pet sitting on Friday 7/20

Scout - Scout is doing well.  Last night and this morning, he was sleeping on his bed when I came in.  We went outside so he could take care of all of his business and I gave him his pill last night and all of them this morning.  He ate his dinner last night while I was there and he munched a little bit on his breakfast just as I was leaving.  He got a long belly rub this morning too.  He's a sweet boy!

Lucky, Rocky, Maddie & Cotton - It had stormed last night before I went to your house and Lucky seemed a little anxious when I got there.  I let the dogs out and they both ran out to pee and then came right back inside.  Lucky seemed a little better then and I rubbed on her head and her tummy.  This morning they were all just fine.  I fed them all and scooped the litter box.

dog and cat sitting on Sun 7/8q

Lucky, Rocky, Maddie & Cotton - Lucky patiently waited for me to water the plants this morning.  I could tell she was just dying to run through the water but she didn't.  She was a very good girl! Jackson - I love your backyard!!  I thoroughly enjoyed the visit this morning.  I had my coffee while Jackson roamed around the yard.

Scoobie - I just spoke briefly with Wesley and all is well with Scoobie.  She said he wanted to chase after a cyclist this morning!

Lesson Learned #33 by this dog walker

Some of my clients know I am not a fan of retractable leashes... sorry.  I know many of you use them.  After this morning, I may ban using them.  I probably should have already.  This story ends well and there wasn't ever any danger to this dog but in case you didn't read the "Tail of the Day" from this morning, this is what happened: I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason.  I didn't walk Jackson this morning.  I'm not sure why b/c if I'm going to walk him it would be on the morning visit when it isn't so hot.  We were hanging out in the backyard and he must've seen a chipmunk.  He went digging (and digging and digging) and I couldn't get him to stop.  I grabbed his leash and leashed him up so that I could keep him away from the hole.  He wasn't even pulling and the leash snapped.  Next thing I know I've got the handle in my hand and he is back at the hole.  My immediate thought was thank God I wasn't out walking him when this happened.  So... you need a new leash.  I left one of my 6 foot leashes at your house to use.

If I would've been out walking Jackson and this happened, it could've been a disaster.  It wasn't and I thank God for that.

dog walking and cat sitting on Saturday 7/7

Sparky - she wanted to eat breakfast before even going outside this morning so that's what we did!  Then she went zooming out!

Rocky, Lucky, Maddie & Cotton - I fed the kitties this morning and went out with the dogs.  I threw some sticks for Lucky while Rocky roamed around the yard.  I fed the dogs when we went back in and I scooped the litter box.

Holly & Tibby - Holly and I took a nice walk this morning.  She peed numerous times (too many to count!) and she pooped too.  I gave her the pill after breakfast and then I scooped Tibby's box and gave the medicine to her too.

Nas - he was sleeping under your car this morning when I drove up.  I fed him and gave him fresh water.

Jackson - All is well.  I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason.  I didn't walk Jackson this morning.  I'm not sure why b/c if I'm going to walk him it would be on the morning visit when it isn't so hot.  We were hanging out in the backyard and he must've seen a chipmunk.  He went digging (and digging and digging) and I couldn't get him to stop.  I grabbed his leash and leashed him up so that I could keep him away from the hole.  He wasn't even pulling and the leash snapped.  Next thing I know I've got the handle in my hand and he is back at the hole.  My immediate thought was thank God I wasn't out walking him when this happened.  So... you need a new leash.  I left one of my 6 foot leashes at your house to use.

Scoobie - here is Wesley's note:  he is doing great!  We went out twice this morning and he ate and even gave me some kisses!

dog and cat sitting on Friday 7/6/12

Sparky - she is doing just fine.  I've been putting her in every afternoon and I will again today.  It's supposed to be 100.  I watered the garden this morning too.

Jackson - As I was leaving yesterday morning, your mom was pulling in to water your plants so Jackson got back to back visits!  We went for a walk this morning.  He loved it and I enjoyed it too - it's not hot yet!

Nas - it's Friday so I gave him some catnip this morning.  :)

Scoobie - here is Wesley's note:  Scoobie was a little unsure at my first visit but then when I put the leash on him, he was fine!  He has been very happy to see me since.  He spins and dances around for me now!!

pet sitting on Tuesday 7/3

Nas - this morning when I got there, the dish that I put his wet food on was turned upside down.  I would've liked to have seen what happened! :)  All the food has been gone each visit but he's always had plenty of water in the bowl still.

Sparky - It seems hotter to me today.  It's just after 1pm now as I'm typing this.  I just ran over and put her inside for the afternoon.  It's just hot!  She seemed okay with being in too.  She went and laid down in her crate and didn't even race me for the door when I left. :)