Lesson Learned #26 by this Pet Sitter
My dogs as well as the dogs I walk like Christmas trees. I'm not sure what the fascination is about Christmas trees laying on the side of the street waiting for trash collection but all dogs want to smell them. The boy dogs want to pee on them too. I always wonder if I should let dogs pee on them.... I feel badly for the guy that has to pick the tree up to throw it away. The first Christmas I had Sam (Christmas 2001) I bought a real tree. I'd never had a boy dog before. I set the tree up in the house, Sam walked over, sniffed it, and lifted his leg. I had to laugh (and I still do when I think about it.) That was probably one of Sam's best days: a tree just for him INSIDE the house. How awesome!! :)
dog walking on 1/2/12
Charlie and Maggie - the package was perfectly opened and none of the packaging was eaten. He seems fine too. I did only feed him 1/2 his breakfast in case he gets an upset tummy. Maggie got some rubbing on her head this morning too. I will call you once it gets a little later to let you know about his "little party" last night.
dog walking and cat sitting on New Years Day 2012 (yes, I just wrote 2011)
Chester & Bailey - Chester has been my happy morning doggie for a week now! I will miss seeing this sweet boy rousing himself to get up and head outside...all of the twisting and grunting is super cute! They had a great visit today! (Eating and walking are their favorite things!!) All is well!
Charlie & Maggie - they are doing great. When I got there yesterday afternoon, Maggie was sitting on the back of the couch looking out the window. I took Charlie for his walk and when we came back, there was a cat jumping over the back of your fence. I wonder if Maggie has a boyfriend. :) Charlie is just great. He enjoyed his walk! I fed them last night and this morning too.
Baby & Callie - I scooped both boxes, fed them both and gave them fresh water. They both had some food left and water... so I just refilled the bowls.
Sadie - I put Sadie's sweater on for our walk this morning. It was cold! We didn't mind though. We took a nice walk and she took care of all of her business!
the dog walker and cat sitter on Sat 12/31
Have a safe and Happy New Year!
Chester & Bailey - I got to see them this morning! :) They are doing fine but I am laughing as I'm typing this. I got there, let them out to potty, fed them, gave Chester his pill and then we went for our walk. According to Shannon's posts, she's gotten Chester to take his pills just fine. He was having no part of it this morning... even with cheez whiz. I got it down but my hands were covered in cheese and Chester had some on the side of his face by the time I was done. Bless his heart. Bailey the whole time was just begging for it. Next time Bailey needs meds, I think she'll take them no problem with a little cheez whiz!! :) They both peed again on the walk and Chester pooped. I think he forgave me too once I pulled his leash out. I love that boy.
Sweetie - She is doing just great. She greeted me at the door this morning and we went out back. She peed, pooped and then she wanted to eat grass. I fed her and gave her fresh water before I left.
Sadie - Thanks Sadie for the very nice walk this morning! The weather was perfect. Crisp out but not cold. She peed a bunch and she pooped 2x. I fed her before I left.
Max and Genny - here is Shannon's post from yesterday: Max and Genny were perky pups today! I stood to the side as Max ate, poised with the cone for quick adornment ;-) he's quick to lick! (Sorry...couldn't help myself!) All was well...took his pills and spent lotsa time outside!
pet sitting on Fri 12/30
Sadie - She is doing just great. Our walk last night was a little shorter (she did pee and poop) but it was really dark! This morning we took a longer walk, she peed a bunch of times and she pooped too.
Sweetie - She is doing just great. She was excited to see me last night. Her whole body was wiggling. She curled up in her bed for a belly rub last night before I left. She greeted me at the door this morning. We went outside and then I fed her breakfast.
Cinnamon & Nutmeg - Cinnamon and Nutmeg were very sweet today! Cinnamon followed my lead by flipping over on her back on the floor! She moved a lil as I snapped her picture, sorry for the blur ;-) Nutmeg has been very playful and loving as well! Always smells my shoes near the door... haha!
Chester & Bailey - Chester and Bailey were awoken from their dreaming earlier than they'd like this morning! They were my first visit at 530 :-) Chester grunted along the way, but went pp out back before breakfast...and cheez whiz pii/treats!!!! He lives for this moment these days ;-) Bailey wanted her stick...but I've hidden it again :-) heehee. All ate, walked and did their "business"! Lol Genny & Max -Max and Genny were perky pups today! I stood to the side as Max ate, poised with the cone for quick adornment ;-) he's quick to lick! (Sorry...couldn't help myself!) All was well...took his pills and spent lotsa time outside!
Gray Cat - I had to go looking for her today and when I found her, she hissed at me. haha. I left her alone. She still had plenty of food. I gave her fresh water and left out a few treats for her.