Very Welles Pet Sitting

07/25/2025

Wishing you a golden day at Blueberry Fest from golden girl Maizey!! 💛💕🫐 Like a true Golden Retriever, she has a heart of gold—lots of love for the outdoors, people, other dogs, and food! 🐾🩷

⚠️ A message from : “If you plan to bring your dog, please keep them on the sidewalks as the street surface will be too hot for their paws. We also recommend leaving your furry friend at home as that is the safest option.”

🐶 Our advice? Please think carefully about whether a loud, crowded festival on HOT concrete is the right place for your dog. Even well-adjusted, social dogs (like Maizey!) can get overheated, overstimulated, and/or overstressed. 😰

➡️ Leave your dog at home, especially at peak sun. ☀️ Don’t boil their paw pads on the concrete, and don’t boil them in your car. 🥵

🌊 Skip the pavement and hit the beach! It’s a much more enjoyable place for your pup. 🐾🐕🩴 Just ask Maizey! 💛

07/24/2025

Kirk hates getting wet but loves the aesthetic ✨🩵💚

07/21/2025

It’s Hank!! 🤎🤍 We love his professional ears and goober ears equally! 😆

You’ve probably seen him on stories, in posts, on our website, and—well, in real life is a strong possibility too! Between May and June, we had him off and on for 42 glorious days. 😝

Hank melts into our lives like butter on toast. ❤️ No matter what we’re doing, he’s right there being content, goofy, and precious. It could be a hike, a beach trip, making dinner, taking a nap, running errands, watching tv, or reading a book. 🥰 This is exactly the kind of care we looove providing at Very Welles Pet Sitting, daily life + a dog. 🐶

One day I hope to experience a companion dog of my own like Hank. ❤️❤️❤️ He’s an A++ buddy. 🐾

07/19/2025

Vinny Vin Vincent!! ❤️ This good boy is all about cuddles, front porch sits, and playtime. It’s a day of celebration for him! 🤩 He turns 4 today! 🥲🎉 (Tell him to please stop growing up. I met him when he was 2 and it feels like yesterday.)

We’re so lucky to have this sweet, sensitive bubby as a regular drop-in. ❤️❤️❤️ Vinny is a total love and professional people-pleaser. (Seriously, he deserves a raise. Or at least another treat.)

Enjoy this increasingly goofy collection of Vinny pics! 😝 HBD, Vin! We love you!!!! 😘❤️

07/15/2025

Veteran Tombstone Cleaning September 6th in Negaunee 🇺🇸🪦

07/14/2025

Hiya, Ranger! 🖤 I’ve talked about his strong personality, but what I haven’t mentioned is that he could win a marathon. 🏃 He’s a machine!! 🐾

I had him and his sis on the beach walking/running/swimming/fetching—1.5–2 hours 4 times per day—and Ranger never slowed down! 🫨

If you want a dog who craves all-day exercise, a high-stamina dog with field lines might be the dog for you! I could barely keep up with him. My arms were actually sore from throwing the ball so much after my short week with him. 🎾

📸 As always, thanks to for the amazing pictures.

07/13/2025

Sammy is a cool cat!! 😎 He’s a Bengal mix with a refined palate for only the finest… sink water. 💧

May your upcoming week be as refreshing as the kitchen faucet (his personal obsession). Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Drink like a cat with standards. 🩵

07/11/2025

So much of dog training is training the human too

Your dog owes you nothing. Not a thing.

The decision for him to be in your life wasn’t his, it was yours. He doesn’t owe you anything. If you look at your dog as owing you something in return for your attention, food, medical care etc, then that’s the first problem we have to tackle before we can even begin true training together.

Your dog doesn’t owe you “obedience” he doesn’t owe you “respect” he doesn’t owe you “good behavior” simply because he gets to share the same space and life with you. If you want that kind of relationship and behavior; that’s on you to create, not him.

YOU owe your dog. You owe it to him to understand his history, his development and his ancestors. You owe it to him to learn about his needs, his characteristics and his individual personality. You owe it to him to become educated on how he communicates with you, his body language and train him in a way he understands and enjoys and doesn’t cut corners just because it’s easier on YOU. You owe it to him to protect him and keep him safe. You owe it to him to modify YOUR environment to help him be successful.

Dogs are a privilege. WE created THEM. We’ve done them so many injustices and yet they still go to war with us, herd our livestock, protect us, find people for us, assist us devotedly, meet us at the door wagging their tails and comfort us when we are down. The tasks they do for us go above and beyond any other partnership between species imaginable, so you have to be willing to do your part too.

Your dog owes you nothing. You owe your dog. Let’s get to work to make a great team.

- Helen St.Pierre
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07/10/2025

Our friends at Connected Family Chiropractic are hiring! Just spreading the word for them 💙

Job Title: Pediatric Chiropractic Front Desk Care Advocate
Location: Connected Family Chiropractic MQT
Employment Type: 25-32 hrs/ week
Compensation: $15-$20

About Us:
We’re a growing pediatric and perinatal chiropractic office that believes in the power of natural care, compassionate service, and creating a joyful experience for every family that walks through our doors. We specialize in care for kids and families, and our environment is energetic, warm, and family-focused.

Who We’re Looking For:
We’re not just hiring a front desk assistant—we’re looking for a long term player who is

You’re self-motivated, eager to learn, and excited to grow with a purpose-driven team and community

Put the kiddos and families in our office first. Patient care and results are the core of what we do.

You know how to read a room, handle sensitive toddler meltdowns with grace, and create genuine connections with both children and adults.

Responsibilities:
Greet families with warmth and professionalism

Schedule appointments and manage the calendar with accuracy and efficiency

Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries with kindness and clarity

Process payments and maintain patient records

Support a smooth and joyful front office experience for both staff and patients

Why Join Us?
We get to share wins daily with kiddos and families in our community!

The biggest impact on children's health, experience miracles daily.

Be part of a passionate, supportive team

Enjoy a fast-paced, fun, and meaningful work environment

Opportunities for personal and professional growth including travel

Ready to Apply?
Send your resume and a brief note about why this role excites you to [email protected] Bonus points if you tell us how you're hungry, humble, and people-smart in your own words.
We can't wait to meet you!

07/09/2025

Yesterday afternoon, Barley was sadly put to sleep. 🥺 Although a bit anxious as he got older, this handsome gray guy was a great boy and had the best howls. 🤎🤍 I called him Professor Barley—because look at his face.

Mo and Porter Pup already miss their dear Barley. We trust that their wifi network name will remain “Barley’s Brews.” 🍻❤️‍🩹 Big hugs to their family during this time.

07/08/2025

Zeus the umbrella cockatoo would like to remind you that Very Welles isn’t just for dogs!! Feathered friends are welcome too! Young, playful, curious Zeus refuses to be overlooked 😆🦜💛

07/07/2025

We spent 4th of July weekend with little Loki!!❣️That first pic might be deceiving. I showed it to a friend and he thought it could’ve been a Malamute!

Loki is a Shiba Inu! 🫶🏼 Shibas have big dog looks in little dog bodies, typically weighing just 17–23 pounds. They like to be clean, they’re clever, and they’re super independent—like a fox, cat, and dog rolled into one! 🦊

They come in raw marshmallow (cream), golden marshmallow (red/orange), and burnt marshmallow (black and tan) like Loki! 😆

In addition, almost burnt marshmallow (sesame) is a rare coat with red fur and even black tipping throughout. (True sesame is hard to produce. To meet show standards, the black overlay must be evenly distributed with no distinct black patches or mask.) 🤍

Shibas are best suited for people who respect their boundaries, love a challenge, and don’t mind a little sass with their snuggles. 💕 Bonus is that I’m convinced they smile with their eyebrows! 😊