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Cats, Cars and Cold
Most people have heard of rodents getting caught in car engines, but did you know that cats occasionally get stuck under hoods too? This happens because stray cats hide under cars in order to stay warm on cold nights. Sometimes cats will climb inside the engine to...
Labor Day weekend is almost here!
Whatever your holiday weekend plans are, our sitters and walkers would love to spend the day or even the whole weekend with your fur babies. Call today!
Why Easter and Bunnies Don’t Mix
It’s Easter time again. Pet store windows are filled with adorable baby bunnies. Your kids are begging you to buy one. It’s so hard to resist. After all, you think, wouldn’t this be the perfect, low-maintenance “starter pet” for a young child? Think again! Every year,...
Green Pets for Earth Day
Pets are a lot of work and responsibility. They need tons of love and attention and a lot of food. The large amount of food that pets eat and the cost it takes to transport cross-country cause some environmentalists to claim that owning a pet is worse for the...
10 Reasons Your Dog Makes the BEST Valentine’s Date
Does your heart melt whenever you look into the soft, imploring eyes of the one you love? Does it skip a beat at the sound of your sweetheart's voice as you walk in the door at the end of a long day? Do you pause in the middle of the day to sigh, thinking of your...
Presidential Pets of the White House
There’s an old saying in U.S. politics: “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog”. It’s a pithy way of explaining how quickly relationships can turn in the Capitol. But – if you think about it – the phrase also contains a pretty practical bit of advice for...
Kickoff to Summer! Are You Going Out of Town for Memorial Day?
Memorial Day weekend is only a few weeks away and we hope you have something fun planned with your family, friends or loved ones to celebrate! If you are thinking of heading out of town for the long weekend, or even just for the day, schedule your pet care with...
We’re Ready For You, Spring!
Good news, Staten Island! Lighter, brighter days are on the horizon! Daylight Savings Time begins at 2am on Sunday, March 14th. Don't forget to set your clocks forward an hour.
New Year’s Eve Pet Safety
Big parties, crowds, fireworks, and… fun? Pet owners often don’t realize that the noise and festivities that often accompany New Year’s Eve – even if you’re staying home and watching them on TV – aren’t much fun for most pets! My dog, like many dogs, is terrified of...
Hanukkah Pet-Safety Tips
For all our Jewish furr-iends celebrating Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, Happy at Home offers these quick tips to ensure your pets remain safe during the eight-day celebration. • To avoid your pet being burned or causing a fire hazard, confine them away from the...