<![CDATA[Fidos and Felines - Blog]]>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:22:03 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Holiday Manners and Safety]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2015 06:34:36 GMThttps://www.fandfpetcare.com/blog/holiday-manners-and-safetyPictureClaire and I at Rocky Mountain Dog Training for Christmas photos to benefit Saving Dobermankind. Photo taken by Jarka Haan, www.pawprintmemories.com

With the holidays quickly approaching, I wanted to give some tips for a safe and enjoyable holiday  for pets and their people.  In this blog post you will find some tips to keep you and your pets safe throughout.
  • Prevent escapees by notifying guests of indoor kitties.  If you have an indoor cat and will have a lot of company, be a good advocate for them.  Make sure that everyone knows that they need to stay indoors.   If you have a door darter, communicate that with your guests and give examples of how to best keep them from dashing outside.  Better yet, set them up a quiet space with food and litter so that they are comfortable and away from the excitement. 

  •  Set good rules and boundaries for what is allowed or not with your pets.  Be sure to make it known what rules that they have for instance:  Fido cannot have table scraps.  There are many ingredients in human food that can be toxic or at the least very upsetting to your pets tummy.  Instead, consider having their own "feast"  prepared for dinnertime.  A Kong toy stuffed with a mixture of their kibble, canned pumpkin and yogurt frozen ahead of time will keep them occupied while you sit down to your meal.

  •  Invest time in teaching your dog to keep all four paws on the floor.  Many times during the holidays, there are small children and elderly that can be easily injured by a jumping dog.  You can consult a trainer, such as Rocky Mountain Dog Training, located in Broomfield. 

  • Give skittish dogs a safe zone to retreat to.  Its always best to keep everyone's stress levels down, including your canine companion.  Set up an area where they can retreat to when stressed.  If they get overwhelmed from all of the excitement it will help to give them the ability to leave the situation and will keep them safe, as well as your guests. 

  • Garland and tinsel can be very dangerous for our pets. If you have a busy body, it may be a good option to go without tinsel or garland on the tree, or keep your tree in an area gated off or away from your pets.    Ingestion may result in serious medical issues such as intestinal blockage.

  • Clean up your gift wrap as you go.  Kitties cannot resist playing with fancy ribbon and while it is fun to see, unsupervised ribbon and string may be dangerous. 

  • Keep edible items out from under the tree.  Dogs and cats have a strong sense of smell.  They can likely smell that box of chocolates you have stashed for your loved one.  Wrapping paper will not stop a hungry pet. 

Thanks for reading and have a HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Do you have any holiday tips for your fellow pet owners?  Please share them in the comments.  We'd love to hear from you!
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Hi Everyone! 
 I wanted to take a moment to remind our clients of our scheduling and cancellation policies.  With the holidays coming up I am sure some of you may want to cancel or reschedule here and there for vacations. 

Scheduling:
We try to meet your needs as best as possible, however sometimes we will lack availability.  Holidays and summer/winter break fill up fast and it is best to get your reservation in at least a month in advance.  While we are happy to help last minute when we are able, it is best for regular visits to be booked at least a week in advance to ensure that we will have space.  However, if you are in need of last minute coverage, we will do our best to help out in a pinch. 
 We have in place a convenience fee for appointments scheduled less than a business day in advance.  Our last minute convenience fee is $10.00.  This fee is in place because it takes quite a bit of time to move the schedule around to accommodate last minute requests and also because our staff has to rearrange their private time in order to meet your needs. 

Cancellations:  
For recurring weekly clients:
We require notice of cancellation via email, text or telephone call by 8am on the morning of your visit.    If we do not hear from you and show up, you WILL BE CHARGED.  We will always confirm cancellations so if you have not heard from us, we did not receive your message.
For overnight and non-recurring clients:
Notice must be given one week prior to your scheduled trip.  If cancellations are made after this point in time, you will be billed half the amount of your scheduled visit and will need to leave a deposit going forward. 
As always, scheduling and cancellations MUST be made through our office.  We will not be liable for visits missed if you have not contacted us via telephone, text or email.  Here is a link to our contact information. 

Holiday Rates: 
Please note that onthe following holidays we charge 50%  extra. 
For example:  Our normal 30 minute visit is $17.00.  On Christmas, that fee will go up to $25.50. 

Fidos and Felines holiday schedule: 
  • New Years Eve (any service after 5pm) 
  • New Years Day
  • Easter Sunday
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve (any service after 5pm)
  • Christmas Day

If you have any questions please feel free to ask.  As a reminder, our office hours are between 8am to 6pm* 7 days a week.  Feel free to email any requests after that time and we will get back to you the following business day.   Thank you!




*We are available after hours for EMERGENCIES ONLY any calls regarding scheduling will be taken care of the next business day.  We will always return any inquiries within 24 hours.    

]]><![CDATA[Fidos and Felines Is Hiring]]>Mon, 11 Aug 2014 17:18:32 GMThttps://www.fandfpetcare.com/blog/fidos-and-felines-is-hiring
Applicant must live in our service area which includes Broomfield, Westminster,  Thornton and Arvada.  We are looking to fill a position on our dog walking/pet sitting team.   Applicant must have reliable transportation,  cell phone, and previous pet handling experience.  Must be able to work flexible shifts and pass a background check and drug test.   We work with many types of animals, and are looking for someone who can join our team.   Please send a resume, references and cover letter to Charlotte@fandfpetcare.com 

salary depends on experience. 


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]]><![CDATA[Nauni]]>Mon, 19 May 2014 20:37:26 GMThttps://www.fandfpetcare.com/blog/nauni-available-for-adoption*UPDATE ADOPTED* Nauni is a sweet 1.5 year old yellow lab looking for her forever home. If you are interested you can find out more info at www.safeharborlabrescue.org
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]]><![CDATA[Porter-a Fidos and Felines favorite]]>Sun, 18 May 2014 02:32:31 GMThttps://www.fandfpetcare.com/blog/porter Meet  Porter! He is a well behaved two year old chocolate lab. He is available for adoption through Safe Harbor Lab Rescue. He knows basic commands and seems to be very friendly. 
http://www.safeharborlabrescue.org/

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Meet Smokey. He loves to play with other dogs go on walks and have fun.  He is available through Safe Harbor Lab Rescue for adoption. 
http://www.safeharborlabrescue.org/
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Smokey available for adoption through Safe Harbor Lah Rescue
]]><![CDATA[Lorenzo]]>Sat, 19 Apr 2014 04:58:56 GMThttps://www.fandfpetcare.com/blog/lorenzoMeet Lorenzo,  the cute little peanut who we get the pleasure of hanging out with daily.  He is nine weeks old and has already learned how to play fetch and sit. What a smart boy!
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Dodger enjoying ball time
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