Pikachu and Jasmine live in The Woodlands, TX.
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As we bid a fond farewell to Summer 2023, I take with me wonderful memories. Many pets we were able to visit this season are our absolute favorites that we've known and loved for years. It's a joy and a privilege to be welcomed back into their homes over and over again. For us, these beautiful little creatures are an extension of our own family. And, now as we move forward into a new season, we carry the love of brand new fur-friends in our hearts and the hope that we will get to see them again soon.

Wishing you all the best Labor Day Weekend ever, from our family to yours! But, before we go, here's some resources you may find helpful...
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This week we spotlight The Woodlands, Conroe and Houston.

If you are looking for a one-stop brick and mortar pet care facility, you might consider Animal Hospital of The Woodlands. Despite the name, modern hi-tech veterinary care is not all they do. They combine the small, personal feel of a neighborhood vet clinic with full service boarding and grooming. If you are nervous about leaving your fur-kids at home while you are away or if you have a pet that needs 24 hour medical observation and care, this is your place. They are open everyday except Sunday and are located in the Sterling Ridge Village area of The Woodlands.

Animal Hospital of The Woodlands
12212 W Branch Crossing Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77382
(346) 478-8321

I first learned of the aniMeals on Wheels program several years ago from a colleague that is also a friend and a client. I was living in Houston at the time and was amazed to find out about this organization that helps seniors by providing meals for their beloved pets. When I moved my home and business to The Woodlands, I was delighted to learn that there is an aniMeals on Wheels program in Conroe, too! In fact, they are all over the country. But, since we cannot talk about all of them, I would like to highlight the great work these charities do at their 2 local locations. 

​For starters, the aniMeals program was founded so that homebound seniors that were receiving meals from the Interfaith Ministries Meals on Wheels program would not feel compelled to share their limited food with their pet cats and dogs. Since then aniMeals has expanded to offer veterinary care and other services through partnerships with other nonprofit organizations.

If you are looking for some way to make the world a little bit brighter, I cannot think a better opportunity than becoming a volunteer for this program. There are many ways to contribute at both locations, so give them a call today!

Meals on Wheels of Montgomery County
111 South 2nd Street
Conroe, TX 77301
936-756-5824
111 S. 2nd St.
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
3303 Main St.
Houston, TX 77002
713-533-4900 

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Sandy Stutz - owner
PetProductDelivery.com

Greetings Pet Lovers!

Could there be a better reason to celebrate? National Dog Day is a wonderful time to reflect on how the creature frequently referred to as "Man's Best Friend" has been instrumental in many of human kind's achievements. If you found history class dull as a youth, try picking up a copy of the AKC Complete Dog Book. It is updated about every decade or so and each time new breeds are included with a bit of history on them all. It's fascinating! But, here's the thing: Most of those breeds are not new. They may have just been recently approved for entry into the stud book.

Did you know that each and every breed of dog has served a very specific purpose in human history? Dogs do it all from pulling sleds to retrieving the huntsman's kill. There are dogs for killing rats, guarding the home, serving the blind, sniffing out bombs, and so much more. Humanity would literally still be hunkering down in caves (or perhaps completely extinct) if it were not for domestic canines. In addition, these animal give 100% unconditional emotional support. This is well documented.

So, while we take a day to reflect on where we as a species would be without dogs, maybe we should also ponder how it is that these beings that we've domesticated to be useful for and dependent on humans are so frequently abandoned. It is my opinion that shaming people with the words "Adopt. Don't Shop." is not working. Perhaps, if our society understood the time, expense and immense responsibility that caring for a dog entails, less people would be inclined to bring one home on a whim and then throw the creature out when they cannot afford or no longer enjoy it...And then get another and do the same thing over and over. This happens with dogs purchased from pet stores as well as animals adopted from shelters. Yes, it's true. I have seen it many times in my career.

I don't claim to have all the answers. But, perhaps, if we start educating kids at a very young age that bringing a dog into the family is a serious decision and making sure that the dog is a good fit with the family's current (and possibly future) lifestyle before committing to 10 or more years of care (time, food, vet care, training, ect.) then maybe, just maybe, we could turn the epidemic of abandoned pets around. Kids learn by example. Let's start there.

Dogs make wonderful companions. It is also okay to decide not to commit to one if it's not the right time or the right fit. 
For the love of dogs.

(Community Corner will return next week along with new pet photos. Stay tuned!)

​Sandy Stutz - owner
PetProductDelivery.com

Now it's time for...

This week we are spotlighting Magnolia and Conroe.

Despite being filled to capacity most of the time, Montgomery County Animal Services still maintains a clean and professional animal shelter. But, they need your help! If you are looking to adopt a new furry family member, they have plenty to choose from in all shapes and sizes. The adoption fees are extremely reasonable! Donating to the shelter is super easy, too. They always have a large bin where you can leave your donations just outside the front door or in the lobby. It's no hassle and will definitely go to good use. I've left everything from food, carriers, treats, and more in their bin. They welcome all donations. In addition, MCAS has a low-cost wellness clinic in case your furry friend needs vaccinations or medications.

Visit their website to learn how you can adopt or help out:​www.mcaspets.org/

Montgomery County Animal Services
8535 Hwy 242 
Conroe, Texas 77385
​936-442-7738
shelter.counter@mctx.org

That's all for now, folks. If you have any pet related news or information you'd like to see appear in this blog, please let me know! You can leave any suggestions or questions in the comments box below.

Until next time, hope you all have a beautiful evening!

Sandy Stutz - owner
PetProductDelivery.com

Her friend Daffy wanted to come, too. Another time, perhaps...

Since Cloe's ride in the Pet Taxi, her Mom has sent us a couple of updates on her recovery from surgery. Cloe is doing great! Her Mom also left us this nice review on Nextdoor:

​Seanne T.
Nextdoor - Village of Panther Creek
Jul 18, 2023

I highly recommend PetProductDelivery.com. Ms. Sandy was kind, gentle and very loving to our cat who would NOT get into her kitty carrier. She was able to get Cloe Cat our two year old Tabby into her carrier so she could get to her most needed veterinarian appointment. I will use this service again. PetProductDelivery.com is a wonderful business who truly love animals. We feel blessed to have Ms. Sandy in our lives.

Wow! I feel so very grateful to Cloe and her family for allowing us to help. Seriously, Cloe was no trouble whatsoever. A lovely family one and all!

We met another new friend through our Pet Taxi service. Blue is a great big guy. But, he needed to go to the vet and his Mom doesn't have a car. Pet Taxi to the rescue! Since our first meeting, Blue has ridden with us several times. He likes to look out the window as we travel. (See below.)

If you LOVE looking at cute pet photos, you might check out my personal Small Animal Pet Sitting page on the petworks website. There are dozens of adorable photos of dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes...and fish, too. We love taking care of all kinds of critters. You can check out their photos HERE. I update the pics on that site as we get new ones, so it's a fun page to visit!

​And now it's time for...

​This week we are spotlighting The Heights and Spring.

Daycare, overnight stays, spa services, training and, yes, even retail. Yuppie Dog has got everything covered to ensure your furry family member feels right at home.
Located in the Heights area of Houston, they provide plenty of opportunities for your dog to play and socialize with their canine pals. And for those blistering hot days, their indoor play areas offer one of the largest combined indoor spaces in Houston for your pup to run and play. 

We consider the Yuppie Dog team our very good friends. They opened in 2009, have many years of experience, love pets and (BONUS!) they also carry our best selling CBD Pet Chews. If you have a playful pooch and live in the area, stop by and check them out. You'll be glad you did!

Yuppie Dog Daycare
2203 Durham Drive
Houston, TX 77007
713-426-5700

If you are new to Spring, TX and are looking for a modern veterinary hospital with a caring team, try VCA Animal Hospital - The Woodlands. I found them to be both professional and friendly. As you can imagine, we visit many pet businesses and I was really impressed with the quality of this clinic. If you're tired of long waits in pet hospitals that are smelly and leave you feeling like just a number, come to this hospital. The staff is exceptional. Spacious and clean  inside and outside, so your pet will not feel crowded and neither will you.

This hospital is both accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association and they are members of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. So not only will you and your dog feel right at home, your kitty will, too.

VCA Woodlands Animal Hospital
428 Rayford Road
Spring, TX 77386
​281-367-7553

Before we go, I wanted to share an idea for helping your doggie get plenty of mental and physical exercise while beating the heat.

Dock Diving is a fun sport for dogs of all sizes. If your dog has plenty of energy and is bored laying around in the A/C, you might give it a try. I reached out to the AKC on Twitter and asked how someone without their own swimming pool could train their dog to compete and they sent me a link to this video with step-by-step instructions: 

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/diving-dogs-101-compete-dock-diving-step-step/

Enjoy the "dog days of summer" with your canine companion!

I hope you enjoyed this edition of our blog. Feel free to leave comments and / or suggestions in the comments box below. Until next time, stay cool y'all!

​Sandy Stutz - owner
PetProductDelivery.com

A picture really DOES paint a thousand words! If you live in The Woodlands or somewhere in the surrounding area and think you might want more information about our Pet Taxi, Small Animal Pet Sitting or Pet Errands Services, feel free to fill out our New Client form and we will reach out to you ASAP with more info. We are here to help pet parents like you!

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!

As you may know, we have clients both near and far. So, I thought it might be fun to have a section of our blog devoted to businesses, services and other happenings not only near our office in The Woodlands, but everywhere we serve. These are NOT paid advertisements. It is my hope that the information highlighting services outside of PetProductDelivery.com's scope will be helpful to pet parents everywhere. So, without further ado, I'd like to introduce...

Community Corner

This week we are spotlighting South Houston and The Woodlands.

We met Friends of South Houston Animal Rescue when we were at a cat show in Rosenburg last month. This nonprofit's mission is to help the fur-babies from the shelter get exposure for rescue or adoption!!! Currently, they really need donations and volunteers to help walk some of their doggies. If you are looking to adopt or want to help out, you can learn more on their fb page by clicking HERE.

Have you ever had an animal emergency, but didn't know what to do because your vet was already closed? Maybe your pet had a cut paw or you could tell your little fur-kid just wasn't feeling well? I've been in those situations myself. That's why I was delighted to learn about UrgentVet - The Woodlands! They want to be there for your pet when your primary care vet can’t be. Their goal is to provide quick, convenient, affordable care 365 days a year. I spent some time speaking with Van the practice manager and was very impressed with what I learned. UrgentVet is open when your regular vet is closed, including weekends and holidays. They are affordable and walk-ins are welcome! If your pet has a boo-boo that cannot wait, but does not require surgery, this is the place to go. Learn more by clicking HERE.

So, what do you think? Do you like the addition of Community Corner to our blog? Are there other topics you'd like to see us write about? Let me know in the comments section below! We appreciate you all! :-D

​Sandy Stutz - owner
PetProductDelivery.com

We brought our most popular items along with some new wool toys. Lots of goodies for pets to enjoy!

Naturally, there were familiar faces at many of the other vendor booths as well as new friends. Folks, if you have never been to a farmers market, craft show or other small business market, you really should go. As retail space gets too expensive for small businesses, markets like these are the best way for start ups to introduce prospective clients to their offerings. And, who knows? You might find something you just can't live without!

​Meet Alyssa. What began as a hobby to help her overcome anxiety has blossomed into a fulltime business that supports her family. You can read her bio here: ​https://beadifullytwisted.com/about

The winner of the drawing on that lovely Saturday was Laura P. of Montgomery, TX. She chose the Buba Chew Longhorn for her pet's prize. She was not present at the time her name was chosen, so we shipped the product to her. Congrats to her and her 2 doggies!

Once the show was over and everything packed up, I realized that somehow I had gotten a really bad sunburn despite being under a tent and wearing a 30 SPF sunscreen. Not sure how that happened...but it was a very sunny day. So, in the interest of protecting my skin, we did not travel to the Rayford Sunday Market the following day. My apologies to those pet parents that may have been looking for us there.

BUT, the Spring Feline Fling Cat Show in Rosenburg, TX the following Saturday and Sunday 6/4 - 6/5 was an absolute blast! It was 100% indoors, so no risk of sunburn. :-D

Our booth was super busy, but I did manage to dart out to take some photos. Most of my shots ended up being of Maine Coon cats, but there were all kinds of beautiful cats represented at the show. Take a look...

In addition to show cats, I met this very animated tiny tiger!

We had a great spot at the show. There was a long wall full of vendors selling everything from cat toys, to jewelry and more. We were right in the middle between The Popcorn Gypsy and a couple selling comic books, mugs and 3D knick-knacks...

A vendor we've know since way before the pandemic is author Cindy Vincent (see photo below). She writes detective novels featuring her own pets as the feline sleuths! She's one of the nicest people you could ever meet and her books are highly entertaining. Learn more about the author and her  books here: 
​www.buckleyandbogey.com/AboutBuckleyandBogey.html

The winner of our drawing on Sunday the 5th was Gloria P. of Sugar Land, TX. She chose a 3.3lb. bag of Farmina N&D Urinary Formula kibble for cats as her prize. She was not present when her name was drawn, so we shipped a bag to her. 

​And now for the announcement!

With the summer getting hotter and more people requesting frozen products, our business model in it's current form is not sustainable. We want to do the very best job for our clients and their fur-kids, so some changes are in order.

To keep the quality of our services high, I will be spending the next two weeks reorganizing. The website will be torn apart to streamline our product mix. We will also be bowing out of pet shows for a couple of months. We are doing well with one vehicle and are not yet big enough to add a second. Therefore, we will be shipping products instead of delivering to free up our vehicle for local Small Animal Pet Sitting and Pet Taxi Services. 

What does this mean for you all? Most clients will not be effected and, in fact, will enjoy the opportunity to stock up on clearance items.

Unfortunately, we will no longer be delivering frozen products. It breaks my heart to disappoint some of our favorite clients, but it is just not possible to be everywhere at one time. We hope our clients that love our frozen products understand and consider trying some of our freeze-dried products instead. They can be shipped anywhere and require no refrigeration!

This will be a very productive time. Look for great prices on favorite products and exciting NEW products in the coming days.

Every minute of everyday, I am grateful for each and everyone of you. Thanks for your patience. Many thanks for supporting this little pet business and for sharing your love of pets with us. 

Sandy Stutz - owner
PetProductDelivery.com

Meet Willy (Valnika's Will Robinson, SGCA). He is just the CUTEST and seems to be SMILING, wouldn't you agree?
When his Mom sent the photo she wrote, "Willy loves his new pet tent," and it made my whole day. This may sound silly, but making pets and their people happy is what gets me excited about owning a pet business. It puts a smile on my face to know that, in some small way, I can bring joy to others.

So, here's my request: Let us know when you are happy with our products and/or services. Let us know when you are unhappy, too. We'll work hard to make things better. And, if you have a photo of your pet enjoying a product or just having a good time, share that with us. 

We may not see each other in person as much as we did back in the day before COVID lockdowns, but you are all still a BIG part of my heart. YOU and your pets are important. To have that connection with our PetProductDelivery.com family is a great blessing.

Sending much Love and Deepest Gratitude to one and all!

Sandy Stutz - owner
PetProductDelivery.com

I brought some old favorites and some new products, too. We ended up getting caught in quite a downpour early on. Fortunately, none of the products were damaged and pet parents came out and supported our small business and many other vendors despite the rain.

Naturally, we made some new vendor friends, too. Meet the founder of All Things Glitter by Jane. She makes beautiful home decor and jewelry by hand. And, as the name implies, all of her merch is DAZZLING! (See below.)

We were having such a good time despite the weather, but  the market managers made the decision to shut down not long after we opened. I'm sure it was a tough call on their part, but needless to say, I was disappointed because participation was good and spirits were high. Never-the-less, we chose a winner from our drawing entries. So...

Congratulations to Lisa G. of Spring, TX! She chose the Longhorn Buba Chew for her prize. It will be shipped to her home TODAY.

The sudden shutdown of last Sunday's market took me by surprise. Since it takes time to set everything up, breaking it all down in the pouring rain shortly after set up has given me cause to reconsider participating at some of these outdoor events.  But, no worries. Going forward, I will be looking for outdoor events that are open rain or shine. In the meantime, we still have plenty of indoor events booked this year. Sign up for our eNewsletter on the PetProductDelivery.com HOME page to receive notifications. 

Thanks again to all of the wonderful Pet Parents who came out and showed so much love and support. God bless you one and all. YOU are the reason we are here!