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Dog sitting senior wiener dogs on a walk

Senior Wieners – An Adorable Troika!

By L S on July 24, 2016

Our time dog sitting  Bubba, Lucy and Big Daddy, the …

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Dogsitting fox terrier mix cat care for silver bengal and tuxedo cat

Three’s company! (and great companionship, too)

By L S on May 19, 2016

Three beautiful little ones to enjoy, how does it get …

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Cute dog video at the beach dogsitting fox terrier mix

Sprocket, the fox terrier mix, at “work!”

By L S on May 18, 2016

Sprocket at 11 months was such a joy to be …

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Dog sitting and Orange Tabby Cat Care in Monterey

Crazy for Coco and Loco for Lulu!

By L S on May 16, 2016

We had the opportunity to do some dogsitting and cat …

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Cute dog video we took while dogsitting in Monterey

Coco’s Beach! :)

By L S on May 15, 2016

Well, it’s not really HER beach, but all the little …

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Santa Fe dog sitting with a French bulldog and English bulldog

What a bunch of bull…dogs, of course!

By L S on May 4, 2016

What an experience, dog sitting for two bulldogs in Santa …

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Dog sitting Parson Russell Terriers (Jack Russell Terriers) in Santa Fe

Parson Russell or Jack Russell, these Terrier antics are adorable!

By L S on May 2, 2016

How does it get any better than a Santa Fe …

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Dog Sitting Parson Russell Terriers in Santa Fe

Parson Russell or Jack Russell, these are terrier-ific companions!

By L S on May 2, 2016

We had the pleasure of dog sitting two Parson Russell …

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Ranch sitting and dog sitting in Durango

The beauties and the beasts :) in Durango

By L S on April 4, 2016

On our dog sitting and cat care ventures, we had …

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Long term house sititng, dog sitting with German Short Haired Pointer Mix

Even happier trails, hiking with Barnegat!

By L S on November 29, 2015

Barnegat is a German shorthaired pointer and lab mix who …

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long term house sitting and dog sitting German shorthaired pointer

Big Time Wrestling, Barnegat versus Mister Pillow!

By L S on October 17, 2015

Barnegat is one of our favorite little boys, but, he …

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Two ways to say adorable – Frankie and Teddy!

By L S on September 19, 2015

Although our core business is medium- to long-term housesitting, dog …

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Long term house sitting and dog sitting Amstel in Colorado

Why do dogs “sing?”

By L S on September 18, 2015

Amstel is a 100 lb cross between a pyrenees-mastiff and …

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Dog sitting Amstel– the Mighty in the Mini! :)

By L S on September 18, 2015

Ever have the experience of committing to something, then showing …

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Our fun time housesitting and dogsitting in NC!

By L S on September 17, 2015

We had so much fun housesitting and dogs sitting ( …

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Housesitting and dogs sitting for labradoodle and cockapoo mix in North Carolina

Happy at home in the Blue Ridge Mountains or a pet resort?

By L S on September 17, 2015

Elle’s (pronounced Ellee) and Grace May’s owners were planning a …

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in home dog sitting as dog boarding alternative with English lab, Duke

Louisville’s Darling, Duke!

By L S on September 16, 2015

We had the pleasure of watching Duke, a beautiful two …

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Dog boarding alternative for Westie and cairn terrier mix was in home pet sitting

A Terrier Twosome to Love!

By L S on May 11, 2015

It’s wonderful how things work out…one day, between sits, we …

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Lucky Westie gets in home boarding as dog kennel alternative

Westie’s Just Gotta Have Fun!

By L S on May 4, 2015

We learn a lot from the companions we care for! …

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Pet sitting a pit bull in central Florida as a dog boarding alternative

A Pit with…Personality!

By L S on April 8, 2015

Deogi (not the exotic name it looks, just D-O-G!) is …

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In home pet sitting for a Florida golden doodle as an alternative to dog boarding

Golden doodle darling, Marley!

By L S on April 8, 2015

It’s no wonder the “doodles” (golden doodle, labradoodles, and all …

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Pet sitting for a golden retriever and maltipoo in southwest Florida as a dog boarding alternative

Andy and his little friend, Bear!

By L S on April 8, 2015

We met Andy, the 70 pound golden retriever, and his …

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Scrapbook slide show for our 70 lb pit bull!

By L S on February 27, 2015
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Pit bull mix we're dog sitting as a dog boarding alternative has a dinner time routine for us

Muxy’s Unique “Dinner Bell”

By L S on February 26, 2015

Dogs…what characters! This little pit bull mix we recently sat …

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Puggles enjoying pet sitters as a dog boarding alternative

Puggles — Too Cute to be in a Dog Kennel!

By L S on January 18, 2015

Bugsy and Sully are best buds, and their parents made …

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In Your Home dog boarding alternative to kennels for a lab and collie mix

A Loving In-Home Presence as a Dog Boarding Alternative

By L S on January 17, 2015

Punkin and Shadow (you’d probably guess Shadow is the black …

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In your home dog boarding as an alternative to the dog kennel for two shih tzus

Sweet Shih-Tzus Get to Stay Home for the Holiday!

By L S on January 2, 2015

It’s not always possible to keep your four-legged loved ones …

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In home dog boarding was a great alternative for these two!

New Guardians Instead of a Dog Kennel for Muxy and Sierra!

By L S on December 29, 2014

We really appreciate owners who choose in their own home …

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Yes, We Really Did Receive this Pet Sit Interview Request…

By L S on December 23, 2014

We understand it’s important to know who you’re dealing with …

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Hospice cat care in Cape Cod

Sweet Sidney, our “hospice” cat sit in Cape Cod

By L S on October 20, 2014

Sidney’s blue eyes and sweet disposition will melt any animal …

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Housesit in Historic Annapolis

By L S on October 20, 2014

Now, why would someone, without a pet, look for a …

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Housesitting petsitting Norbottenspets in Golden, Colorado

Honey, Golden’s favorite (maybe only!) Norbottenspets

By L S on August 6, 2014

Not only had we never heard of norbottenspets, trying to …

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Baby Barney “Barn Cat”

By L S on August 4, 2014

We had booked 4 months housesitting in Chicago, and, about …

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extended stay pet care for black lab in southern California

Huey, our giant puppy in Southern California

By L S on December 23, 2013

For a long time (and perhaps still), black labs were …

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Extended stay pet care for husky mix and chocolate lab in southern California

Double the fun, with Bella and Jake in San Diego

By L S on December 15, 2013

The advantages of housesitting as a couple include – being …

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Mattie will steal your heart!

By L S on December 10, 2013

Mattie — look at those eyes! Mattie’s combination of boxer …

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Housesit and pet sit for King Charles spaniel near Santa Monica

A Thanksgiving full house with a King Charles spaniel and 3 cats!

By L S on November 29, 2013

(Part 1 of 2) It was wonderful having the opportunity …

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Housesit and petsit a full house of cats near Santa Monica

A Thanksgiving full house with a King Charles spaniel and 3 cats, continued!

By L S on November 28, 2013

We did! We did! We did see a puddy tat, …

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Housesit and Petsit pit bull mix in southern california

Linda! Downtown San Diego’s sweetest pit bull mix!

By L S on November 23, 2013

It’s hard to ask for a better climate than San …

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Housesitting and Petsitting domestic cat in Phoenix

Vera, with the beautiful green eyes

By L S on November 21, 2013

Our housesitting and petsitting engagement in Phoenix included a domestic …

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Housesit and Petsit golden retrievers in Phoenix

Double “trouble” :) with two Goldens…

By L S on November 10, 2013

Bentley and Madison, two rambunctious but well-behaved Goldens we were …

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Housesitting and petsitting with two rag doll cats in Colorado

Rag doll cats — beautiful, sweet and affectionate!

By L S on November 4, 2013

Cats are such a great choice for people who look …

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Housesit and petsit field spaniel in Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara’s most beautiful spaniel, Quila!

By L S on October 24, 2013

What a great experience spending time with Quila, the field …

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Housesit and petsit in Southern California with two beautiful cats

Idget and Fig, California Cool Cats

By L S on September 16, 2013

Our California days included time along the 101 near Thousand …

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Housesit and Petsit in Hawaii with shepherd mix and pit bull

Hawaii’s Big Island with Koko and Lilo

By L S on September 15, 2013

Our first experience in house and petsitting was six months …

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Housesit petsit with English sheep dog visiting Mt. Baker

Suzzie the Sheep Dog (and Bunnies, too!)

By L S on September 10, 2013

What a beautiful and delightful companion we enjoyed in Suzzie, …

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Golden retriever petsit and pomeranian petsit housesitting in Auburn, CA

Cody and Barbie — what a contrast!

By L S on September 7, 2013

Our travels took us to “Gold Country,” California, to care …

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Housesit and Petsit for standard poodle in San Francisco Bay area

Bella by the Bay!

By L S on September 2, 2013

We had the pleasure of spending time in the Oakland/San …

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