lorrie shaw: GertieGear: a super choice in bedding for your dog - and you!
- 05/08/10 11:15 AM
This morning I was watching Fox 2 Detroit and saw this segment on a new canine bed. I have to say that I was impressed. As the owner of 2 large breed dogs - one who is approaching her senior years - and a pet sitter, this product seems like it's right up my alley. I've clients who are approaching their elder years, too and anything that I can do, or pass along, to facilitate a more comfortable existence for any of them is perfect. I'm usually not inclined to go for 'the latest thing', especially in the pet industry. To (0 comments)
lorrie shaw: No, it's me, not you.
- 05/03/10 01:37 AM
As humans, we are capable of emotions that are all over the board. There is a myriad of reasons behind our mood and sometimes we are not even aware of how we are behaving. Our minds are busied with our 'to-do' lists, places we have to get and keeping other people happy. We have a tendency to ignore our non-verbal communication and the energy that we send out - and how it affects others around us. Most everyone else around us are simultaneously experiencing the same bustle of activity and emotion that we are individually. We walk around mindlessly, sometimes. Paying (0 comments)
lorrie shaw: Bark for Life at Riggs Heritage Park 5/1/10
- 04/28/10 03:24 PM
This is a Pre-Event Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society: When! May 1, 2010Registration starts at 10 a.m.,Opening Ceremony at 10:30 a.m., Dog Walk begins at 10:45 a.m. Where! East Huron River Drive and Martinsville Road, Van Buren Twp. Admission! $10 - day of registration; includes "Bark For Life" bandana for our dog. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life Belleville. http://main.acsevents.org
Lorrie Shaw is a pet blogger, dog walker and all around pet sitter. She is owner of Professional Pet Sitting and lives in Dexter Township, MI with her family that includes a small (1 comments)
lorrie shaw: Brilliant! A De-skunking Method That Works!
- 04/24/09 03:00 PM
I was listening to Science Friday as I was driving home from a dog walking today, and one of the topics grabbed my attention and I wanted to share it. Imagine every pet owners nightmare... your pet is poking around outside and BAM! they get tangled up with a skunk who gets spooked! You've got one ticked off pup on your hands as well a smelly, awful mess. (Gosh, I hope this never happens on my watch, but if it does...) According to Paul Krebaum, a chemist - a simple solution of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, Baking Soda and liquid soap will (4 comments)