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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.

Happy National Cat Day! Today is National Cat Day! This special day, founded by animal welfare advocate and lifestyle expert Colleen Paige in 2005, is the perfect way to take care of your cat and help other less fortunate kitties. Every cat we take care of is beloved by their families. Many of them have been adopted, which warms our hearts. National Cat Day is a reason to spoil your kitties even more than you […]
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Are you taking your dogs out for trick-or-treating? Read these safety tips before you dress them up! Halloween is finally upon us! We love dressing up, and we definitely encourage cute outfits for those dogs who love them (we have yet to meet a cat who does, but please send photos if your kitty indulges!).  Halloween is not every pooch or kitty’s favorite holiday, though, and with reason. Guidelines for for keeping your pet safe and […]
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Attention, dear pet sitting & dog walking clients & friends! There has been another dog food recall, this time from Loving Pets Corp. PetSmart recently announced that Loving Pets Corp was voluntarily recalling Simply Nourish Biscuits with Beef and Sweet Potatoes Dog Treats due to potential mold growth. The treats’ information: SKU number is: 5203800, and its UPC is 737257470 with a February 2016 expiration date. Ingesting moldy food (tremorgenic mycotoxins) is dangerous for humans and animals alike; […]
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We are extremely excited to be sponsors for the fourth annual “Howl-O-Ween” pet costume contest and fundraising event being held at the beautiful Pinecrest Gardens on October 26, 2014, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm! This fun event will raise money for Paws 4 You Rescue, one of Miami-Dade’s dedicated dog rescue organizations, as well as bring awareness to the public about the myriad homeless and needy dogs that go hungry on the streets of […]
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-Update- Jack was adopted in December of 2014! We couldn’t be happier! Looking for the perfect companion on a rainy day? Jack the Dachshund is an expert snuggler and would be happy to share his talents with you. We have been fostering him for several months and love his gentle disposition. You can see how sweet he is by his expressions- Mr. Jack is so soulful and wants to be loved. Love to him means […]
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  Have a Dog-Friendly Labor Day Weekend Labor Day is almost here! There are so many fun, dog-friendly activities you can pack into this long weekend with your pooch. Whether you stay in or are planning on traveling, we have you covered with several suggestions in case you’re still in the planning stages. Your dogs will have an amazing Labor Day with you, but if you must travel without them please give us a call- 305.794.3733! […]
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Benny Needs Companionship — Foster Benny Today! One of the members of our Equipaws pack, Benny, is looking for a foster home. Benny has been living essentially alone for about two months now, with his only company being his Equipaws friends, due to trouble in his family. He is a very sweet and loving dog and longs for human contact and affection. He is up to date on all of his shots, is clean, and […]
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Dog Treat Recall: Lamb Crunchy’s Dog Treats There has been yet another pet food recall, this time in the form of Pet Center Inc.’s voluntary recall of Lamb Crunchy’s dog treats (3 oz bag, LAM-003, ,UPC# 727348200038) with date code 122015 product of USA for the potential contamination of Salmonella. These treats were sold in California, Colorado, Washington, and Wisconsin in these stores: Gelson’s Market, General Pet, Nor-Sky Pet Supply and Independent Pet. While we’re based in […]
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Great Agility Course and Puppy Training in Miami! We believe in keeping pets fit, healthy and happy through our dog walking and running services. Our Miami dog walkers work one-on-one with our clients’ pups to reinforce good leash walking habits, among other things. But what about the dogs who need a little extra training? Or who need to be potty trained, socialized, or who are interested in more options for their dogs? In that case, […]
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Sign Up for Pet First Aid and CPR Classes in Miami! We all love our pets like family. Did you know that pets, just like your children, are at greater risk of injury or death from preventable accidents than any other reason? In fact, 70% of pets who are injured and die as a result of their injuries could have survived if they’d been given CPR or First Aid on site. That’s why Equipaws Pet Services […]
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Stop Giving Your Dogs and Cats Jerky Treats It’s all over the news constantly: jerky treats are not good for your dogs. In fact, as of May 1, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received 4,800 complaints of illness in pets who ate chicken, duck, or sweet potato treats, almost all of which were imported from China. The reports include more than 1,000 canine deaths- a horrific number. And now they’ve been linked […]
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Skype Your Pets! Do you ever wonder what your pooch (or kitty!) gets up to while you’re not at home? Wonder no more!  Whether you’d like to soothe your new puppy, check in on your pet post-surgery to make sure s/he is not scratching, solve a behavioral issue, or get an answer to a recurring conundrum, Skype can help you! This lovely infographic (below) we found on Pinterest can help you set up Skype to […]
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Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Dog Walker in Miami You may have seen our dog walkers having fun with our pet clients around Brickell, Downtown Miami, or Coconut Grove. Chances are, you’ve probably thought about hiring a dog walker yourself at some point. Maybe you’ve had an unusually long day at the office that kept you away from home, or you’ve had to turn down happy hour invitations so you can rush home to […]
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Equipaws Pet Services’ Pet Sitting Policy and Procedures: We’re professional pet sitters and have made the job we love into a career. We really pride ourselves on the services we provide while caring for your pets and your home while you’re away. Our pet sitters do things to make your home look lived-in, like bringing in the mail and alternating lights, while also keeping up with the little things that make your home look as […]
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Tails will wag on a walk with Equipaws Pet Services and Medifast! Is your dog overweight? Could he or she use new dog friends and fun? Then join us on our first pack walk of the year on April 26, bright and early at 8:00 a.m. Let’s soak up a little vitamin D and then get our exercise in safely under the shady trees in South Miami! As professional dog walkers, we believe exercise is incredibly […]
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