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Whether you’re celebrating your first holiday season with a new pet or searching for the perfect gift for the pet lover on your list, our team has gathered some of our favorite pet essentials, treats, toys, and grooming must-haves to make holiday shopping easy. Explore our top picks below and discover thoughtful gifts that pets…

Karen Van Sickler, Co-Owner, Pampered Pets Inn Published: 8/28/26 I would like to say that I always give a great deal of thought to selecting a dog to add to our household. But there was the time I went to the mall when my husband was out of town, and I came home with a…

By: Karen Van Sickler, Co-owner of Pampered Pets Inn Published Aug 1st, 2026 I used to think feeding pets was straightforward – put the same food down, in the same spot, at the same time each day. Then my husband and I purchased Pampered Pets Inn in 2016, and our eyes were opened to all…

By: Dallin Hales, Chief Operating Officer, Liles Construction Publish Date: 7/1/2026   Every construction project presents unique challenges, and the most rewarding milestones are often those achieved through perseverance, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Those moments lay the foundation not only for the building itself but also for the experience it will ultimately…

By Megan Staub, Pet Services Manager Published 6/1/2026 When I was young, all I wanted to do was work with animals. I started on dairy farms, taking care of the calves. I doctored all my pets and brought home baby bunnies, birds, you name it. But it wasn’t until I began Vet Tech school and…

  By Karen Van Sickler, Co-Owner of Pampered Pets Inn Published: 3/1/26 We feel that every dog visiting us, whether for a day or weeks at a time, benefits from socialization and exercise. As a result, our Lodging services include the same group play as our Daycare program. Since our company’s founding in Mooresville, NC,…

By Karen Van Sickler, Co-Owner of Pampered Pets Inn Published: 1/1/26 Bringing a new puppy home is exciting and a little overwhelming. At Pampered Pets Inn, we’ve assisted countless families through puppyhood, but recently, my husband, Chris, and I found ourselves on the other side of that experience. We welcomed an 8-week-old puppy, Finley, into…

What is Sibling Overdependence (SO)? Sibling Overdependence is the development of a co-dependent bond between sibling pets that affects their ability to thrive independently. This overattachment can impact emotional balance, confidence, and social development. What are the challenges of SO? Pets experiencing Sibling Overdependence often struggle with anxiety towards humans and other dogs, extreme separation…

Why is Shedding Important? The cooler temperature and change in daylight cycle brought on by autumn will begin your pet’s seasonal coat transition. For longer-haired and double-coated dogs, seasonal transitions encourage them to shed their previous coat to make way for new and healthier fur to grow. This process of shedding will assist them in…