client update for 9.28.09

Sorry for the lack of pics today guys, but I am feeling way under the weather this evening. My back is all outta whack and the morning sickness can't tell time. This is the first day I have felt truly horrible. :(

S.AM. The kids are still doing well! P managed to keep her sweater on all day, despite S's efforts to remove it! N is being a huge love bug, as is G, and Da is perched atop her spot on the kitty condo. Do is back under the bed for the time being. But at least she did come out some while I was here! S and P have been playing a ton today! It's hilarious! M is still eyeing the door, like I dont know she isnt allowed out there! Silly kitty! They are all pretty laid back tonight, maybe they know I'm feeling icky. They all ate well today, and I'm sure I will have a bedful tonight! Hopefully the house looks ok. I vacuumed last night, since it was getting a little furry! Also going to pooper scoop the back yard in the morning. :)

H.AM. S and B were both perky and happy today! I'm sure they will be so happy to see you guys tomorrow though! Lots of playtime and lovin today, as well as treat hunting! P and H were fairly mellow, just kinda hanging out and watching Brian clean the litter boxes. S's leg is still looking good, not a single limp since you guys have been gone! Everyone ate well today, although B still really wants a little extra with his food!

D.CO. Brian talked with you earlier, but U was awesome today. Happy to get out and about and not a limp to be seen. He got all his PT (I think he is counting the seconds until the balance board goes away though!), and his massage this afternoon, and was very pleased! Had his kong and fresh water this afternoon, ate well today (of course!) and was just his usual happy, lovey, smiley self. It's weird seeing him so early in the evenings now! Had gotten used to going so much later!

M.SL. J was a happy boy again today! I swear that he is THE happiest dog on earth. Had a great walk and lots of love, as well as his usual meds and treats and all that good stuff. It still cracks me up that he tries to slink off when the spray comes out, but he always stops at the bedroom door!

L.AL. Tried to make sure B and R were worn out again today! Walked to and from the park, and they did great! They are getting really really good and being near strange people, and even managed to pretty much ignore an off leash dog! As long as they are on the other side of the street, we're usually good! They seemed pretty tired by the time they were done today, but I think they are hiding coffee somewhere since they usually have a second burst of energy right as we leave. I think my feeling bad confuses them, poor guys. I'm usually so excited to see them, and today I was just blah. Hope they know that doesnt mean I dont love them any less!

I promise to upload pics and stuff tomorrow. I am just so beat tonight and icky tonight. I forgot how rough the first trimester can get. :(

Client update for 9.27.09

Day late on the update, sorry guys! My internet connection was acting up, so I had to spend a little time with tech support this morning to get it working again. Gotta love technology!

UPDATES FOR SUNDAY:

S.AM. Talked with you a bit this morning, right before Do scared the bejeezus out of me in the hallway! Wasnt expecting to see her out there and we both jumped a bit! Everyone is doing great. S and P are playing up a storm! G took over the dog bed, laying right in the middle, looking rather princely! N has become my newest shadow, she follows me around in search of ear scratches and belly rubs. She is the sweetest thing ever! She slept with me for a bit last night....or should I say us, since I also had P, M, and G in bed with me! Lots of snuggles! This morning Miss M was really lovey, kneading on me and even wanting Belly rubs! Da is, of course, still a huge lover. She got her lovins and belly rubs too! She still makes me feel like she is going to fall right off the cat condo though! Everyone is eating and drinking well, and being very lovey! As soon as I can get the Camera off of B I will post pics! Took some video of the girls playing as well, but not sure how it came out yet.

H.AM. S and B are doing great! B seems to be moving past the "but i want something else with my food!!!' hump, and S is just the sweetest girl. She still seems to think that she is a lap dog, though! H and P are doing awesome too. P is a little lovier than H, but H has finally figured out that we are there to love on him, too. The treat hunts continue to amuse us, and even my own dogs are starting to get better at it now! (they must have heard us talking about how awesome it is to watch S and B do it!).

M.SL. Always good to see J on a weekend! He was a smiley, trotting boy yesterday, and was happy to get out and about. I really do love that he always has a smile for us, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy! Not to mention he seems to help with the morning sickness. Apparently the cure for that (and really it should be called ALL DAY sickness!) is a smile from J, some kisses, and playing dead! I have to say that when you guys go back home I am gonna miss him like crazy!

Ok, that's it for Sunday. Will get the pics and stuff up as soon as I can!

Client update for 9.26.09

It's been a long day, but only because I feel icky! Thankfully it's hard to focus on feeling icky when you're with adorable fur babies all day!

S.AM: Had a full bed last night! P, G and Da were sleeping with me last night. And this morning, Miss M joined in, climbing up on the bed for some lovins. It was adorable! I think at some point Do came out last night, but I was so groggy I couldnt tell if it was her or Da! By morning, it was just P, G, and Da in bed with me though. S continues to amuse me to no end. She loves to play with me, and of course, P must join in. N is just a huge sweetheart. So mellow, and so sweet. She loves getting her ears rubbed! Still having a great time with them all. They are all eating drinking, and behaving very well. G still follows me around all the time. He is my little shadow! And i have yet to wake up without him either on, or near my head! It's really sweet and cute. How can anyone resist him??? Hope you all are having a blast!!

H.AM. S is still doing soooo well, and is still all over Brian! B is doing great, but is starting to get a bit picky with his food. We're trying a few new things, and I think Im going to pick up some Chicken Broth tomorrow and see if he digs that with his food. He is still eating though, we've just had to be creative today. More cheese seems to work, but I've found that the majority of picky dogs really like some warm chicken broth on their food, so it's worth a shot! The treat hunts are still going well! S got the most last time, but B doesnt give up easily! H and P are doing great too. They seem to wonder why we keep leaving only to come back again in a few hours. Check out the video B took of the treat hunt!

G.LI: B was a happy girl this morning! Really happy to get out today. She was not interested in a walk this morning, so we took her outside to go potty and played and loved on her outside. I think she is missing you and is a little upset over it. Like she thought if she left the house she might miss you coming back or something. She got lots of belly rubs and hugs and kisses (how can you resist that face, right?), but seemed sad when we had to leave. I'm sure she was thrilled to see you today! Unfortunately we forgot the camera (lost my phone, and BB has no SD card at the moment...).

B.SI: C was her usual frisbee bearing self tonight! Still have one more visit with her tonight, but she was very happy to have her dinner visit and walk! Went over to the park as usual, and she got to sniff around. She was wagging and smiling the whole time. I don't think I've ever seen her less than happy!

Client update for 9.25.09

Please forgive the short update tonight, but I am feeling LOUSY, and, as luck would have it, my phone somehow managed to disappear today, along with my memory card, that has all the pictures on it. Luckily, I have a plethora of phones, and was able to switch back to my Blackberry, and the only thing that was lost was the pics for today. I will get pics tomorrow though, I promise!

S.AM: P and G slept with me again last night! It's really adorable. P curls up under the covers with me, and G seems to like to lay right on top of my head! M has been VERY social today, and seems to really want to sneak outside, but I make sure she isnt near the door when I open it. Da has been hanging out in her usual spot, and is soooo lovey! I love her little purr! Do is still feeling me out, but has been sneaking out at night. Got up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night and saw her in the hallway. N is enjoying all the affection. She is such a mellow girl! S was playful last night and today, and was playing with P and myself! At one point she was spinning in circles! So cute!!!! Going to try to get video of it tomorrow morning sometime. Everyone is eating and drinking well, and the kitties seem to appreciate the love and clean litter boxes.

H.AM: S and B are both doing great! S really likes to try to snuggle with Brian! The girl dogs seem to really love him for some reason! Both are eating and drinking well, and love all the affection and playtime. P has turned out to be a huge lover kitty, and H has warmed up as well! Such cuties! The treat hunts continue to amuse us like mad. I really wish my dogs were as good at that game!

D.CO: I know B already talked to you about U's appointment. Wish I could've made it, but the morning sickness was really really bad this morning. I really wish it would go away already! Anyway, it is good to know he is losing weight AND gaining muscle back in that leg! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!  Had his PT on his afternoon visit , although I think he was miffed that the balance board didnt go away. Great walk tonight. Glad that we are getting out a bit earlier with him. The GC is starting to get deserted later at night already.

L.AL: B and R had a blast with today. Had a great time at the park, although had to leave a bit early since there was a BIG dog that was off leash, and B was not pleased with that at all.  She is used to having the park to herself, and Sir R of course! They should be pretty tired either way though. Lots of playtime at the park, and afterward.  Im not sure they can be entirely tired out without the help of one of those ball pitching machines! I'm thinking of turning them into a sled team during the winter to wear them out!

We missed J today, hope that you are feeling better M!

client update for 9.24.09

It's been a pretty good day! I have more energy today than I have in awhile - I have to thank S.A and her hubby for that. Staying overnights there has been relaxing and I've actually been able to sleep! Anyway, on with the updates!

S.AM: The kids were so much fun last night and this morning. G was SO lovey last night that it was making me giggle! He wanted to be right up in my face, nibbling on my nose and sniffing at my eyes! So funny! P did her dance for me, which is the cutest thing ever, and S has taken to running up to me and giving me her paw and then getting lots of hugs, kisses, and scratches under her collar. M is being more social as well, getting a good 20 minutes of love this morning before deciding that she would rather just wander around the house. Da got lots of love as well, but she wiggles so much that I'm afraid that she is going to fall off the cat condo! Do came out for a bit today, but is still wondering who I am, and why I am there, but at least she is starting to come out! N has also really gotten lovey, wanting to be petted often, and this afternoon at feeding time she was more interested in being loved in before she ate. They are all doing great (even the fish!) and are really just a bunch of sweethearts! P and G slept with me again last night as well!

H.AM: S has really taken a shine to Brian, and even layed in his lap today! B is perky as ever, and was the Champion of the last treat hunt. B is trying to get some good video of it, but they are faster than we are! S's leg is still looking good, and they are both eating and drinking well, and of course, are getting lots of love! Heading to do their evening visit in just a few minutes.

D.CO: U was his usual self today, although this afternoon I did bust him on the chair. Left you a note about it, and moved the kitty scratcher onto the chair so he wouldnt jump back up there! Leg was looking good today, and he was in a great mood! Walked through the neighborhood this morning, and did his PT this afternoon. Off to the golf course here in a bit!

M.SL: It was so good to see Jax today! I missed that little guy! He was all smiles and even took us on a different course for his walk today. Very happy boy! Even played dead for me, which we all know is my favorite. :)

G.LI: B was a happy girly today! Phone died before we could get any real pictures, but as you can see she wanted belly rubs before her walk! Made sure she had water and all that, and gave her lots of love and some treats before crate time.

Update for 9.23.09

Well, I started updating this, and then wham! Power shuts off! Lost an entire update!

I'm getting the text updates started now, and will post pics later tonight after Brian and I have uploaded all the pics and video.

S.AM: Everyone did great overnight! G decided that my toes were some sort of sheet mouse that must be pounced upon before settling down behind my knees. P slept curled up against my tummy, and everyone else settled onto couches and the futon etc. Do is still hanging out under the bed, but has been peeking out at me on occasion, so I just see this little black head pop out! Hoping she will come out all the way this evening sometime. Da has roamed the halls a bit, and went back to her perch on top of the kitty condo, of course! She purrs like a little freight train though! Just loves affection! S is constantly cracking me up. She always has a huge smile on her face, and wants to play or get scratches. Such a sweet girl. N loves to cuddle on the couch, but of course P must join us, and G has to oversee it all! Having a great time with them all, and they are all eating and drinking well, and are being angels!

H.AM: S is really warming up to us, and is just a beautiful girl! No signs of anything with her leg so yay there!! B is a little more boisterous, he loves to run around us and bark a bit until he gets attention. Then he is just a lover. We are still getting a kick out of watching them do their treat hunts, since our dogs arent half as good at it (they just give up after a bit!). Both eating and drinking well. The kitties are doing great too. P is much more affectionate, and H is still wondering who the heck we are and why we are there.

D.CO: U was his smiley self today, and was really much more interested in getting out than in doing his PT. But I got him to do it anyway. Bribery with treats always works! he seems to be wondering why I'm moving slower than usual and every once in awhile will give me a little nudge. Left you a note about the trash guys. :)

L.AL: They're not all the way run down, but they are close! I was feeling horrid after my usual sits this morning/afternoon so Brian ran up to take care of B and R. I think his shoulder may fall off from throwing the ball, but by the time they were done, B and R wanted nothing but water, and to lay on the kitchen floor. Of course, I've done that before and seen them bounce back up, so hopefully they are thoroughly worn out and napping peacefully!

M.SL: J was, of course, awesome! I feel like I'm always saying the same thing about him, but hey, he is a great dog and never really strays from his routine. Always happy and smiley, and trots around like a pup! Makes my day!

Pictures and late evening updates to come later!

Client update for 9-22-09

Hi guys! Sorry it took me so long to do the update tonight. I have a flame point siamese attached to me and we have been playing and snuggling. :) I'm a sucker for a sweet cat!

D.CO: Already talked to you tonight so not much else to report! Thinking if it's warm enough U and I will stroll down by the river in the morning!



M.SL: J was smiley again today! I don't know how he does it, but I think I wanna come back as him in my next life. Always so happy and full of wonder. It's awesome! Had a great walk, complete with smiling and deer like trotting.




G.LI: B was her usual perky self today! All about the belly rubs! Had a nice stroll, and also let P out while we were there.



H.AM: S and B were awesome this afternoon and this evening. S is doing great on that knee, no signs of a limp at all. They are both such sweet dogs! S and B are so much better at the find the treat game than our dogs are! It's awesome to watch! Made sure their water was full, and that everyone was fed and loved on. P was very lovey, but H has yet to be convinced that we are not going to eat him. :( Didnt manage to get any pics, since we are geniuses and only took one phone - that was dead! Hopefully we will get some awesome pics in the morning.

S.AM: I'm currently being snuggled by a G kitty!! He is the loviest cat ever! P is a close runner up for house lover though! They have all been great today! Talked to you a bit earlier, and have not seen Do yet. Da did come out and assume her position atop the kitty condo though! S has been great, and has the biggest smile! Makes me smile back! Her and P have been playing and vying for attention. N was nervous at first, but is already settling in and wanting to hang out on the couch and have her ears rubbed. M seems to be pretty unphased by it all! Sorry the pics arent the best. My phone cam isnt the best, and I can't get them to hold still much!!!! They all ate well tonight (well, Do didnt come out, but I expected that. Hopefully tomorrow!), and I made sure that their water is full. Brian came by earlier, and I let the girls out for a pot break while he took care of the litter boxes. So far so good, although I'm not sure G is gonna leave my side unless I'm in the shower!

Important Update

Well folks, I have yet another ITDH announcement!

Effective rather soonish, my (Kimberly) services will be limited. Brian and I found out today that I am approx. 5 weeks pregnant. :)

I will continue with my personal clients until my Doctor says its no longer OK, and will no longer be able to service cats without Brian in tow (no cat boxes!). I am already feeling fairly icky, so occasionally Brian will take over for me, but I intend to keep working until I can't anymore. No worries guys, you're not going to be without service! Even when I go into labor we will have you covered with our back up pet sitter (we will schedule meetings for our regular clients well in advance). We have a long ways to go yet, but we wanted to let everyone know that we will need to keep our schedules a little lighter, and will not be accepting too many new clients, just because I don't want to overextend us.

client update for 9.19.09, and 9.20.09

Sorry guys! The day got out from under me yesterday and I didnt quite make it to the blog. But, i have a great reason! Kalli was released from the Hospital yesterday afternoon, so I was busy getting her all taken care of, getting her meds, and being relieved that she was back home, and neither of us had to spend another night in the hospital (those cots they give ya are a killer! Very hard to sleep on, despite how exhausted I was!). Again, I want to thank each and every one of you for your well wishes, patience and understanding. I cannot tell you how much it meant to me that all of you were willing to support us through this time. If there is one thing on earth that I cherish, it is my child, and leaving her side was not an option. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you! We truly have the greatest clients in the world!

Now that I am done being all mushy, onto the updates!

9.19:

M.SL: Ya know, I ALMOST got to go with Brian to go see J, since my mother was at the hospital with my daughter, and I had a couple of hours to get out and try to relax. But the hospital called me back to release her, so I didnt get to go.:( I cannot wait to see him tomorrow! I have missed my little buddy! As you can see, he was a trotting, smiling, happy boy yesterday, and Brian had a blast with him, as usual. Although I don't think there is such a thing as a bad day with J! He is always so happy to see us, and so happy to get out and about.

B.SI: Miss C was all wags yesterday! Had her dinnertime walk, as well as her late walk, and got to go play and sniff at the park. Brian always has a blast with her as well. She is just such a lover girl, and always so excited to play and go walking. Ate well, and Brian made sure she had fresh water. She did go potty ALOT yesterday, wasnt anything abnormal, but thought you should know just incase.

9.20.09

B.SI: C was raring to go this morning! Brian took her on the usual walk, and to the park. She got to meet a very large Saint Bernard, although the big dog was more interested in other things. C didnt seem too offended though! Fed her breakfast, and got more fresh water, and lots of love! Was hard to get pics this morning due to the angle of the sun, but B managed to get at least one!

mini update for 9.18.09 - complete with pictures!

Well, I'm managing a mini update from the hospital. I dont have full details since I wasnt there, but I can pass along what Brian has tole me about everyone. And a few pictures that Brian emailed to me.

Also, I will be back to work on Monday. It is looking like my daughter won't be released until Sunday, but her bloodwork actually shows improvement, it is just slower than usual. Still waiting on the results of some other tests, and she had a CT scan today (all is well - she really is just responding slowly). I have a fabulous support system in my parents, and K will stay with the during the day while I work.

So, here is the mini update:

D.CO: U was apparently happy to get out into his backyard today. Seems like he really digs the trees. We have all been in contact today, so not much else to report. I'm sure Brian left you a note and all that good stuff. I do miss getting out about with U, and the way he beats the heck out of me with his tail. :) I think B got sme pics of U, but all I got on my end was blurry pictures. I'm thinking he meant to send better pics!

K.WA: I am really bummed out that I didnt get to spend time with F, but I know he kept Brian amused! He apparently is NOT a big fan of the rain, and Brian had to lure him out of the house with treats and toys just to get him to go potty while it was raining. He does great on the leash, and is just a huge lover. I'm so sad that I didnt get to go love on him and play with him too!




Look at those eyes!!!!

L.AL: Apparently it was HAILING at your house today! Got a text from Brian telling me that B and R were not amused since it was pouring rain, and then another text telling me that it had turned to hail, and R was having none of it! They did get lots of love and playtime though, which I miss as well. I am going to be so happy to get back to shredding toys with B and having R either in my lap, or kind of, sort of, maybe, considering playing with the ball with his sister!
Please note the "Excuse me, human?? This weather does not please me!" Look on R's face. SO CUTE! I really miss them!!!



"Um...you don't really expect me to go out there, do you??"

M.SL: J was apparently his usual self today, although he is always a little hesitant when it looks like it may rain! But B spent lots of time playing with him (its adorable, they lay side by side on the floor together and J gets his belly rubbed!), and loving on him. Those 2 are a pair! I really miss J's big ole smile, and his deer trot! Can't wait to see him!

Hi guys! I really wish I could give you some good news, but Kalli is not responding to treatment. They are takig her down for a CT scan to check for abscesses on her kidneys here in about a half an hour. I'm running on nothing but caffeine and adrenaline and hope at the moment, but i'm still here, so thats something!

Hard to get the blog upated since I'm nt actually out doing the petsits, I can tell you that everyone is fine, and keeping Brian busy and amused (especially F. He jumps into my car at every available opportunity an sits down and just smiles. Brian has a few pics of it, and it is just adorable! He is also a fast walker which we love! Keeps us going, and makes for a happy dog!

I'm going to get with Brian at some point today so we can do the blog for today. I know you are all anxious to see and hear about your babies, and I thank you so much for your patience! It's really hard to do much from the hospital, without any access to my main computer. Frustrating, let me tell you!

Come Monday, Kalli's dad is going to take over the morning/afternoon watch at the hospital, and I am going to work. My daughter needs me, but I am thinking that by then they should have her on the track to recovery. And honestly, I've been here since Tuesday, and I'm going a little stir crazy. Plus, I am emotionally drained, and nothng makes things feel better than the love of some furry kids, am I right?

Again, I would like to thank everyone who has shown infinite patience, support, and genuine concern during this time. It's pretty tough to run a business in general, but even harder when an emergency strikes. So again, thank you all. I'll be giving you some discounts here and there for being so awesome and sticking with us. ;)

Hope you all are well. Looking forward to Monday and getting back to see your babies. I really and truly miss all their smiling faces, and (occasionally dangerous!) wagging tails.

ITDH status report

One again I would like to thank all of you for your words of encouragement, support, and flexibility. Brian is doing the best that he can under the circumstances, and I have to say I am glad to have him, since in most cases if a petsitter has something happen, there is no backup and everything gets cancelled. Lucky for us, we dont have to consider that option.

My daughter is still in the hospital, and will be here for at least another day, possibly 2. She is slow to respond to treatment, still has a spiking fever, still cannot hold anything down, and is still very scared and upset. I will have a few hours today and tomorrow where my mother is coming down to stay with her, so I may see some of you, and at least will see your pets for a bit. I can't d every sit right now, but I can get out during the afternoons and handle my usual sits, which is good since sitting here in this hospital isnt doint much for my sanity. Unfortunately I cannot just leave her with someone else for 12 hours and cover all the sits, and for that, i apologize. I know that this is an issue for some folks, and while we are still working out the kinks of dealing with this kind of emergency, I assure you that Brian isnt missing any sits, and that your pets are still being taken care of.

I will hopefully have the actual blog up and running tonight, kiddo's condition permitting. As those of you with children know, she has to come first. And again I thank each and every one of you for being so kind and understanding, and allowing me to care for my daughter during this time. My business means so very much to me, but my daughter is my entire world, and not being here for her is not an option.

I hope that all of you and yours are well. And I look forward to getting the heck out of here and spending time with your fur babies again.

Thanks to everyone that called or emailed and all that. My 8 year old daughter is currently in the hospital with a pretty fierce UTI/Kidney infection. She is scared, and sick, and well, mommy isnt holding up so well either. Brian is handling all petsits and financial matters until my daughter is released, which looks to be Friday at the very earliest. Thanks to everyone for your understanding, flexibility with key pick up, etc. I honestly appreciate it. Unfortunately we cannot foresee things like this, and all we can do is do our best to keep our heads above water. I have to tell you that although i hate sitting around not working, it is very important for me to be able to be with her at this time, and again, I cant thank all of you enough for being so supportive.

I hope that everything in your world is fabulous.

-K

quick update

Sorry for the lack of updates, folks. My daughter is very sick, and I have been taking care of her and running her to urgent care and her doctor. She has a high fever and is now vomiting often. We are still doing all of our petsits, although Brian is doing most of them, and I am only covering the clients that insist on having me so that I can be here to care for my kiddo, and do the doctor's visits, etc. I will try and get the blog for today up tonight if i can get K to nap. Wish me luck! Hope you all are doing well!

Oh! While I am here and thinking of it, We are looking at chaning our payment policy. It will be posted on the website as well, but we are looking at requiring payment in advance for daily services, and a 50% deposit for out of town services. We have had some issues with non payment, and the like, and although we hate to have to be stricter with our payment policy, we have to pay the bills. We are also going to be offering a 5% discount for cash payment, so if you plan to pay in cash, please let us know in advance so that we can apply your discount! Also, don't forget about the referral program! For every new client that you refer to us, you will receive $5.00 off services. Not a bad deal, an nowadays, every penny counts! Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know about the upcoming changes before we post them on the site and send out the official notices. We will also be emailing you a copy of your invoice, as well as leaving the paper invoices for you. I'm not certain how it works, but after a certain amount, petsitting and dogwalking services are tax deductible!

Hope you all are doing well. It's time for me to tend to my daughter again. :)

Client update - all visits for 9.13.09

Picked up the card reader, so we have pictures! Yay!

B.SI: So awesome to see C this weekend. She was a happy girl this morning, although we woke her up. She was excited to get out and walk, and check out all the new smells at the park. Beautiful morning out! She looks like a puppy again with her new haircut too! Anyway, had a wonderful walk, and she got lots of loving, as usual. Had breakfast and gave her fresh water too. Was so great to see her! Last night she was just hilarious! So happy to see us and was just having a blast. I have to say that our morning walks are my favorite, and she seems to love them just as much.

A.WH: The Pack was awesome this morning! (Last night too!) M was running around like mad, and was loving all the attention! A and G were fairly mellow, but really happy to see us, and Q was tentative at first, but soon decided that he really wanted me to scratch his ears! Got a few decent pics, but mostly they were little black blurs this morning! They all ate well last night, and I made sure they were drinking water. I'm sure they missed you, but I had a great time getting to know them. M is such a little lover, A and G are so sweet, and even Q has a sweet little heart. Looking forward to seeing them again next month!

M.SL: Had a great time with J this weekend! We woke him up this morning, and he stretched and yawned before we took him out for his morning walk. He actually walked us this A.M., leading to us to all his favorite places, and doing alot of wagging, smiling, trotting, and sniffing! Had a light breakfast and his meds, and lots of belly rubs. He seems to be very kissy lately, and it's the sweetest thing! Went back around 12:30, and we had another walk, lots of fresh water, and tricks and affection. Brian loves to find the spot that makes J's leg kick, and J was smiling, so I think he liked it too. Had another, longer walk on our evening visit, as well as dinner and the last of his meds. Made sure he had all his creams and sprays and all that this morning as well, and he seemed less itchy this afternoon and this evening. He ate his dinner like a champ, and got lots of lovin before we left. He is the sweetest boy, and his smile is just the best. I gotta tell ya, if there are days where you guys wont need us, we are gonna miss him like crazy. We have definitely bonded with him, and he is a bright spot in our day. We just love him! Hope you had a great time!