Professional sitters step in when owners are away
Toledo Blade
Just imagine how cool it would be if you walked into work every morning to this: "YOU'RE HERE!!!! YOU'RE HERE!!!! OH MY GOSH, I'M SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU!!!!!!!!!" For a professional pet sitter it's the daily routine, and for many of them that reaction is the biggest fringe benefit of a job that requires relentlessly adhering to a schedule, maintaining the finely detailed logistical coordination of an army on the move, and possessing a unique combination of people and pet skills.More

A cat's prayer
The Conscious Cat
Now I lay me down to sleep, the king-size bed is soft and deep. I sleep right in the center groove. My human can hardly move!More

Generics advancing on lucrative pet drug market
The Associated Press via Google News
As patents expire for branded pet drugs, more generics are finding their way into veterinarian's offices, where they offer the potential of big savings for pet owners. In a nation where people have more than 86 million cats, the savings are substantial. An estimated 10 percent of animal health drugs are now generic varieties, an increase from an estimated 5 percent five years ago, and many believe generics will account for half of all pet medications within a decade.More

Top movies for entrepreneurs
Inc.
From overcoming fear to maintaining work-life balance, here are seven tips business owners can learn from big screen classics.More

Consumer reports urge pet owners to forgo premium pet food, shop for vet services
Pet Product News
In its latest issue, Consumer Reports magazine offers pet owners several ways to save money. Among the recommendations: skip premium pet food, frequent big box stores and shop around for vet services. "It's still possible to save hundreds of dollars a year on pet care without shortchanging your furry, finned or feathered friends," said Greg Daugherty, executive editor of Consumer Reports.More

Review of Postling: Manage your social media efforts
Small Business Trends
Social media is powerful for marketing and creating engagement. For many of us, we go from one account to another, managing the flow of tweets, status updates, Facebook likes and more. Postling is a social media management tool that lets you view and control your accounts from one single interface.More

5 great reasons to start your Facebook page right now
Copyblogger
You may have been avoiding Facebook due to lack of privacy, lack of time or an overflow of confusion — all valid reasons. But it still pays to take advantage of the benefits.More

Summer travel bargains still hot for many destinations
Tulsa World
It's July already, but late summer travel deals haven't wilted in the heat. Whether it's Ireland or Argentina for a cool getaway, Southern California, Florida, Costa Rica or Mexico for hot bargains, or New York and Chicago for midsummer urban interludes, the carpet is out for price-conscious travelers, travel industry executives said.More