“Old dogs, like old shoes, are comfortable. They might be a bit out of shape, a little worn around the edges, but they fit well.” - Bonnie Wilcox

Happy Tuesday! Here's the scoop:

• How one artist turned her love of her pups into a lucrative passion

• Take a mental break and enjoy this absolutely wholesome 14 sec. vid

• 24/7 vet help and preventative care is now just one click away.

• Are you paying your pet sitter too little?

Did you know?
Zoomies (a.k.a. your dog chaotically running around in circles, dashing from room to room, going absolutely wild) is actually a more casual synonym for the real word that describes this behavior, which is also an acronym. Do you know what it is?

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

How one artist's experiences with her own dog inspired her art
Andrea Cáceres moved to New York City in 2016 and started working as a textile designer for a baby clothing company. A perk of the job was that dogs frequently stopped by the office. Cáceres decided to start a side project to feed her creativity. She thought, “A dog a day keeps the stress away,” so she started illustrating a dog every day of the year.

Soon, Cáceres’ artwork gained a following on social media. She now has nearly 40,000 followers on Instagram, partnerships with brands like Snapchat and Kiehl’s, and a children’s book, My Dog Just Speaks Spanish, coming out next year. Cáceres is self-taught and has a unique style, so it’s easy to see why people love her illustrations.

Cáceres shahred “Honestly, working with dogs is my favorite thing. It’s a great match.” She has two dogs herself – eleven-year-old Toby, a Silky Terrier and Sherlock, a two-year-old Weimaraner.

You can check out Cáceres’ incredible work on Instagram.

Off Leash
*A brief moment of absolute wholesomeness*

What we’re digging
After making it through another winter and finally being able to enjoy dog walks in the sun again, it’s hard to think of anything negative about these warm late-spring days. Which is why us pet parents tend to forget about the onset of two very unpleasant parasites that come with warmer weather…fleas & ticks.

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How much should you pay for your dog sitter?
Going out of town this summer? It’s always more fun when you can bring your dog along for the ride, but some trips are humans-only. When you’re out of town, you may want to book a kennel, but many dog owners prefer to have someone stay over with their dog at home.

So, how much should you expect to pay a dog sitter?

The standard rate varies somewhat by location, but according to Nicole Ellis, a pet lifestyle expert with Rover, the average rate is $35 a night. If you live in a big city, like New York or Los Angeles, expect to pay more. In smaller cities, the rate might be a little lower.

The rate generally goes up when you have more than one dog, or a puppy. Rates also tend to go up around the holidays.

A sitter who charges more may have more experience. In any case, Ellis says that, “at-home sitter rates are still often less than a kennel or vet.” Plus, she says, “your dog is in a real home getting attention all day.”

Did you know?
Answer: Frapping! Frapping comes from the phrase: “Frantic Random Acts of Play.”

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