At Home Pet Care, Inc. Pet Sitting, Pet Care, Pet Laser Therapy

06/05/2025

You will be missed very much. You had the most loving family. Rest Peacefully. I will miss you.

06/05/2025

06/04/2025

Never easy to post these. We mourn the loss of these 2 cuties. Their family is amazing and they had the best adopted long life. Peace, love and adopt.

06/01/2025

DOG COLLAR VS. HARNESS: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

For centuries, humans have utilized forms of collars and rope to control their canine companions.

Placing a collar around your dog’s neck may seem like the most natural and practical thing to do.

But is it?

While the subject remains controversial and many dog owners become defensive when the conversation arises, there are safety and control issues worth discussing.

Harnesses have numerous advantages including offering better control of your dog…especially larger and heavier dogs. Harnesses also disperse pressure over a larger area of your dog’s body as opposed to the collar’s direct pressure to the neck and throat.

For those wriggling escape artists, collars can easily be slipped off by using a backing motion. Properly secured harnesses are far more difficult to escape from. As a preventative measure, some pet owners secure dog collars too tightly causing pain and/or discomfort to the canine.

Dogs secured/tethered using collars can additionally face strangulation, according to Dr. Barbara Hodges, a veterinary advisor for the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Hodges, during a recent interview, indicated that dogs have attempted to jump fences, or perform similar activities, and have been hanged as a result.

The jerking of a chain and collar combination also has the potential to cause severe anatomical damage. “You are potentially damaging the dog’s neck by jerking it,” stated Dr. Hodges. “The neck is a very, very sensitive area.”

Consistent stress to the neck/throat area can lead to damage to the Thyroid and Salivary Glands, nerves and other tissues within the neck area.

Additionally, collars can lead to low-grade irritations on the neck, or skin problems, both causing itching and, if untreated, infection.

Harnesses are available in many styles and materials, many of which are lightweight, breathable and washable. More elaborate harnesses have optional cooling packs, handles and/or quick-release mechanisms that can free your dog in an emergency situation.

For older dogs requiring assistance to stand, harnesses provide the ability for you to aid your pet as he/she attempts to rise.

For safety and for comfort, consider using a harness in lieu of a collar.

06/08/2024

Remembering this guy. Very sad for his family. He has been a member of the VIC "very important client" for 13 years. He will be missed and forever remembered in my ❤️. Xoxox

03/08/2024

Got this today in the mail

01/23/2024

12/25/2023

12/25/2023

I am truly humbled by the generosity of my clients this holiday season. Thank you for being loyal and for the very thoughtful gifts.

12/16/2023

Guess what day it is! Spaday! Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary alumni.

12/16/2023

😻 Adopt Kate! Kate is a beautiful 7 year old girl who came into our shelter with her sister Pippa. These girls were abandoned at a local Vet's office and the office brought them into our shelter after about a month. Kate was very shy at first but she has opened up so nicely and is the warmest kitty. She is a big cuddly girl who will steal your heart.

Her sister, Pippa was already adopted. Our hope is to get Kate into a home with a loving family before this year ends. You can find Kate in our free roaming room, lounging around, and hanging with her other feline friends.

Give Kate the greatest gift this year, bring her home!

When you adopt from our shelter, your new pet comes spayed/neutered, microchipped, up to date with all vaccines (including rabies vaccine), county rabies license tag and a small bag of food to get you started!

Thank you to our amazing volunteer, Maureen, for capturing this sweet shot ❤

Kate - A2156341

Our shelter is open 7 days a week (except holidays). 12pm - 5pm on Saturday, 12pm - 4pm on Sundays and 12pm-6pm weekdays. You can view all of our adoptables on our website here https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/snap/adoptablecats