How to Introduce a New Cat Into Your Home Without the Stress

by Andrea Pollina | Mar 2, 2026 | Cat Care, Cat Behavior, Hiring a pet sitter, New Pet Ownership, Pet Safety Tips

Bringing a new cat into your household is exciting, but it can also feel a little nerve-wracking, especially if you already have pets. Cats are sensitive to change, and introductions that move too fast often lead to stress, hiding, or long-term tension between pets. ...

The Go-To Cat-Sitter Checklist Every Greensboro Pet Parent Should Have

by Andrea Pollina | Feb 18, 2026 | Cat Care, Best of Greensboro NC, Hiring a pet sitter, New Pet Ownership

Ever come home from a trip and realize your cat barely touched their food while you were gone? That moment usually sparks a lot of questions. Did they miss you? Were they stressed? Or did something about their routine feel off while you were away? In many cases, it’s...

What Sets Top Tails Apart from Other Dog Walkers and Cat Sitters in Greensboro?

by Andrea Pollina | Feb 16, 2026 | Best of Greensboro NC, Cat Care, Hiring a Dog Walker, NC

If you’ve ever looked for a dog walker or cat sitter, you know how much the choices can blur together. Everyone promises reliability, care, and a love of animals. And for occasional needs, that can be enough.  Over time, many of our clients come to Top Tails because...

Almost Overnights Offer a Better Way to Handle Overnight Dog Sitting in Greensboro

by Andrea Pollina | Feb 9, 2026 | Hiring a Dog Walker, Best of Greensboro NC, Cat Care, NC

Leaving your dog overnight shouldn’t mean changing everything about their day. For many Greensboro pet parents, traditional overnight dog sitting feels like more than their dog actually needs. Almost overnights offer a better way to handle overnight dog sitting by...

In-Home Care Versus Boarding: Making the Right Choice for Your Pet

by Andrea Pollina | Feb 2, 2026 | Cat Care, Cat Behavior, Dog Behavior, Dog Health, Hiring a Dog Walker

When you start planning a trip, one of the first questions that comes up is how your pet will be cared for while you’re away. For many pet parents, the decision comes down to in-home care versus boarding, but it’s not always an easy one.  Both options have their...

What Actually Works When Training a Cat to Use a Scratch Post

by Andrea Pollina | Jan 19, 2026 | Cat Behavior, Cat Care, New Pet Ownership

Almost every cat parent has asked the same question at some point: ‘Why does my cat scratch the couch when I bought them a perfectly good scratch post?’  The answer usually has nothing to do with stubbornness or bad behavior. Cats are particular about how, where, and...