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April 6, 2015Blog, News, Pet Sitters in the Community, Pet Sitting, Uncategorized Equipaws Pet Services, illustration, local art, Miami artist, Miami pet sitter, Miami pet sitting, Run Raggid Art, Stefanie Caro by Frankie Berti

Meet Our Pet Sitters: Stefanie Caro, of Raggid Art

Our pet sitters are supportive, loyal animal lovers who do a wonderful job caring for our clients. They are also very talented outside of the pet sitting profession! Stefanie Caro, one of our pet sitters in Brickell, is an artist who expresses herself in many mediums (check out her website, RaggidArt.com). We are so proud of her because she recently completed a gorgeous commissioned mural in Jupiter (pictured above). We have also commissioned pet portraits from […]

Finding Rover App: Facial Recognition to Find Lost Dogs in Miami

Finding Rover App Partners with Miami-Dade Animal Services We are excited to share that Miami-Dade Animal Services has partnered with Finding Rover, a free mobile app that uses facial recognition to help pet parents find their lost dogs. Animal Services’ database of dogs is integrated into the app, making it easier for users of the app to search for their dogs. Miami-Dade Animal Services director Alex Munoz hopes this app will help the center become a […]

Welcome from our dog walkers in Brickell, Miami! Our professional team is ready to keep your dog fit, healthy,and happy with walks, runs, and midday breaks while you’re at work in a fun and SAFE way! Why Choose Equipaws’ Dog Walking Services in Brickell, Miami? Thinking about hiring a dog walker? When deciding on whether to hire a dog walker or not, you should really consider investing in your dog if any of the following apply […]

The South Miami Rotary Art Festival Recap

Dog-Friendly South Miami Rotary Art Festival We were more than happy to volunteer at the dog-friendly South Miami Rotary Art Festival this past weekend! Over 150 artists showed their wonderful work, and thousands of Miamians brought their dogs along for a stroll along Sunset Drive. Equipaws Pet Services offered fresh water and special freeze-dried liver and cod treats at their Doggy Hydration station for the second year in a row. Owner Flavia and her pet […]

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and we know many of you are scrambling for a last-minute pet Valentine’s Day gift for your loved ones, or worse… completely forgot that your dogs and cats love getting gifts, too! No worry- we have five wonderful, LOCAL gift options for the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for the furry kids and humans in your life. We love all of these local, small businesses dearly and regularly refer our beloved clients […]

Dog Friendly South Miami Rotary Art Festival Save the date for the 32nd annual dog friendly South Miami Rotary Art Festival from February 21-22, 2015! As a member of the South Miami Rotary Club, owner Flavia has enlisted her Equipaws pet sitters to volunteer for the second year in a row at the Art Festival’s “Doggie Hydration Station.” As always, South Miami is very welcoming to well-behaved dogs. Please bring your pups out on leashes to […]

Moving to Miami with Your Dog?

Moving to Miami with Dogs? Things to think about. Our wonderful Coral Gables pet sitter, Sara, recently relocated to Miami with her dogs from New Jersey (lucky us!). She is a wonderful addition to our team, always ready to help, and our pet clients love her. True to form, Sara wanted to share her story about her experience and tips for long distance trips with her pups and boyfriend in order to help those making similar […]

Calling All Canine Good Citizens in Miami!

Is your dog a Canine Good Citizen (or does s/he want to be)? We know a special place that could use her (or his) services! We met Caroline Blankenship, the Manager of Volunteer Services, Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, at the Trinity Cathedral Blessing of the Animals. Seasons Hospice was looking for volunteers, including canine volunteers. Caroline is looking for Canine Good Citizens ready to give of their time. We wanted to share this opportunity […]

We had a wonderful time at our Howliday Party at West Elm Dadeland this weekend! Our doggie clients had a chance to meet their pet sitters at this dog-friendly event to raise funds for Paws 4 You Rescue, but they also got to meet other local, dog-related small businesses. These local businesses were a huge part of the gathering’s success. We’d like to tell you a little bit about these Miami based, pet-centric companies, and […]

Tips for Walking Dogs on Halloween!

Taking Your Dog Trick-or-Treating? Pet Safety Tips for a Happy Halloween! We’ve heard a lot of our dog walking buddies are going to be trick-or-treating with their parents on Halloween! And while we love that your fur kids are included in your family plans, Halloween can definitely be more scary than fun for them. Packs of sugar-fueled, screaming mini-humans running around in strange get-ups, constant doorbell ringing, and the temptation of sweets is enough […]

Why You Should Hire a Dog Walker in Miami

Does Your Dog Really Need Daily Walks? Call us biased as dog walkers, but yes! Dogs are animals that work by nature; whatever their breed (or mix!), every dog was bred with a working purpose! Because the majority of dogs are naturally active, it’s important that they get the appropriate amount of exercise or be given work. Even those cute lap dogs who make great couch potato companions need to exercise if we want […]

Helping Cats on National Cat Day

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 […]

Celebrate Halloween with Your Pets Responsibly

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 […]

Dog Food Recall: Simply Nourish Biscuits with Beef and Sweet Potatoes Dog Treats

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; […]

Need a pet photographer in Miami, FL?

Convenient Pet Portrait Sessions with MaxNorman Photography Now Available! (We’ve got you covered!) Our pet sitters hang out with your pets daily and take tons of photos for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter… We do our best with our camera phones, but your beautiful babies deserve to be captured by a professional. That’s why we have partnered with MaxNorman Pet Photography. Our pet sitting and boarding clients have two pet photography options: Mini-portrait session with your […]

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Meet Our Pet Sitters: Stefanie Caro, of Raggid Art

Finding Rover App: Facial Recognition to Find Lost Dogs in Miami

Brickell Miami Dog Walkers

The South Miami Rotary Art Festival Recap

5 Last-Minute, Local Pet Valentine’s Day Gifts!

Dog Friendly South Miami Rotary Art Festival

Moving to Miami with Your Dog?

Calling All Canine Good Citizens in Miami!

Thanks to Miami Small Businesses!

Tips for Walking Dogs on Halloween!

Why You Should Hire a Dog Walker in Miami

Helping Cats on National Cat Day

Celebrate Halloween with Your Pets Responsibly

Dog Food Recall: Simply Nourish Biscuits with Beef and Sweet Potatoes Dog Treats

Need a pet photographer in Miami, FL?

Seeking amazing pet caregivers.

Professional Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services In Miami

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Professional Pet Sitting &
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