Dog Walkers and a Cat Sitter too

Posted by Charlene Eberle on December 17, 2013

Looking for a Dog walker in the New Year?

Listed below are some local Vancouver Dog Walkers. Please always do your own research, as everyone needs are different. Once you’ve found a dog walker see how excited and or pooped they are. Like any Babysitter you need to make sure your dog is getting the most out of their daily outings.  The Dog Walking companies listed below pick up in Kits, East Van, but I’m not sure if all of them pick up on the North Shore so make sure to ask. Most companies do an introduction with you dog…Meaning they come to your home to meet your dog to get an idea of their character. Please remember to let your Dog Walker know if your animal cannot go off leash, has bad recall and is allergic to anything 🙂

East Van

Wet Nose K9 Care – We use them and I really like them and the owner Vince. http://wetnosek9care.com/index.html

Ruff Stuff – Before I moved to East Van I used this company for years Tracy and Erik are fabulous. http://ruffstuff.ca/

Downtown

Vancity Dogwalker – http://www.vancitydogwalkers.ca/

Urban Tails for Cats! – If you need a cat sitter 😀 –  http://www.urbantails.ca/

Canine Adventure – http://www.adventureden.ca/public_html/index.html

Lucky Dog – http://www.luckydogwalking.ca/ – 

New York City Pets Get Blessings

Posted by Charlene Eberle on October 29, 2013

Since 1999, St. Michael’s Church has welcomed animals into its historic sanctuary for an annual event. The sounds of cats, dogs, birds, snakes, rabbits and other pets fills the room of the large Cathedral. The event happens every year on October 1, at St. Michael but throughout the month of October, hundreds of churches across the United States will hold animal blessing services. One of the biggest nationally has been held annually since 1985 at the Episcopal Cathedral of New York’s St. John the Divine.

Thousands of people along with animals of myriad shapes, sizes and colors pack the world’s largest Gothic cathedral for a joyous and solemn religious service that celebrates all living things. A procession of animals has included camels, oxen, horses and a golden eagle. You would think with all these animals the Churches would end up with a messy situation on their hands but there has never been an accident. I guess the Church vibe makes them behave 🙂

As the Blessing starts, one by one the animals march down the center isle towards the pew. The Blessings of Holly Water  has had some dogs drinking the  Holly Water that was intended to be sprinkled on them. I guess they wanted to be blessed inside and out 🙂 In addition to asking blessings for beloved pets, the service also is a timely reminder that many animals in the community are not so fortunate. And for those a collection is made just for them.

I love the life experiences here in New York. I love how much they love their dogs here. It’s been quite an experience here.

New York You’re SOOO Poopy!

Posted by Charlene Eberle on October 19, 2013

The one thing I’ve noticed over the past few months, being in New York,  is that there is dog poop and or poop smudges all over the sidewalks of New York. I mean not everywhere  (for the most part people do pick up after their dogs) but yes there is an abnormal amount of Poop/Smudge bombs on sidewalks throughout the city. As I walk to work staring down at the sidewalk making sure I don’t step in any. I realized the reason why there’s an abnormal amount of poop/smudge bombs on the sidewalks, its because most public grass areas are off limits to Dogs and it’s such a concrete jungle, the dog parks for the most part are concrete as well. Some dog runs (see George’s Dog run Blog) are dirt. And with 2 out of 10 people being dog owners and most parks being too far away for a morning a poop…the sidewalk just gotta do. Being a dog owner I pick up and I hate it when some owners don’t and sometimes you can’t pick it all up…and when you can’t it will always remind me of New York.

Those Who Help

Posted by Charlene Eberle on October 18, 2013

There is a great rescue in Edmonton Alberta called Rescue 4 Life. They are the most amazing organization and need a little help. Their current vet bills are high and now the vet can no longer help them. If you could just give  $5.00 to help them save the dogs and cats of that area, it would make such a difference for their furry lives. With the winter coming R4L are even busier then ever, going out to the reserves to feed and shelter the hungry dogs and cats. Because this is one of the poorest area’s of Northern Alberta, the people there don’t have extra money to Spay/Neuter their pets. So the unwanted, mistreated are left to fend for themselves and thanks for R4L for caring so much. Please consider a Halloween, Christmas, Birthday donation for them this year.

http://rescue4life.org/

Mark your calendars for Bark Park Howloween Party!

Posted by Charlene Eberle on October 15, 2013

Check out Bark Park’s Halloween Party and celebrate all things yowlie. It’s being held at the Richmond Bark Park off leash dog park at the very south end of No. 3 Road in Richmond on Saturday, October 26th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Dress your pet (or yourself!) in a ghoulish costume and come on by. Goodies for both pets and people will be served. Pet goodies donated by Bosley’s and Tisol’s.

October 26, 2013
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Admission: $0

Weekend Wander

Posted by Charlene Eberle on October 9, 2013

George Dog run

Walker, Boarder and more, Oh my!

Posted by Charlene Eberle on October 8, 2013

Looking for a fabulous dog walker who also does boarding. Check out Ruff Stuff Dog Services.

I found these wonderful people Tracy & Erik back in 2004 when I rescued Jake from the SPCA. They are just simply fabulous. Your dog comes home after a long hike happy and pooped! Not only have they taken care of Jake, they also have walked our other dogs Cleo and Sammy J.All 3 dogs won their dog walker hearts. The walkers are trust worthy and treat the dogs like Kings or Queens. I can’t give this company enough praise. Ruff Stuff services most parts of Vancouver including parts of North and West Vancouver. And most recently opened up a Doggy day Care in East Vancouver!!