Posted by in pets It has been a wild few days, but things are getting a bit better for all. Little by little we are getting some answers and getting our footing now. Mickey was discharged from the hospital after a little more than 24 hours there. Apparently they thought he was adorable, but they were less thrilled that…Read more »
Posted by in pet sitting, pets This cat’s expression says it all. What the hell happened today? Are we having a “scare Debra” day? Did I miss the announcement? Honestly, if I’d known I would just have stayed in bed this morning. One client with a dog that has a probable urinary tract infection. The poor thing squatted about 15 times…Read more »
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Posted by in animals, pet sitting, pets “Early in the journey you wonder how long the journey will take and whether you will make it in this lifetime. Later you will see that where you are going is HERE and you will arrive NOW…so you stop asking.” ― Ram Dass, Be Here Now Slowing down is not my best skill. It wouldn’t…Read more »
Posted by in cat, cats, pets, photography Posted by in Book reviews, pets In a former life, before my days as a pet sitter, I ran bookstores (for 20 years), and then a publishing house. I wrote eight books. I wrote for magazines and reviewed books. I’m mostly done with all of that now, but the writing and reading stuff seems to be in my blood. It is…Read more »
Posted by in cat, cats, pets, photography Posted by in cat, cat behavior, cats, pets, Uncategorized I discovered a new item last week and got some for the cats – Cattystacks. Boxes. Really fun boxes. The company’s slogan is “because cats like boxes.” You can put as many together in whatever configuration you want. My guys don’t always want me to catch them with the camera in the boxes, I did…Read more »
Posted by in cat, dogs, pet care, pet sitting, pets, photography, vocation Sorry to be so quiet lately. Been working in a big project. More details to follow, but for now, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I love about my work. Here’s my 5 best things about being a pet sitter. 1) Tons of BFFs Pet sitters have lots and lots of best furry friends.…Read more »
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The Blessing of Animal Companions 