tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post6676782808419027570..comments2023-10-21T03:29:13.119-07:00Comments on Herbal Connection: SittersMarionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-86309527843857520132008-06-03T09:22:00.000-07:002008-06-03T09:22:00.000-07:00Sherry,Somebody told me pets are substitutes for c...Sherry,<BR/><BR/>Somebody told me pets are substitutes for children who have left home. Dogs who live with older baby boomers need exercise; many have ailments that makes exercise a difficulty. Hence, dog walking and sitting becomes an industry, to fill the need of an ageing population who still want pets.<BR/><BR/>Jan,<BR/><BR/>So glad you made it through the surgery and that you're back. The charge was not astronomical at all...about $100 more than at a kennel. But we live in a small populated area and prices are low.<BR/><BR/>I imagine in cities, the price would be much higher. And yet...I would pay it, just for that peace of mind. It was incredible to come home to such relaxed and happy dogs!<BR/><BR/>Naomi,<BR/><BR/>The visit with the family was just great. It is difficult to have moms and dads stay...I have done it many, many times and know...but my daughter made us feel so very welcome.<BR/><BR/>And Graydon had an earache, but still remembered me, his Nammy. And Bree danced her heart out at the recital we attended. It was a very full weekend, with lovely dinners.<BR/><BR/>It is the last time I will see Bree before her trip to Europe. She will be in London, Edinburgh, Paris and Italy. Your side of the pond!<BR/><BR/>Goatman,<BR/><BR/>I did enjoy it! It was great to see the City again, to stay with family, and reconnect with the Coast. <BR/><BR/>Also wonderful to come home again!<BR/><BR/>Mystery,<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to read about your cats! Cats are actually my first love. I intend to find one, as soon as things settle down a bit.<BR/><BR/>Alan,<BR/><BR/>LOL.This is too funny. I've been thinking about finding a goat...reconnecting to the one I had as a child. I can see myself feeding a goat...perhaps on the Ferry that takes us to the Island.And I can imagine the looks!<BR/><BR/>This lady sitter was incredible. I am so glad we found her. There are others here who will look after any kind of critter, while you're away. It's awesome.Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-55071186632370175562008-06-02T19:29:00.000-07:002008-06-02T19:29:00.000-07:00Family, in what ever form they manifest, makes lif...Family, in what ever form they manifest, makes life complicated. Lately we have been doing road trips with our bottle babies. You should see the looks we get when we unload baby goats in the suburbs. I often wish we lived somewhere that hiring some great help was possible. Sounds like you were lucky with the help you found.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442419546836689939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-41050599558594869102008-05-31T19:07:00.000-07:002008-05-31T19:07:00.000-07:00I feel the same way about my cats. And for those o...I feel the same way about my cats. And for those of us who have an energetic connection to animals and plants, it is sacred. So far I have not written much about my cats on my blog mysteryranch.blogspot.com<BR/>but I will.Mystery Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04050933804542338165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-44742175086069759382008-05-31T19:05:00.000-07:002008-05-31T19:05:00.000-07:00Hope you enjoyed your respite trip back to civiliz...Hope you enjoyed your respite trip back to civilization!goatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02317617928368945316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-22625712964505667932008-05-28T10:06:00.001-07:002008-05-28T10:06:00.001-07:00I always think animals, particularly dogs have a g...I always think animals, particularly dogs have a great instinct for reading individuals. They obviously know that this lady is there to look after them and they can trust her. Sounds like she is a very calming influence on them too. It's great for you and Graham too Marion to know that you can go away and your dogs are in good hands and being well cared for. Hope you enjoy your visit with your family. Take careNaomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13524989873664135095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-21034220941732763702008-05-28T10:06:00.000-07:002008-05-28T10:06:00.000-07:00I always think animals, particularly dogs have a g...I always think animals, particularly dogs have a great instinct for reading individuals. They obviously know that this lady is there to look after them and they can trust her. Sounds like she is a very calming influence on them too. It's great for you and Graham too Marion to know that you can go away and your dogs are in good hands and being well cared for. Hope you enjoy your visit with your family. Take careNaomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13524989873664135095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-70053221473105003332008-05-27T08:47:00.000-07:002008-05-27T08:47:00.000-07:00I have a dear friend who sits for people's pets. S...I have a dear friend who sits for people's pets. She charges a lot to do it, but part of it is that she doesn't want to work for someone who doesn't appreciate her time and talent.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07145008534811435024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-72155044399844894402008-05-26T08:40:00.000-07:002008-05-26T08:40:00.000-07:00Wow, you must have loved your dogs very much. If t...Wow, you must have loved your dogs very much. If there wasn't any picture of the dogs, I would think you are talking about a child. That's true, a few years ago, if someone told me that she is a pet sitter, I wouldn't think that it was actually job. Dog walking is something a teenager do for extra money. Nowadays, pet sitting and dog walking are full-time jobs and are growing industries. Just take a look at the sitcom Kings of Queens, you will see the how busy dog walkers are these day. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Sherry Love<BR/><A HREF="http://sherrylove.net/" REL="nofollow">Sherrylove.net</A><BR/>_______________<BR/><BR/>PS: I also run a blog on family. If you have time, please come by and leave your comments. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com