We get it. Leaving your furry friend behind can feel like choosing your favourite child (we all know it’s the dog). So, here’s the inside scoop on pet sitting and pet boarding to help you make an informed, guilt-free decision. Pet Sitting: Home Alone – The Furry Edition Pet sitting is like hiring a babysitter […]
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We’re diving into the wonderful world of crate training for dogs. Yep, that’s right, it’s like doggie daycare but with a twist. I’m about to spill the beans on how to tackle separation anxiety and give your furball their own safe space to chill. Here at PetVilla, we try to create a home-like routine that […]
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We wanted to explain to you more about changes to our operations that will benefit all the pets in our care. We must be firmer regarding our structured pick-up and drop-off schedule. This adjustment allows us to provide consistent care and establish a balanced routine for the dogs and cats. By adhering to designated times, […]
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Our Dog Studio is now open since May 2023 and it become quickly very popular for Day Care, but as well well for Boarding. It was built like a home-like setting, which is unique to our area and will lower stress for the dogs. We have three areas: A staff member is with the dogs […]
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Separation anxiety is a seriously distressing issue, and dogs that suffer from it can become incredibly destructive in their bid to escape the house. I have seen dogs chew through solid wooden doors, scratch walls away to practically nothing, and even break door handles off. Obviously, none of these would appeal to a potential landlord! […]
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Dear Valued Customers, The increase in pricing for cleaning materials, utilities, gas, staff, and keeping everything maintained did not take a detour around us. Like you might know, our pricing for Dog Boarding & Day Care has remained unchanged since February 2019, and Pricing for Cat & Small Animal Boarding has remained the same since […]
We realise that Guy Fawkes is not always as fun for our pets as it is for humans. And this year we want to help you all to be aware and get prepared well ahead of time. Pets vary in how worried or scared they get with the sounds and lights of fireworks and there are […]
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Christmas 2020 is fast approaching, and we want to let you know our availability over this time for Cats. This year is different from all other years, and that has some impact on our Christmas Season. Most of the bookings are for a shorter time frame and spread over Christmas time differently than in all […]
We would like to share with you some of the improvements we have added to the Cattery in the last few months. We replaced the Window to the Outdoor Enclosure with a Sliding Door, that allows better Airflow and more important “Cat”-Flow between the Indoor and the Outdoor Areas. Elderly cats and those with mobility […]
Bringing a cat to a cattery can be a challenge, especially when the cat is doesn’t do well with carriers or is afraid of them. Keep in mind usually the cat connects seeing a carrier with going to the vet or leaving your home. With the following tips you can make it easier and less […]
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Couch Potato or Social Butterfly? Decoding the Pet Sitting Vs. Pet Boarding Dilemma
We get it. Leaving your furry friend behind can feel like choosing your favourite child (we all know it’s the dog). So, here’s the inside scoop on pet sitting and pet boarding to help you make an informed, guilt-free decision. Pet Sitting: Home Alone – The Furry Edition Pet sitting is like hiring a babysitter […]
Unleash the Magic of Crate Training: Dogs Discover their Inner Zen Den
We’re diving into the wonderful world of crate training for dogs. Yep, that’s right, it’s like doggie daycare but with a twist. I’m about to spill the beans on how to tackle separation anxiety and give your furball their own safe space to chill. Here at PetVilla, we try to create a home-like routine that […]
Open Hours and Closed Days
We wanted to explain to you more about changes to our operations that will benefit all the pets in our care. We must be firmer regarding our structured pick-up and drop-off schedule. This adjustment allows us to provide consistent care and establish a balanced routine for the dogs and cats. By adhering to designated times, […]
Our Dog Studio is open
Our Dog Studio is now open since May 2023 and it become quickly very popular for Day Care, but as well well for Boarding. It was built like a home-like setting, which is unique to our area and will lower stress for the dogs. We have three areas: A staff member is with the dogs […]
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Separation anxiety is a seriously distressing issue, and dogs that suffer from it can become incredibly destructive in their bid to escape the house. I have seen dogs chew through solid wooden doors, scratch walls away to practically nothing, and even break door handles off. Obviously, none of these would appeal to a potential landlord! […]
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How to tell if your cat is plotting to kill you ?
How to tell if your cat is plotting to kill you ?
Price Adjustments @ Marys PetVilla
Dear Valued Customers, The increase in pricing for cleaning materials, utilities, gas, staff, and keeping everything maintained did not take a detour around us. Like you might know, our pricing for Dog Boarding & Day Care has remained unchanged since February 2019, and Pricing for Cat & Small Animal Boarding has remained the same since […]
A Happy Guy Fawkes for you and your pets!
We realise that Guy Fawkes is not always as fun for our pets as it is for humans. And this year we want to help you all to be aware and get prepared well ahead of time. Pets vary in how worried or scared they get with the sounds and lights of fireworks and there are […]
Christmas 2020
Christmas 2020 is fast approaching, and we want to let you know our availability over this time for Cats. This year is different from all other years, and that has some impact on our Christmas Season. Most of the bookings are for a shorter time frame and spread over Christmas time differently than in all […]
Cattery Improvements
We would like to share with you some of the improvements we have added to the Cattery in the last few months. We replaced the Window to the Outdoor Enclosure with a Sliding Door, that allows better Airflow and more important “Cat”-Flow between the Indoor and the Outdoor Areas. Elderly cats and those with mobility […]
Prepare your Cat for the Trip to the Cattery
Bringing a cat to a cattery can be a challenge, especially when the cat is doesn’t do well with carriers or is afraid of them. Keep in mind usually the cat connects seeing a carrier with going to the vet or leaving your home. With the following tips you can make it easier and less […]