of the Hinsdale Humane Society.

There will be a 1-mile pet walk and kids can join in a Kid’s Dash. Kids can win prizes will be awarded for winners. The Kid’s Dash will start in waves beginning at 1:30 p.m.  Kids will run in groups according to age: 5 and under; 6-9; and 10 years of age and up. The 1-mile Pet Walk will start at 2 p.m. or immediately following the Dash.

Additional activities include auctions, raffles, scavenger hunts, photos, cat coves, and more.  You can find out more about the cash raffles and other activities by checking out the link at the end of the blog post. Also, pet-related vendors will be on hand with their own giveaways. Don’t forget to stop by the and grab some yummy food options for purchase from the food vendors.

Don’t forget to stop by the adoption center and consider adding a floofin to your family. Information on the raffle and tickets to the event can be found at https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org/events/pet-walk-festival-2022

We hope to see you Saturday!

Update on Holiday Scheduling and the Floofins Waitlist

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As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to let our clients know about the status of holiday scheduling and our first ever Floofins & Co. waitlist.

EARLY BOOKING

While we have always stressed booking visits as early as possible, this holiday season presents additional challenges. We highly encourage our clients to book your holiday trips in the system as soon as possible. Why?

Our commitment to the highest level of service. 

Like all industries, demand and staffing are in flux. Particularly at high volume times, like the holidays, we encourage early booking to meet pet care needs. We never overbook because that negatively impacts our clients.

We have seen a drastic increase in the volume of pet care requests. This likely results from many factors including increased travel from last year, new floofins additions to households, and the unfortunate decrease in pet care providers resulting from COVID’s hit to small businesses everywhere. 

WAITLIST

We appreciate your referrals and encourage you to continue to suggest us as an option for your family and friends. As a caution, some new clients, depending on their service location, may be placed on our waitlist.

New clients may temporarily be waitlisted clients until we can provide Floofins & Co. caliber service. We encourage you to establish your pet with us so that we can quickly transition to providing service as soon as possible.

Floofins & CO. appreciates all of our clients, new and established. We promise to continue to give you the service you have come to expect. And for new clients, we will make your pet a member of our Floofins Family as soon as we can.

Thank you and enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday.