The Happy Cat

I thought you might want to see what a happy cat looks like! See YouTube video..
http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le6FbntPWYM

Boots Again

Boots is one of my favorite cats. I think it is because he is a snuggler. He'll put his head on my chest and just purr. I adore him. He also has quite the personality. He loves his treats and also his bath water...yep...he demands that I put just a little fresh water in the bath tub each time I visit. This is where he drinks his water.

I also think Boots is gorgeous. He is a tuxedo kitty...my favorite. Kitties like Boots make my day and always bring a smile to my face.

Welcome to 2010!

Wow, 2009 just flew by! I am excited to be starting off the new year with new goals for my business. Watch for big changes.

I am very excited to have some new sitters on board...Dru Jackson, Torrie Lacy, Suzanne Padilla, and Stacy Doran. I am truly blessed with with a great crew.

Follow my blog in 2010 for more stories and fun!

A Christmas Adoption Story

Chevy Bear was finally rescued from the truck stop in Eastern Washington. She had been roaming around for several months when a Boise area truck driver contacted IDAWG about her. She was surviving on expired burritos that a truck stop worker put out for her. Chevy was shy and sort of like a feral dog...nobody could get near her except for the truck stop worker. A rescue was planned, and Chevy was captured and brought back to Boise. I fostered her. Chevy was so nervous when she arrived that I just put her in the backyard and let her come to me when she was ready....5 weeks later! Eventually, she bonded with me...a VERY tight bond. I often worried though...how would she ever get adopted? But, as I've learned throughout my many years in rescue, God always seems to bring the right people forward. So, I gave it to God. This dog, who was so unique and had golden eyes that looked right into her soul, but would she ever become a pet? And to whom?

Then a pet sitting client of mine called and told me their yellow lab had to be put to sleep. Did I know of any other labs available? Well, I answered that I really didn't...Chevy was all I had and she had issues. But, they were free to look at her. I didn't hear back from them. Then they came and looked at her. She stared at them from the back yard. She shook when I brought her close enough for them to look at. I thought to myself...not going to happen. Then, to my surprise they called me back and said, "We'd like to try her" Wow, "What? Are you sure?" Yep. That was 4 years ago...right before Christmas.The transition was not and has not been without issues, but Chevy's family loves her and she loves them. This is the perfect family for Chevy. She shares her home with 'her pack'...mom, dad, two teen girls and a cocker spaniel. And, I get to dog sit her. When she comes over she cries with excitement for the first 5 minutes. Melts my heart. Miracles do happen...this was a Christmas miracle...Chevy, the unadoptable black dog with the beautiful golden eyes, got adopted.

People I'm Thankful For....

There have been so many special people who've helped me in my business along the way. There's Joan and Kelley...two good friends who rescue dogs and have send so many people my way for pet care. There's Dee at I.H.S. who has been so supportive of my business and efforts to help dogs. And there's Kim, the groomer who transforms matted dogs into beautiful creatures. Thanks to all of them for the things they do to help animals and for their support and friendship.

Funny Face the Turtle

Always something new with pet sitting! I got my first turtle client...Funny Face the Russian tortoise. While I really thought this would be a really boring gig, I was wrong! She is actually quite fun. I went to see her on Saturday. She was burrowed under some dirt, keeping warm under her heat lamp. I was instructed to fill her water tub with a couple inches of water and to let her splash about as I cleaned her aquarium. Well, that was really cute...she gentle splashed about and I enjoyed watching her little feet and heat move around. When I put her back, she was hungry. Have you ever seen a turtle eat? Too funny! She was a little prehistoric piglet...chomp chomp. It's hard to describe it exactly, but let's say I was really entertained by my little friend. Now if I could get interested in tadpoles and frogs!

Rufus - The Ugly Guy

Rufus is visiting me for a few days. He is a former foster dog that was adopted by a wonderful couple. Rufus is one of the most unique looking dogs I've ever fostered. He is a German Shepherd/pitbull/?? mix. He is really quite unattractive (hey, they can't all be cute and gorgeous!). Rufus spent 6 months in 'the system'...first months in the shelter and then in the IDAPI dog. Fortunately, Dee at the shelter, gave him a new lease on life when she chose him for the program (which, by the way, he excelled in). Even his owner told me that when they take Rufus to the dog park, people are actually rude enough to comment on how unattractive he is! Can you believe it?! Rufus' body has a strange downward slant to it too...he must have some very high-end German Shepherd breeding in him. But the thing is, his adopters must have seen through his looks, because this is one really great dog! He gets along great with other dogs, is playful, but not hyper, and is just a really nice, balanced dog. They don't even crate him at home. He is really loyal and sweet too. So, well, yay Rufus! You found a nice life, and you deserve it!