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Sharon Richards

We Love Our Pet Sitter!

Happy Clients!

Critter Cronies, Tampa, Florida

Member of Pet Sitters International, Pet Tech, Inc. Qualified Pet First Aid Instructor, and founder of Tampa Area Professional Pet Sitter Network

Professional Pet Sitting In Your Home

I was so glad to meet Caroline Drake who owns Critter Cronies, Inc. She is a qualified pet tech, and pet first aid instructor. Caroline is trained in pet first aid and CPR and is qualified to teach Pet Tech Inc. which mission statement is improving the quality of pets' lives, one pet owner at a time. Caroline also mails out her newsletter which is called Your Treasured Friends which she keeps us updated on her life and her own fur children. I must say her newsletter is very entertaining for she is a good writer. I feel more relaxed when I travel knowing that Caroline is taking care of my fur child, for I know the love and passion she has for our pets. After meeting Caroline, she will become part of your family. She not only watches after our pets but also your home, bringing in the mail, newspaper collection and alternating lights, feeding outside ducks, filling bird feeders, etc and walking your dog as many times as needed each day. She will give your pet a mid-day break, look in on a new puppy to be sure they are not getting into things they shouldn't be, If they had surgery and you are wondering how they are doing, or have a senior dog who would appreciate an extra potty break, or he is crated and would enjoy an exercise period. I love the fact there is minimal disruption to feeding, medication and exercise schedules, no inconvenience to you having to transport your pet, All this is provided at a very reasonable rate. As you can see, I LOVE MY PET SITTER and so will your pets!

If you live in the following zip codes, Give Caroline a call!

Zip codes service areas 33556, 33558, 33624, 33625, 33618

Critter Cronies, Inc.

813-969-2757

crittercronies@yahoo.com

The last newsletter, Caroline mailed out an article named I Rescued A Human Today. You can read at the following link

http://rescuemedog.org/dog-blog/i-rescued-a-human-today-by-janine-allen/

Written by Janine Allen CPDT, Rescue Me Dog's professional dog trainer. Janine's passion is working with people and their dogs. She provides demonstrations for those who have adopted shelter dogs, lends email support to adopted dog owners that need information beyond our Training Support Pages, and aids shelter staff and volunteers in understanding dog behavior to increase their adoptability. Copyright 2009 Rescue Me Dog; www.rescuemedog.org

Carrollwood Cultural Center in Tampa, Florida

The Carrollwood Cultural Center has been in operation almost a year and it is going strong! It still needs programs, funding and volunteers - for those who can or have a desire to do so!

It offers classes in art, music, photography, computers and other topics; has expositions of various artists, both local and national, plays, symphonies and it also offers a wonderful place for business meetings, training rooms, and social events(weddings, etc.) (Discounts for members - individual membership only $50!)

This month will be the beginning of a new program called Dining Around The World which will a monthly social at a featured restaurant that will celebrate the cuisine from that establishment's native country. A different restaurant will host the event each month. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit the Center. This month will be at Acropolis GreekTaverna in Ybor City.

Come check it out!

4537 Lowell Road

Tampa, Florida 33618

(813) 269-1310

info@carrollwoodcenter.org

www.carrollwoodcenter.org

Are You Finding Homeless Pets

ARE YOU FINDING HOMELESS PETS due to short sales and foreclosures? This seems to be an epidemic as homeowners lose their homes. Due to fact their new rental home or moving in with family are not accepting their pets. The animal rescue organizations are reporting that adoptions are down and they are filled to capacity.

Last week, I found 5 cats that were left in a vacant home which is a short sale. So, I went to the grocery store to purchase water and food, and proceed to come back every night to feed them. After many phone calls, one of the animal organizations found foster homes for the kitties. Well, one of the organizations reported the owner of the home to the county and the county called me to find out her name so they could press charges for abandonment. I told the county, the kitties had a home. and I feel the homeowner already has enough problems. Yes, I think the homeowner was wrong in what she did. I could never leave our fur children behind if I ever lost my home.