Skunks and the Season of Love
This time of year, you come across the smell more often than usual. Skunks are out finding love in the early months of the year to have babies (kittens!) in…
Tips to Protect Pets and What to When They Go Missing
Yesterday was the day we celebrate love in all forms – including our pets! Did you know that it was also Pet Theft Awareness Day? In honor of a day…
Wag Off That Weight!
In case you hadn't heard the Good News: dogs can help keep you healthier. Professor Jones of Norwich Medical School said, “We were amazed to find that dog walkers [owners]…
4 Reasons Your Cat Will Love Their Sitter
Boarding can be lonely and stressful for cats. Compared to their home environment, they are in a cramped space in unfamiliar surroundings. On the other hand, cats can stay right…
Choosing Dog Boarding or Pet Sitting in Newton, KS
What is a pet sitter? The usual definition of a pet sitter in the Pet Care Industry is someone who cares for a pet in its own home. This includes…
11 Ways to Prepare Your Cat and Home for a Cat Sitter
It's amazing how many of my cat-loving clients in Newton and Hesston didn't travel much before hiring Blue Skies because of the difficulties they had with arranging cat sitters in…
Win a BarkBox!
All of the subscription mail services available now are so cool! My favorite? BarkBox! You get a box of totally unique goodies FOR YOUR DOG with a value of $40!*…
Left to Right: Courtney Critchfield, Jessica Taylor, Ashley Klein
Owner, Pet Sitter Named 2017 NYP of the Year
The Newton Young Professionals (NYP) are a group of entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and employees of companies of every stripe*. Each year, the Newton Young Professional of the Year Award honors…
“Are you a franchise?” Nope!
No! Nuh-uh! No way! Blue Skies Pet Care is all local! It was "born and raised" right here in Newton, Kansas, just like the owner and operator- Ashley Klein. I…
Blue Skies Pet Care’s App for Smartphones!
Two years ago, we introduced an online client portal so that our favorite pet owners can message their pet sitter (me - Ashley!), update pet information, update home and…