the pet sitter on Thurs 12/29

Cinnamon & Nutmeg - Check out Nutmegs curly tail!!  In my experience, when a cat curls their tail...they are happy cat!!   He was my helper in writing your notes. :-)  I opened the sliding glass door (with the screen pulled closed) to let in some fresh air for a few minutes, and they really enjoyed it!  All is well here :-) Cinnamon is such a love muffin!

Eli, Peyton & Chaos - We had a very productive morning today!  All 3 peed and pooped when we were outside! :)  I did find someone's pink slipper that had become a chew toy.  I hope they weren't new and a present from Santa.

Hadley & Ollie - I had them in all day yesterday.  With all the rain even though it was sunny out yesterday, I thought it was still chilly and probably muddy in the yard.  They did just fine (no accidents in the house!) and I still tossed the ball a lot for Ollie.  Hadley didn't want to come in last night though.... I finally lured him in after what seemed like a long time but was probably on about 10 minutes of coaxing. :)

Chester &  Bailey -Chester was snoozing in the cutest position when I arrived this am...quietly I reached for my phone to take a picture...it was still in my car!  Oh well!  He was adorable anyway!!!  Even without documentation ;-)  They both inhaled their breakfast, post Chester's cheez it/pill wonderland!  They both peed and pooped on our (very cold) walk!

the pet sitter on Wed 12/28

Hadley & Ollie - they're doing just fine!  We have the routine down:  throw the ball for Ollie, pet Hadley.  That's pretty much how the visits go! Chaos, Eli & Peyton - Eli was waiting for me at the door this morning.  I must've been loud getting out the car and I woke her up!  Everyone peed and Chaos and Eli both pooped.  Someone had pooped on the red carpet (I'm assuming it was Peyton.)  Other than that, they are all just fine!

Chester & Bailey - here is Shannon's note:  Chester and Bailey are well today!  Chester is taking his pills, no problem at all!  (I give Bails a few pieces of her food since she thinks this whole cheez whiz thing is grossly unfair!!!! )  Hahaha.  Its gotten cold here but they are still enjoying their walks and outside time.  Bailey is obsessed with her stick and will only come inside if there's food being served :-)

Cinnamon & Nutmeg -  Cinnamon and Nutmeg ran to greet me at the door today, awww shucks ;-)  (I don't think they were trying to sneak out, just happy to see me!)  They have been very playful and loving! They're eating and using their box!  All good here!

Baby & Callie - I'm not going until later today so I will post then or perhaps not until tomorrow.

pet sitting on Tues 12/27

Eli, Peyton & Chaos - they are doing just fine although I have heard Chaos coughing every time I've been there.  She doesn't cough for long (and it doesn't really sound like a cough to me) but she's been doing it.  I did give her a bendryl last night and she's been getting her injections too.  Eli and Peyton haven't eaten much.  There was still food in their bowl this morning and I've not filled it since you left.  It was pouring this morning... not much fun to be outside!

Hadley & Ollie - Ollie didn't mind the rain this morning.  He still wanted me to throw his ball so I did a few times but then I brought him in.  Hadley was already in... he went out and peed and then I think he preferred to be inside and not out in the rain.  I did let them both out again after they had breakfast and before I left.

Cinnamon & Nutmeg - Cinnamon and Nutmeg were ready for some more food today.  Both food bowls were empty and the water was almost all gone too.  They ate, drank, purred.... and are now content.  :)

Chester & Bailey -We had a great visit this am, despite the rain!  Chester has taken his pills, twice now, with cheez whiz!  Hope his belly is okay after all of this, guess the meds gotta get in there somehow :-)  No walk this morning because it was pouring.  They did potty out back, just hope it will slow for their midday visit!  I had a hard time getting Bailey inside tho~ she wanted to hang on the back porch (with her stick) I guess ... Silly girl!

pet sitting on Monday 12/26

Cinnamon & Nutmeg - Cinnamon and Nutmeg were ready for some food and playtime today!  I gave them fresh water and took care of their box too!  We had a lil Christmas carol singalong...in honor of the holiday season!  LOL!!  All is well!

Sox - He met me at the door today.  He was ready to eat and his water bowl was empty again.  He did his business 2x yesterday too... that was a first.  He'll be very happy to see you!!

Hadley & Ollie - Hadley and I had a conversation when I got to your house today.  He was insisting on taking his what I could tell was "new" stuffed toy outside.  I told him I was certain there were several toys already in his back yard and that he should keep his new one inside the house where it was warm.... and clean. :)  I finally won but then outside he stole Ollie's ball.  I guess he was telling me that I should've let him take his own toy outside!   I fed them breakfast too.

Gray Cat - She met met at the top of the stairs and she stayed out with me the whole time.  She even played just a little bit.  She had plenty of food and water!! :)

Rosie - here is Shannon's note:  Rosie was full of energy this am :-)  We played ball, she got a long brushing session, she ate breakfast and made "all of her potties." ;-)  I even chased her around the yard before leaving!  She's a sweet sweet girl! Genny & Max - Shannon's note:  Genny and Max had a great visit this am!  They gobbled up their breakfast, (and Max his pills).  The time came where I needed to crate him for the housekeepers, and I suddenly felt like McGyver :-)  Max went in, I built the crate around him and...THE CONE!!! Chester & Bailey - since Shannon isn't seeing them til later in the day, the first post will be Tuesday.

dog walking and cat sitting on Christmas Day 2011

Cinnamon & Nutmeg:  Shannon's note:  Cinnamon and Nutmeg were great today! They were very affectionate and got lots of love :-)we played with the feather wand...I think Nutmeg likes the string better! All is well!

Sox - Sox ate almost his whole first serving of food while I was there today.  His water bowl was empty too.  I think I might've figured out why too during the visit.  He put his paw in his water bowl a couple of times and spilled it over the sides.  I'm not sure why he was doing that!  Silly kitty!!  I gave him his 2nd scoop of food before I left.

Max & Genny -Max and Genny must know that its Christmas day! Really wired this morning! We did our normal routine...but with MUCH MORE ENTHUSIASM! Hilarious really. I wondered if they might be hearing kids, in other houses, screaming at their first sight of the santa gifts or something! Maxs foot is healing...cone and ribbon are a hit!

Happy Holidays everyone!!

dog walking and cat sitting on Christmas Eve 2011

Woolie - She wanted to go outside this morning before she ate.  She took care of all of her business and then she was ready to come in and eat.  Last night she walked outside the neighborhood.  That was the first time she has wanted to walk in awhile!  Yea Woolie!! Sox - He was sleeping upstairs when I came in this morning.  He has been eating well.  His food dish has been empty each time I've gone in so he's been happy to see me and get his breakfast.  I've been feeding him right when I get there and then again just before I leave.  He still hasn't wanted to play at all.  I've been trying but no luck.

Cinnamon & Nutmeg - here is Shannon's note:  Great first visit with Cinnamon and Nutmeg!  They were very affectionate and got "lotsa" love!

Max and Genny - Shannon's note:  Poor Max!  He's dealing with the cone, but keeps hoping it'll shake off...he's dedicated tho!  He's taking his pills just fine as well.  Genny has been eating all of her food as soon as I put it down, too :-)  I just encourage her a lil...all is well here!