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For Pet Sitters
Pet Books for Kids
Our liability insurance and surety bonding is
though Pet Sitters Associates,
LLC. The documents describing our coverage are available online
on the Pet Sitters Associates' Insurance
Program page. Our proof of insurance is available at the introductory
visit and upon request.
PetFinder
http://www.petfinder.com
This is a wonderful web site and one of my personal
favorites. Animals shelters across the country list their available
pets on this site. You can search by type of animal, breed, age,
size, and even by shelter. You can find exactly the pet you're
looking for! Also, check out the Library section for great pet
articles.
Prairie's
Edge Humane Society
(formerly Rice County Humane Society)
http://www.prairiesedgehumanesociety.org
I'm so proud that our city is home to Prarie's
Edge Humane Society! They are one of my favorite organizations
and three of my own pets have been adopted from them (including
Arielle shown in the picture on this page). They have a new and
improved web site that lists their current animals in need of
homes. Their animal listings are also on PetFinder. If you have
the chance and need an animal "fix", stop by and visit
their facilities. The cat colony is especially fun!
Humane
Society of the United States
http://www.hsus.org
The HSUS web site shares a wealth of information
on pets and pet ownership. They also have information on animals
in the wild, farm animals, marine mammals, and animals in research.
It is a great stop to make in your animal research!
American
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
http://www.aspca.org/
ASPCA's
Ani-Med
http://www.animed.org/
The ASPCA web site and their companion site Ani-Med are a
treasure trove of pet care articles, including special pages made
especially for smaller animals like birds, fish, rabbits, ferrets,
mice, etc. ASPCA also operates the Animal
Poison Control Center Hotline available by phone at (888)
426-4435 (however, be aware that there may be a charge for this
service).
American
Animal Hospital Association Pet Care Library
http://www.healthypet.com/petcare/default.aspx
The HealthyPet.com web site is published by
AAHA, the professional organization of animal hospitals. They
have a number of articles about dogs, cats, exotics, and your
veterinarian.
American
Veterinary Medical Association - Animal Health
http://www.avma.org/animal_health/default.asp
The AVMA is the largest veterinary organization
worldwide. The Animal Health section of their web site has brochures
about many aspects of pet ownership especially the issues that
veterinarians are likely to deal with most often (diseases, euthanasia,
pet loss, etc.)
Puppies
'N Dogs: Science of Puppy Selection, Raising, & Training
http://www.puppiesndogs.com/raisingpuppies.php
This web page was recommended to me by Ms. DiCaprio's
4th grade class in the Pine Mountain School District of California.
It's a great page with tons of puppy information. If you've ever
had a puppy, you know how much there is to learn and how many
questions you have and this page will definitely help you on your
way. Thanks to Ms. DiCaprio's 4th graders for the link to such
great puppy-raising information!
Dog
Breed Info
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/
This web site has tons of useful information
about pretty much every dog breed out there. I recommend it with
a caveat, however, because they have become very enamored of Cesar
Milan and his aggressive means of training dogs. I would disregard
any information that involves talk of "dominance", "top
dog", "submissive", "alpha", or the like.
There is still a treasure trove of information on this site and
I haven't ever found another that is quite so comprehensive.
House
Rabbit Society
http://www.rabbit.org/
The House Rabbit Society is an international
rabbit rescue organization. Their web site provides great information
on rabbit behavior, health, and care. It also has rabbit pictures,
a section for kids, and links to other rabbit resources. If you
have a rabbit in your household, this page is worth your time
to visit.
MN
Companion Rabbit Society
http://www.mnhouserabbit.org/
Another great source of rabbit information and
a gateway to adoption and the rabbit community in Minnesota.
Guinea
Lynx
http://www.guinealynx.info/
This site is a treasure trove of information
on guinea pigs, from diet and housing to medical and emergency
care, plus much more! I rely on this page to figure out what fresh
foods I can feed my pigs and how much. They also have brochures
on guinea pig care that are great for new owners or for animal
shelters to give out to potential adopters.
Cavy
Cages
http://www.guineapigcages.com/
This is the definitive guinea pig cage web site!
Find out how to house your pigs to give them the space they need
to keep them mentally and physically healthy. Plus, you can see
photos from other guinea pig owners of the cages and cage accessories
they have crafted for their furry friends.
Recommended
Books
These are some great animal books I have come across over the
years . I have provided Amazon.com links so you can read reviews
from other pet owners.
The Super Simple Guide to Housetraining,
Revised Ed.
Anderson, Teoti
T.F.H. Publications, Inc.: Neptune City, NJ. 2004
Amazon.com
Reviews
The Culture Clash
Donaldson, Jean
James & Kenneth Publishers: Berkeley, CA. 2005
Amazon.com
Reviews
The Well-Mannered Dog: From Dealing with
Cats to Staying in Hotels, a Total Guide to Good Manners
Hoffman, Matthew, editor
Rodale Press, Inc.: Emmaus, PA. 1999
Amazon.com Reviews
Good Owners, Great Dogs: A Training Manual
for Humans and their Canine Companions
Kilcommons, Brian and Sarah Wilson
Warner Books: New York, NY. 1999
Amazon.com
Reviews
On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals.
2nd Ed.
Rugaas, Turid
Dogwise Publishing: Wenatchee, WA. 2006
Amazon.com
Reviews
It's Me Or The Dog: How to Have The Perfect
Dog
Stilwell, Victoria
Hyperion: New York, NY. 2007
Amazon.com
Reviews
The Rabbit Handbook
Gendrom, Karen
Barron's: New York, NY. 2000
Amazon.com
Reviews
Rabbits for Dummies
Pavia, Audrey
Wiley Publishers: New York, NY. 2003
Amazon.com
Reviews
My Guinea Pig
Birmelin, Immanuel
Barron's Educational Series, Inc.: Hauppage, NY. 2008
Amazon.com
Reviews
Bearded Dragons
Purser, Philip
TFH Publications: Neptune City, NJ. 2006
Amazon.com
Reviews
Heartland
Animal Hospital
http://www.heartlandanimalvets.com/
1200 Lyndale Ave N, Faribault MN 55021
(507) 332-0716
Paddington's
Feed & Seed
2007 Grant St, Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3030
Faribault Veterinary Clinic
2200 Lyndale Ave N, Faribault MN 55021
(507) 334-2068
Also, just up the road in Dundas...
Chuck
& Don's Pet Food Outlet
615 Stafford Rd, Dundas, MN 55019
(507) 664-9537
These online articles discuss what to expect
from a pet sitter and how to best prepare for your pet sitter
so your pet sitting experience can be as fulfilling as possible
for you and your pet.
Choosing
A Pet Sitter (Humane Society of the United States)
Prepare
Your Home and Pet (PetSitUSA)
Hiring A Pet Sitter (National Association of Professional Pet
Sitters)
and
Get
the Most Out Of Your Pet Sitter (National Association of Professional
Pet Sitters)
National Association
of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) Pledge of Professional Conduct
The guidelines that all members (including Jill's Pet Sitting)
of NAPPS must adhere to.
Although it's never pleasant to think about,
disasters can and do happen. The best way to minimize their impact
on you and your pets is to plan ahead and educate yourself. Hurricane
Katrina starkly illustrated the issues of pet disaster planning
(or lack thereof). While we don't live in a hurricane-prone area,
we still encounter blizzards, ice storms, severe thunderstorms,
and tornadoes each year in Minnesota. Jill's Pet Sitting will
generally follow the guidelines in the NAPPS document (linked
below) when dealing with disaster or emergency situations. For
your pet's sake, please use some of these important resources
to prepare your family in case disaster strikes.
National
Association of Professional Pet Sitters' Disaster Preparedness
Plan for Pet Owners (NAPPS) (This is a PDF document)
Disaster
Planning for Pets, Family (Humane Society of the United States)
Disaster
Preparedness (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals)
Noah's Wish
This organization is devoted exclusively to animal disaster preparedness.
Saving
the Whole Family Brochure (American Veterinary Medical Association)
EvacuateMyPet.org
Another organization devoted to animal disaster preparedness.
They have simple and easy checklists to help you care for your
pets even during a disaster.
Professional Pet Sitting Organizations
National
Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)
http://www.petsitters.org
Pet Sitters
International (PSI)
http://www.petsit.com
Useful Pet Sitting
Web Sites
PetSit USA
http://www.petsitusa.com/
Pet-Sitter.biz
http://www.pet-sitters.biz/
Pet Sitting Business
Books
The Professional Pet Sitter: Your Guide to
Starting and Operating a Successful Service
Mangold, Lori & Scott
Paws-itive Press: Central Point, OR. 2005
Amazon.com
Reviews
Pet Sitting For Profit, 3rd Edition
Moran, Patti J.
Howell Book House: Hoboken, NJ. 2006
Amazon.com
Reviews
Children's books are some of my favorite reads!
Here are a few of my son and my favorites that have pet themes.
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
Noble, Trinka Hakes, pictures by Steven Kellogg
Find
it at the Library
The Digging-est Dog
Perkins Al, illustrated by Eric Gurney
Find
it at the Library
A Fish Out of Water
Palmer, Helen
Find
it at the Library
Good Boy, Fergus!
Shannon, David
Find
it at the Library
Katje the Windmill Cat
Woelfle, Gretchen, illustrated by Nicola Bayley
Find
it at the Library
"Let's Get a Pup!" Said Kate
Graham, Bob
Find
it at the Library
Mutt Dog!
King, Stephen Michael
Find
it at the Library
Olivia and the Missing Toy
Falconer, Ian
Find
it at the Library
The Stray Dog
Simont, Marc, from a true story by Reiko Sassa
Find
it at the Library
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