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Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team! How We Choose and Vet Our Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers Our team is made up of responsible, animal-loving adults with lots of prior experience in animal care. Prospective employees must be over the age of 18 and pass a comprehensive background check....
Signs Your Pet is in Pain (And What to Do About it)
Signs Your Pet is in Pain (And What to Do About it) September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. If you’re the parent to a fur baby, you know that your pets feel pain just like you and I do. According to the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management...
The BEST Veterinarians in Maryland
The BEST Veterinarians in Maryland August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Taking your pet to regular check-ups can be a lot of fun if you have the right vet. Here are the local vets we’ve come to know and trust most from Clarksburg to Chevy Chase. Seven...
Top 5 Ways for Maryland Pet Parents To Beat the Heat
Top 5 Ways for Maryland Pet Parents To Beat the Heat For many, the heat during the summer can be unbearable. Depending on where you live it may be difficult to avoid the humidity and summer storms causing power outages. Pets and people both need to cool off during the...
What to Tell Your Pet Sitter BEFORE You Head Out of Town
What to Tell Your Pet Sitter BEFORE You Head Out of Town So you’re headed out of town and can’t take your beloved pet with you. But, you did the responsible thing; you hired a pet sitter! It’s normal to be anxious before leaving your pet at home for a vacation. Be...
Pet Safety During Fireworks
Pet Safety During FireworksThe 4th of July is right around the corner! Fireworks may be so much fun for us humans, but for our fur babies, it could be packed with fear and anxiety. There are more runaway pets during the 4th of July than any other holiday! Let us help...
5 Must-Read Tips to Know Before Adopting a Cat
June is National Adopt a Cat Month! This is also the height of kitten season and most end up in shelters. According to the ASPCA, 3.2 million cats can be found in shelters every year! A pet is a big responsibility but adopting a cat is one of the most fulfilling and...
Our Sitter Spotlight Winner is Aariyeh!!
Hello April! No joke, March is over and we are definitely not upset about that. We believe that even during the most challenging times, it's important to have reasons to smile and celebrate. This newsletter is here to bring a smile to your face. No C word here! No...
Manager Spotlight & Promotion! Congratulations Kira!
Manager Spotlight & Promotion! Congratulations Kira! Time flies when you are having fun! It's hard to image life before Kira joined the PHC team five years ago. After years of dedication as a PHC manager, I'm proud to announce Kira has been promoted to Director Of...
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team! How We Choose and Vet Our Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers Our team is made up of responsible, animal-loving adults with lots of prior experience in animal care. Prospective employees must be over the age of 18 and pass a comprehensive background check....
Signs Your Pet is in Pain (And What to Do About it)
Signs Your Pet is in Pain (And What to Do About it) September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. If you’re the parent to a fur baby, you know that your pets feel pain just like you and I do. According to the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management...
The BEST Veterinarians in Maryland
The BEST Veterinarians in Maryland August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Taking your pet to regular check-ups can be a lot of fun if you have the right vet. Here are the local vets we’ve come to know and trust most from Clarksburg to Chevy Chase. Seven...
Top 5 Ways for Maryland Pet Parents To Beat the Heat
Top 5 Ways for Maryland Pet Parents To Beat the Heat For many, the heat during the summer can be unbearable. Depending on where you live it may be difficult to avoid the humidity and summer storms causing power outages. Pets and people both need to cool off during the...
What to Tell Your Pet Sitter BEFORE You Head Out of Town
What to Tell Your Pet Sitter BEFORE You Head Out of Town So you’re headed out of town and can’t take your beloved pet with you. But, you did the responsible thing; you hired a pet sitter! It’s normal to be anxious before leaving your pet at home for a vacation. Be...
5 Must-Read Tips to Know Before Adopting a Cat
June is National Adopt a Cat Month! This is also the height of kitten season and most end up in shelters. According to the ASPCA, 3.2 million cats can be found in shelters every year! A pet is a big responsibility but adopting a cat is one of the most fulfilling and...
Our Sitter Spotlight Winner is Aariyeh!!
Hello April! No joke, March is over and we are definitely not upset about that. We believe that even during the most challenging times, it's important to have reasons to smile and celebrate. This newsletter is here to bring a smile to your face. No C word here! No...
Manager Spotlight & Promotion! Congratulations Kira!
Manager Spotlight & Promotion! Congratulations Kira! Time flies when you are having fun! It's hard to image life before Kira joined the PHC team five years ago. After years of dedication as a PHC manager, I'm proud to announce Kira has been promoted to Director Of...
Why Your Fur-Kid Should Be Your Valentine’s Date This Year!
Why Your Fur-Kid Should Be Your Valentine’s Date This Year! Valentine's day is approaching and whether you’re happily single or content in a relationship with a significant other, you may be secretly thinking….."ugh”. And if you are, don’t beat yourself up! NBC...