The Playful Pet-Sitter & Bakery, LLC.

06/06/2026

Vaccinating animals against rabies protects them and creates a “buffer zone” between humans and rabid animals.

Under Oregon law, all dogs are required to be vaccinated against rabies. Veterinarians strongly recommend vaccination for cats, ferrets and horses.

Multnomah County requires cats to be vaccinated against rabies. Nationally, twice as many cats as dogs are reported to have rabies each year, so it's important to vaccinate them. Cats come into contact with bats far more often than other pets and, if not vaccinated, may have to be quarantined for an extended time or euthanized after such contact.

Do not pick up or touch bats. If you encounter a bat during the day, it is likely unhealthy and should be avoided. Anyone bitten by a bat should be proactively vaccinated against rabies if the bat is not available for testing.

Keep Animals and Humans Safe
◗ Vaccinate dogs, cats, ferrets and horses.
◗ Watch wildlife from a distance. Don't feed, approach or handle wild animals.
◗ Feed pets indoors. Keep garbage in secure containers and away from wildlife.
◗ Seal openings in buildings and place screens in chimneys to block access to bats and other wildlife.

06/06/2026

I love this so much 🤎

05/27/2026

Cows are gentle, social beings who love friendship and freedom. 💕

05/23/2026

Oregon Health Authority is reminding the public that we are entering the season for harmful algae blooms. Not all Oregon waterways are monitored for cyanobacteria, so it's important to know what to watch for. A harmful algal bloom can look foamy, scummy, thick like paint, and pea-green or blue-green in color. It can look like a thick green or brownish-red mat, or bright green clumps suspended in the water. If you find thick, brightly colored foam, scum or mats in a lake, pond, river or stream—especially in shallow, marshy areas where cyanobacteria blooms can form—don’t let your pet drink or swim in the water.

Symptoms in Dogs
Exposure to a harmful algae bloom can result in:
* Weakness or collapse
* Nausea, vomiting
* Excessive drooling
* Weakness, fatigue, stumbling
* Abdominal pain
* Diarrhea
* Difficulty breathing
* Shaking, trembling
* Seizure like activity—tremors, rigidity, paralysis
* Liver failure

If your dog goes into the water:
* Don’t let your pet lick its fur.
* Wash your pet with clean water as soon as possible.
* If your dog has symptoms such as drooling, weakness, vomiting, staggering and convulsions after being in water, seek immediate veterinary care. Acute, life-threatening symptoms from cyanobacteria toxins often develop rapidly. Death can occur within minutes to hours after exposure.

Current advisories:
* Lost Creek Lake in Jackson County (Precautionary)
* Agency Lake in Klamath County (Precautionary)
* Upper Klamath Lake in Klamath County (Precautionary)
* Haystack Reservoir in Jefferson County (Precautionary)
* Ochoco Reservoir in Crook County (Precautionary)
* Willow Creek Reservoir in Morrow County (Precautionary)
* McKay Reservoir in Umatilla County (Precautionary)
Precautionary Status: A bloom has been sighted and water sampling is unavailable within 1 business day due to limited resources. Oregon Health Authority will issue pre-emptive public warnings following reports of dog illnesses or deaths possibly resulting from cyanotoxin exposure.

* South Umpqua River: The advisory covers the South Umpqua River from Canyonville downstream to the confluence with the mainstem Umpqua River, and the mainstem Umpqua River downstream past Elkton to Sawyers Rapids. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. (PERMANENT ADVISORY)

We post algae advisories on our Web site at: https://www.oregonvma.org/toxic-algae-advisories

05/23/2026

“Catology”

“With a week to go before her finals, Molly thought it best to knuckle down and revise. But then she knew all there was to know, for it was instinct—ingrained into the feline race before time began. She didn’t need a textbook to tell her how to be a cat. She just was."

Original Art & Flash Story ~ Lizzie Jayne.

ArArt by Lizzie Jayne️

*All artwork, characters, stories, quotes, and poems are the original creations and intellectual property of Lizzie Jayne and cannot be used or recreated. Copyrighted. All rights reserved. ©

05/19/2026

In case you missed yesterday's post, Tuff is here to tell you that my brand new book, "McCullough Peaks Handbook", is out now.

The 68 page book includes over 200 photographs to help you identify each horse in the McCullough Peaks herd. In addition, you'll learn about their history, genealogy, behavior and family dynamics. There's even a special four page section about Queen Tuff and her large extended family.

Grab your copy of the handbook today at https://www.wildatheartimages.com/mccullough-peaks-handbook-1777400205

Thank you so much for your continued support and love for this special herd ❤

05/19/2026

Good Morning! Wishing you a brilliant new week!

05/18/2026

05/12/2026

As we head into the warm season, it's important to learn about the dangers of ticks and how they can impact the lives of cats. Take a look at the infographic below to learn about the spread of tick-borne diseases, and how you can help protect our feline friends. 🐱🌳