Michelle's Pet Sitting Service

Friendly Reminder: have you booked your pet’s in for your Winter holidays or work trips? We are getting back to the busy season here so don’t miss out! Remember, if you refer a friend and they stay with us you get a FREE DAY as a thank you. Please share

Hi, our names are Daniela and Isaac and my cub pack is selling popcorn to earn $ to help pay for our safe, fun adventures. We do lots of stuff and learn a lot of new things. We really love cub scouts Scout Popcorn is delicious! Can you please help us reach our goals and buy some from of us today?

Hi everyone! We are back from our holidays! I know many people tried to contact me but cell service wasn’t the greatest camping. So if you requested a booking, please text me in case I missed it 780-937-2259. Lots of holidays bookings completed all ready so don’t wait long. September openings thanks !

We have taken this information from Parkland County Animal Shelter: BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIA) Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs... Alberta Health Services has Blue-Green Algae alerts of the following lakes until further notice. Bangs Lake - BONNYVILLE Bear Lake - GRANDE PRAIRIE Buck Lake - DRAYTON VALLEY Chatwin Lake - BONNYVILLE Cold Lake - COLD LAKE Islet Lake - TOFIELD Lac La Biche Lake - LAC LA BICHE Lac Ste. Anne - ONOWAY Moose Lake - BONNYVILLE Shining Bank Lake - EDSON Wadlin Lake - FORT VERMILION Wapasu Lake - INNISFREE Please watch for Health Advisory's in your area by visiting www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/bga.aspx Dogs that enjoy swimming and playing in lakes and ponds may be exposed to blue-green algae. Hunting dogs are especially predisposed due to increased exposure outdoors. Poisoning is dependent on the toxin involved. Microcystins can result in liver damage or failure. Signs of liver injury include vomiting, diarrhea, blood in stool or black, tarry stool, weakness, pale mucous membranes, jaundice, seizures, disorientation, coma, and shock. Death generally follows within days as a result of liver failure. Blood work changes include elevated liver enzymes, a low blood sugar, a low protein, and even abnormal clotting. Aggressive, immediate treatment is necessary to help treat this quick-acting, potentially fatal poison! Anatoxins result in neurotoxicity evidenced by excessive secretions (e.g., salivation, lacrimation, etc.), neurologic signs (including muscle tremors, muscle rigidity, paralysis, etc.), blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, and difficulty breathing. Death follows within minutes to hours of exposure as a result of respiratory paralysis. Livestock that graze around affected ponds or lakes and are able to drink from them are often found dead near the water source. Treatment includes anti-seizure medication, oxygen, and aggressive care by your veterinarian. Unfortunately, there is no antidote for the toxins produced by blue-green algae. Immediate veterinary care is imperative. If you suspect your dog was exposed to blue-green algae, contact your vet immediately for guidance. More information can be found at www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/blue-green-algae/

RESERVATION ANNOUNCEMENT: SUMMER and WINTER 2019 BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN!!! Thank you for your patience as we organized our family Summer plans. We have some black out dates but most available as of today. So if you texted, emailed, asked me in passing ... today is the day to send in your requests. So taking reservations with deposit from today until February 1st on a first come/serve basis! ... Enjoy your vacation and camping trips STRESS FREE knowing your furry loved ones are being well loved and cared for. No more scary kennels just a second family home full of love and attention.