Hurricane Preparedness 2019: pet edition

  Ok NOLA, hurricane season is officially here! If you are like millions of pet parents nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. Unfortunately, pets are also affected by disaster. The likelihood that you and your fur kid will survive an emergency such as a hurricane or flood depends largely on emergency planning done today. Some … Read moreHurricane Preparedness 2019: pet edition

Employers that offer pawternity leave to cat parents

 

Companies nowadays are starting to take a less traditional approach to please their employees. Everything from comfy and dim lounges for napping during breaks to modern offices that offers a more casual and sociable atmosphere. With pawternity leave pet parents are rejoicing with this pawesome benefit package.

 Companies that offer pawternity leave

Yes you’ve read that right, “pawternity leave”. Employers finally received the memo that pets are family members too and that pet parents need time to get their fur baby settled in their new home. The following companies offers pawternity leave.
  • Mars Pet Care- 10 hours of paid leave plus you can bring your pet to work.
  • Bitsol solutions- offers a full week of paid time off.
  • Brew dog (Scottish brewery)- week of paid time off.

Some companies offer pet bereavement, paid time off when your pet passes away.

  • Kimpton Hotel & Restaurants- 3days leave.
  • Mars Inc.- 1 day and flexible hours.
  • VMware- flexible hours.
  • Maxwell health- flexible hours.
  • Trupanion- 1day leave
  • Shoppers drug mart(Canadian company)- days off.

If you’re not sure if your company offer these benefits contact your HR.

Life after leave

Once your pawternity leave runs out or if your employer doesn’t offer such benefits, your pet will still need attention and potty breaks while you’re working 40 hours or more a week. This is when a professional dog walker or pet sitter is needed. If you live in the New Orleans area 70115,70118,70130, or 70124 we would be delighted to help care for your fur kid. You can make a reservation for service by filling out the form below.

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Best ways to snuggle & cuddle cats

Alright cat lovers and first time cat parents get ready to take notes!   Gentle touch #1. Unlike dogs, cats do not like it rough, especially kittens and seniors since their bones are more fragile. Pet your kitty delicately like a baby chick.   Practice. Practice. Practice #2. Practice makes perfect and your kitty deserves … Read moreBest ways to snuggle & cuddle cats

Werewolf Cats, WTF?!

Your first thoughts after hearing werewolf cat maybe, is that a bizarre Halloween costume? Or WTF? LoL, ether way you’ll probably won’t guess this one. What is a werewolf cat? These cute little werewolf cats are actually called Lykoi. Their scruffy fur gives them the appearance of a werewolf but are not cross bred with werewolves. … Read moreWerewolf Cats, WTF?!

Lump or bump on your cat’s skin, what does it mean?

So you’re in enjoying a purrrfect cuddle session with your cat and noticed a pretty big lump on her belly, chin, tail, or somewhere else on her body. What could it be? Listed below are a few possibilities.  If you feel a lump you should have your vet check it out. Mild Trauma A small injury can cause … Read moreLump or bump on your cat’s skin, what does it mean?

Cuddle 500 Kitties At This Heavenly Cat Sanctuary In Hawaii

Cat lovers everywhere get ready to rejoice and than fly out to Hawaii! Small island of Lanai When you think of Hawaii you think about the sandy beaches and all the mai-tais a gal can handle. But there is an island full of cats and kittens that one can play and cuddle a few hours … Read moreCuddle 500 Kitties At This Heavenly Cat Sanctuary In Hawaii

A Tale of Two Kittens

  Believe it or not but adopting a shelter cat or kitten can save you money. Yes, there may be an initial adopting fee of $100 depending  on which shelter you go to. But shelters take care of  the first round of vaccinations, micro chipping, and spay/neutering surgery. Which can save you hundreds or more. The chart below … Read moreA Tale of Two Kittens

How to tell if your cat has skin issues

Masses/Swelling Just looking at a mass on your cat’s skin can be difficult to diagnose with out the assistance of a vet running a biopsies test. Most pet parents have a fear that a lump means cancer but usually its just a bump holding debris and pus under the skin which is painful for kitty. If you’re cat has a lump, doesn’t … Read moreHow to tell if your cat has skin issues