Top Hat And Tails Pet Sitting ~ Somerset, New Jersey: 2017

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Happy New Year 2018

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

November is Senior Pet Month.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Prepare, Ahead Of An Emergency

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs

The North Shore Animal League America, the world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, declared August 1 as a birthday for all the shelter dogs whose birthdays are unknown. Happy DOGust! www.animalleague.org

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Best Friends

Kody and Duke, out for a stroll.🐾

Welcome Zoe!

So happy to have a new walking buddy. Zoe is a sweet girl and a welcome addition to my day.🐾

Monday, June 12, 2017

Friday, May 26, 2017

May Is Chip Your Pet Month

Having your pet microchipped could make all the difference should he/she go missing. If you have a microchipped dog or cat, update your information and ask your vet to check the scan at yoour next vet visit.

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

We welcome Duke!

Duke is an 11 year old toy poodle. He is a sweet boy and has adjusted well to his new home. Sage and Sadie are comfortable with him and all is well. Consider adopting a senior dog or cat. You won't be sorry 🐾

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

This Could Be Adoption Week For Our Family

🐾STAY🐶TUNED🐾

Friday, April 21, 2017

Cause 4 Paws Adoption Day

22, April at Madison Pet Shop. 26 Main Street Madison, NJ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm This is a wonderful foster group. My Sadie and Sage came to me from Cause 4 Paws.

April Is Pet First Aid Awareness Month

Visit The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters for more information. You will find the link under Our Favorite Websites on the right hand column. 👉

Today Is Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

First Signs of Spring!

Monday, March 6, 2017

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Can You See Me Now? ~ Dharma

Friday, February 10, 2017

Roger Loves Radiant Heat Floors

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Happy Birthday!

The Seeing Eye is 88 years old today! Visit the website www.seeingeye.org for more informstion. The Seeing Eye is based out of Morristown NJ

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Colonial Park Dog Park ~ Somerset , NJ

Somerset County Park Commission has created a leash-free dog area in Colonial Park. Dogs and their owners may visit the three acre (530' by 250') fenced area, in which dogs are free to roam and play. The leash-free dog area is located off of Mettlers Road and is accessed via the same driveway as the Spooky Brook Golf Maintenance area.

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Cat Food Recall

The J.M. Smucker Company announced a voluntary recall on certain lots of 9LivesTM, EverPetTM, and Special KittyTM canned cat food due to possible low levels of thiamine. The problem was discovered by the Quality Assurance team during review of production records at the manufacturing facility. No illnesses have been reported in relation to this issue. The product is being recalled out of caution. Cats fed diets low in thiamine for longer periods of time may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is very essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be displayed by gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. Early signs of thiamine deficiency can include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. In some advanced cases, neurological signs can develop, which include ventroflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. Customers are urged to contact their veterinarian immediately if their cat is displaying any of these symptoms. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible. The affected product was distributed to a limited number of retail customers from December 20 through January 3, 2017. Customers who have cans of affected cat food should stop feeding it to their cats and call the company at 1-800-828-9980 Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST or contact us at consumer.relations@jmsmucker.com.

Happy New Year!

Thank you for making my 13 years in pet services so wonderful! Wishing Blessings for the year ahead. ~ Julie

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Cat, Dog, Bird, Fish And Hamster Facts

Cat Facts

A third of cats' time spent awake is usually spent cleaning themselves.

A cat's heart beats almost double the rate of a human heart, from 110 to 140 beats per minute.

A cat's meow is usually not directed at another cat, but at a human. To communicate with other cats, they will usually hiss, purr and spit.

Most cats don't have eyelashes.

Dog Facts

Greyhounds can run as fast as 45 mph and are the fastest canines on the planet.

A typical dog has a mouthful of 42 permanent teeth, while the average human has 32.

The Prairie Dog is actually part of the squirrel family. Early settlers named them after canines because their calls sounded like barking dogs.

33 percent of dog owners admit to talking to their dog over the telephone, often leaving them messages on the answering machine.

A typical dog has the same brain aptitude level as a toddler. Dogs can comprehend about 250 words and count up to 5.

Dogs' sense of hearing can reach four times the distance of humans.

The seeds of apples and pears should be kept away from dogs. Their composition includes arsenic, which could kill your dog.

A dogs' first sense to develop is touch.

Bird Facts

Many birds kept as pets, including doves, parakeets, and lovebirds, enjoy living in pairs for companionship.

It is estimated that one third of all bird owners turn on a radio for their pet when they leave the house.

The first bird domesticated by humans was the goose.

If you help your baby bird become accustomed to being gently handled now, you will prevent many problems later. For example, gently playing with your bird’s feet and toes will help it tolerate toenail filing. Gently lift its wings, so a trip to the groomer doesn’t become a nightmare later on.

Pet birds spend a large portion of their day grooming their feathers and nails. You can help your pet bird with its grooming process by offering it a bath.

Fish Facts

Tropical fish are one of the most popular pets in the U.S.

Feed on a schedule - Most tank inhabitants will do well if fed twice daily. If possible, more frequent and smaller feedings are preferred. In the wild, most fish do not eat large "meals" like we do, but are foraging and "nibbling" throughout the day.

Fish have been on the earth for more than 450 million years.

Angelfish are intelligent and can recognise their owners!

Angelfish can live for up to 15 years

The fish in the middle of a school control the school. The fish on the outside are guided by those in the middle. Only bony fish can swim in highly coordinated groups.

Hamster Facts

Hamsters have a natural instinct to burrow

A hamster can store their food in their cheeks as they collect it and then take it to their colonies to eat it all later

There are 4 basic breeds of hamsters, namely the Syrian, Russian Dwarf, Chinese and Roborovski hamsters

A hamster's diet consists of dried food, nuts, seeds, vegetables and berries but they are what is called omnivores which means they like to eat meat as well as vegetables

Hamsters are nocturnal mammals which means they are more active at night and they sleep during the day

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Thoughts and Quotes

"A cat's eyes are windows enabling us to see into another world"

~ Irish Legend

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"

~ Anatole France - Poet and Novelist

"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song"

~ Lou Holtz - Football Coach

You can trust your dog to guard your house but never trust your dog to guard your sandwhich

~ Anonymous

"No bird soars to high if he soars with his own wings"

~ William Blake - English Painter and Poet

"Cats have it all - admiration, an endless sleep and company only when they want it"

~ Rod Mckuen - Poet and Songwriter

"Money can buy a fine dog, but only love

can make him wag his tail"

~ Kinky Friedman - Country Singer

You can teach a cat anything that it wants to do

~Anonymous

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole"

~ Roger Caras - Wildlife Photographer

"A dog is the only thing on Earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings - American Humorist

"Dogs laugh, but they laugh with their tales"

~ Max Eastman - American Writer

"A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance and to turn around three times before lying down"

~ Robert Benchley - American Humorist