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Introducing Your Eastside Chicago Baby To Your Pet

January 20, 2012 by Kristin Skelton Leave a Comment

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

For 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

Floofins & Co. Has Kicked Off Their Annual Presents 4 Pets Campaign

October 19, 2011 by Kristin Skelton Leave a Comment

P4P Means Presents 4 Pets, An Annual Collection Drive Benefiting Pets In Shelters!

With National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week coming up in November, Floofins & Co., Chicago’s Suburban Kenneling Alternative, has joined forces with the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) for their second annual “Presents 4 Pets” campaign, a collection drive to benefit pets in shelters and provide items desperately needed to help keep shelters operational, and animals comfortable and safe. [Read more…] about Floofins & Co. Has Kicked Off Their Annual Presents 4 Pets Campaign

Michele’s Tuesday Training Tip – Adopt and Train!

October 11, 2011 by Michele Hatley Leave a Comment

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Don’t Shy Away From Adoption! Learn To Prevent Behavioral Problems Through Training.

With October being recognized as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, I wanted to put a plug out there to promote adoptions. My first adoptee is my scruffy black and white mix named Buffy. When I was attending college in Indiana I volunteered at a humane society in town and it was my first time seeing how many animals there were without homes – and this was only one shelter!

Like all my dogs, Buffy has changed my life and taught me something, but she is special to me for the reason that she has shown me how many great dogs are out there that need homes. [Read more…] about Michele’s Tuesday Training Tip – Adopt and Train!