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  • Vera, with the beautiful green eyes

    Vera, with the beautiful green eyes

    Housesitting and Petsitting domestic cat in Phoenix
    Our housesitting and petsitting engagement in Phoenix included a domestic cat, Vera.

    Vera was a rescue, raised from about 4 days old in a family with dogs. Besides being just a beautiful girl, Vera was also completely endearing — she was very independent, but so enjoyed being held and cuddled. Jeff pictured housesitter and petsitter with VeraYou would think having a bell around her neck would make hunting a problem, but somehow, Vera was able to successfully stalk and capture…stuff, fortunately for us, mostly manageable items such as crickets. She also had a strong food drive, so getting her attention was relatively easy (for a cat)!

    Most of all, Vera was a pleasure to be housesitters and petsitters for, because she seemed to genuinely enjoy human companionship — yes, because that’s where her food comes from, but there also seemed to be a sense of “this is my pack,” which kept her hanging around her peeps (even the substitute ones!)Housesitters and petsitters watching Vera the catHousesitter and petsitter engagement caring for Vera

  • Double “trouble” :) with two Goldens…

    Double “trouble” 🙂 with two Goldens…

    Housesitting and Petsitting Golden Retrievers in hoenix
    Bentley and Madison, two rambunctious but well-behaved Goldens we were housesitters and petsitters for in Phoenix!

    Adorable Bentley
    Adorable Bentley

    Bentley is a big boy, and like most Goldens, loves being close, which is endearing, and a little challenging because he’s LARGE!  Loves walks, too — VERY interested in other dogs we see along the way, and curiously not so much interest in the ducks which congregate in the park pond (yeah!)

    We only had Madison a few days, but quickly learned DO NOT play ball toss with this one!  In our experience, Goldens aren’t AS “obsessed” with particular toys as are, say, labs or spaniels, but not the case with Maddy!  Once she’s started with the ball, she is persistent, ingenious in finding ways to get you to play, and she actually gets angry when you put the ball away!  The similarities between dogs and 2 year olds is striking…:) And that’s what makes housesitting and petsitting engagements, such as caring for Madison and Bentley, so much fun!

    Housesitting and Petsitting Madison, the Golden Retriever, in Phoenis
    Madison

     

  • Have a Havanese – or Two!

    Have a Havanese – or Two!

    Every breed has its fans, and watching these two precious Havanese for three months in Port Townsend, Washington certainly opened our eyes to the joys of smaller dogs.

    We spent three months caring for these two, and absolutely loved their intelligence, energy, athleticism, cuddliness, patience and every thing else that is endearing about four-legged companions. One of the best features is their “pack-and-go”-ability — open the door, have them hop in the kennel and away you go on a day’s adventure!

    Housesitting and petsitting with our two Havanese in Port Townsend, WA

  • Dino the cat!

    Dino the cat!

    What a wonderful time spending a few days in the Tacoma area with Dino!  What a strikingly handsome boy, isn’t he?

    Housesitting and petsitting in the Tacoma with Dino the catDino’s a very independent cat, until he wants something from you!  We quickly learned Dino’s way to get your attention was to jump on your lap and kind of march on your belly — further instructions to follow, of course….

    As independent as he is during the day, Dino is a cuddler at night. Not just anywhere on the bed will do, right up by your cheek is his favorite night time snuggle spot — now how cute is that?

    Housesitting and petsitting in the Tacoma area with our feline friendJeff with Dino, housesitting and petsitting in the Tacoma area
    …and the BIGGEST benefit of being able to care for Dino was the privilege of getting to know his parents, the wonderful and dynamic duo of Lynn and Denis! (Besides being an amazing health professional, Lynn makes great scones, too!)

  • Suzzie the Sheep Dog (and Bunnies, too!)

    Suzzie the Sheep Dog (and Bunnies, too!)

    What a beautiful and delightful companion we enjoyed in Suzzie, the old English Sheep Dog!  Suzzie is convinced she’s a 90 lb. lap dog, and really, who are we to argue? 🙂

    Housesit petsit with old English Sheep Dog in Seattle, WA

    Caring for Suzzie and her buddies, two male rabbits, Max and Flopsie (aka Mr. Nibbles) while her family enjoyed a 5 week European vacation was a joy. Suzzie loves walks and vigorous games of tug (which is a real workout with 90 pounds of bounding energy on the other end!)

    Housesit petsit in Seattle, WA with two rabbits and a sheep dogThe rabbits require some custodial care (wouldn’t it be great if they could be litter box trained), but they certainly were fun to watch during their exercise romps!Housesit petsit with English sheep dog visiting Mt. Baker

    We were also fortunate the Suzzie’s parents gave us permission to take her with us at times.  Beautiful Mt. Baker in July was a great respite from the heat, for all of us!