Penny and Remus in Woodfin
Me, Penny, and Remus are old pals. I’ve catsat for them several times in their home in Woodfin, North Carolina, and it is always a pleasure. The first time I met Remus, an older tabby, he hissed at me at every opportunity. Now he purrs loudly accepting chin rubs and swiping his face on my…
Read MoreI ran into Birdie the four-pound Maltese
As i worked on my laptop one evening, a familiar voice said hello and there was Birdie and her owner Jess! Birdie is a four-pound Maltese with the longest bangs ever. This was a pleasant surprise.
Read MoreMaple the Cat and Kindal the Dog in Asheville
It was my third time taking care of Maple the Magnificent Cat and the first time caring for Kindal, an elder, stately dog who has his own way of doing things. It took about 36 hours before Kindal was able to overcome his anxiety at this unknown petsitter (me) in his home. Kindal would carefully…
Read MoreRandom Dogs and Cats!
Here are a few dogs and cats I’ve come across these past few months.
Read MoreFrida and Georgia (and Diego) in Leicester, North Carolina
Tragically, much like Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s relationship, Frida the cat doesn’t get along with Diego and his sister Georgia, also cats. They’re kept on different floors of a spacious home in Leicester, North Carolina (pronounced “les-ter,” the English way) where I laid in wait to serve wet food, dry food, and crunchy treats.…
Read MoreMaple the Magnificent in Kenilworth
Maple is no ordinary cat. She loves to wander the Kenilworth neighborhood in Asheville at all hours of the day and night. I imagine she follows the same route greeting neighbors both human and animal. I used to worry when she wouldn’t return immediately but I learned Maple is an independent, magnificent cat unafraid of…
Read MoreShih Tzu Dog Siblings in Arden, North Carolina
Born just minutes apart, Jadeie and Jonesy fit the description of Shih Tzu dog personalities — they’re affectionate, cuddly, and smell like Doritos. Of all the dogs I sit, these two are the ones I’ve spent the most time with. Every crossing of the threshold into their home in Arden, North Carolina, is met with…
Read MorePolly Pamps and Patchouli in South Asheville
Swifter than a speeding train, Polly is a cute 10 year old dog whom I’ve known since she was a puppy. Polly excels at all of the superlatives a dog can claim including the ability to fetch her favorite ball in record time. She loves to announce herself to every visitor, letter carrier, and woodland…
Read MoreRuby in Paradise (Weaverville, NC)
Nestled away in a corner of Weaverville, North Carolina, among stately trees and luscious foilage, is a house with a family of four: mom, dad, kid, and Ruby, their nine-year-old, 60 lb. dog. As I entered their home to dogsit, Ruby trotted forward with a greeting followed by a rush to the back door where…
Read MoreJuniper, Kepler & Kudo in North Asheville
Many years ago I met a student named Lauren at UNC-Asheville who went on to become a physician. Along the way she got hitched to Rob and had two super cute kids with another due this year. I haven’t seen Lauren in person in more than ten years. Facebook, however, has kept us informed of…
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