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Author: Frankie Berti

About Frankie Berti

A founding member of the Equipaws family, Frankie can mostly be found working behind the scenes, helping co-create online branding, managing several social media accounts, designing brand collateral, writing copy, and managing events. She also fills in for pet sitters and dog walkers when needed in Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, and South Miami. Her own small pack consists of Boots the Shih Tzu mix and Nutmeg the Chiweenie. View all posts by Frankie Berti <span class="meta-nav">→</span>

February 5, 2016Blog, Cat Sitting, Cats, Home-page, News, Pet Health, Uncategorized cat care Miami, cat health Miami, cat health month, cat health tips, cat lovers, tips for healthy cats by Frankie Berti1 Comment

Cat Health Month: Help Your Cat Live 9 Lives!

Cat Health Month: Help your cat live 9 lives February is Cat Health Month, which is a purrrfect reminder to check on your feline friend! Cats are known to be independent, often giving a standoffish impression when humans are around or playing hard to get for affection. Every now and then they ask for a little love and a bit of food, so caring for them seems fairly simple. More care than you think goes […]

January 29, 2016Blog, Home-page, News, Pet Sitters in the Community, Uncategorized Color Fun Fest, Dog runners Miami, Down2earth Trail Run, Live Like Bella 5K, Live Like Bella Superhero 5K, Miami Marathon 2016, Miami running races, races in Miami, running races in Miami by Frankie Berti

Running Races in Miami 2016

Top Running Races in Miami In honor of the Equipaws Motto “Fit, Happy, Healthy” and the New Year we are kicking off the season sharing the top five running races in Miami. The wonderful thing about Miami is you walk out to paradise everyday of the year and have no excuse not to get outside and get moving. Although our furry friends can’t join us on the race day, they can always encourage and help […]

January 22, 2016Blog, Gratitude, Home-page, Pet Sitter's POV, Pet Sitting Testimonials, Uncategorized animal lovers, Change a pet's life day, dog walkers Miami, Pet sitter Miami by Frankie Berti

Change a Pet’s Life Day

Change a Pet’s Life Day January 24th is Change a Pet’s Life Day! This special day was created to help animal adoption and spread knowledge on animal welfare. For pet owners and pet lovers a like, you can change a pet’s life in many different ways! You can: Try volunteering at a local shelter like the Humane Society of Greater Miami or Paws4You, send a charitable donation or donate much needed pet supplies. If […]

January 20, 2016Blog, Cat Sitting, Cats, Gratitude, Pet Sitter's POV, Pet Sitting, Uncategorized cat sitter Miami, cat sitting Miami, domestic shorthair, loving a shy cat, Miami cats, Miami pet, Miami pet sitting, rescue cat, shy cat by Frankie Berti

Miami Pet Spotlight: Simba, a Domestic Shorthair

Miami Pet Spotlight: Simba, a Domestic Shorthair Owner: Marylynne Winning over Shy Cats Working for a Miami pet sitting and dog walking company, you experience your fair share of animal personalities and entertainment. Cat sitting is becoming more and more popular and recently I was lucky enough to meet a rescue cat named Simba, a domestic shorthair with a gorgeous gray tabby pattern who has curious eyes, a hesitant demeanor, and an enormous need for […]

January 18, 2016Blog, Dog Exercise, Dog Friendly Miami, Dog Walking, Home-page, News, Pet Fitness Tips, Pet Resources, Uncategorized Dog runners Miami, dog runs, Pet sitters Miami, running dog Miami, running in Miami, running with your dog, tips for running with dogs by Frankie Berti

Running in Miami with Your Four-Legged Friend

Running in Miami with Your Four-Legged Friend Thinking of making your pup a your partner while running in Miami? Our city is the perfect place to start with beautiful trails that are pet- and pedestrian- friendly. Your pet can be a running partner who goes out rain or shine and will never cancel on your running date- imagine that! In addition, this gives you a chance to bond with your best furry friend, plus keep […]

January 11, 2016Blog, Canine Behavior, Cats, Gifts for Pets, Home-page, News, Pet Resources, Uncategorized cat sitter Miami, Dog walker Miami, dog weight loss Miami, foster a dog Miami, New Year's resolutions, pet new year's resolutions by Frankie Berti

Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet

Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet New Year, new you, new routine! The New Year is a chance for a fresh perspective to better ourselves and our future, but you aren’t the only one in the household who could use a change for the better with fresh New Year’s resolutions. Our pet’s routine, health and overall character deserve a chance at improvement too. Here are ten ways to enhance your pet’s well being […]

January 7, 2016Blog, Gratitude, Home-page, News, Uncategorized best of 2015, dog walkers Miami, life calling, Pet sitters Miami, Throwback Thursday Miami by Frankie Berti

Equipaws Best of 2015

Equipaws Best of 2015! Happy new year to all of our friends and family! The first week of the new year is almost over, and we can’t help but reminisce and feel grateful about all of the supportive, fun, and loving friends we kept and made in 2015. As pet sitters, we become part of our clients’ families, are welcomed into their homes, and given the gift of caring for their pets like our own. […]

January 6, 2016Blog, Dog Walking, Gratitude, Home-page, Pet Sitter's POV, Pet Sitting, Uncategorized bond between pet and pet sitter, bonding with dogs, Miami dog walkers, Miami pet sitters, Pet sitters Miami by Frankie Berti

The Bond between Pet and Pet Sitters

True or False: Is There a Bond between Pet and Pet Sitter? Do you ever question your pet sitter? Did you hire a worthy and honest company or candidate to take care of your loved one? The adopted member of your family deserves the best attention when you’re away from home. From my own experience working as a pet sitter or dog walker, you must be compassionate and willing to care for another life. As a […]

January 3, 2016Blog, Cats, Home-page, News animal cruelty, animal vaccines Miami, Miami animal laws, Miami breeding laws, Miami tether laws, Miami-Dade Animal Laws by Frankie Berti2 Comments

Miami-Dade Animal Laws for Dog Lovers

Do You Know the Law? “Scoop the poop! It’s the Law!” People say it all the time, but so many dog owners in Miami simply ignore it. Did you know there is an entire chapter in the Miami-Dade Code of Ordinances dedicated to pets? Caring for a pet is time consuming and requires more than feeding and playing. Dogs must be vaccinated, given heartworm pills, and taken for nice walks, socialized, and fed good food- […]

Miami’s Best Holiday Gift Guide for Pets: Include your dogs and cats in the holiday fun this year! We’ve asked our dog walkers and cat sitters to contribute their ideas of a perfect holiday present for your dogs and cats this holiday. There are many options online, of course, but we’re partial to supporting fellow local, small businesses making it happen in Miami. Miami has plenty of great companies ready to supply the perfect gift […]

November 2, 2015Blog, Home-page, Miami Pet Events, News, Pet Friendly Brickell, Pet Resources, Pet Sitter's POV dog adventures Miami, dog friendly Miami, Dog friendly restaurants, dog friendly restaurants Miami, dog spa Miami, Dog vacay Miami, pet friendly Miami by Frankie Berti2 Comments

5 Miami Must-Do’s with Your Dog!

The top five pet-friendly adventures to partake in with your dog in Miami! Miami is a thriving city with any and every kind of attraction you can imagine; the arts, restaurants, entertainment, outdoor activities, and more. But what about for the dog lovers out there? You can’t always leave your hound at home while you have all the fun! Pet sitter Meghan stepped up to help our canine buddies enjoy the Miami scene along with their […]

October 20, 2015Blog, Canine Behavior, Home-page, Pet Health, Pet Resources, Pet Sitter's POV, Uncategorized dog eating grass, grass eating, Miami dogs, pet sitters in Miami, why do dogs eat grass by Frankie Berti

Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass?

Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass? “Logan! Logan! Quit eating that! Logan come on!” A few gentle tugs on the sweet pup’s leash, and I cannot get him away from a dirty patch of grass he’s chomping on. After a moment of grazing, I finally pick him up and place him away from the plant, directing his attention elsewhere. Recently he’s been eating any grass he can get his teeth on. What is the infatuation with grass? As a […]

October 7, 2015Blog, Cat Sitting, Gifts for Pets, Home-page, News, Pet Resources Brickell cat sitting, Cat sitter Brickell, cat sitters Miami, catnip, catnip 101, Equipaws Pet Services, training cats, what is catnip by Frankie Berti

7 Facts about Catnip for Curious Cat Lovers

Catnip 101 for Curious Cat Lovers Our cat sitters have all seen our cat clients go crazy for catnip, but what are we giving our furry friends? What is catnip and how does it affect Spot, Hemingway, or whomever your special kitty may be? What do you really know about this so-called “cat drug”? Here is Catnip 101 for any curious cat lovers! 1. What is catnip? Catnip is a perennial herb called Labiatae, which […]

September 20, 2015Blog, Cat Sitting, Pet Resources, Uncategorized cat sitter, Cat sitter Brickell, Cat sitter Kendall, cat sitter Miami, cat sitters, Grove cat sitting, hire a cat sitter, Miami cat sitting by Frankie Berti2 Comments

Top 6 Reasons to Hire a Cat Sitter

Six Reasons to Hire a Cat Sitter in Miami It’s inevitable: all cat owners will be taken away from their home at some point due to holiday travel or work. Unfortunately, that means leaving a member of the family behind. You may have to hire a cat sitter or research care for your precious kitty, yet too many cat owners think cats can fend for themselves for a few days. What more do they need besides […]

August 30, 2015Blog, Dog Walking, Home-page, News, Pet Fitness Tips, Pet Health, Uncategorized dog exercise, Dog walker Miami, Equipaws Pet Services, importance of dog walking, Miami dog walking, pet health by Frankie Berti1 Comment

Six Important Ways Your Dog Benefits from Regular Walks

Six Important Benefits of Daily Dog Walks How often do you walk your beloved dog (honestly)? Do your dogs bark, whine, chew or dig excessively? Are they restless or do they misbehave around company? Pay attention, they may be trying to communicate with you. Many pet owners underestimate the value of a dog walk. Dog walking can improve your pet’s behavior and help them both mentally and physically. Benefits beyond the obvious can help […]

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