If you work in pet care, you already know: it’s not always puppy kisses and wagging tails.
Sure, there are beautiful moments—seeing a shy rescue dog finally come out of their shell, hearing the joyful bark when a pet reunites with their person, getting slobbered on by a golden retriever who thinks they’re a lap dog. But there are also the hard days. The emotional ones. The exhausting ones.
The ones where someone calls out last minute and you’re short-staffed again.
The ones where you spend your lunch break crying in the break room because you just said goodbye to a longtime client’s aging dog.
The ones where nothing seems to go right and no one seems to notice how hard you’re trying.
We see you. We’ve been you. And that’s why we do what we do.
At Pawsitively Squishy, we’ve felt the highs and lows of the pet care world—and we know the toll it can take. That’s why we believe in the power of intentional appreciation.
Not the generic “good job” or a free pizza lunch (though, hey—we love pizza). We’re talking about a sincere, human, heart-centered moment where someone says:
"You matter. I see how hard you're working. And I appreciate you."
That’s why we make cards. Not boring ones. Not stiff, corporate ones. But cards that speak the language of your world—paw prints, pet puns, real-life reminders that what your team does everyday matters.
Because sometimes, all it takes is a few handwritten words to help someone push through a tough week. A small card can say what a rushed “thanks” at the end of a shift can’t. It can sit tucked in a locker, pinned to a bulletin board, or stuck in a pocket—and remind your team they’re not invisible.
So here’s your reminder, friend:
If you’ve got an all-star kennel tech, an overworked receptionist, a rockstar walker, or a groomer who just powered through five doodles back-to-back—they don’t just need a break. They need to be seen.
Drop them a card. Leave a note. Remind them that their work—and their heart—are what make your business more than just a service. They make it a place where love shows up, even on the hard days.
Because the people who care for pets… deserve to be cared for, too.
With love (and probably some fur on our shirts),
The Pawsitively Squishy Team