Yay! You found The Sitters!

The Sitters provide personalized pet care services in Apison, Brainerd, Collegedale, East Brainerd, East Ridge, Harrison, Ooltewah and Ringgold.  Contact Jennifer Ross @ 423.827.5935.  Read on for more info …

We care for dogs, cats, fish, turtles, birds, rabbits, and guinea pigs in the comfort of their own environment … home. 

The Sitters want you to be comfortable with choosing us to be your family’s petsitter.   First stop, our virtual home office, then feel free to wander around the site.

After that, please visit our Facebook page and “like” us – you’ll love it.  It’s designed with the pet lover in mind: all about pets, all the time

When you are ready, give us a call (423.827.5935) or use this short contact form so we can talk in person and answer any questions you may have ~ and be sure to mention the great deal listed below …

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Stepping in, so you can step out.

~ Jennifer Ross, Owner

Coffee, no fleas please.

Fleas.  Just the mere mention of that word makes me get the creepy crawlies.  Don’t even get me started on ticks! Unfortunately, we are probably in for a rough time with the little buggars this year.  That’s because the ground never got cold enough around here to kill off last year’s population.  Ugh!  So what’s a pet owner to do?

First, view this interesting slideshow

Second, read how coffee can help in the fight against fleas.  Yes, coffee!

Keep in mind that fleas and ticks can enter your home in a variety of means.  That said, even if you only have indoor cats, they still need flea & tick meds.

~ Jennifer

Scratching?????

Does your dog scratch himself … alot?   Like constantly?  He might just need a bath or maybe a new hypoallergenic doggy shampoo or it could be fleas OR he might just need a brand new food.   Check the label and see if chicken or chicken by product is one of the ingredients.  If so, that could be the culprit.  Chicken is a common allergen for dogs.  Make the change to beef, duck or lamb and see if it makes a difference for poor ol’ itchy Fido.  He’ll be sure to thank you by not driving you nuts with his incessant itching!  And maybe even a doggie kiss

Remember, I’m not a vet and that my advice is based only on what I see time and time again with my own pets and my clients.  I share from experience and hope that your family’s pets can benefit.

~ Jennifer

photo courtesy of Pinterest.com

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!   2012 is going to be the best year yet.   Do you agree?   Either way,  it has begun and the days are already ticking steadily by.

My hubby is gainfully employed again after nearly nine months.   What a huge blessing that has been to our family.   In addition,  we had a busy holiday season and have already welcomed two new clients into our extended family of furry friends.   A good year indeed.

Here’s a pic of our newest client … a 4-mth old bulldog.  Adorable!

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Gas Card Giveaway!

Head on over to our Facebook page for a chance to win a $20 gas card!

Home Alone … what ifs

Are you considering leaving your pets home alone for the long Thanksgiving weekend?

Before you give into the temptation of saving money, please consider these real life ‘what if’ scenarios:

• What if your outside dog escapes from his fenced in backyard and can’t get back in to his food & water?

• What if your outside dog gorges himself on the multi-day food you leave and knocks over his water dish?

• What if your doggie door malfunctions and your indoor/outdoor dog or cat is trapped so that he can’t get outside to take care of his business OR can’t get back inside to her food and water?

• What if your dog’s collar gets stuck on something and he can’t get free?  Think of that mess.

• What if your cat gets stuck somewhere.  Literally.  As in stuck in the crinolin of a formal dress, effectively cutting off circulation the more she struggles to free herself?  Or stuck in the attic b/c she snuck up there unbeknownst to you while you were pulling down luggage for your trip?

• What if your pet has a medical emergency?

• What if someone breaks into your house and leaves a back  door open allowing your animals to “escape” outside?

Please, if you won’t spend a few bucks to hire a professional petsitter, then arrange for a family member, neighbor or friend to check in on your pets every 24 hours, at least.  Don’t leave your pets to fend for themselves; they count on you to feed, shelter and protect them.

Stepping in, so you can step out.

Jennifer

We Love Loving on Pets :)

As a pet owner, you are all about what is best for your beloved furry baby.  You feed him the best food you can afford.  You lavish her with squeaky toys, meaty treats and cushy beds.

Spoil them even more with personalized in-home care from The Sitters.  Your pet will so appreciate being able to stay at home in the comfort of his own surroundings and routine.  You’ll appreciate our affordable price, the reduced stress on your pet and the simplicity of no longer having to drop off/pick up your pet from the boarder.

We love on pets 365 days a year, 7 days a week. Give Jennifer a call today 423.827.5935

Photo Shoot

We decided that after 5 years we were long overdue for a new profile picture.  Potential clients like to “see” us before they meet us and our previous picture was certainly outdated!

So we spent some extra time during a scheduled visit to goof off with some of our fave furry faces.  These two pups (and their feline brothers) have been clients of ours since 2006 so it is fitting that they get a place of honor alongside us in a new profile picture.   And yes, these are the same dogs that were featured in our former profile picture.

My hubby, who always manages to remain the faceless silent partner, was the photographer.   I think he did a great job, don’t you?

~ Jennifer