Posts Tagged ‘Dogsitting’
Project Lexi in Arden, North Carolina
Lexi reminds me of Lassie in her temperament and affection for all humans and dogs. She is a COVID dog, born sometime in 2020, and raised during lockdown. She has not spent much time away from humans. So when her parents planned a road trip to Sturgis in South Dakota for a large annual motorcycle…
Read MorePolly and Choo-Choo, a Reunion in Marshall, NC
I’ve known Polly and Choo-Choo since they were puppies. Polly’s a few years older but as spry as a greyhound. Their parents took a vacay to Boston to visit friends and explore the city which recently won an NBA championship. (Do you know about Jaylen Brown?) Atop a mountain in Marshall, North Carolina, is their…
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 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 MoreDogsitting for Lady, Maggie, and Maple in Weaverville, North Carolina
Sit, Asheville, Sit, was contacted by Tommy and Sandra in Weaverville, North Carolina, to dogsit for their three pups: Lady, Maggie, and, the littlest one, Maple, a Schnauzer. For ten days, my goal was to feed them morning and night and take many trips out to the backyard. Lady, the Golden Doodle, dutifully challenged her…
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