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We interviewed Natalie Urso and her pups Larry and Delilah from Wicker Park, Chicago, USA! So Natalie, tell us about yourself and your doggos! "My name is Natalie. I just moved to the Wicker Park area back in July. I like to listen to music, read, volunteer and play with my doggies! I have two dogs named Larry and Delilah! They can both be trouble makers at time, but they are always sweet!"  Sometimes the trouble makers are the sweetest. Where did you find them? "My dog, Larry, was rescued from a forest in central Illinois. He had been separated from his...

March 2021 Update: We are open and ready for new clients! All dog walkers and cat sitters have been fully vaccinated for your safety! Don't worry we will still follow CDC guidelines. Please stay safe out there everyone!  Older Article: Our services are currently paused due to the Coronavirus. We hope you are all safe during this time. On a happier note, we are launching our Sparky Steps Apparel and Product Line. We published a few products that are available for sale today, more will be published weekly! Stay tuned and subscribe to our newsletter for updates on the blog...

Six Natural Dog Anxiety Aids Lots of things can cause apprehension in our canines— loud noises, crowded spaces, unpredictable routines, even separation anxiety. Sometimes, tense pups can resort to extremely unproductive behaviors like barking, paw-chewing, or throw pillow destruction. But if you think a veterinary prescription is the only way to calm your frazzled furry friend, think again.   There are actually several natural dog anxiety aids on the market right now. Each one represents a non-invasive way to help pacify hassled hounds. No need to start Googling, because we’ve already done the research for you! Consider trying one or...

Are Grain Free Diets Good for Your Dog? So just what IS causing your pup’s itchy skin or chronic ear infections? In most cases, these maladies are caused by environmental allergies, NOT food allergies; in fact, according to a 2018 health report from Banfield Pet Hospital, 0.2 percent of dogs actually suffer from food allergies! And, as reported in an October 2019 article published by Hill’s, grain allergies are extremely uncommon in man’s best friend. In fact, many grains such as corn, barley, oats, and wheat actually provide needed nutrients for your dog, and denying them these vital ingredients can...

Here's a story featuring Suhani from Delhi, India with Shiro, A.K.A. @CuteStrayDogs on Instagram! "She is just so cute. Actually she is not a pet, she's a stray dog. Well this is not really a story but still, I will tell you. So the mother of these puppies had lost all of her babies for the first time. And after all of them died she got sick with a very dangerous disease. But luckily she survived! So this was the second time she had become a mother. She gave birth to 9 puppies on 9th December 2018. So two of...