Tag: 21. November 2018

If you are looking for a new pet, including a pet to rescue, get educated on pet scams BEFORE you buy! It’s not only about cats and dogs. It can be any pet of relatively high value – macaws, rare parrots, pure bred cats, pure bred dogs, even high value fish have been included in scams!Some of the pet scams have been from Nigeria or Cameroon and usually email you with an offer to sell and transport a purebred pet for a lot less money than usual.The thing is, the pet has never existed and never did! Pet Business Scam…

Seeing Cyclone Debbie on the news this week has brought back memories of watching the news after Cyclone Yasi. Seeing all the displaced pets or pets taken from the arms of their owners to be left behind during evacuation was heartbreaking.Yasi truly brought to light that pets are a part of our families, and need special consideration during the evacuation process. What happened during Yasi does not have to happen again.Take some time to prepare for your pets‘ evacuation and remember, disaster plans don’t have to be difficult or complicated. Some of the most simple plans can be the most…

In fact, most insurers will actually refuse claims for household items damaged by dogs, cats, budgies and even goldfish. Others will only cover damage caused by pets if you take out full accidental damage cover alongside your home contents policy. Before taking out a policy, it is therefore vital for Pet Business Sitters to read Product Disclosure Statements to see whether one-off accidental damage caused by furry guests will be covered. For example, some insurers say they will cover for animal damage – however you need to read the PDS to understand under what circumstances they will cover animal damage.…

So you’ve got your first pet sitting booking. Congratulations! You’re a little bit excited and maybe a little bit nervous. Make sure you read PetCloud’s Sitter Success Manual (this is emailed to you) and ensure you’ve watched the „How it works“ Video, and if you want more confidence with regard to the standard of care expected of you, we recommend taking the online RSPCA Qld Accredited Animal Care Learning Course.Did you have the opportunity to meet the pet and Pet Business Owner before the booking occurred? If not, you may wish to ask the Owner via your inbox on PetCloud…

In today’s ultra-chic world of gadgets and toys, it is to be expected they will also be available to our furry friends. You might be surprised at how pervasive pet technology has become. Most gadgets below will suit most dogs and many cats. But if shopping for a cat just check if they like the fitting style first. Some cats can dislike wearing foreign objects, but don’t rule it out if your moggy is comfortable with accessories.From fitness trackers to mood collars, you can now follow your pet’s comings and goings and everything in between from heart rate to happiness;…

Australian’s love our pets with two thirds of households owning a pet of some kind! Bring Your Dog to Work Day celebrates the great companions dogs make plus promotes adoptions to dog-less co-workers. There are many physical and mental health benefits of having a pet friendly workplace for both the business, employees, owners and pets. Clear it with your boss first. Agree on a size & temperament of pets they say are suitable to bring in. Be respectful of any co-workers’ pet allergies. Sign post and broadcast any pet no-go zones. Don’t bring your pet into work if you’ll be…