#dog-sitting

[trivialbob]

This evening I went to a grad party at my next-door neighbors' home. The youngest of their two sons is heading off to college next fall. From what I gather, he'll be successful in college and has a nice scholarship to help him along. I'm happy for him and his parents.

We've been neighbors for about 15 years. They host a fair number of family gatherings. Sometimes when I see a bunch of cars in the driveway, and one of them belongs to the mother of the wife, I mix myself a cocktail and walk over there.

About 10 years ago, K—the boys' grandmother and mom of my neighbor—gave me a standing invitation to come over to her daughter's house for drinks whenever K was visiting.

It all started when the family went on vacation. Sheila and I were taking care of their dog, April. They asked that we stop by several times a day to feed and let April outside in their fenced-in yard.

Well, that got old—walking back and forth several times a day. So Sheila and I brought April over to stay in our house all week. Our dogs got along with April, and she liked our self-serve doggy door.

Midweek, K texted me. "I am at the house. Where is April??"

April was sleeping on my living room floor, her head resting on my foot, when I replied to K: "Sheila and I figured April would be happier staying with us and our dogs instead of being home alone. (I didn't add that my laziness was also a factor.)

And that is why K treats us like family.

[terrortwinunicorn]

My current situation

Personal space doesn't exist 😂

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[laf-outloud]

First time away from home and this little guy is either whining or assaulting me with puppy licks. I prefer the licks! 🐶❤️

[threshie]

Birthday time! I’m having a very low-key day staying home and dog-sitting for most of it. Might draw or write, dog allowing. 

[apocalypse-bones]

Cryptids

[greymatter13]

Here’s me hanging out with Diesel, one of the dogs I dog-sit. He’s a real sweet pup and he loves to cuddle and chew on hands :3

[greymatter13]

so i’m going to be watching 3 cattle dogs until the 29th. they’re good pups, so i’m not anticipating much trouble. little territorial but i’m not expecting visitors while their folks are gone.

only thing is the youngest pup, Arthur, is a bit skittish. real people-wary. so sometimes he’ll take a nap and then he’ll wake up and see me and he’ll just start barking at me w/his tail between his legs. i tried offering him treats and his toys to calm him down but in the end i just have to wait him out by sitting somewhere real non-threatening until he realizes i’m not a threat. plus the other 2 pups start barking, too, except they’re looking at the doors or the security monitor trying to figure out what’s going on. 

this is the first time somebody non-family’s looked after them, so i guess i’m the experiment here. 

[hangryeddiebuckleydiaz]

Such nice ass weather. 😌🥰