We interviewed Alexis from Montreal, Quebec-Canada with her dog Tucker, A.K.A. Tucker_The_Doberman_ on Instagram!
Tell us about Tucker!
“He is a one-year-old European Doberman.”
Who are you? What are you about!
“I am a stay at home dog mom. I train tucker myself daily. “
Where did you meet?
“Toronto Ontario”
Tell us a story!
"He is an active puppy at heart. He loves people and dogs. He loves his sister Lady the tabby cat. He is funny and playful. He loves to speak to anyone who passes by our fence. He loves belly rubs and treats.”
What do you think it means to be a pet? What is a pet's purpose in this life?
" Tucker’s purpose is to bring joy to everyone he meets. He is full of life and joy. “
What do you think are the most pressing issues that are in the pet industry today?
"Puppy Mills”
Do you think it's more important to talk about the issues or act on them?
"Both”
Thank you for your response, Tucker sound like a great one-year-old pup! I like his purpose, to bring joy to everyone he meets, so nice. I hope this will Spark someone to go out and make a difference in an animal’s life. Your pup sounds so loved. We truly are so lucky to have doggies in our life.
We are looking for people to interview that have a story! Do you have a tale of how your fur babies found its forever home?
Join us with the #SPARKandBARK interviews. Tell us how your pets "SPARKS" joy in your life and "BARK" about it to the world. This way maybe someone will find their own SPARK and find a pet looking for a forever home. Each response will be featured on our Instagram, Facebook and Blog. Just send us a picture of you and your pet and tell us the back story!
That's the goal here at Sparky Steps: inspire, share adorable pictures, make an impact, give back and create a community of people who love animals. Interested in being a part of the community?
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Pick the length, the days, and how many pets. We will show your estimate instantly. No sign-up, no card, no pressure. 🐾
How long per visit?
Which days? (weekends add $5/visit)
How many days? (length of the stay)
7
How many of those are weekends? (each weekend visit adds $5)
0
How many pets? (extra pet is $2/visit)
1
Preferred times? (each time is one visit that day, up to 3)
This is an estimate. Final pricing is confirmed after we speak with you and finalize the details, and additional fees may apply. See our pet sitting FAQ for more.
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Do we sit for cats in your neighborhood?
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Popular areas we serve:
We care for cats across all of Chicago, with deep roots on the North Side.