Shiloh Speaks

I am always in awe of and enjoy reflecting on the seasonality of life—how jobs, friendships, pets, and even homes come and go in seasons. One year ago this month, I moved to the Triangle area from a small town in Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. My first job out of undergrad…

A lot of people already know that pet sitting is a big part of my life. I came across this hobby of mine about two years ago. I was looking to make a little extra spending money but was not in the position to get a second job on top of working full time as…

The hot days of Summer will soon be approaching, and we need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of overheating in our pets. By understanding how our dogs keep cool, we can ensure that they do not overheat, and we can enjoy those dog days of Summer to the fullest. When dogs get…

A huge question that we get from new dog owners is regarding what chews and treats are safe to give. Whether you are using treats to train your puppy or using them to keep them occupied for a while, (puppy teething is always so fun) you want to make sure that you are giving them…

Spring time. Warmer weather, longer days, and gorgeous blooms. Living in North Carolina, we typically group all of these wonderful things with the all too common “allergies”. Everyone knows someone who exhibits allergies, and they are driven by a little substance called the allergen. Allergens are typical harmless substances that are capable of triggering a…

Spring is right around the corner, or so the groundhog says! As you start heading outside to enjoy the warmer temperatures, here are few things we can do to make sure our furred, feathered, and scaled friends enjoy it too! Turtles These warmer temperatures mean that we will see an increase in turtle activity too!…

Update 3/24/2019: I want to thank Trisha for having the courage to point out a mistake I made in my original entry. In the crazy whirlwind of daily life, I made a mistake, and I left one of our original core values, Empathy, in my blog along with what was supposed to be its replacement,…

I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Peru in September 2018 with a program called World Vets.  The mission is to improve the health and well-being of animals by providing veterinary aid, training, and disaster relief worldwide. With as much as I love to travel, it was something I’ve had my eyes on for quite some time and…

Have you ever been interested in making your own catnip toy but just didn’t know where to start? Have you been interested in crafting but want to minimize the cost? Well here’s a helpful guide to a basic catnip kicker toy that you can use as a baseline to explore some more creative designs, or…

Dogs are barking. There are so many around you. How do you choose? Who will you be able to give the best life to? You just want someone who will snuggle with you and love you unconditionally. You want a teddy bear with a beating heart and eyes that follow your every move. You find…