by Elena Siegel Have you thought about offering pet sitting services in your neighborhood? GETTING STARTED: Here are a couple of tips from my experience as a local pet sitter. Before taking any leash, take the time to get to know your client and their pet’s interest. It can be as simple as asking a … Continue reading Interested in Pet Sitting? Teen to Teen Tips!
If you Lose a Pet Post a message on the University Park Listserv. Include: a description of your petwhere and when it was last seenhow to reach you. You can also contact the UP Police for help. Contact the Helping Paws coordinators at UPHelpingPaws@gmail.com. If we hear from someone who has found your pet, we'll … Continue reading If you Lose or Find a Pet
GUIDELINES TO CONSIDER WHEN DOG WALKING by Elena Siegel Want to ensure a safe and relaxing stroll in the neighborhood with your dog? Here are some simple and key precautions to take when heading out. Leash. Treats. Keys. Phone. FRONT DOOR MANNERS: Try starting your walk with a sit! Stay. Heel. Your dog now knows … Continue reading Dog walking Tips
Training is one of the most important gifts you can give to your dog and yourself. It can create a lifelong bond that enriches the years you have together. Learning how to walk calmly on a leash, be polite around other dogs, refrain from jumping on children and adults- these valuable social skills help keep … Continue reading Spotlight on Dog Training
Are you caring for stray or feral cats? The town of University Park has partnered with A Cat's Life Rescue to provide a free Trap Neuter Return (TNR) program for town residents caring for community cats. Thousands of cats living on the streets struggle to survive so it's extremely important to get all community cats … Continue reading New UP TNR Program
Be a Great Neighbor and Leash your Dog Our community has a leash law. The law requires that dogs be kept on a leash at all times when on public property. While on private property, dogs must be under control of their owners. The intent of the law is to protect the health and safety of … Continue reading Be a Great Neighbor and Leash Your Dog
Call for pictures of your pets for the UP Helping Paws Blog! Please send a photo of your pet with their name to uphelpingpaws@gmail.com. We look forward to featuring them on our blog. As the weather gets cooler, it is a great time to get outside and walk the dog! Please consider using compostable bags … Continue reading Call for UP Pet Photos!
For all of you with companion animals, the Helping Paws Committee wanted to provide the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 and your animal(s). Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low. This information was gathered on June 27, 2020. This is an evolving … Continue reading Special COVID-19 Edition
Winter edition on Cats, Dogs & Wildlife Winter Cat Care By following a few simple steps, you can ensure your cat is safe and happy during the winter months. Keep your cat inside - advice from the Animal League. During extremely cold conditions, Prince Georges County law requires pets be kept inside. Providing extra toys … Continue reading Helping Paws Winter Blog
RUFF - Residents United for Furry Friends Want to be the change? Join citizen group RUFF - Residents United for Furry Friends and advocate for the city of Hyattsville to update the city code and hire a full-time Animal Control Officer. Duties: Phone Meetings, attend city committee meetings, update Facebook posts, meet with city council … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunities
Domestic birds cannot survive outdoors in this region. Post to the University Park listserv to try to identify the owner. Ask neighbors at all nearby homes if the bird belongs to them. Do not chase the bird. You will scare it and it won't return. Hang an open bird cage out of direct sun with … Continue reading I found a loose domestic bird, what do I do?
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