We love all animals here at Cane Bay Pet Sitting but it’s no secret, cats and dogs are our most popular customers. During our pet sitting adventures, we’re often asked – do more families own cats or dogs? Which one is better? Our answer – both dogs and cats are great! But, a lot depends on what your family is ...
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National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day: Adopt Local
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day On April 30th, we celebrate National Adopt a Shelter pet day. In honor of this day, we highlight a low country organization dedicated to changing the lives of countless animals who cannot protect themselves. Berkeley County Animal Center located in Moncks Corner, SC, they are committed to their mission to treat all animals with ...
Read More »Keep Your Animals Safe With These Warm Weather Safety Tips!
The warmer temperatures mean pet owners and their pets are spending more time outside. But, do you know how to keep your furry friends safe in the heat? HOT WEATHER SAFETY TIPS 1. Know the symptoms of your pet overheating One of the first signs you will see when your dog is getting too hot is excessive panting. So how ...
Read More »National Mom and Pop Business Day: Cane Bay Pet Sitting & More
National Mom and Pop Business Day: Cane Bay Pet Sitting & More Who is Cane Bay Pet Sitting & More? Cane Bay Pet Sitting & More is a local mom-and-pop business owned and operated by Al and Donna Hurst. Their pet sitting career grew out of a life-long passion for animals. Joining Donna and Al in their love for a ...
Read More »It’s National Professional Pet Sitters Week!
This week is National Professional Pet Sitters Week! Celebrate your pet sitters that ensure your animals are loved and cared for when you can’t be there! HISTORY OF NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL PET SITTERS WEEK In 1995, Pet Sitters International introduced National Professional Pet Sitters Week to recognize professional pet sitters. Their goal was to recognize these providers by educating pet owners ...
Read More »Get that leash ready – It’s National Dog Walking Day!
Today is one of your dogs favorite days of the year! It’s National Dog Walking Day! A celebration of two of the happiest things we have in life: exercise and outdoors. WHAT IS NATIONAL DOG WALKING DAY AND WHY SHOULD YOU CELEBRATE? National Dog Walking Day started back in the 1960’s when more women began returning back to the workforce. ...
Read More »Show Them Love- Keeping Your Pets Safe On Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day Pet Safety It’s the season for love; Valentine’s Day is upon us. Celebrate the special day safely with your furry loved one. Follow these six tips for Valentine’s Day Pet Safety. Six Valentine’s Day Pet Safety Tips: Chocolate, Need We Say More? Chocolate, how we love you! Did you know Americans purchase 58 million pounds of chocolate for ...
Read More »Why Pet Sitting is the Best Job Ever
Here at Cane Bay, pet sitting runs in our veins. We love every aspect of caring for people’s furry family members, and we view pet sitting as one of the most rewarding career fields to be in. If you’re considering becoming a pet sitter, or if you’re looking for a pet sitter and are wondering what hiring one might look ...
Read More »8 Indoor Activities to Keep Your Dog Active
The winter, rainy days and an ongoing Covid-19 pandemic can make staying indoors seem dreadfully boring and remarkably sad. People in northern states oftentimes ditch the cold for warm, southern sun during winter months to help both their mental and physical health. While winters are a challenge for humans, they oftentimes can be a challenge for our canine companions as ...
Read More »New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Pet
New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for people – they’re for pets, too! There’s no better time than the beginning of a new year to reevaluate things and make adjustments where necessary. If you’re revamping your plans for 2022 and want to include your pet, get a jump start on your list with some ideas below to help make 2022 your ...
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