Critter Blog
DID YOU KNOW? – Cats are Complex Creatures
Cats have always been mysterious and even mystical as well as the first defense against rodents. Here are some cat facts to help you understand your feline companion. It’s in the genes! You know a lot about your cat except, for many cat owners, you don’t know what...
Happy Pets = Happy Home
Are you dogs and cats happy? Here are some great ways to keep your pet’s mind and body occupied this winter and reduce his stress levels. Keep That Tail wagging! If you have a puppy or adult dog with lots of energy, you know how much work it is to keep your pet...
Meet Abby
By Cindy CookAbby is a smart bundle of happy energy and she doesn’t shed! My daughter Jill and I got Abby at 8 weeks old from Kinston, NC. She stole our hearts from the get go. She is an F1 Schnoodle meaning that her dad is a poodle and her mom is a Schnauzer. That...
Welcome 2021!
I am so ready, as I am sure you are, to turn the page on 2020 and welcome the New Year. It’s difficult to keep one’s thoughts positive during a pandemic which had such a profound impact on the way we live, work, maintain relationships, and stay healthy. One thing that...
DID YOU KNOW? – Furry Pets Still get Cold!
A coat for your pet is not just a fashion statement, it is a safety measure. Even with shaggy fur coats your pets can still suffer the impacts of cold weather. Just like people, your pets all react to cold differently depending on age, breed, and size. Like most...
TRUE TALES: Duke
I have owned more than a handful of dogs and have prepared many foster dogs for adoption. Along the way, I have met some interesting and challenging canines. One such dog was Duke, The Found Hound. I was buying groceries at the Food Lion in...
Meet Ginger
I love Walker Hounds. They are quiet, kind, and athletic. Plus, they get along well with other dogs, children, and adults. They are easy, no muss-no fuss, pets who like to cuddle and relax on the couch. When I adopted my first Walker Hound, I found out just how...
Silver Linings 2020
Like most people I started off in January 2020 with great expectations. I had been named Pet Sitters’ International Pet Sitter of the Year, chosen my charity – the Craven K-9 Corps, had a full calendar of sits scheduled and team of 5 to help me care for the...
Fear Free For Me!
At the 2016 Pet Sitter International’s Conference, I heard a veterinarian named Dr. Marty Becker give a passionate talk about a program that he called Fear Free. It was about taking the “pet” out of “petrified” and lowering a pet’s anxiety regarding veterinary...
Meet Maxi
Life Changing First Dog Maxi is a star in my neighborhood. He is a hound of uncertain registry. His owner, Fiona, dotes on him and takes him for walks all over the county. I know him well. He bays when he sees me and trots over for some treats. Ginger, my...
DID YOU KNOW? – We can Walk & Train Your Pet
Jeanne Walk & Train Gale Quarantine has been a boon for pet shelters. Many people have found that adding a dog or cat to their household relieves boredom and loneliness during Covid-19. The challenge with having a new pet is that your training options are limited...
Meet KitKat by James Mallory
~ Submitted to Crockett's Critter Care by James Mallory. KitKat, our Ginger boy, came to us unexpectedly about seven years ago. While we were visiting family out of state, a little kitten ran into their garage and wouldn’t leave. He was all alone and only about...
DID YOU KNOW? – K-9 Nibbles
Crockett’s Pet Project for 2020 is the Craven County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit. Our goal is to help raise funds for their needs. We rate them as Five Paws Up. Police Dogs: “Just the facts, Ma’am.” They identify by scent first, then voice, then by silhouette.A dog’s sense of...
TRUE TALES: Consult with a Cat Behaviorist
I was a lucky winner of a raffle drawing at the Pet Sitters International Conference this year. My prize was a forty-five-minute consult with Marci Kosti, PHD, a well-known cat behaviorist. I prepared ahead and asked my Facebook friends and colleagues what...
Meet and Greet
It’s Nice to Meet You! At Crockett’s Critter Care, our first meeting is a chance for us to get to know your pet and your expectations. Taking the time to introduce your pet to our sitters is the foundation for establishing a positive relationship. Together we’ll talk...
Jeanne Crockett
As the owner of Crockett’s Critter Care, I want you to know that you can reach out to me directly with any question, compliment, or concern you have about the care of your pet. SERVICES WE OFFER
Service Areas: New Bern, Derby Park, Greenbrier, River Bend, & Trent Woods.
A small additional charge is added for Taberna, Carolina Colours, Brice's Creek, & James City.
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Dog Training
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