PhilaPets News and Information
Happy Holidays!
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of our pet parents for another wonderful year of caring for your furry loved ones! We are passionate and proud of the work we do and are thrilled that you are a part of our PhilaPets family!
We wish you all a safe and joyous winter season and best wishes for the new year!
Thank you!
2012 Calendar Contest
The 2012 PhilaPets Client Calendars are heading your way! For clients that have used PhilaPets services more than 25 times in 2011, you should be receiving a copy of the calendar in the mail soon. Calendars are available for $10. Please email us to place an order.
Thank you to all of the pet parent who submitted a photo for the contest. With over 150 pet pictures submitted for this year's competition, choosing just twelve cute faces was hard work! After much debate, here are the winners for our 2012 calendar.
This year's cover model is Franklin, the adorable Bulldog puppy.
Our 2012 cover model winner was chosen from a raffle competition for pet parents that donated to this year's Mutt Strut. With your help, we were able to raise $3,885! This was quite an amazing accomplishment and we couldn't have done it without you. A sincere thank you all!!
All of our calendar winners will receive three (3) free calendars and three (3) free pet visits. Congratulations!
Pet Care and Winter Weather
Hello Pet Parents,
As most of you well know, we are in the middle of the winter season with extremely cold winds, rain and snow which can pose a serious threat to our Pet Care Specialists and the animals under our care.
We ask our Pet Care Specialists to be mindful of the potential cold weather exposure of your pet and follow certain guidelines to ensure their safety. When the temperature is below 30 degrees Fahrenheit or the windchill is below 20 degrees we shorten dog walks to 10~15 minutes. The remaining time in the service request is spent warming up indoors to make sure your dog(s) and the PCS safely adjust from being in the cold and have adequate time to warm up and hydrate. Ice also prohibits safe walking creating dangerous sidewalks and paths. We will evaluate any case of extreme rain, wind, hail or other weather to best ensure the reasonable care of pets and walkers. This may also effect travel time and time windows.
Additionally, our policy is to only perform 30 minute dog walking services when the combined wind chill and temperature in under 20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have scheduled a hour long pet care service for your dog, for the safety of your dog and PCS, we require that the service be lessened to a 30 minute visit. If you would like for us to remain inside for the additional half an hour for companionship purposes we would be more than happy to do so.
Please email us info@philapets.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Be safe and stay warm.
Winter Care for Canines from AKC
In The News
Hey Ukee, Do My Job!
Ukee Washington from CBS News spent some time with us and come along on a few of our walks. PhilaPets' own Megan O'Mara and Scott Monaghan share some great tips on walking in the city.
Hey Ukee, Do My Job: Dog Walking
PhilaPets Facebook Followers
If you are following us on Facebook you would know a few weeks back there was a scary dog-on-dog attack that left Toni, a lovable greyhound in our PhilaPets family, on death's door. Luckily, she has survived thanks to exceptional veterinary care. However, exceptional care has exceptional costs
The friends and neighbors of Toni wanted to help out as much as they could, so they threw a fundraising party at the Ten Stone at 21st and South on Tuesday December 20 to help defray or cover over $8,000 in vet bills.
This event was as much about community building, raising awareness and educating neighbors and dog-owners as it was about raising money. It was a huge success!
Follow Toni's story on facebook
"Like" our page and get involved with community events, post pictures of your pets, ask questions, write messages, and meet other Philadelphia pet parents.
Pet Health
Making 2012 a Fantastic Year for your Pet
If you’ve already made your New Year’s resolutions, it’s time to turn to the well being of your pet. It is a new year and the perfect opportunity to establish new routines that will make 2012 your pet's healthiest and happiest year yet!
Read ten promises to make to your pet in 2012
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