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<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nWe check your home to make sure everything is okay<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
It is our job to patrol your home daily looking for anything out of the ordinary or potentially dangerous.\u00a0 This way, we can stop the damage from worsening and possibly fix it before you return, keeping your pets and home safe and secure.<\/p>\n
On a routine midday dog walking visit, our walker, Alvaro, discovered smoke in a client\u2019s apartment.\u00a0 He immediately removed the dog from the smoke-filled home, called 911 and alerted the Passionately Pets Management Team of the situation.\u00a0 He kept the dog out of the building until the fire department came and cleared a fire on another floor. \u00a0When it was safe to go back inside, our walker opened windows and aired out the apartment.\u00a0 The clients rushed home from work to comfort their dog and make sure she didn\u2019t show any signs of damage from smoke inhalation.\u00a0 The dog was fine and in good health because we were there at the right time.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ceiling.jpg\")
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\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nDuring a pet sitting visit, a leak was discovered in a client\u2019s home from the apartment above.\u00a0 It was so bad, the kitchen ceiling was soaked and collapsed into the cat\u2019s feeding station, contaminating their food and water.\u00a0 The sitter cleaned up the mess, relocated the cat\u2019s feeding station and provided fresh food and water. The client notified maintenance for the building and they were able to fix the damage before the client\u2019s return.<\/p>\n
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We have arrived to the indistinguishable smell of gas.\u00a0 We checked the water heater and stove and nothing was left on or out of place.\u00a0 We contacted the fire department who found a leak outside the home and was able to stop it within in a few minutes.<\/p>\n
PRO TIP: Turn off the water to big appliances like the washer when you are away to reduce the risk of leaks.<\/h5>\nPRO TIP: Turn off the water outside your home once temperatures drop below freezing to reduce the risk of pipe bursts<\/h5>\n<\/h4>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nWe deter people from targeting your home while you are away or at work\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
Whether we are walking your dog every day in Northern Virginia or caring for all of your pets while you are out of town, our constant arrival gives your home a lived-in look.\u00a0 We bring in your mail, newspapers and packages so they don\u2019t pile up outside, a signal that no one is home. Plus, we alter the lights so it seems someone is living there – and with our overnight service, someone actually is!<\/p>\n
PRO TIP: Do NOT stop your newspaper or mail delivery when you are away.\u00a0 It tells those employees you will be away, making you a possible target.<\/h5>\nPRO TIP: Do NOT post your travel details (dates, times) or fun vacation photos on social media sites until AFTER you have returned safely.\u00a0 Posting while you are away could make you a possible target.<\/h5>\n<\/h4>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nWe know how to tell if your pet needs veterinary attention<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
We handle the pets in our care so much that we\u2019ve been able to notify owners numerous times of new lumps or bumps to get checked out by their vets.\u00a0 We also may notice signs of something else off that has an easy fix, but can be detrimental if untreated.<\/p>\n
A sitter noticed large amounts of urine in a kitty\u2019s litter box and let the owner know.\u00a0 The owner said it had been happening for a while now, and we shouldn\u2019t worry.\u00a0 We were able to educate the owner that large amounts of urine could be signs of many health problems, including diabetes, kidney failure or liver disease.\u00a0 The client then took their cat to the vet when they returned and discovered he was diabetic and needed insulin.\u00a0 They were grateful for our attention to detail and persistence in informing them of the possible risks.<\/p>\n
PRO TIP: Perform a nose to tail check of your pets at least once a week.<\/h5>\nPRO TIP: Make sure your pet sitter is aware of any medical conditions or concerns, what care and medications they are receiving and what side effects\/warning signs to look for.<\/h5>\n
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<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nWe never put your name or address on your keys<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/af12836-keys-300x300.jpg\")
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We require 2 sets of keys for all homes so we have a back up plan for most emergencies and accidents that may occur concerning keys.\u00a0 Unfortunately, accidents do happen<\/p>\n
and keys can fall off their rings or be misplaced, dropped or lost. If this ever happens and someone else finds the key, there is nothing to link them back to your home.<\/p>\n
PRO TIP: If you use an alarm or electronic key system, create a special code just for Passionately Pets.<\/h5>\n
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<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nWe limit interaction with other people and other pets as much as possible<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
We know that animal behavior is 100% unpredictable. \u00a0It only takes one time for a pet to react aggressively, and we don\u2019t want that one time to be on our watch. \u00a0That\u2019s why our dog walkers reduce stimulus and keep away from other people and pets whenever possible.\u00a0 You will see us cross the street, turn around or distract our dog with treats while others pass at a safe distance.\u00a0 Also, we do not do group walks to increase control and individualized attention.<\/p>\n
PRO TIP: NEVER use an extendable, retractable leash.\u00a0 Use a standard 6 foot leash instead for more control.<\/h5>\n<\/h5>\nThis is just a glimpse of how we keep you, your home and your pets safe.\u00a0 How does knowing about these safety features make you feel about using a professional pet care provider like Passionately Pets?\u00a0To get started with Passionately Pets call us today at 571-438-2323 to schedule a consultation.<\/h4>\n
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Passionately Pets has been a trusted pet care provider in Northern Virginia since 2007.\u00a0 We proudly provide dog walking, pet sitting and overnight services for dogs, cats and other companion animals in Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church & Annandale. Visit our website, www.passionatelypets.com, to request a consultation or for more information. For more pet filled content, follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook @passionatelypets.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Here are several ways Passionately Pets has been keeping our four-legged friends happy and safe since 2007: We check your home to make sure everything is okay It is our job to patrol your home daily looking for anything out of the ordinary or potentially dangerous.\u00a0 This way, we can stop the damage… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56,"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24\/revisions\/56"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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It is our job to patrol your home daily looking for anything out of the ordinary or potentially dangerous.\u00a0 This way, we can stop the damage from worsening and possibly fix it before you return, keeping your pets and home safe and secure.<\/p>\n
On a routine midday dog walking visit, our walker, Alvaro, discovered smoke in a client\u2019s apartment.\u00a0 He immediately removed the dog from the smoke-filled home, called 911 and alerted the Passionately Pets Management Team of the situation.\u00a0 He kept the dog out of the building until the fire department came and cleared a fire on another floor. \u00a0When it was safe to go back inside, our walker opened windows and aired out the apartment.\u00a0 The clients rushed home from work to comfort their dog and make sure she didn\u2019t show any signs of damage from smoke inhalation.\u00a0 The dog was fine and in good health because we were there at the right time.<\/p>\n\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n During a pet sitting visit, a leak was discovered in a client\u2019s home from the apartment above.\u00a0 It was so bad, the kitchen ceiling was soaked and collapsed into the cat\u2019s feeding station, contaminating their food and water.\u00a0 The sitter cleaned up the mess, relocated the cat\u2019s feeding station and provided fresh food and water. The client notified maintenance for the building and they were able to fix the damage before the client\u2019s return.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We have arrived to the indistinguishable smell of gas.\u00a0 We checked the water heater and stove and nothing was left on or out of place.\u00a0 We contacted the fire department who found a leak outside the home and was able to stop it within in a few minutes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whether we are walking your dog every day in Northern Virginia or caring for all of your pets while you are out of town, our constant arrival gives your home a lived-in look.\u00a0 We bring in your mail, newspapers and packages so they don\u2019t pile up outside, a signal that no one is home. Plus, we alter the lights so it seems someone is living there – and with our overnight service, someone actually is!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We handle the pets in our care so much that we\u2019ve been able to notify owners numerous times of new lumps or bumps to get checked out by their vets.\u00a0 We also may notice signs of something else off that has an easy fix, but can be detrimental if untreated.<\/p>\n A sitter noticed large amounts of urine in a kitty\u2019s litter box and let the owner know.\u00a0 The owner said it had been happening for a while now, and we shouldn\u2019t worry.\u00a0 We were able to educate the owner that large amounts of urine could be signs of many health problems, including diabetes, kidney failure or liver disease.\u00a0 The client then took their cat to the vet when they returned and discovered he was diabetic and needed insulin.\u00a0 They were grateful for our attention to detail and persistence in informing them of the possible risks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We require 2 sets of keys for all homes so we have a back up plan for most emergencies and accidents that may occur concerning keys.\u00a0 Unfortunately, accidents do happen<\/p>\n and keys can fall off their rings or be misplaced, dropped or lost. If this ever happens and someone else finds the key, there is nothing to link them back to your home.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We know that animal behavior is 100% unpredictable. \u00a0It only takes one time for a pet to react aggressively, and we don\u2019t want that one time to be on our watch. \u00a0That\u2019s why our dog walkers reduce stimulus and keep away from other people and pets whenever possible.\u00a0 You will see us cross the street, turn around or distract our dog with treats while others pass at a safe distance.\u00a0 Also, we do not do group walks to increase control and individualized attention.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here are several ways Passionately Pets has been keeping our four-legged friends happy and safe since 2007: We check your home to make sure everything is okay It is our job to patrol your home daily looking for anything out of the ordinary or potentially dangerous.\u00a0 This way, we can stop the damage… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56,"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24\/revisions\/56"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.passionatelypets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}PRO TIP: Turn off the water to big appliances like the washer when you are away to reduce the risk of leaks.<\/h5>\n
PRO TIP: Turn off the water outside your home once temperatures drop below freezing to reduce the risk of pipe bursts<\/h5>\n
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We deter people from targeting your home while you are away or at work\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h4>\n
PRO TIP: Do NOT stop your newspaper or mail delivery when you are away.\u00a0 It tells those employees you will be away, making you a possible target.<\/h5>\n
PRO TIP: Do NOT post your travel details (dates, times) or fun vacation photos on social media sites until AFTER you have returned safely.\u00a0 Posting while you are away could make you a possible target.<\/h5>\n
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We know how to tell if your pet needs veterinary attention<\/strong><\/h4>\n
PRO TIP: Perform a nose to tail check of your pets at least once a week.<\/h5>\n
PRO TIP: Make sure your pet sitter is aware of any medical conditions or concerns, what care and medications they are receiving and what side effects\/warning signs to look for.<\/h5>\n
<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\n
We never put your name or address on your keys<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nPRO TIP: If you use an alarm or electronic key system, create a special code just for Passionately Pets.<\/h5>\n
<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\n
We limit interaction with other people and other pets as much as possible<\/strong><\/h4>\n
PRO TIP: NEVER use an extendable, retractable leash.\u00a0 Use a standard 6 foot leash instead for more control.<\/h5>\n
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This is just a glimpse of how we keep you, your home and your pets safe.\u00a0 How does knowing about these safety features make you feel about using a professional pet care provider like Passionately Pets?\u00a0To get started with Passionately Pets call us today at 571-438-2323 to schedule a consultation.<\/h4>\n
Passionately Pets has been a trusted pet care provider in Northern Virginia since 2007.\u00a0 We proudly provide dog walking, pet sitting and overnight services for dogs, cats and other companion animals in Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church & Annandale. Visit our website, www.passionatelypets.com, to request a consultation or for more information. For more pet filled content, follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook @passionatelypets.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"