Let's see...I feel like I have so much to talk about!!!! I guess I last left off with the Bark in the Park, which you should really take a minute or two to look at the pictures if you haven't already. Some exciting and heart warming things have happened since that wonderful event, and hope you don't mind me sharing them with you. First off I had a wonderful article in the San Jose Mercury News back on September 20th!!! Some of you have mentioned that you really enjoyed the article, and it really helped you be more prepared for your loyal pet sitters. For those who weren't able to read it or didn't know about it here is the link: http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_10559861?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com
The next story is a heartwarming one, and I still have a happy feeling just thinking about it. A good friend of mine emailed me for help about two weeks ago. Unfortunately his Grandmother passed away and she left behind her beloved mini Poodle "Spike". The family wasn't able to keep Spike, and they were desperate to find him a loving new home with people who would love and adore him like his late person did. I sent an email to some of my furr guardians who I felt may have the space and desire to give Spike a new home, and was overwhelmed by the response that I received. Within 5 minutes of sending the email I received emails from 5 of my clients, all with questions regarding Spike, and within 30 minutes Spike had a new home!!!! In fact, it just shows what a small world we live in...Spikes new person actually worked in the same building as my friend, (not the same company) so when I told my friend about him not only did he work right downstairs, but my friend also knew him!!!!! My friend just took a stroll downstairs to talk face to face with him about Spikes adoption, and within 3 days he brought Spike to his new person. Spike was able to spend the whole day at his new person's workplace, and brought smiles to everyone who worked there. I heard wonderful news that Spike bonded with his new person almost immediately, and followed him from room to room the entire day. I want to thank all of you who were so generous by sending out my help request to your friends and families, and to Corrine who forwarded it to Spikes new person John. You all have such great hearts and I appreciate you taking the time to help Spike.The "Spike story" should also remind you all to make sure you have made arrangements for your beloved furr kid if something were to happen...either and illness, accident or anything else. You can contact the Silicon Valley Humane Society to discuss their "Pet Guardianship Program" which ensures that if you cannot find a suitable furr guardian the SVHS will do everything in their power to find a perfect person for him or her. www.hssv.org/donate_guardianship.html or you can call Bridget Keenan at (408) 727-3383.
Your loyal pet sitters awesome service record has been celebrated! We have been chosen to be preferred vendor for the Prometheus Real Estate Group!!! What does this mean? Well, Prometheus manages three new apartment communities that reside in Santa Clara, Palo Alto and Mountain View. When new furr guardians move into their communities they will be given your loyal pet sitters information. Some of you were nice enough to allow the management team to talk to you regarding our service level, and I thank you so much for that. With the background check out of the way my hope is that the furr gaurdians will feel confident in their managements choice, and give us the chance to care for their furr kids. This is a big honor for your loyal pet sitters, and we look forward to visiting with our new furr kids! Don't worry, this will not affect your service or nanny availability, in fact if this goes well I will be hiring a dedicated nanny who will service only these properties.
My furr guardian Holly sent me the COOLEST thing the other day, and she said I could share it with all of you. She found a company called "ArtPaw.com" who transformed three separate pictures of her girls into a VERY cool work of art! She was nice enough to allow me to list the link on my blog so you can see the transformation:
http://www.artpaw.com/proofpages/proof_hjones.html
She said she opted for Proof #2, and ordered a 24 x 36 portrait that she now has proudly hanging in her home. She thought that many of you might think it was cool as well, and with the holidays approaching might make a great gift.
And to another potential very cool holiday gift...I came across an advertisement for "Mutt Lynch Winery" who produce custom labeled wines that feature your furr kid!!!! I read their entire website, and they look like a COOL bunch of pet loving people! They even have a listing for animal charities and feature a wine program called "Club Mutt". If nothing else you should take a minute to check out their site...I had a lot of fun going through it. http://www.muttlynchwinery.com/
I wanted to welcome all my new furr kids that have joined the SVPN family since late September...Goldie, Zakin, Anya & Max, Sandy, Cassie, Max, Emmitt, Boo, Scruffy, Toby, Isabella, Alex, Tahoe & Emma, Mozart & Pixel, Baily, Guinness, Mighty & Sparky, Bianca & Sophie and Kiely. I am so happy that your guardians have allowed us to care for you while they were either at work or on vacation. If I have forgotten any of our new kids please drop me a line and I will add them on my next blog.
One last small reminder...if I do not have a picture of your furr kid on my website PLEASE email one to me.
I guess that's all for now, my fingers are starting to burn...but thank you so much for being a part of our extended family and I appreciate all of you very much.
Until next time...
