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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 […]
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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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Bark Box: The Perfect Gift for your Pooch! * Being an animal lover and long-time pet sitter, you see the bond and love created from owner to pet.  These days pooches are receiving the full treatment: spa days, play dates, boutique treats and toys….endless amounts of colorful, creative, sensory-overloading toys!  I see trunks, boxes and piles of toys in every household.  This may seem like a simple question, but where do the toys come from?  How do you […]
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Our pet sitter Ashley recently moved down to Miami from central Florida, and of course she brought Oscar, her beloved cat, with her. Oscar was used to a patio and more of a country-style life; Ashley and her kitty moved into a condo downtown. Being the great pet parent that she is, Ashley found the Catio, just the right toy to help keep Oscar safe on their balcony and happy in his transition into their […]
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Frosty DIY Delicacies for Your Doggie Companions!  It always feels like summer in MIami and you know what that means, it’s gotten hot, hot, and hotter outside for our furry friends! We have to make sure we can keep them cool and comfortable during these next few months. Walking and playing with your dogs in Miami’s heat will make a pup thirsty. Keep them cool, hydrated, and safe from heat stroke following our tips, and […]
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Petsetter: Tips for Summer Airplane Travel with Your Furry and Fabulous Companions Air Bud: Air Travel Tips School’s out for some, the work week is shorter for others, and the summer has started… which means it’s time for vacation! While we’re happy to take care of your pets for you, summer is also a great opportunity to take your furry family member with you on your family trip. Travel with a pet is fun and, […]
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Father’s Day and Your Furry Sibling Affection and family time with your pups are not only precious but also the best gift you can offer your dad on Father’s Day. Your father has a dog, but did you know that the bond between him and his furry friend might be just as strong as the one between you and him? According to The Telegraph, scientific studies show that when owners and dogs gaze into each other’s […]
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Equipaws friends, let’s network Grayson! Local animal lovers at FKS Dog Rescue have been fostering him, but they need someone to care for him for just one week (June 9-16). He’s a big, beautiful, sweet boy. He is dog friendly in the park, and will do well with a female dog in a home; no male dogs, please! He’s amazing with kids! Loves them! His savior, Fabiana, would take him to your home with his […]
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While often it seems that the world is against homeless dogs in South Florida, we are often reminded about how sweet, generous, and active the pet loving community is down here. The most recent happy tail concerns Lady, a mastiff, and her ten babies: Daisy, Chloe, Roxie, Holly, Allie, Sophie, Maddie, Lexi, Fergie and Henry the only boy. Liz Schoenbrun, owner of Miami Paw Spa, saved this family this week after relentlessly networking for their […]
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To Scoop Poop or not to Scoop, That Is the Question! This parody of a famous Shakespearean line of the play Hamlet makes us think: why did Shakespeare never write about… poop… the way he wrote about roses? “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet…” (Romeo and Juliet) Well, obviously, when we think of things aesthetically pleasing, dog poop does not make the list. […]
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Memorial Day weekend is a time to be grateful for our troops’ sacrifices; we can’t think of a better way to commemorate their sacrifices than time spent with family and friends.  Have you, like many Miamians, procrastinated with planning your Memorial Day weekend getaways? We’re happy to share five local, alternative, and family-friendly outings that will bring you closer to friends and family. Chocolate rules in our family- and there is nothing better than Cao […]
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Thank you for choosing Equipaws Pet Services as the best pet sitters in Miami! It’s an honor to win the Florida Villager’s Best of the Best Reader’s Choice Award in our category. We are humbled and honored that so many of you took the time to enter us in this contest. Because we take care of your family members, we know how busy you are, so this is doubly special for us. This accolade renews […]
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We try to act like every day is Earth Day at Equipaws Pet Services! We purchase recycled paper for our paper products, buy biodegradable doggy poop bags, carry reusable water bottles with us wherever we go when we remember, but we feel like we need a few reminders to get us back on track. How can we help conserve our resources for our children, grandchildren, pups, and grandpups and cats? We’ve compiled a list of […]
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Wondering how you can raise money for homeless dogs in Miami while having fun with your pup? Wonder no more! You can join us for the second annual Paws 4 You Run Fur Fun 5K on  April 26! This is a great rain-or-shine fundraiser in which you can walk/run one mile with your dog for fun, or take part in an officially-timed race on a certified course. For those who wish they had a dog […]
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