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Thanks to all our wonderful clients, we are celebrating our 9th year in business.

About our Pet Sitting Service.............

More than 70% of all households in the U.S. have some type of pet. According to the American Humane Society, these pets are happiest when they're at home, surrounded by familiar sights, sounds, and smells. These experts have also determined that your pets diet, and exercise routine, along with the personal attention provided by our sevice is the perfect alternative to boarding. In home care eliminates the trauma of being transported to the kennel as well as minimizing exposure to illnesses from other animals.

Please call ahead to make your pet sitting reservations as early as possible ~~ especially for the holidays. If you don't have an extra key to your house, you will need to have one made. Buy extra food, litter and supplies for when you will be away and in the event you may stay away longer than you had anticipated. Be sure your dog's collar fits properly for walking and your pets have identification tags.

We treat your pets with love, kindness, and respect.

We offer extra services such as 24 hour phone access, crime deterrent measures, watering plants, taking trash cans to the curb, bringing in mail, packages, and newspapers, etc.

For more information about our service please call or email us, we look forward to meeting you and your pet(s).

                                                                                       Scott & Penny Fithian
                                                                                             770-712-1477
                                                                  www.critter_care@mail.com
    Member of Pet Sitters International                                                                                          Bonded and Insured

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TOP TEN WAYS TO LOVE YOUR PET

1. Exercise - Exercise has the same health and mental benefits for

animals as it does for humans. It can help reduce the risk of arthritis,

joint disease, and diabetes while also giving a pet an outlet for excess

energy.

2. Discipline by positive reinforcement - Well- behaving dogs are

more easily brought out of the house, left out of crates, and generally

cause less stress to their owners.

3. Regular visits to the Vet - Health is at the core of everything we

and our pets do. If we don't feel well, it is difficult to be our best.

4. Good Nutrition - There are many commercial pet foods options for

well-balanced, moderate cost, high-quality diets for our pets.

5. Enrichment - Many animals suffer from pure boredom, which can

manifest itself in problematic behaviors such as chewing, house

destruction, and self mutilation.

6. Grooming - Not only can regular grooming make for a pleasant smelling dog or cat, grooming can help prevent health

problems.

7. Resassurance and positive reinforcement - Like humans, our furry friends enjoy being commended for doing the right

       thing.

8.   Socialization - Allowing pets to be exposed to many different things creates well-rounded pets that are able to relax and
      behave in most situations.

9. Time - Time is a valued commodity these days, but  often ten minutes of brushing or playtime with a dog or  cat can provide
      an excellent bonding routine.

10. Love - The most important thing that you can do, and you probably already do it, is LOVE!

There is no ONE good way to make a happy pet. Some pets need one thing more than another, but if you stick to these general
                                                guidelines you can be sure that your pets will know how much you love them.

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Spring and Summer is right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about flea,

tick and heartworm prevention for your pets.

It is a common misconception that only outdoor cats

and dogs are at risk for infestation. While outdoor pets

are at higher risk of coming in contact with fleas and ticks,

your pet will eventually run around the backyard or sunbathe on the porch.

All pet owners need to think about protecting your pet

against heartworm disease. The heartworm cycle

begins when a mosquito bites your pet. As the mosquito

feeds on the blood of infected animal, immature heart-

worms, enter into the mosquito. During several weeks

of warm weather the microfilaria begin to mature within

the mosquito, then are passed to another animal when the

mosquito feeds again.

From the time of infection, it takes about 6 weeks for the

microfilaria in the pet's bloodstream to mature. The

adult worms like to live near and in the heart.

Heartworms can grow up to 12 to 14 inches in length,

causing irreparable damage to the heart.

Signs of heartworm disease are coughing, difficulty

breathing, fainting, fatique, weight loss, and if left untreated,

death from heart failure.

Heartworms disease is treatable. The most common

methods of prevention are monthly tablets prescribed

by your vet.

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A special Thanks to the Waterford for your continued support.

We are all going through some trying times but thanks
to all our wonderful customers, our business continues to grow because of all your referrals.

Other services offered.................

We know that many of you have hectic schedules, we will be happy to transport your pet to your vet for their annual check up and vaccines. If you do not have a vet, we will take them to our vet, Bartow Animal Hospital.

A special Thanks to Doctor Andy Tripp,

he always goes the extra mile to help.

We can also take your pet to be groomed, we recommend:

KELLY'S PET GROOMING

707 NORTH TENNESSEE ST.

770-382-9013

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Critter Care Pet Sitting Service

Critter_Care@mail.com

Cartersville, Georgia 30120

770-712-1477

Please call or email for more information.