Beckys Pet Care Blog

We continue to celebrate “Professional Pet Sitters Week.”

We wanted to recognize our pet sitters for their commitment, hard work, and dedication, so Becky’s Pet Care celebrated with a brunch on Monday for our deserving pet sitters! They spend quality time with  pets, giving them attention, exercise, and monitoring their general health and well being. Pets cared for in their own home, are most happy and comfortable. 

Please take some time out this week, to thank your pet sitter.

(Becky’s dog “Teddy” and Teddy’s brother “Bear”)

• Dogs’ sense of hearing is more than ten times more acute than a human’s, that why dogs don’t like rain because the sound is amplified and hurts their very sensitive ears.
• The only sweat glands a dog has are between the paw pads
• It is a myth that dogs are color blind. They can actually see in color, just not as vividly as humans.
• An adult dog has 42 teeth.
• The longest lived dog, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, was an Australian Cattle Dog, named Bluey, who lived to be 29.
• Dalmatians are completely white at birth.
• Most pet owners (94 percent) say their pet makes them smile more than once a day!!!!

Have a Great Weekend!

http://www.funnyfidos.com/fun-dog-facts/

Chantilly
March 19-21, 2010
Dulles Expo Center
4368 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20153

SHOW HOURS:
Friday, March 19, 2010 4 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2010 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2010 10 AM - 5 PM

LEASHED PETS WELCOMED

Becky’s Pet Care will have an exhibit space at Super Pet Expo, March 19-21 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA. Please stop by our booth and say Hello!!!

To get discounts on tickets click here   http://www.superpetexpo.com/chantilly.html

 (photo by Eline Spek)

http://www.loveyourdog.com/tricks.html

Does your dog jump up on people, does he sit, does he pull you on the leash or bark excessively? If  you answered YES, maybe it’s time for your dog to take the “Canine Good Citizen Test.”  This program was developed by the American Kennel Club “to teach responsible dog ownership and to certify that dogs have been trained to be well-behaved in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs. The CGC test has become a national benchmark for well-trained dogs. In addition to teaching your dog to be a model canine citizen, CGC training provides good foundation training for other fun canine activities—Obedience, Rally, and Agility.” It is open for pure breed dogs and mixed breed dogs. The class is $10 per dog.  The next class will be:

March 20, 2010   

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM  Powhatan Nursing Home, 2100 Powhatan Street, Falls Church, VA 22043

For more information go to:

http://www.fpow.org/Content/Documents/Document.ashx?DocId=112539

It’s Rescue Monday!!!

“Meet  Charlie, the cute little yellow lab with a distinct white-tip painter’s tail! Charlie is approximately 10 months old and was found abandoned in Fairfax. He was recently neutered and is up-to-date on all shots. Charlie is a friendly guy with lots of energy to burn. He will keep a household very active with loyalty and love in return. Charlie will need some leash training. He is doing ok, but with more gentle guidance he will become a fantastic walking companion. Charlie awaits that person who will give him his forever, loving home! Any questions, please call 703-691-4278! ”

More info: http://www.hart90.org/PetDetail.aspx?id=5976
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Waiting for the “Dog Days of Summer”…will they ever get here???

Happy Weekend Everyone!

Please join “Becky’s Pet Care Team” and help support the 15th Annual “Walk with the Animals,” Saturday,  May 8, 2010. 

The walk will be a 3 mile loop or 1 mile stroll to help support homeless animals in our community. Rain or shine it will take place in Bluemont Park in Arlington. And of course, it wouldn’t be any fun without your favorite 4-legged friends. So come join us…click here for information to join our team.

 Becky’s Pet Care Team

Fairfax Pets on Wheels connect pets with people who are living in nursing homes or assisted living centers. It is a wonderful volunteer organization that “will donate more than 8,000 hours annually. “ If  you are interested in volunteering your time or your pet go to: http://www.fpow.org 

 “A frail, elderly man was brought to the nursing home from the local hospital. He had been discovered in a severely malnourished and confused state in a rural farmhouse, living alone in filth. Once his condition stabilized, he was brought in restraints to the nursing home, since he refused to eat…but…each day, he worked to free himself from the restraints and remove the feeding tube. The staff…found the Center’s three kittens in bed with him. When the cats were removed, he became agitated. A reward system was devised whereby the cats would be returned to him if he ate. He gained forty pounds, and interacted with other residents. The cats were the bridge that brought him back to reality. The director of nursing stated that, otherwise, she believes he would have died. ”
“Between Pets and People” (Alan Beck, Sc.D. and Aaron Katcher, M.D., G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York)