the dog walker on Saturday 5/11

This morning out on the deck Bella, Gracie & Louie -  Bella really barked at me last night when I came in.  She did this morning too but not quite as much!  They are all doing fine although I don't think Bella is eating much.  She is eating the treats but isn't eating her food.

Sadie & Millie - we have seen all kinds of wild life the last two visits.  Last night, Sadie and Millie found several frogs.  They'd sniff them out of the grass and then want to chase them in the street.  Then we saw a cat.... the cat was stalking something.  It was either a chipmunk or rat... it was just getting dark and I really couldn't tell which was actually fine that I didn't know exactly what it was.  The cat stopped chasing it when she saw us so perhaps we saved the little critter's life.  Then we saw a rabbit.  This morning we saw a deer (and a dog.)  So, lots of activity for us.  Both are doing just great.  Millie's tummy has cleared up and no more accidents in the house that I've seen.

Turkey Lurkey - she was out already enjoying this nice weather this morning.  It is perfect outside!

Jay and Chloe - Jay lost a ball under the deck this morning.  She says "thank you" for leaving more on the table!

Elvis - since I'm not seeing him til later today, I won't blog about him until tomorrow morning.

Holly - see Elvis' comment :)

the dog walker on Fri 5/10

Sadie & Millie - We took a long walk this morning and they got to see the dog that lives a few doors down.  The owner was out walking her and I think see that dog made Millie's day!  She was very excited. :)  When I got to the house last night, someone had peed 2x on the kitchen floor and had pooped too.  I got there last night about 9pm.  I will go earlier tonight so they're not holding it quite so long.  Thanks for your emails too! Jay and Chloe - Chloe is really missing you.  She is staying glued to me when I'm in the house.  I've been giving her some of her wet food so she has been enjoying that.  Jay is loving chasing the tennis ball around the yard.

Turner and Bailey - We had 3 nice visits.  It was great to see them again.  I moved their box of supplies and the small crate to the blue bedroom.  I crated them together overnight but after the other 2 visits, I've left Bailey out.  I did close the door to the blue room to keep her in there b/c of the work going on in the kitchen.

the pet sitter on Thurs 5/9

Millie and Sadie this morning Sadie & Millie - When I'd taken this picture, Millie had eaten, both had been outside and Sadie had taken a few bites.  I think Sadie was guarding her food. :)  Sydney left me a note yesterday.  She'd noticed a red circle on Millie's tummy.  I looked at it last night and it looks like a bug bite to me.  It had a red dot in the middle and a red circle around it.  If I had to guess, I'd say a spider bite.  It was much less red this morning (more pink.)  I will continue to keep an eye on it but I think Millie is fine.  She is acting like her crazy self:  full of energy and hungry! :)  Wish I was with you... particularly on Saturday.  Crazy I know but I've always wanted to do a cooking class in Tuscany.  Some day!!  All of the other days on your itinerary sound fabulous too... The Chianti region tour..... etc.

Jay and Chloe - this morning there was a slug on the chuck-it.  Yuck!!  The first thing that went through my mind was how many times have I used that chuck it and not washed my hands afterwards.  Don't even want to think about it.  I used a paper towel to clean the handle and when I left, I put the it in the laundry room. :)  Jay is doing just fine and has no problem at all with the slugs.  Chloe is doing well too!

the dog walker on Wed 5/8

Jay and Chloe  - they are doing great.  Jay has enjoyed chasing after the tennis ball and Chloe is always waiting for us at the back door when we come back inside. Millie & Sadie - they are great too: enjoying time in the backyard and their walks.  I am wearing my good walking shoes... knowing that I will get my exercise with them!  I am guessing that you aren't checking the blog regularly so I might not post everyday, just fyi.