Knoblauch Animal Care

05/31/2026

🚨 Sunday Pet Safety Reminder 🚨

With summer temperatures rising, pavement can become dangerously hot for your dogs’ paws! 🥵🐾

If you can’t comfortably place your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds, it’s too hot for your pup to walk on.

✔️ Walk early morning or evening
✔️ Bring water everywhere
✔️ Watch for signs of overheating
✔️ Never leave pets in vehicles

Stay safe and enjoy your weekend adventures! ☀️🐶

05/29/2026

🤣🤣🤣 Pretty much, the husband has to deal with however his dinner is made while the pups get spoiled. He still gets belly rubs so he survives.

05/29/2026

🌟✨ Last Friday of the Month = Time for a May Throwback! ✨🌟

What an incredible month it has been here at Knoblauch Animal Care! 🐾💛

May absolutely flew by in a blur of wagging tails, happy zoomies, muddy paws, bedtime snuggles, and so many kisses from your sweet babies. We are beyond thankful for every family that trusted us to care for your pets this month!

📅 May By The Numbers: 🐶 21 Drop-In Visits
🐾 3 Meet & Greets
🏡 6 Overnight Stays

And just like that… our month was COMPLETELY booked! 🤯💕

Summer is shaping up to be just as busy! June and July are nearly full, with only a little wiggle room left for drop-in visits and a few overnight stays available with Sara. If you’ve been thinking about booking, now is definitely the time to reach out before the calendar fills completely!

We truly couldn’t do this without all of you. Every cuddle, every goofy photo, every happy tail wag reminds us why we love what we do so much. Thank you for letting us be part of your pets’ lives — they become family to us too. 🐕🐈❤️

Here’s to a summer packed full of: ☀️ Belly rubs
☀️ Treats
☀️ Playtime
☀️ Couch cuddles
☀️ And LOTS of kisses & snuggles!

Thank you for supporting Knoblauch Animal Care 🐾💛

05/27/2026

☀️ Happy Wednesday from all of us at Knoblauch Animal Care! 🐾💛

We wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU.

We are almost completely booked for June & July, and August is filling incredibly fast too! We are so grateful to everyone who has trusted us to love, care for, and spoil your babies while you’re away. Every booking, recommendation, share, and kind word means the world to us.

Right now, Sara is the only one with limited availability left for some overnight stays, and we’re getting very close to being down to drop-in visits only for the summer.

If you’ve been thinking about booking vacation dates, weekend trips, overnight care, or summer plans — now is the time to get your dates submitted before our calendar fills completely! 📅✨

Thank you for allowing us to become part of your pets’ lives. Your babies truly become our babies while they’re in our care, and we never take that trust for granted. ❤️🐶🐱🐾

📩 Message us today to reserve your dates!

05/27/2026

🚨🐾 A Reminder From Your Pet Sitting Team: Water Isn’t Always Safe for Wagging Tails 🐾🚨

We saw this posted at our local state park and felt it was important to share.

A harmful algal bloom advisory has been issued — and while cool water and lake days seem like the perfect way to burn off energy, these blooms can become extremely dangerous for pets.

Dogs are especially at risk because they: 💧 Swim through contaminated water
👅 Drink while playing
🧼 Lick algae off their fur afterward
🐾 Explore shorelines where toxins can collect

Exposure to harmful algae can cause: ⚠️ Vomiting or diarrhea
⚠️ Weakness or stumbling
⚠️ Excessive drooling
⚠️ Difficulty breathing
⚠️ Tremors or seizures
⚠️ In severe cases, it can become life-threatening very quickly

If water looks: 🟢 Bright green
🟢 Like pea soup
🟢 Has surface scum, streaks, or floating mats
🟢 Has a strange smell or discoloration

Please keep pets out and choose another adventure for the day.

If your dog has been in questionable water: ➡️ Rinse them off immediately with clean water
➡️ Prevent licking their coat
➡️ Contact your veterinarian if they show any symptoms

Summer should be full of safe memories—not emergency vet visits. We’d much rather hear about your backyard zoomies than your ER story.

Stay safe out there and give your babies extra scritches from all of us at Knoblauch Animal Care ❤️🐶🐱



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UPDATE: Advisory no longer in effect! There is a no contact advisory at the beach due to an algal bloom. The beach area was tested today when the algae was noticed. We will update when the advisory is lifted. Visit Michigan.gov/HABs for more information.

05/26/2026

🏡🐾 Why a Professional In-Home Pet Sitter Is Actually GOOD for Your Pets 🐾🏡

When people think about pet care while they’re away, they often focus on convenience for themselves—but the biggest benefit may actually be for their pets.

Pets thrive on familiarity.

Their favorite nap spot.
Their normal feeding time.
Their backyard sniff patrol.
Their bedtime routine.

Bringing a professional pet sitter into your home means your pets get to stay where they feel safest and most comfortable.

✨ Less stress from changing environments
✨ More one-on-one attention
✨ Familiar sights, smells, and routines
✨ Reduced exposure to illness
✨ Personalized care based on THEIR needs
✨ Plenty of updates so pet parents stay connected

Whether your baby has four paws, feathers, hooves, or whiskers—we believe the best care happens where they feel most at home ❤️

Because when you’re away, they shouldn’t have to feel like their whole world changed.

Tell us below 👇 Would YOUR pet rather stay home or go on vacation?

05/25/2026

🇺🇸❤️ Loki, Freya, and Spark wanted to join me in wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day as we start our week together. ❤️🇺🇸

Today is more than backyard cookouts, long weekends, and the unofficial start of summer. Today we pause to remember and honor the brave souls who gave everything in service to others.

We remember the men and women who never made it home… and we also hold space for the military working dogs, service animals, and animal heroes who stood beside them with unwavering loyalty and courage. Their sacrifice deserves remembrance too.

As we spend time with family, friends, and our beloved pets today, may we carry gratitude in our hearts and remember that freedom always comes with a cost.

From all of us at Knoblauch Animal Care — and from Loki, Freya, and Spark — thank you to those who served, and we honor those who were lost. ❤️🤍💙

Please give your babies an extra cuddle today and hold your loved ones close.

05/20/2026

🎡🇺🇸 Carnival weekend is almost here! 🇺🇸🎡

Our small town carnival rolls into town Thursday through Monday, and with it comes all the fun, laughter, late nights, cookouts, and Memorial Day weekend celebrations with friends and family. ❤️

But we all know what comes with the excitement too… Running in and out of the house, long days away, spontaneous plans, and busy schedules. While you’re off making memories and enjoying the festivities, don’t forget about the babies waiting at home for dinner, potty breaks, medications, cuddles, and care. 🐾

That’s where we come swinging in to help. 🐶🐱🐴

Whether you’re spending the day at the carnival, heading to family BBQs, or staying out late watching the lights and rides, Knoblauch Animal Care is here to make sure your pets stay safe, loved, comfortable, and cared for while the fun keeps going.

Because you deserve to enjoy your holiday weekend without worrying if your fur babies are okay at home. ❤️

🎠 Drop-in visits
🎡 Feeding & fresh water
🎠 Potty breaks & exercise
🎡 Medication administration
🎠 Snuggles, love, and companionship

Message us soon to secure your holiday weekend visits — spots fill quickly during busy weekends! 🐾

05/19/2026

🐾 Why Your Dog Is Failing at Meeting New People — And What You Can Do About It 🐾

One of the biggest mistakes we see dog owners make is expecting their dog to LOVE every stranger they meet.

Truthfully? Not every dog wants to be the social butterfly at the party — and that’s okay.

When dogs struggle meeting new people, it’s usually not because they’re “bad dogs.” It’s often because they’re:
🐾 Overstimulated
🐾 Nervous
🐾 Being rushed into interactions
🐾 Picking up on your anxiety
🐾 Not given enough space or choice

Imagine being forced to hug every stranger you meet while everyone stares at you. Sounds stressful, right? That’s how many dogs feel.

🚫 What NOT to do:
❌ Force introductions
❌ Let strangers immediately pet their face
❌ Tighten the leash and panic
❌ Punish growling or warning signals
❌ Crowd them when they’re uncomfortable

✅ What TO do instead:
✔️ Let your dog observe people from a safe distance
✔️ Reward calm behavior with treats and praise
✔️ Allow THEM to choose whether to approach
✔️ Advocate for your dog when they need space
✔️ Keep greetings calm and low pressure

And remember — success doesn’t always mean your dog becomes everyone’s best friend.

Sometimes success simply means:
🐾 Remaining calm
🐾 Feeling safe
🐾 Building confidence
🐾 Learning they don’t have to fear new people

As pet sitters, we work hard to build trust with every animal at THEIR pace. Some dogs run into our arms immediately… others need patience, quiet energy, and time. Both are perfectly okay. ❤️

Your dog doesn’t need to be perfect.
They just need to feel secure enough to trust the world a little more each day. 🐶