The PetNanny Says Try And Book At Least 4 Weeks Prior To Holidays!

Introducing The New Pet Nanny Mobile

Pet News No Comments

All good things must come to an end. But sometimes the end to one thing can open up new opportunities.

I am speaking of the retiring Pet Nanny Hummer 3.  It’s time to say good bye to the trusty, cool Hummer 3. The Hummer has served a worthy role in transportation and marketing for the Pet Nanny.  But the stylish Hummer is just retiring from the Pet Nanny fleet only to serve someone else.

Now Introducing the new and improved Pet Nanny mobile. Welcome to the GMC Yukon Denali.

The color is familiar. So is the Read the rest…

Hiring A Pet Sitter

Tega Cay Pet Nanny No Comments

Many pet owners are considering hiring a pet sitter versus taken their pets to a kennel these days. Keeping the pet at home while you are away is less disruptive to your pet’s daily routine. So what do you look for in hiring a pet sitter?

Look for a professional sitter and not someone that considers pet sitting a hobby or a quick fun temporary way to earn money. Does the pet sitter have any type of pet care training or medical training. Is the sitter bonded or insured? Does the sitter have references you can contact? These are just a small sample of things to consider when hiring a pet sitter. For more information PetsitUSA.com has a good article on The Professional Pet sitter.

Here are some suggestions when you do hire a pet sitter:

  • If you have a dog or cat you may want to make sure your pet is wearing a collar with an identity tag;
  • Leave sufficient food and other supplies to cover the time you are away plus a few days extra in case you are delayed getting home.

Read the rest…

Petnanny Supports Fort Mill Elementary School Carnival 2008

Tega Cay Pet Nanny No Comments

So the Pet Nanny delivers Pet Nanny hummer rides at the Gold Hill Elementary School carnival March 2008.  Fun times had by all when the Tega Cay Pet Nanny provided her Hummer for off-road adventure.  Student comments included “the Jeeps and the big hummer were fun but the Pet Nanny Hummer was Awesome”.  We took an off road course down the access road to the school and across the construction sight and back again.  This was a great time had by all.  Next year will be even better.  Thanks to all who volunteered and especially to the kids.

Do Celebrities Love Pets Too?

Pet News No Comments

So who loves pets outside of our world of Tega Cay, SC? I did a quick search of celebrity pets and found tons of celebrity pet websites, articles, pictures, details, scoop, gossip, etc.

It is interesting to see famous people and what pets they pick to love. Jessica Alba was seen at a Los Angles fund raiser for animals with her two pugs Sid and Nancy. I haven’t figured out which one is Sid versus Nancy. (source www.whosdatedwho.com)

More famous people and their pet name(s) and type:

  • Jennifer Aniston - Enzo
  • John Wayne - Duke, Airedale
  • Ivana Trump - Choppy, Toy Poodle and Dodo, Yorkshire Terrier
  • Shirley Temple - Ching-Ching II, Pekingese and Corky, ScottiJimmy Buffet - Cheeseburger, Golden Retriever
  • Dick Clark- dalmatian
  • Bill Clinton - Cocker Spaniel; Buddy a Labrador Retriever

Read the rest…

How To Promote The Petnanny Business

Tega Cay Pet Nanny No Comments

Michelle and Scott have done many things to help promote Michelle’s Petnanny business but have they gone too far?.

Michelle has installed signs on her Hummer 3. They have created signs to place in strategic traffic locations in of our area. I have been feverishly updating Michelle’s web site.

By the way you are seeing this post on her new improved website and blog system. Michelle now has a reservation form built into her blog to help you and Michelle manage the many pet sitting reservation requests.

So last night we had dinner together and discussed other ways to promote Carmen’s and Michelle’s businesses. Scott jokingly talked about putting the Petnanny on the huge water tower behind their house which towers over the Tega Cay area. So when I woke up this moring, here is what I saw looking at their backyard.

Read the rest…

Tega Cay Dog Park Re-opens In A New Location

Tega Cay News No Comments

The Tega Cay Parks and Recreation website has been updated with new information for the “Central Bark” dog park. The dog park was relocated to New Gray Rock Road.

The dog park is approx. 6,000 sq. ft. and has both open space and trees. There are benches as well as
doggie stations.

New rules have been adopted to keep the park and users safe. Here are some of the new rules: Read the rest…

Marketing is for The Dogs!

Tega Cay Pet Nanny No Comments

petnannysign.jpg

Marketing a small local business takes a lot of work. There are many bumps in the road when trying to market your business that limits what you can do.

Michelle Shirley started a pet sitting business last year called the Petnanny. She has tried many things to get her name out. Real estate type signs certainly do the trick but where do you put the signs? Tega Cay like many cities now days have sign restrictions that limit where you can put signs and when unless your a politician running for office.

Michelle and her husband Scott initial bought a pile of real estate signs. They religiously put out signs every weekend and took them down before Monday. They placed signs in and around the Baxter, Fort Mill, and Tega Cay area. Slowly they began seeing their sign inventory dwindle. The signs were being taken by various people. Their guess was city staff or just angered citizens who don’t like signs.

Finally Michelle was able to make a reciprocal ad arrangement with the Sunoco K Won Mart at the corner of Highway 160 and Gold Hill Road. The picture above is the sign that now sits daily at the convenience store with a fair amount of traffic passing by daily. Michelle and Scott say thanks to the K Won Mart for helping out.

Read the rest…

Professional Pet and Home Sitting Service In Tega Cay, SC.

Tega Cay Pet Nanny No Comments

THE PET NANNY SERVICE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

  • Pet exercising, feedings and bathroom breaks
  • Administer medication as needed
  • Bringing in mail, newspapers and other publication
  • Plant watering
  • Turning lights on or off
  • Opening or closing blinds, shades or shutters
  • Other related services as needed
  • Prompt response to your calls
  • Availability when you need care
  • Reliability
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Veterinary and pet care experience
  • Servicing the Tega Cay and Fort Mill SC Area
  • Please contact me for a quote. Or, schedule your next day of service and experience the Pet Nanny difference!

    Michelle Shirley
    Pet Nanny Tega Cay, SC.
    803-367-3068
    Petnanny@comporium.net