Author: Tiffany

Starting a business is hard. Keeping that business strong and successful for more than two decades is even harder. The kind folks at Subkit interviewed Pet and Home Care Founder and CEO Tiffany Lewis to learn how Pet and Home Care began and how she stays motivated after all these years. Here’s a sneak peek:

What’s your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishment thus far would have to be keeping this business alive and growing for almost 25 years. That’s no small feat, especially with how difficult it was for small businesses (including ours) to navigate the pandemic over the last couple of years. I’m still in shock that my little side hustle in high school has led me down a path to work for myself and live a nice life.

Read the full interview on Subkit’s Go Solo blog

It’s not uncommon for our cat clients to request care every other day or even every third day when they’re traveling on long vacations. After all, cats are more self-sufficient than other pets and you don’t need someone to check on them every day, right?

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Pet and Home Care, Maryland’s biggest and longest running pet care provider, has officially rolled out a new client software platform that promises to simplify and expand on its award-winning customer service.

The platform, developed by PHC’s partners at Time To Pet, is recognized as the leading customer service technology in the pet care industry. It streamlines the booking, servicing, and account management process so both customers and PHC team members can spend more time caring for the pets they love!

Here are just a few of the software’s helpful features:

• A dedicated app for both Apple and Android devices
• Simplified process to book new services
• Intuitive interface to manage accounts
• Mobile push notifications so you never miss an update on your services
• New communication options, including in-app chat and texting

New clients can sign up for an account and start booking service HERE.

Existing Pet and Home Care clients can easily access their accounts and manage services through the online portal. But for the best experience, all customers are encouraged to download and use the Time To Pet app on their mobile devices:

 

Download the Time To Pet App for ANDROID Devices

Download the Time To Pet App for APPLE Devices

 

Both the app and portal are designed for easy and intuitive use. But users with specific questions can turn to either Time to Pet’s mobile app help page or its online portal help page. New users may also prefer to watch Time To Pet’s video tutorial.

Access Pet and Home Care’s easy-to-use platform and book your upcoming pet care now!

Today is National Dog Biscuit Day! Not that you need another excuse to spoil your favorite fur babies, but today’s an especially great day to indulge them with their favorite treats!

We suggest doing something extra nice by cooking up fresh dog biscuits from scratch. Try this yummy recipe and let your pups know you truly care, from your oven to their bellies! And if your dog goes ga-ga over these treats, feel free to make them a regular staple in your kitchen any time of the year!

 

INGREDIENTS

• 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/2 – 3 cups whole wheat flour
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter and eggs on medium-high until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups flour at low speed, beating just until incorporated. Add an additional 1/4 cup flour at a time just until the dough is no longer sticky.
3. Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. Place into the oven and bake until the edges are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.*
5. Let cool completely.
6. Fill the bellies of your favorite furry friends!

What started as an after-school gig back in the late-90s is now a thriving pet care business that services thousands of clients in Maryland and DC. So what’s the secret to Pet and Home Care’s success? Here are six things that even the most loyal long-time customers may not know about Pet and Home Care.

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At Pet and Home Care, we take a lot of pride in the love and care we provide to your pets. But before we can look after your furry loved ones, it’s important that we first look out for each other as fellow citizens. That’s why we encourage all of our team members and clients to take time in January to participate in National Blood Donor Month.

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Pet and Home Care shares five tricks to help you capture the most adorable holiday pet photos in the minimum amount of takes.

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It’s the time of year when everyone is buying holiday gifts for all their friends and loved ones, including their furry family members! Whether you’re planning on buying a stocking stuffer or a more significant gift for your fur friend this year, Pet and Home Care has you covered with fun and innovative gift ideas from local businesses that will make your pet’s tail wag!

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Winter is coming! And while the cold weather gives you an opportunity to play in the snow or snuggle up next to the fireplace, it can also throw a bit of a wrench in your pet care plans. So before you break your skis out of the garage or stack up the firewood in your backyard, please take a quick moment to refresh yourself on Pet and Home Care’s winter weather policies and best practices:

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It’s that time of year again: time to reflect on all the things that you are thankful for in your life. The Thanksgiving holiday is all about spending time with the ones we love and appreciating what we have. For many of us, this appreciation extends to our family, health, friends, jobs, and four-legged family members! Many pet owners are also thankful for their fur-covered friends and family members who add much to daily life. As you reflect on what your pet means to you this holiday, we’ve compiled a list of 4 reasons we are incredibly thankful for our pets.

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