New 2016 Packet Available
We have the New Client packet available for 2016. Please download and print out this important packet prior to pet sitting service. We looking forward to taking care of your loved one.
Look for Us at Odenton Day 2015
Odenton Day is October 3rd
1425 Annapolis Road in Odenton
Jens Gentle Pet Sitters will be participating in Odenton Day this October the 3rd. So come out and visit us!
Come on out for a day of free Fun, Food, and Learning with Odenton Day 2015. It runs from 9AM to 2 PM at the Odenton Volunteer Fire House on 1425 Annapolis Road in Odenton. Scheduled events include the following:
• Odenton Volunteer Fire Company Open House
• Free hot dogs, chips, and drinks
• Music, dancing, and martial arts demonstrations
• Free shuttle bus to Odenton Heritage Society
• Bus tour of historic sites
• Displays by West County organizations and businesses
• Fun and activities for kids
Whats New with Jen’s Gentle Pet Sitters??
Welcome back All! At JGPS, whether it’s the high standard we expect from our employees or the services we offer, we are always trying to improve our company. As the writer of this blog I am always trying to do the same. Whether its sharing stories of my pets crazy antics or talking about serious subjects that I feel are important & educational to my readers, I want it to be always evolving & never boring. Having said that, I would love to share with you a new addition coming to our blog called “Spotlight On…” Starting next week, by random drawing, we will choose a Pet of the Week and feature them in “Spotlight On…” which will include a bio with photos of that weeks pet. If your pet is selected, I will either give you a call or email questions to you about your “baby” & ask for photos you would like to share in addition to the bio of your pet. We all love our pets very much and, I’m not sure about you, but I’m happy to talk about, show pictures of & brag on any one of our furry babies at any given moment so I thought I would give our clients a chance to do the same. I’m looking forward to learning more about the pets that are in our care & I think you all will enjoy the new feature so keep a look out for it.
The second item I want to mention in this weeks blog is our 3rd Annual Winter Coat Drive that I posted a blog about on September 22. We have already collected boxes & bags of coats & blankets & clothing and would be more than happy to see it continue at the incredible rate its been going. Like I mentioned, this is our 3rd year doing this and we couldn’t be more appreciative to our clients & friends that have come through for us again as they have the past two years – You all are amazing – Give yourself a hand (or a paw 🙂 I am collecting in the Baltimore County area & Jen is collecting in Odenton for Anne Arundel County so please feel free to contact me if you have things to donate but need them picked up & we can make arrangements 443-878-3883…thanks again!
“Ode to a Dog” by WiseWilson , Palo Alto, CA
Because of you,
someone is always
joyous when I
return home.
Because of you,
I am
never cold,
when I lie
on the floor.
Because of you,
the click of a lock,
is greeted by a jingling of metal tags.
Because of you,
I am
forced,
to run around and play.
Because of you,
one hug
makes everything
seem a little better.
You are always there,
you always love me.
You never talk back,
and you always forgive.
You are special,
you understand me
better then anyone.
You calm me down,
and make me reasonable.
I love you,
with all my heart.
I saw this poem online & loved it because it was simple & oh so true so I had to share it with you all. It sums up every dog I’ve ever had without a doubt. I always used to think I rescued animals but the truth is I think they rescued me in an entirely different way. As I glance over at Sophie laying sprawled out on the living room floor, perfectly positioned in between the front door & the kitchen all I can think is “How can something that can’t even talk to me make me feel so safe & secure, loved & protected and totally relaxed?” The reason I believe is that with pets, words aren’t needed. The wag of a tail, ears raised up or flattened back, a lick, their paw on your hand, head on your lap, a figure eight around your ankles, toys dropped at our feet, barks & meows, etc are all just some of their ways of speaking to us & the rest of the vocal gap between us is covered by the immense bond we feel with them. They truly are a gift from God & should be treated that way always. Thank you to all my fellow furry baby lovers out there for reading my blog every week. When you finish reading this go & give your baby (yes 120 lb dogs can still be babies believe me 🙂 an extra kiss & cuddle & tell them Cara & the gang said “Hey”
Peace, Love & Fur, Cara
Join us for this year’s “Lights and Leashes” Holiday Pet Event
Join us for this years Holiday Bash for you and your furry family! Grab your all of your family for this opportunity to stroll through the amazing display of lights at Sandy Point State Park. The cost is $20 per car and is sponsored by the AA County SPCA After you enjoy the lights there will be food, hot beverages, and special vendors (including us), as well as pets waiting to be adopted.
Autumn Is Coming
It’s Time To Think About Your Dog Walking/Pet Sitting Needs.
Jen’s Gentle Pet Sitters, LLC makes this easy for you. Leave your loved ones in the comfort and familiarity of their own home or ours and know they are safe and secure with Jen’s Gentle Pet Sitters’ staff. We provide all the love and attention that your pets deserve. Pet sitting services offered from 15 minutes through 24 hour care.
Does your dog need to exercise more? Call us now so that we can start walking your dog on a daily/weekly basis. We offer dog walking services from 15 through 60 minutes. Book five or more 30 minute or longer walks within the same week and receive a 15% discount!
Jen’s Gentle Pet Sitters, LLC is a full-service pet sitting/dog walking company serving your community. We are bonded and insured. Call 443-691-9319 or email JensGentlePetSitters@comcast.net. Please view our website at www.JensGentlePetSitters.com. Thanks!
Every new client booked within the month of October, Jen’s Gentle Pet Sitters, LLC will donate $5.00 to Susan G. Komen For The Cure.
Sophie Says “Check Yourself!!”
This weeks post is dedicated to anyone who has been touched by the awful disease of breast cancer. Whether you have suffered through the disease yourself or watched a loved one endure the hell of chemo & radiation, it seems we have all been affected by breast cancer in some way or another.
I thought I knew a lot about breast cancer until I sat down & started gathering info for this blog. The numbers are staggering and truly surprised me. Don’t get me wrong, scientists have made huge strides toward fighting this disease but they still have such a long way to go. Here are a few facts I learned:
BREAST CANCER STATISTICS:
The two most common risk factors for breast cancer are:
- Being female
- Getting older
All women are at risk for breast cancer. The risk of getting breast cancer increases as you age. Most breast cancers and breast cancer deaths occur in women aged 50 and older
No matter your age, you should know how your breasts normally look and feel. If you notice any changes, see your health care provider.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. About 1 in 8 (12%) women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.
The American Cancer Society’s estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2014 are:
- About 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women.
- About 62,570 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer).
- About 40,000 women will die from breast cancer
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. The chance that breast cancer will be responsible for a woman’s death is about 1 in 36 (about 3%). Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1989, with larger decreases in women younger than 50. These decreases are believed to be the result of earlier detection through screening and increased awareness, as well as improved treatment.
At this time there are more than 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. (This includes women still being treated and those who have completed treatment.)
At Jen’s Gentle Pet Sitters, LLC, we are not only worried about your animals being cared for properly but we also want our clients healthy & happy for as long as possible. We would like every woman out there, regardless of race, age, creed, religion or finances, to be given the opportunity of a having a mammogram performed. We will be donating $5 from every new JGPS client in the month of October to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. We would also like to urge all women out there to know how to properly perform a self breast exam as this is where a majority of women realize something is wrong which leads them to get a mammogram done which could end up helping to save their lives.
Please follow this link from Johns Hopkins University to learn the technique for a breast self exam: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/breast_health/how_to_perform_a_breast_self-examination_bse_85,P00135/
I would love to have everyone who reads this blog to have a chance to remember someone you love who has had breast cancer whether they lost their battle, have been survivors for 10 years or are currently fighting for their life…please type the persons name & relation to you & feel free to share the story of how it affected you. Knowledge truly is power and I am hoping I have helped at least one person reading this, as scary as it may be, to call & make that appointment for a mammogram because we can’t fix what we don’t know is broken, right?
Thanks for taking time to stop by our blog page. Sophie will be back next week with more of her crazy puppy stories but in the meantime she says “CHECK YOURSELF” and remind your friends & loved ones to do the same.
Peace, Love & Paws, Cara