Author: Susan

The Power of Pets: Dogs and Cats Boost Our Wellbeing

Dog sitting

Did you know that around 20% of Australians experience mental health challenges? Everyone’s story is different, but one thing is clear, pets have an amazing ability to bring comfort, connection, and happiness into our lives.

Whether it’s the soft purring of a cat or the enthusiastic tail wag of a dog, pets are incredible companions. They help reduce anxiety, ease feelings of isolation, and even improve physical health. Having a pet around offers a sense of purpose, routine, and unconditional love—all things that can make a huge difference to our wellbeing. Continue reading “The Power of Pets: Dogs and Cats Boost Our Wellbeing”

Pet-friendly Easter Ideas

pets and easter

Pet-friendly Easter Ideas

Hoppy Easter to you and your furry friends! As the season of fresh blooms, colourful eggs, and sweet treats rolls around, it’s a perfect time to celebrate with your pet by your side. Whether you’re planning an Easter egg hunt or simply enjoying a chocolate-free cuppa with a hot cross bun, it’s important to remember that some traditional Easter festivities can pose risks to our four-legged companions. With a few simple adjustments, you can create a fun, festive, and safe Easter experience for the whole family—including the fur kids.

Easter hazards (and how to avoid them) Continue reading “Pet-friendly Easter Ideas”

Splash out with pool maintenance skills

Pet SitterSplash out with pool maintenance skills 

 There’s nothing better than diving into the cool, crystal water of a backyard pool on a warm, humid day. To ensure clear, glistening water provides the refreshing reprieve you need on a sizzling day, here are some ways to keep up to date with pool maintenance.  

Regular cleaning: Leaves, dirt, bugs and grass often find their way into pool water. Regularly skim the pool surface to clean away any debris. If you don’t have an automated cleaner, clean down the walls and tiles of the pool with a suitable brush to prevent algae from forming. A pool vacuum can also help to clean dirt and sediment from settling on the bottom of the pool.  Continue reading “Splash out with pool maintenance skills”

A home fit for feathered friends

Aviary Care

A home fit for feathered friends. A home-owner and pet-sitter guide.

Creating a healthy, safe and engaging home for winged companions requires daily maintenance and care.  

An aviary can be a beautiful addition to the home of any bird enthusiast, offering the pleasant daily songs of happy feathered friends. 

Maintaining an inviting, stimulating, and healthy environment for birds requires time and dedication. Here are some tips to help you create a paradise for your feathered companions.  Continue reading “A home fit for feathered friends”

Show you care on Love Your Pet Day

Our furry, scaly and feathery friends are more than just pets, they’re members of the family. The unconditional love and affection that our pet pals give willingly, is on full display every day.

Now, for Love Your Pet Day, it’s our turn to share the love. Need a few thought starters? We have you covered. Here are some of our top ideas to make your pet pal feel extra special today, and every day. Continue reading “Show you care on Love Your Pet Day”

Fun ideas for festive fur photos

There’s no better way to express the love of a pet pal than by including them in the family Christmas card photo. But there may be challenges in getting the perfect pic with your pooch or kitty.

It takes a bit of planning to capture the perfect pet photo, but here are some fun ideas to inspire the festive flair in your next pet portrait. Continue reading “Fun ideas for festive fur photos”

Reading to pets

Reading to PetsReading can be a transformative experience, taking us to incredible worlds, discovering unique perspectives, learning new information and skills, and much, much more.Interestingly, a good page-turner can also have a positive effect on our pets.

While there isn’t a great deal of evidence that tells us exactly how reading impacts our pet pals, real-life examples highlight that reading presents positive outcomes for people and our four-legged friends.  Continue reading “Reading to pets”

Spruce up pet spaces this Spring

Dog in bed

It is the season of Spring cleaning! It’s the perfect time to give our pet’s belongings a little clean-up to reduce odour, and parasites and to support the general well-being of our fur kids.

While our pets love familiar scents on their bed, blankets and toys, it comes a time when all these items need to have a good wash – or get replaced altogether! Continue reading “Spruce up pet spaces this Spring”