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Our Four Furry Kids
We’ve got four…that’s right…four…dogs.  Three Maltese and one Australian Shepherd mix.  Three of the four are rescue dogs.  Just one of the Maltese was purchased from a breeder, and that was during a grieving period immediately after the death of another Maltese.  So, we are dog lovers, that’s for sure.  Maybe we take it to extremes,because when we travel, we have a dog sitter come in and stay at the house.  Not only do the dogs feel more comfortable, but it is actually less expensive than boarding them all.

They all have been given toys of every shape and size imaginable.  The Australian Shepherd doesn’t like any toy, furry, vinyl or rubber.  He only cares for the leather bones with the infused “meat” strips.  We’ve had the youngest Maltese for just over a year.  We rescued her from a puppy mill where she was one of the breeding females.  I guess she’s about five years old now, and we haven’t been able to interest her in any toys except for a smaller version of the leather chews that the Shepherd likes.  The next oldest Maltese doesn’t care for furry toys, but has this old raggedy, green vinyl “hamburger” (I think from Zanies) that she loves.  I’ve been all over the internet, and can’t find another so we hope that it’s good for the duration.

The Vicious Old Lady
The eldest Maltese is ten and a half years old.  The only, and I mean only, toy she would play with is a “carrot man” we found at a pet supply store.  It’s a furry, gold carrot, about six inches long with a squeaker.  Her life’s goal is to see how many of these she can destroy by tearing them apart and triumphantly pulling out the squeaker!  As I was cleaning up the stuffing from the latest carrot man carnage, I saw these Crazy Critters advertised on TV.  I usually tune out the As Seen On TV promos, but when I saw the dog tearing the stuffing out of the pillow, I became interested.

It’s Crazy Critter Time
There are two Crazy Critters; each about 24 inches long.  One is a fox and the other is a raccoon.  They are plush dog toys without the stuffing and are practically indestructible.  They lie flat on the floor so it’s easy for the dog to pick up, and have squeakers at each end.  I figured that one of these days, they’re going to quit making “carrot man”, so I’d better try and find a substitute now.  Besides, cleaning up the stuffing is a chore I can do without, and constantly replacing the carrot man is something that isn’t budgeted.

So, I parted with the $24 bucks and ordered.  When the Crazy Critters came in, we sort of snaked the fox across the floor in front of her.  At first, she just sort of cocked her head and processed the new intruder.  Then, she pounced…grabbed it…shook it…and took it to her bed for the ritual gutting.  However, as hard as she tried, the Crazy Critter withstood the onslaught and remained intact.  Then, she discovered the squeakers, and was in heaven.  Now, she carries it around with her as a constant buddy.  What’s neat is that the Maltese from the puppy mill has adopted the raccoon, and has a ball playing with it.  It’s nice to see your kids having fun!

Ask A Pet Owner

Being a dog owner myself, I have learned that there are many options for pet care while living in the Frisco and Plano regions of Texas. After having some real bad experiences with boarding my pets, I finally decided to hire a pet sitter. I knew right away that using a pet sitter was by far the best option for my 2 dogs. Being that I already have dedicated my life to animals, I then decided to open up Bestest Buddies Luxury Pet Services here in Frisco, Texas. What I have learned over my years in pet sitting is that once you choose a pet sitter, you will never board your pets again. If you don’t believe me, just ask any pet owner who uses a pet sitter. Here are just a few things that pet owners would say about their pet sitters.

Flexibility

Having a Frisco pet sitter makes your life easier. You have no need to take your pet to and from a boarding facility. All boarding facilities have a check-in and check out time for your pets. If you happen to work weird hours or have last second plans, you might not have an option for your pets. With a pet sitter, you are easily able to make an appointment for when you will be away. Have last second plans? Do you have a flight that leaves late night? Using a pet sitter makes these things a non issue, for both you and your pets!

Price

Since boarding facilities do have check-out times, even if you come home even just an hour late you will end up paying for an additional day. Since my work schedule was rather unpredictable at times, I always ended up paying for 2 days of care even though I only was away for 10 hours. Worst yet, I was not able to pick up my dogs until the next day which was rather inconvenient. With a pet sitter, you will be in charge of how many visits you pet will need while you are away. More importantly, after you do finish working that long day at work or after a long flight, there is nothing in the world better than coming home and having your pet greet you at the door! Having a pet sitter really does make a huge difference in peoples lives, as well as their pets.

Care

I cannot tell you how many times my pets would get ill when going to a boarding facility. I always took great care of my dogs. What I realized is that you cannot trust others with their pets. My dogs were constantly coming down with something when I boarded them. If it was not a virus, it would have been fleas. Once my older dog came home limping after playing rough with another dog. With a pet sitter, you will never have to worry about other people’s pets. Any vet will tell you that your dog is at their safest when at home. With a pet sitter, you won’t have to take your pets to the vet as often. We all know you love your dogs, cats and caged animals, but how can you fully trust other people’s pets? You can’t, so using a pet sitter and having your pets at home is really the best option. To me, it is the only option.

Service

Our pet sitters at Bestest Buddies have on-call services. Do you want to go out after work but know your dog needs to go to the potty? Call us, our pet sitters will gladly make sure your pet does not suffer because you want to go out on the town. Have you ever been snowed in or missed a flight? Our pet sitters easily accommodate changes in plans. There is no need to keep your pet boarded for an additional night because you are going to be home a few hours late! With our pet sitters this will never a worry! We also make sure that while you are away, you will receive pictures of your pet with a daily updates on all of the fun they are having. We believe at Bestest Buddies that your pets deserve the highest standard of care while you are away. This is why 95% of our business is either repeat business or from client referrals.

In Conclusion

Owning pets is one of the biggest joys of our lives. It has been proven that pet owners live longer and are more happy than non-pet owners. Though work and travel can be stressful, having a pet sitter “on staff” can make your life much much easier. There is nothing better than knowing that your pet has someone dedicated to them and their happiness! I know this first hand not because I own a pet sitting company, but because I use pet sitters myself!

A window pet door is usually made for small animals like kittens and puppies. It’s because we usually use flaps or screen doors on it and the materials is not for animals heavier than 20 pounds.

You may already have a window opening on your balcony where your pet can enter and exit through. But it is not always that you can you leave your windows open. Burglars and other intruders can enter inside your house.

On the other hand, if you put a screen on your window, cats can figure out that they can have their way inside by crawling a hole through the screen.

They could also accidentally break your pots or vases.

To solve this problem, you may want to install a window pet door for your pet. This type of door is not only made for cats, it is also preferred for small animals like puppies. This window pet door has thin aluminum or plastic frames.

The materials are not extremely strong so it is not recommended for big animals like large breeds of dogs. They can easily be damaged if the dog going through is more than 20 pounds.   

You can install window pet screen and flaps for ease of use. A window screen is also a sturdy place to attach a pet door as long as it is intended for small animals like puppies. You can install a window pet door in the screen of your window to let your pet come and go. It is a plastic door held closed usually by a small magnet.

To install a window screen mounted door, you have to cut a perfectly good window screen. If you happen to cut a hole in the top of the screen instead of the bottom, you may have to replace your window screen and start the process all over again.

To avoid this mistake, try marking the location of the pet screen door with a masking tape or use a pencil so you’ll know where is the top and bottom of your screen. This way, you’ll know where you’ll cut the screen.

Tips in installing a window screen pet door
1. Place a piece of plywood or a thick board on the ground. Lie half of the frame of the pet door on top of it.

2. Next, lay the window screen on top-half of the door and the wooden board to line the entrance in the correct position. Move the screen until the pet door lines up with the pencil marks or tape marks you made on the screen.

3. You can use the grooves from the dog or cat door all the way around the frame as a guide to cutting a door-sized hole in the screen.

4. To roll the screen in, use a screen roller to roll the edges of the cut screen into the dog frame with screen spline. After this, your gate is complete and you can now reinstall the screen.

Your pet can be easily trained to use this type of door. He will only need to push the flap if he wants to enter or exit the house. The magnet keeps the flap closed while your screen keeps the bags out even if the window is open.

Putting window pet doors in the screen just lets the pet come and go as they please so long as the window is open. With this type of pet door, you’ll never have to worry about your pets going back to your place.