Dogcuterie Board Puppy Love

Charcuterie is typically a selection of cured meat options even though some food lovers and vegetarians have created some unique grazing boards including options like hot cocoa, Halloween candy and even Christmas items. Sorry pet parents and humans alike, but the snack board discussed herein is not for you. No, a dogcuterie board is one […]

Hail To The Chief Dogs

Typically I try to stay away from politics in my blogs, especially in these divisive times. This story however, is only political in that it is about pets that have occupied the White House over the years and includes First Families from both sides of the aisle. President Joe Biden’s two German shepherds, Major and […]

Tortoise Tips

During this time of year most pet Tortoises and Turtles hibernate outside by either burrowing under the earth or staying underwater depending on the species. Some Tortoises however, have to come inside for the winter where they can stay warm. Some pet parents place their hard shelled friend in a bathroom or a tub while […]

Business Of The Year? – Part 2

In October of 2020 I wrote a piece titled “Business of the Year?” in which I announced the unprecedented step taken by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) of honoring ALL NAPPS members as winners and recipients of the NAPPS Business of the Year Award 2021. I submitted information on Longview Pet Sitting, […]

Happy Thanksgiving

This year has been challenging for us all in one way or another and for many, it has been wearisome on multiple fronts. That is why I am wishing you and yours (both humans and pets alike) a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Whether celebrating with immediate family/friends or virtually, may your day be filled […]

Ribbon Cutting

On Thursday, October 29th, 2020 Longview Pet Sitting, LLC held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Longview Chamber of Commerce to celebrate its official opening and offering of services to the greater Longview, Texas area. The event was attended by a number of chamber staff, chamber members representing the Ribbon Cutting Committee, my Wife Juliet […]

Business Of The Year?

The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) is doing something unprecedented to celebrate its members during this incredible year of 2020 which has challenged the resolve of the entire pet sitting industry. Once a year NAPPS reviews submissions for the best pet sitting business among its members. The NAPPS Business of the Year award […]

Prelude

Longview Pet Sitting, LLC like most new businesses is off to a solid albeit measured beginning. The feelings I have this time around are quite familiar in that I traveled this road four years ago when I established my first pet sitting service. The difference this time is that I know what I was able […]

Longview Pet Sitting, LLC

Welcome to Longview Pet Sitting, LLC in Longview, Texas. If this looks and sounds a lot like Prospect Pet Sitting from Prospect (Louisville), Kentucky, it is because Longview Pet Sitting is essentially the same company with a different name in a different place. Although I had to leave the excellent independent contractors I worked with […]

COVID-19 Certification

Through my membership with Pet Sitters International I recently completed a course and received certification in COVID-19 awareness, information and professional practices specific to the field of professional pet sitting and dog walking. Many of the suggested practices like hand washing, hand sanitizing, wiping your dog’s paws before re-entering the house and minimizing the touching […]