dog and cat sitting on Wed 7/6

Sparky - Big storm last night around 11pm.  Tons of rain and a good bit of thunder and lightning.  My boys weren't happy and I'm guessing Sparky wasn't either.  She was just fine this morning though.  She zoomed around the yard a few times before coming in for breakfast.

Cloud and Chloe - Cloud was in the window when I walked up this morning.  They've been just great but they're going to be sooooo glad to see you!

pet sitting on Tues 7/5

Last night was not a great night for dogs.  Thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rain started around 5:30pm and they cleared out just as it got dark.... in time for all the fireworks.  Big sigh for all the dogs that were scared. Sparky - I ran over around 5:30pm yesterday and put her inside.  I was just in time. :)  She peed before she went in the house and it thundered while I was there so she was more than ready to go in.  I fed her dinner while I was there.  I went back later that evening and let her out but it was still storming so she wasn't happy about being out. I went back early this am and then she was happy to go out.  No storms, no fireworks this morning!

Cloud and Chloe - They both greeted me today as I came in.  I fed them, scooped the box and gave them their snack before I left.

Jay & Chloe - I played ball with Chloe, fed them both and scooped Chloe's box before I left.  She was busy in there yesterday.  I'd scooped yesterday am but there was quite a bit to scoop today too!

Zack and Sadie - It was storming at the last feeding visit so Yvonne brought Zack inside to eat.  She was holding Sadie back to keep her out of the food :) and feeding Zack by hand so he'd eat.  He wasn't happy about the storms.

Rocky, Lucky, Cotton and Mattie - All is well and I think Lucky has found a new best friend in Yvonne!  Yvonne said she follows her everywhere and constantly wants to be touched and pet!

Chester & Bailey - I just talked to Shannon and I understand you connected this morning.  Poor dogs... sounds like they had a rough night with all the noise.  She said she took them on an extra long walk this morning.  I'm sure they liked that!

the dog walker and cat sitter on Monday 7/4

Chester & Bailey -  I took this picture yesterday when they were playing.  Here is Shannon's note:  Chester and bailey enjoyed the beautiful Charlotte weather this morning, before it got "oppressive" (as the news likes to say ;-)) Bailey enjoyed a long scratch after breakfast and they both loved our walk!  All is well!

Zack and Sadie - Zack and Sadie were up and ready this morning. They both peed and ate their breakfast.  Zack was hungry and ate it all. I watered the plants last night.

Sweetie - Sweetie greeted me at the door. She peed and ate her breakfast.  We went for a walk since it was cooler. She peed again and pooped on our walk.

Lucky, Rocky, Mattie and Cotton - Lucky and Rocky greeted me at the door. They both peed and pooped. I fed everyone their breakfast. The kitties wanted a little attention too! I watered the plants as well.

Jay & Chloe -  There is a tennis ball under your car.  Luckily there was another ball in the yard. :)  I didn't want to crawl under your car but I would have for Jay!  They've been fed and the litter box was scooped this morning.

Sparky -  Sparky is happy this morning.  Everyone who was shooting fireworks is still sleeping.   Last night we went out to play after she ate dinner and as soon as we got out, someone set off a firework.  That was the end of our playing.  Poor girl. I had turned the tv on for her last night to hopefully drown out some of the sound.

Princess Sparkles - She was funny last night running around the yard.  She would be a good long distance jumper or a hurdler.  She had me laughing.  This morning she sat beside me and then ended up on her back so she could get a belly rub.  You were right, she is so good about going in her crate too.  She ate all of her dinner and breakfast and she peed and pooped both visits too.

Cloud & Chloe - They both greeted me at the door.  Times have changed from my first visit when Cloud didn't come out for awhile.  I fed them, scooped the box and gave them their "snack" as I left.

Baby & Callie - Someone (I think Baby) pooped on the towel on your bed.  It is now on top of your washer and I grabbed a beach towel and put it down.  The litter box wasn't too full...I'm not sure why she would've done that.  I made certain I scooped it really well this morning so hopefully that won't  happen again.  I fed them and gave them fresh water.

Sadie - She was sleeping when I drove up but she saw me and her tail immediately started to wag.  Bless her heart, there were firework casings in the street a couple of houses down.  She probably didn't have a very good evening last night.  I always enjoyed July 4th until I started this business.  Now it makes me feel sorry for all the dogs that hate it.

Eli, Peyton & Chaos - I fed Chaos and took Eli and Peyton out.  Chaos joined us and all of them peed.  (E & P twice b/c of course they have to pee where Chaos does.  I know they are girls but they act like boys sometimes!!)  I gave Chaos her shot, refilled the water and food bowls and then I took all of them out again.  Eli and Peyton both pooped.

pet sitting on Sunday 7/3

Chester & Bailey - They were great when I saw them yesterday.  I didn't walk them b/c it was already pretty hot.  I tossed the ball for Bailey a few times and would love on Chester in between throws.  Here is Shannon's note from this morning:  Chester and Bailey were excited for breakfast this morning.  They are enjoying the cool weather on our morning walks!

Zack and Sadie - They were very excited this morning. They both peed and Zack pooped too. Sadie ate her breakfast but not Zack.  So I will try again later.  I checked for accidents but didn't see anything.  They were fine last night too!

Sweetie - she was still kind of sleepy this morning. She peed and ate her breakfast and we went back out and she pooped.

Lucky and Rocky were excited this morning. They both peed and I saw Lucky poop. Lucky still had about half her food left over from yesterday.  We played outside too since its cooler. I scooped this kitty box as well.

Sparky - Sparky seemed anxious last night when I got to your house.  I'm guessing someone must've been shooting off fireworks already.  She just wasn't acting like herself.  When we got in the house, she laid down immediately (which she never does) and then after I fed her, she started to go upstairs.  She was fine this morning.  She went zooming outside and then came in for breakfast.  I refilled both bowls of water and I'm going to go a little earlier tonight to put her inside.  (Last night it was just after 8pm.)

Eli, Peyton and Chaos - They'd eaten all of the food and drank all the water from last night (I refilled both before I left.)  Both Eli and Peyton peed 2x and pooped.  Chaos peed.  She been getting her shots every morning and evening, her eye drop and Peyton is getting her supplement too.  (Eli has been getting a treat while everyone else gets theirs!)

Sparkles - I could hear her tail wagging when I walked in.  We went outside and she peed right away.  She ate a little bit of her breakfast and then we played some.  I tossed a few sticks for her.  She finished her breakfast and she pooped too.

Sadie - Sadie was awake this morning when I drove up.  Usually she has still been sleeping.  She is doing just fine.... loving her breakfast that's for sure!

Callie and Baby - Baby met me downstairs again and Callie was curled up in the chair.  They both loved breakfast time this morning too!

Cloud and Chloe - They both loved breakfast time but they really loved my attention.  I had both of their motors going!

Bosco - Bosco had peed on the rug beside his box.  I'd scooped it yesterday but it was pretty full this morning.  I fed him his 1/2 can of food this morning and I gave him his fish oil tablet.

Jay and Chloe - I tossed the ball a good bit for Jay this morning.  Then we went inside and I fed them both and scooped Chloe's box.

Jackson & Quigley - You are right, they are tired.  No wrestling matches today!  They both peed and Jackson pooped on the walk.

dog and cat sitting on Saturday 7/2

I forgot my camera last night and this morning so no updated pics. :(  If anyone has special July 4th / fireworks instructions, please let us know.  Southpark is shooting theirs off Sunday night and uptown Monday night.  Ugh.... 2 nights of scary noise for the dogs. Chester & Bailey - here is Shannon's note:  Chester and Bailey were great this morning,  very excited for their walk as usual!!  Lots of wildlife to see~ Bailey darted at a few chipmunks, but I told her of my "no terrorize" policy ;-) heehee They ate breakfast and meds~ all is well!  (Shannon makes me laugh, btw!!)

Sweetie - here is Yvonne's note:  Sweetie was happy to see me this morning. She peed and then went in and ate her breakfast.  We went back out and she pooped.  She is such a sweet girl- perfect name for her!!

Lucky and Rocky - here is Yvonne's note:  They were very excited this morning. They both went out and peed. I fed them but they weren't very hungry this morning. The kitties came out and had their breakfast as well.  We went back out and Lucky pooped. I watered the plants outside as well. Then the funniest thing. Lucky and Rocky played a game of chase around my car....they were hysterical!

Sadie - Sadie gobbled down her breakfast and then we went for a walk.  She's always really excited to see me but she loves her walk too... I'm not certain which she likes more:  food, me or walking!

Baby & Callie - Baby met me downstairs and Callie was curled up on the chair in your bedroom.  Callie came to eat though as soon as I poured food in her bowl.  On my way out, Baby followed me downstairs and used the basket in the formal living room as a scratching post. :(

Cloud & Chloe- Both of their motors were really going this morning.  We've not had any more incidents of poop outside the box.  Perhaps Cloud was just mad that you left and now he's decided that I'm okay. :)

Eli, Peyton and Chaos - Eli makes me laugh... she's always so happy to see me and then she has to kind of bounce around the back yard.  She's a pretty stout girl to be "bouncing!"  She peed 2x and pooped.  Peyton peed 2x and Chaos once.  Chaos got her shot this morning and last night and I gave Peyton her 1/2 pill last night too.  Oh, and Chaos got one drop in her eye too (but you probably knew that!)  All got treats this morning before I left.

Jay and Chloe - I threw the ball for Jay, fed them both and gave them fresh water.  I had my back turned to them and I heard Jay snap at Chloe.  I'm not sure why... I'd not heard that before.  They weren't that close to Jay's food but maybe that is what it was.  It was over in 1/2 a second.

Bosco - I think Bosco must've wanted a midnight snack.  The 1/2 can of food was on the floor and most of it eaten.  I gave him what was left with his pill, refilled the dry food bowl and scooped his box.

pet sitting on Friday 7/1

Fillmore - I'm seeing a lot of white dogs this morning.  It is nice and cool outside too (and low humidity.)  Fillmore and I enjoyed our stroll through the neighborhood!

Chester and Bailey - It is sooo good to see them.  Shannon had 2 good visits yesterday and I went this morning.  I let them out back, fed them and then we went for a walk around the park.  The weather is just perfect and they both just trotted along enjoying their time outside.  Both peed and pooped and they've all been getting their meds per your note.

Rocky, Lucky, Mattie and Cotton:  I did the lunch visit yesterday and then I met Yvonne at the dinner visit and she's been doing the visits since then.  Here is her note from this morning:  Rocky and Lucky were very excited this morning.  They both peed and pooped. Lucky ate about half her food and Rocky ate only a few bites. I feed the kitties as well. I also watered all the plants outside.

Chloe & Cloud - Cloud's motor was really going today.  They both got a lot of lovin' again today and they ate it up.  I fed them and scooped the box.  I've been watering your plants too.

Jay and Chloe - I gave Chloe 1/2 can of food this morning.  She really liked it and I think Jay wanted some too!  I threw the ball for Jay and scooped Chloe's box.  I've been watering your plants too.  That one by the back door wilts fast but it always perks back up. :)

Sadie - sweet Sadie was snoozing pretty good when I walked up today.  She always loves her breakfast and she's been enjoying her walks.