Pet Sitting By Alissa

04/13/2026

Welcome home Artemis II! Copy moon joy.

02/01/2026

Proper shelter is vital, but did you know community cats need to stay hydrated and eat more calories when it's cold to generate more body heat?

Access to unfrozen water and more food is a critical part of winter care for animals outdoors.

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

01/23/2026

These times are tough, and unpredictable and frankly, inhumane. Help your friends, family and neighbors stay safe and keep their pets safe too.

You can download the Sung Safe app and set up emergency contacts for you, your families or your neighbors pets .

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=snugsafety.com.snugsafety

01/15/2026

01/07/2026

Temperatures are dropping!

With temperatures dropping, even with coats and boots, dogs can still get frostbite on the tops of their tails and the tips of their ears. Your dog may seem fine in the cold and windy weather but they don’t feel the signs of frostbite until they get inside and warm up.
On hazardous, cold-weather days, shorten your walks outside. Finish the walk inside playing or make up lost time on another day that is much safer and warmer!

01/06/2026

*UPDATE 1/6/26 - after staying overnight on a porch in the vicinity of where I saw him, Berkley Animal Control was able to come out and secure this dog and took him to the shelter. I'm unsure if that is Berkley animal shelter or Oakland County Animal Shelter but if someone is looking for this dog they should contact Berkley Animal Control **

Unrestrained male Brown and white short-haired dog. Appears to be neutered, no collar, no leash. Fearful approaching people but then running away with tail tucked & barking. Staying in the area of Oakdale near Elm Park in Pleasant Ridge Mi. 1/5/26 6 pm

10/10/2025

07/04/2025

It's that time of year again, help keep your pets safe this holiday!

July 4 safety | American Veterinary Medical Association https://share.google/VR0r8S5aWD9E0FQ9l

06/04/2025

JUST SHAKE IT OFF

A “shake off” is one of many types of body language and is one of the easiest ones to notice.

The shake off can provide us with important insight as to how our dogs are feeling.

Besides being a very effective way to get rid of dirt, bugs or water - dogs can remove up to 70% of water in one single shake off - the shake off is often seen just after something that a dog needs a mental reset from.

It’s a way to flush out adrenaline and could be compared to us taking a deep breath to reset our nervous system and calm ourselves down.

Dogs instinctively know they feel better when they just shake it all off!

It’s their way of saying “Phew, I’m glad that’s over, now I can put it behind me and move on”.

Shaking off is a positive way to calm down, reset and cope with stress – be that negative or positive stress.

It’s a healthy way of transitioning from one emotional state to another.

It’s important to be aware that shake offs may sometimes be caused by an underlying medical issue like an ear infection, allergies, itching or pain.

If you notice a shake off, look at what has just happened beforehand. This will provide a good clue as to what it is that your dog feels they need to reset from.