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Pet Security Cameras 101: Handy Shopping Guidelines If you’re an animal lover, you know it’s tough leaving your furry friend home when you venture out into the world. Nagging questions start cropping up in your head: Is my pet scared? Is he safe? Is he having a field day shredding my favorite throw pillows? Thanks to pet security cameras, you no longer need to worry and wonder. In fact, today’s pet security cameras are specifically designed to help you observe both canines and cats. You can see whether your pet is getting into mischief. You can also monitor elderly or...

How to Be Pet Prepared for a Natural Disaster When a natural disaster strikes, the first priority is always the safety and care of your family members. As pet parents, the well-being of your furry family members is also top of mind. Unfortunately, according to the American Humane Association, one in three pets will become lost at some point during their life. Emergencies come in many forms, and they may require anything from a brief absence from your home to long-term evacuation. Each type of disaster requires different measures to keep your pets safe. The best thing you can do...

Why Dogs Should Never Be Off-Leash, Even in Their Own (Unfenced) Yard How many times have you been walking your dog and been approached by other dogs, presumably in their own yard, but not leashed? Have you worried about what could happen if they left the yard and attacked you? What if your dog thought you were being attacked and went after the other dogs? The reality is, accidents can happen in a split-second. Dog owners should be considerate toward people walking down the sidewalk or street, even if they’re not walking with any dogs of their own.   Poor...

Why You Must Microchip Your Pet We love our pets. In fact, most of us consider them family members. They provide companionship, unconditional love, comfort, affection, and just plain happiness. We will do just about anything we can to ensure their happiness and well-being. And we would be lost without them. That is why it is so difficult to understand why some pet parents do not take the time to microchip their furry best friends and register their contact information.   Lost or Stolen The statistics are not only sad, but they are also preventable. According to the American Humane...

9 Ways to Keep Pets Safe from Coyotes Here at Sparky Steps, our animal-loving pet care team is out walking dogs all the time. We also offer in-home pet sitting, so we visit all sorts of home environments. And no matter where we go, we often hear stories about coyote sightings. According to the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management, coyotes are traditionally most active in rural areas during nighttime and early morning hours. But with ongoing development happening across the greater Chicagoland area, coyotes are sometimes displaced from their natural habitat. So you may spot them in lots of...