Pet Safety Tips Around Halloween in Massachusetts
This Halloween in Saugus can pose serious threats to our pets! Scary costumes, moving and loud Halloween decorations and candy, are just some of the safety issues. As pet owners, we can definitely help them to feel more secure and safe on this strange holiday....
Keeping Your Dog Safe When Walking at Night
The dreaded mosquitoes are finally dying off, no thanks to the crisp and cool Fall air making its appearance! It’s no wonder with the risk of EEE and West Nile floating around Massachusetts in high numbers this year, those early morning and evening walks with your pup...
4 Ways to Manage My Dogs Fall Allergies
Fall is officially upon us in Massachusetts… This is by far my favorite time of the year - with the foliage, crisp and clean air, cool mornings, warm afternoons and, of course, all the fall coffee flavors, donuts, and beer varieties! Who WOULDN’T enjoy Fall in...
Back to School Tips and Pet Safety
Back to school in Saugus, was just a few weeks ago… All of a sudden having a human friend to play ball, walk or swim with for a few months, quickly becomes a thing of the past. With this time of year, there may be added stress and anxiety to your pets’ daily routine...
Newbury MA Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Services!
DGGT House and Pets launched back in 2013 in the Saugus areas. Two local women and sisters – Jess and Joce – took a massive leap and followed their passion in life… working with animals. Between both of them, they had 30 plus years of experience working with...
Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week Created by Petfinder
September 16-22th marks Petfinder’s annual “Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week”. We agree all animals deserve a loving family to call their own! However, kittens and puppies are labeled as the more desirable animals, when heading out to pick out your next fur baby....
Let’s Celebrate Happy Cat Month this September in Massachusetts!
This fabulous feline holiday was created by the CATalyst Council. Their primary goal was to educate and spread awareness about the overall importance of cats when it comes to their health and wellbeing. So, how do we show our cats just how much they are loved and...
Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Massachusetts: What You Need To Know For Your Pet
EEE is rearing it’s ugly face in Massachusetts, this summer… Keep yourselves, and your pets protected!
National Pet Fire Safety Prevention Day
Today, July 15th, is “national pet fire safety prevention day” in Saugus. According to the AVMA, about 40,000 pets die in residential fires each year, most from smoke inhalation, and 500,000 pets are affected overall. While fires can be started by people and pets...
Dangers of Water Intoxication in Dogs
Last month, we discussed the importance of keeping your dog well hydrated in the warmer Massachusetts weather! However, when your pup likes to play and drink too much from the hose, the pool or the local lake – water intoxication is just as dangerous, or even deadly...
National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
A lot of people understand that as the warm weather comes, we need to up our fluid intake to avoid getting dehydrated. Dehydration has many symptoms and can set in quickly. Older adults, young children and athletes, are especially at risk of dehydration! If you are...
Lost Pet Prevention Month
Every New England summer, that dreaded day for most dogs and owners alike, comes rolling back around… Independence Day. July 5th is historically the busiest day of the year for the majority of shelters in the US. According to the ASPCA, there are over 7.6 million pets...
5 Gift Ideas for Father’s Day (from the pooch)
Father’s Day in Massachusetts, is just around the corner… It is for celebrating and honoring the dads, uncles, brothers or any important male figure in our lives. We often forget about the sacrifices and all the contributions these men have made, and for our fur...
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Professional pet owners rejoice! June 17-21st is “take your pet to work week”! Friday, June 21st is the official “take your dog to work” day. This pet holiday was created by PSI in 1999, to raise shelter awareness and adoption. But, before you go ahead and mark it...
5 Ways To Remember Our Pets on World Pet Memorial Day
Losing a pet is argument ably, one of the most difficult days that we could ever conceive as pet parents. Often times, we grieve for a long duration of time and can’t help but to reminisce about all the amazing times, and memories we shared with our fur babies without...
4 Dog Friendly Outdoor Activities in Massachusetts
As one of the tiniest states in America, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is easily explored in a day. Even so, we have more than our fair share of parks and playgrounds to keep us active for a lifetime. In fact, Boston has been named one of the fittest cities in...
How to Have a Flea-Free Warm Season In Saugus
How to Have a Flea-Free Warm Season in Saugus Warm weather is finally sweeping through Saugus, Massachusetts. It’s a great time to go hiking, mountain biking, skating, climbing and all the other amazing outdoor activities that are available in New England when ice and...
5 Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day (From the Fur Babies)
Being a mother is arguably one of the toughest and most impactful jobs on the planet, but it is often also one of the most underappreciated. Because of this, Mother’s Day in Massachusetts provides a wonderful platform for everyone to recognize the sacrifices women...