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The Love of Pets & Other Fun Stuff
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As we’re getting ready to leave Fiji next week after almost two and a half months, I just wanted to share something that’s been on my mind.

We’ve been caring for two rescue dogs who were quite reactive and nervous when we first arrived. Looking back, I don’t think I’ve ever cuddled dogs this much or said, ‘You’re the best doggies in the world,’ so many times in my life. :heart:

It’s been incredibly rewarding to watch them slowly become calmer, more confident, and genuinely excited to spend time with us. At first, even going to the beach felt like a big adventure for them. Now they’re waiting eagerly by the car, hoping we’ll take them on another outing.

This experience has really shown me the value of a longer house sit. You have the time to build trust, create a real bond with the pets, and get to know a little of the local community too. Of course it’s still temporary, but the connections you make feel very real.

Leaving next week is going to be much harder than I expected because we’ve truly grown to love these two.

I’m feeling incredibly grateful that TrustedHousesitters has given us the opportunity to experience this.

Greetings from Fiji! :fiji: I’d love to hear your stories too. Where are you currently sitting, and what’s been your most memorable experience? Feel free to share your favourite photos in the comments!

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Zorro a memorable dog who I’m appreciating for every day that he is well enough to go out- this will be his last summer. It might be just weeks/months but he’s on palliative care now….

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@BonnyinBrighton What a beautiful photo of you both. And oh, what a special, tender experience this must be, spending time with Zorro in this last chapter of his life.

It sounds like a sit that asks for a big heart. I can imagine it isn’t an easy one to accept, knowing he is on palliative care. Are you with him for a longer sit, or is this a temporary stay? And do you expect to be there until the end, or have you already known him for a while?

Either way, it is lovely to see the bond between you. He looks very peaceful with you.

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Not a sit, he’s a dog I’ve walked taken care of for 8 years via Borrowmydoggy here in England. I pick him up every Friday early morning and keep him for the day taking him home around 4pm. We’ve had many adventures in the local countryside and at the beach too. During Covid I had him every day as his owner had to teach her children at home. He’s one in a million.

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@BonnyinBrighton What a beautiful story! Thank you so much for sharing. These stories like yours goves me hope during these - for many people - challenging times :heart: