dog walking on Wed 3/14

Gus- Gus is doing just great.  He loves his walks (and he's a very regular pooper LOL!).  He's eating well too and I've been giving him his pill every midday visit.  Yesterday afternoon was beautiful.  After our walk he laid down in the sunshine on the deck.

Ginger - I'm hoping to see Steve at some point but we haven't yet this week.  We've been doing a lot of walking and she been peeing on everything :)  and pooping pretty regularly too.  I've started giving her wet food in with her dry food for the evening visit.  I stayed late Monday night and we watched some tv together.  She's been getting her daily belly rubs too!

Lesson #28

ahhhh springtime.  Most of our winter has felt almost springlike and now I'm seeing what I think are perhaps the results of a mild winter:  ants.  Lots of ant hills everywhere!!  I'm having to be really careful to keep the dogs from walking through them.  Watch out for them when you are out walking your dogs too!

dog walking on Monday 3/12

Ginger  - She is doing just fine.  I did add a little bit of wet food to her dry food this morning.  She was gobbling it up when I left. Gus - He is quite the walker!  A jogger went by us this morning with a dog and Gus wanted to run and keep up with them (we didn't though.)  :)  We took a walk yesterday afternoon and again this morning.  Last night, I just let him out in the yard.  He's been eating well too.

dog walking on Sunday 3/11

Ginger - she is just great.  Wesley saw her last night and I did this morning.  Here is Wesley's note from yesterday: I saw her twice on Saturday. She is very sweet and loves to walk. She also knows where she likes to walk to. On the second visit, I had to call for Ginger, she must've been snoozing!  She still had not eaten her dinner. We went for a walk, not a dog or owner in sight. I sat on the couch and rubbed her belly when we got back. I gave her a treat and left for the night.

Simba - here is Wesley’s note:  Simba has barked when I come in and it is so cute and the sound he makes is unexpected!  I filled his bowl before I left so when I return he goes right to the food bowl. When he comes out of his area, he runs out to greet you but, runs back in to get his toy. He likes to rub his face on the rug. Simba is ready for a trip outside after all this. He has done his business every time I have taken him. I sit on the floor and play with him when I come back. I gave him a treat and made sure the toy was back on his pillow before I left.

Maisy and Gracie - here is Wesley’s note:  Last night while we were outside Maisy and Gracie started playing on the deck.  Maisy is so cute  when she bounces around she reminds me of Tigger from Winnie the Pooh.  She looks like a puppy when she plays!

This mornings visit I got to pet Maisy without a treat and harness her without the aid of a treat.  They spent most of the time outside.  Refreshed water and both ate their food while I was there.  I have really enjoyed getting to know these two dogs and it is sad our time is coming to an end.

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!