dog walking and cat sitting on Mon 8/15
Hadley and Ollie - Ollie slept in the room with me last night and Hadley slept in your bedroom. Sprawled out on your bed... :) I didn't hear him cough any more so I didn't give him any more medication this morning. I ran back over and put them outside. It was 70 this morning. Very nice!
Gaylord and Finnegan - they've been in the mood to play the last several visits. Last night, they were "wrestling" and took turns rolling around in the grass and jumping at each other. They were pretty funny!
Rocky, Lucky, Mattie and Cotton - I did roll up the rug. There haven't been any accidents in the house. I'll keep an eye on her and see if the diarrhea clears up. I did cut back on her food last night for dinner and this morning. Everyone else is doing fine. Lucky is doing fine too...acting normal but just urgently having to "go" at times.
Edward & Holly - yesterday I would've thought you had 2 cats. Holly was meowing! hahaha. I've already seen them today too. Edward has been happy to see me because he's ready to eat and I've fed Holly too and given both of them fresh water. I've scooped Edward's box too.
RIP Bosco
At the age of 10, Bosco was adopted by someone I know because I'd heard that he needed a new home. I let my friend know about him so she adopted him. Little did we know that Bosco was a sick kitty. About 3 weeks ago he was diagnosed with diabetes and he's since been getting insulin injections 2x/day. Unfortunately on Friday he suddenly became very lethargic and he stopped eating. He was taken to the vet on Saturday and was diagnosed with pancreatitis. The vet said the outcome was not good so Bosco's suffering ended yesterday. Bless his little heart, he is in a better place. He was the first kitty that I pet sat for that would follow me as I walked his dog-sister. We'd be out walking and 10-20 yards behind, Bosco would be following us. Thanks Bosco for the cute memory of you!
dog walking and kitty sitting on Sunday 8/14
Gaylord & Finnegan - We went out in the backyard so they could both pee, then I fed them breakfast and then we went for our walk. Your neighbor with the labrador was out so we had to walk in the other direction to avoid what I will call "over-interest" that the dogs seem to have for each other. :) PJ - PJ was sleeping on the back of the couch when I came in. He looked pretty comfy. I fed him and scooped his box although there wasn't too much in it.
dog walking and cat sitting on Saturday 8/13
Rose - I see Rose midday during the week. She obviously likes her "box" and was pretty comfy when I walked in one day this past week. She didn't even move. LOL!
Chester & Bailey - Chester's legs have seemed a little less stiff these past several visits. Both mornings we've walked around the park. I brushed him last night... wow is he shedding! It was dark so I couldn't really see to pick up all the fur. There was so much of it I tried taking a picture of it but it was too dark. It rained during the night and that took care of most of it otherwise I'd planned to pick it up this morning when I could see!
Charlie & Maggie - Charlie and I had a really nice walk last night. It is so much cooler outside than it has been. Much, much better!
Gaylord and Finnegan - I was debating this morning which they liked better: breakfast or their walks. I'm not sure. Might be a toss up!
Madison & Murphy - you are going to have 2 shadows following you everywhere when you get home! They've been great but I know they really missed you. They probably missed Steve too!
PJ - PJ has enjoyed getting his head rubbed. When I'd try to stop, he'd just rub up against my legs. I've been feeding him and scooping his box too.
dog walking and cat sitting on Fri 8/12
Big storm yesterday around my house at 5pm. Lots of limbs down and power was out for 6 hours.
Bosco - Bosco wanted to go outside this morning so I left him out. After the storm yesterday, it is much cooler so far today. 60's this morning... very nice!
Chester & Bailey - Bless Chester's heart, his back legs are really stiff. They seemed to get better as we walked a little bit... my knees were really stiff after sitting and watching a movie for 2 hours yesterday. Chester and I both think that getting old stinks! When I got there this morning (I am doing most of the visits going forward), I let them out in the yard, fed them (Chester got his pill too) and then we walked. We just went to the end of the street and back. We took it slow for Chester.
Gaylord and Finnegan - They were both really talking to me this morning when I came in. I think they are both turning into cow's too... they want to eat grass all the time. I'm not letting them bc your mosquito squad guys came by yesterday.
Madison & Murphy - Murphy did a little dance this morning as I was putting the plate down to feed him. He hopped up on his 2 back legs and did a little circle. I laughed! Somebody loves breakfast!!
dog walking and cat sitting on thurs 8/11
Life is so much better when there is no early morning drama! :) Read yesterday's note if you haven't.
Chester and Bailey - here is Shannon's note: There was a bunny in the yard again this morning and Bailey suddenly became a hound dog! I quickly stood between her and where the bunny ran, spread my arms out wide and yelled, "No way Missy!" heehee She gave me this look like "Whyyyyyy not???" Silly girl! Chester's joints were a little better on our walk and he's happily taking his glucosamine :O) All is well!
Lulu and Bosco - I came in and fed them, scooped Bosco's box and gave him his shoot. The whole time I'm calling for Lulu b/c she's still sleeping upstairs. She did come down and we went for our walk. Bosco stayed outside too.
Gaylord & Finnegan - I took the boys for a walk and they loved it. They're so funny the noises they make when they're all excited and they were very excited to go! They're doing just fine but the den is a little furry. :)
Rocky, Lucky, Mattie & Cotton - Lucky was running (sprinting) back up to the house this morning and she either stepped on something or she tweaked her back right leg. She sat down right away and I could tell something wasn't right. I pet her and then she got all excited and jumped up at me so I don't think it's anything serious. She did seem just a little bit gimpy but she was ready to go back out and play (but we didn't.) I'll take it easy with her the rest of today too.
Madison & Murphy - I was loving on them and petting them this morning when I came in but I could tell they really just wanted breakfast. I fed them and scooped the box while they ate.