Introducing Ladybird, our newest guest

We'd like to introduce you to a lovely Basset/Beagle Gal named Ladybird who is staying with us for a few days. She's wonderfully affectionate, low-maintenance and enjoys playing with both Stella & Bailey.

Watching the sights on the pond

Ladybird really enjoys the 'treat ball'. She eats her meals by pushing it around as the kibble rolls out

At the end of the day, the hounds rested :)

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Help Your K9 Be Visible and Be Seen At Night

I would imagine all you pet parents like myself, want to take every precaution necessary when it is dark outside or when weather conditions are less than clear. Sometimes we only think that it is ourselves who need to be wearing some type of reflective gear but let's take every precaution we can to also have our canines as visible as possible as well.

Try this lightweight spotlit that can be visible up to 1000 ft either flashing or a steady light

Try this lightweight, durable collar so that your canine can be seen up to 100 ft away.

Besides visibility during evening walks, this is a  great precaution in the event Fido bolts out the door or yard without notice.

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Our Saturday with Lucy

We had Lucy the doberman puppy over for the day for daycare. Unfortunately for Lucy, she had been attacked by a neighborhood dog this week and incurred a neck and ear injury so she is wrapped up and has an Elizabethan collar on, which of course, inhibits a lot of interaction she would normally do. I could still throw a ball for her and play with her, however Bailey was pretty nervous around her so their interaction was limited.

Bailey was excited to have Lucy to play with but at the same time was a bit intimidated by the cone

Bailey is thinking about it...

Lucy watches the ducks

The sweet little Girl..........

Her ear has to stay bandaged

She enjoyed time in the yard

Bailey & Lucy spending time in the sunshine

 I spent some time in the lanai supervising Lucy & Bailey 

We wish Lucy a speedy recovery and to return to play in full personality and energy!

Happy Valentines to our Pet Parents

Stella's Valentine to her Mom

Lyra and Juno's Valentine to Mom and Grandmom Bailey's Greeting Here are the Girls with their Valentine Present from Bailey

Want to volunteer with the Florida SPCA?

Help improve the lives of animals in Florida by getting involved now. The Humane Society of the United States invites our members, supporters, and other animal advocates to a free grassroots event on Feb. 25 in Orlando, Feb. 26 and Feb. 27in Tampa Bay, or Feb. 28 in Stuart.

Join Kate MacFall, Florida state director for The HSUS, to learn how you can make a difference.

Whether you're concerned with puppy mills, greyhounds or generally creating a more compassionate Florida, animals need your efforts. Reserve your space now»

Are you prepared for any medical pet emergency?

Have you ever had a medical emergency for your pet or a treatment that you couldn't afford or had to delay? Absolutely horrible feeling and stressful for you and your pet, isn't it? Do you always have the cash when the yearly wellness exam and vaccines are needed? Or the unforseen dental cleaning?

Did you know that you can obtain pet insurance at reasonable monthly rates?
Do what's best for your pet and your wallet.

You can also visit them for Lost Pet Recovery Services

Bailey & Stella's Post-Walk Down Time

Please enjoy this morning's photos of Bailey and Stella post-walk down time at beautiful Simmers Young Park  [click the link]

First Blog Post in 30 days!!

My oh my, I see my last posting was December 5th!!!
December was a very full month of petsitting, boarding and photography.
As well, my husband and I took a mini getaway in the Florida Keys for the first time!

I had an absolute blast taking Christmas photos for our Pet Parents, both cats & dogs! 

See some examples right HERE on our blog.

December was fun as we met and gained a new pet patron, 1 yr old Barkley the Golden Retriever. Now she really livened up the place!!

She was a sweetie and enjoyed walks with us and playtime in the yard with ball and frisbee.

Then just this week, we had precious Lucy the 4 month old Doberman pup stay with us overnight.

Here Lucy meets the weekday gang

Stay tuned; I've got tons of photos and videos to post........it all just takes time!

We All Share!

Yesterday for our Facebook timeline photo, I posted this photo of my Bailey:

and stated how he is such a bed-hog when other dogs come for sleepovers. He is very quick to settle into another dogs bed or kennel, as he did here on November 22 in Lyra's bed & kennel.

Here's 2 more photos of his settlin'-in:

Quite relaxed, wouldn't you say?

...and not one bit of guilt over it either....

I don't want to give the impression that Bailey just takes over when other dogs are present. While he is bed & toy possessive, he's also very non-chalant about other dogs in his sleeping spaces or playing with his toys.

Today, case-in-point: Both Lyra & Stella, 2 of our regular daytime attendees, felt very much at home in Bailey's kennel which is situated in our dining room area. It always has the door open so any K9 can use it. 

Perhaps it is the very cushy comforter which is what makes it so inviting: :)

Lyra

Stella in, Lyra out

Stella in, Lyra beside and little Juno in foreground.

The Girls had spent most of morning outside so now we kickin' back

Then just a few moments ago, Stella was doing the ZZZZZ's and Lyra just crawled in too! 

Funny Girls!

And, as previously stated, Bailey freely shares his toys, like this 16 squeaker serpent that Lyra really enjoys! :)