RIP sweet Rosie

Rosie's owner let me know that her cancer had spread and she'd recently begun having seizures.  She was given rest this morning.  I love you Rosie.  You were such a sweet, sweet girl.

pet sitting on Saturday 3/10

Simba -  Wesley texted me a quick note and picture of Simba this morning.  She will email me a longer note when she gets home but I'm not sure when I will be able to post it so here is her quick note:  Simba is doing great!  He loves to play and walk.  I'm giving him lots of affection and he's eating it up!

Maisy & Gracie - quick note from Wesley texting me.  She will email me more later but I might not be able to post it right away:  Maisy and Gracie are doing sooo good.  Maisy is coming around and I'm just taking it slowly with her.  They are great!

pet sitting on Fri 3/9/12

Maisy & Gracie - I met Wesley at your house yesterday afternoon.  Maisy was a little slow to come around but she did and we harnessed her up to go outside and she peed.  We left her harness on so that Wesley wouldn't have to put it on for the pm visit.  See her note below that she did take it off for the night.  Here is Wesley's note from last night (they are obviously in very good hands. :)

I arrived at 8:15pm, checked mail was there this visit was not at 3:15 visit. As I opened the door two barks and then, Gracie & Maisy, were visibly excited to see me and seem to remember me. I do every motion with ease, QUIET is key, I don't even talk to myself. (Come on, you have done it once :). ) Phone on silence. I believe being alone is better for Maisy, because she only had me to depend on. Back to visit......headed to lower level and grabbed a Pep Treat, good thing they buy the big bag. Just grabbed one because it is so easy to break apart. I opened the door they were both on my heels, so Miasy must have needed to potty. Gracie already figured me out and knew I had TREAT. I got a hold of the outside hook and it was nice to have the harness already on there. (but i took it off of her for the night) Hooked her right up to lead used treat to intice her out the door. I sat down by the door on the deck and just sat there, when they did something good like go off the deck or lie down I would give them another piece of the treat. Maisy finally relaxed and went exploring around the trees, did her #2 business and stayed out for a bit before joining Gracie and I back by the door. I added water to one of the bowls and both food bowls were empty. Back inside.....we sit on the floor and finished the Pep treat I had left. This is when I very gently removed Maisy's harness for the night. I will leave it on in the morning and remove at late night visit. She was not as close to me as she was Kim on the first visit, but all three of us were in a circle and we just enjoyed the silence for ten minutes. I did get in strokes of affection; especially to Maisy during our "quiet circle". I then moved to the kitchen table to write my visit notes. Gracie was at my feet and Maisy was lying on a pillow downstairs. But, I called her because I could not see her and she came right out!

I found it very hard to leave Gracie and Maisy for the night. It really tugged at my heart. I will be headed over early so, I avoid some morning school traffic . Looking forward to it.

the dog walker

Some of the cuties I've been seeing recently:

Love my job!!!

A note from Casper's mom

Here is a note I received from Casper's mom.  So nice of her to send to me:

Seeing the “A Tired Dog is a Happy Dog!” I just thought “and a Trusted Pet Sitter is a Happy Dog Owner!” – Thanks Kim!!

dog walking on Sunday 3/4

Turk - here are Wesley's notes from her visits:  I arrived alone for my first visit last night and Turk was very excited to see me but he listened nicely to my commands.  We took a walk and two rabbits hopped under a street light and Turk was really at point, but he never pulled or tried to go for the rabbits.  One of the rabbits was FROZEN solid as we passed.   I think Turk had already worn off energy by the time we passed the scared bunnies.   We played ball and Turk was so far out in the yard, he had high hopes I could throw the ball that far.   Well, we must have hit 20 back and forth and then Turk must've lost the ball so I went out where I saw it bounce and used my flashlight but, could not find the ball.  I plan to search for it in the morning with more light.  He drank some more water and I refilled the inside water, gave him a milk bone and locked up.

SUNDAY AM

This morning Turk came right out when I opened the door and called him. I refreshed both water bowls. He ran around the yard first. I then fed him and he was ready for the walk. We went further this morning because I could see.  :)  He did his business twice this morning.  Threw bags away in outside garbage cans. Collected mail from front door, put it on the table with the note. Could not find the ball we were throwing last night, but I did find another ball we played with after our walk.  I gave him a treat before I left.

Gibby and Harley - they are just great.  There were about 10 deer just a few doors down from you this morning when I got there.  Harley went tearing out the back door... I wonder if he knew they were out there.  Gibby ate his breakfast and "pill" this morning and Harley ate most of his breakfast.