Saturday, February 12, 2011

Fluffs of Luv Pet Sitting Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

Fluffs of Luv Pet Sitting has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies.

“Our Super Service Award winners are the cream of the crop when it comes to providing consistently high quality customer service, as judged by the customers who hired them,” said Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List.

In-home pet sitting is viewed as the best pet care choice when owners are away — and don't your pets deserve the best? Fluffs of Luv provides professional pet care with various service options that include; mid-day dog walking, overnight pet sitting, elderly pet care, puppy and kitten care, vacation care, exotic pet care, and so much more. In home pet sitting and dog walking are the easiest ways to make sure your best friend is safe, healthy, and happy while you're away. There's no need to ask the neighbors for cat sitting or dog walking favors anymore! Fluffs of Luv has devoted & dependable pet sitters that enjoy delivering peace of mind to pets and owners in the Charlotte, NC area. All of our Pet Sitters use the Pet Sitters International (PSI) guidelines for pet care, have Background Checks and are Bonded/ Insured. Check out all the services we offer and our pet sitters full bios on our website http://www.fluffsofluv.com/.

Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements including earning a minimum number of reports, an exemplary rating from their customers and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List, but members can find the 2010 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

February Is Adopt A Sweetheart Month!

Find the love of your life this Valentine's Day at the Charlotte Humane Society. All of our fabulous adult felines and select canines will be featured as sweethearts for the month of February, with reduced adoption fees of only $50. Come visit them today to bring home the love of your life.  Check them out at http://www.humanesocietyofcharlotte.org/.


"Have A Heart" care packages are also available for purchase at the time of adoption and include special Valentine treats and heart worm medication for your new love.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Your Pets and Halloween

Halloween Safety Tips

Source: www.aspca.org

The ASPCA recommends taking some common sense precautions this Halloween to keep you and your pet saying "trick or treat!" all the way to November

1. No tricks, no treats: That bowl of candy is for trick-or-treaters, not for Scruffy and Fluffy. Chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking chocolate—can be very dangerous for dogs and cats. Candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can also cause problems. If you do suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

2. Popular Halloween plants such as pumpkins and decorative corn are considered to be relatively nontoxic, but they can produce stomach upset in pets who nibble on them.

3. Wires and cords from electric lights and other decorations should be kept out of reach of your pets. If chewed, your pet might suffer cuts or burns, or receive a possibly life-threatening electrical shock.

4. A carved pumpkin certainly is festive, but do exercise caution if you choose to add a candle. Pets can easily knock a lit pumpkin over and cause a fire. Curious kittens especially run the risk of getting burned or singed by candle flames.

5. Dress-up can be a big mess-up for some pets. Please don't put your dog or cat in a costume UNLESS you know he or she loves it (yup, a few pets are real hams!). For pets who prefer their “birthday suits,” however, wearing a costume may cause undue stress.

6. If you do dress up your pet, make sure the costume isn't annoying or unsafe. It should not constrict the animal's movement or hearing, or impede his ability to breathe, bark or meow. Also, be sure to try on costumes before the big night. If your pet seems distressed, allergic or shows abnormal behavior, consider letting him go au naturale or donning a festive bandana.

7. Take a closer look at your pet’s costume and make sure it does not have small, dangling or easily chewed-off pieces that he could choke on. Also, ill-fitting outfits can get twisted on external objects or your pet, leading to injury.

8. All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate room away from the front door during peak trick-or-treating hours. Too many strangers can be scary and stressful for pets.

9. When opening the door for trick-or-treaters, take care that your cat or dog doesn't dart outside.

10. IDs, please! Always make sure your dog or cat has proper identification. If for any reason your pet escapes and becomes lost, a collar and tags and/or a microchip can be a lifesaver, increaing the chances that he or she will be returned to you.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Doggy Birthday Cake Recipe

Boney Parts Dog Birthday Cake

Ingredients: 2/3 cup ripe mashed bananas 1/2 cup softened butter 3 large eggs 3/4 cup water 2 cups Unbleached Flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup raisins

Cake Method: In mixing bowl, beat together mashed banana and butter until creamy. Add eggs and water. Beat well. Stir in dry ingredients. Beat until smooth. Add nuts and raisins. Spoon batter evenly into oiled and floured bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes. Cool on wire rack 5 minutes, remove from pan, replace on rack and cool.

Frosting: 2 cup mashed banana 1 tablespoon butter 6 tablespoon carob flour 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 tablespoon unbleached flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Frosting Method:Blend thoroughly and spread on cool cake. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. The frosting contains carob, which is a safe (almost tastes like) chocolate substitute.

Decorate the cake with ginger and peanut mini-bones, tied with a doggie paw ribbon. Use “Pupperoni” sticks for candles.

How about some fun games for the pals to play? Catch the frisbee is a favorite among many…especially the retrievers. For the highly active and well finessed, an agility course might be the ticket. Tunnels can be set up throughout the yard in addition to hula hoops for those with an extra spring in their step. If you’re the handy man type, a balance beam can be created with steps and wide plank for dogs to run across.

Be sure to take plenty of photos. Guests can leave the party with their own paw print treat bag filled with an assortment of treats (homemade dog bone cookies) and a photo of themselves having a blast.

What better way to give your dog their special day filled with fun, food, and friends!

Recipe and text courtesy of L.A. BabyCakes...Thank You!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Southern Women's Show

Stop by our booth at the Southern Women's Show!

The Park Expo and Conference Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
September 16-19th, 2010

Stop by the Fluffs of Luv professional pet care booth to learn more about the in-home pet care options available to your fluffy family member such as mid-day dog walking, overnight pet sitting, elderly pet care, puppy and kitten care, vacation care, exotic pet care, and so much more. Pet sitting provides your pets with a safe, healthy, and happy environment in the comfort of their own home while you are away. There's no need to ask the neighbors for cat sitting or dog walking favors anymore. Fluffs of Luv has devoted and dependable pet sitters that enjoy delivering peace of mind to pets and owners in Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas. All of our Pet Sitters use the Pet Sitters International (PSI) guidelines for pet care, have Background Checks and are Bonded/Insured. Stop by our booth for pet treats and a coupon for 5% off of your first pet care service with Fluffs of Luv!