What brightens your day whilst pet sitting?

Starting my day with a dog is the best way to start for me.

What do you like best of all?

For me it’s the feeling I’m leader of the pack.

When they bring you their favourite toy and you’re invited to join in the games!

When they greet you so warmly when you’ve only left the room a minute ago!

When they wiggle their bum in joy because you are you.

When they leap into your lap at inappropriate moments! With your coffee in hand!

When they get between you and the newspaper! What’s new? I’m far more newsworthy!

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I no longer have my dog but when I did, just seeing her every minute of every waking moment made my entire world shine. A love I’ve never felt before, apart from my own human child of course. It’s a little less shiny now she has gone which is why I sit, to get a little of that ordinary, every day, non judgmental, innocent, unadulterated love in return, if only for a little while :dog_face::smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

Me too Ziggy. Dogs never wake up and decide they don’t love you any more. They are so loyal and loving. Best friends in the world. It’s my birthday today and we got out at 6.00 am to seize the day together. She does wonders for my cholesterol and blood pressure readings! Averaging 13,000 steps this week ! As she’s on heat I’m not taking any chances with Luna!

Happy birthday mate, may you enjoy many, many more :partying_face::birthday_cake::face_blowing_a_kiss:

Cheers, @ziggy you brighten my day . Thanks for your friendship.

Happy birthday @Highfive!!

Your posts always make me smile!

Happy birthday @Highfive . Have a lovely day. At least the weather looks nice for you!

We must meet up some time - I live in Cheltenham, although currently in Europe until 7 May

Happy birthday @Highfive :birthday_cake:

I enjoy your posts and I learn a lot with your puns and use of language.

Thanks so much for not including the other 68 candles! I’d be running out of puff! Pet lovers are the loveliest people in my experience. You guys are the best!

Happy birthday!

I love when pets sleep with you (because that’s high trust) and you wake to their cuddles and antics.

We’re on a road trip now and our bundle of joy is in bed with us now. We bring his doughnut bed, so he has choices, but he usually chooses us.

When sitting, I do that solo. And I sit only small or midsize dogs, or cats, so there’s room in bed.

Happy Birthday @Highfive from Down Under. Luna’s a great dog to have for company on your birthday and she’s keeping you fit :tada::partying_face::service_dog:

Happy Birthday @Highfive :partying_face::birthday_cake:

I hope you have a wonderful day with Luna to keep you company. :slightly_smiling_face:

Happy birthday @Highfive from Queensland, Australia!

I am in Cheltenham till 10 th May then in Stratford Upon Avon. Would be great to meet up.

This is another reason I love dogs!

It must be my birthday! She’s

letting me read the paper!

Might be difficult then as I get back home from this current trip late 7th May, have someone coming early 8th May to dig out a border in my garden and then going with @Debbie to meet @ziggy Saturday or Sunday in Bath. I’m sure we can catch up at some stage as we didn’t make the last try

@Highfive, great question.

We love seeing dogs that exhibit carefree happiness. No pulling leash. No anxiety. No avoiding people/pets. No concerns at all. Just happy times. Woof :dog_face:. We’ve housesit quite a few such dogs and met plenty on our travels. Always makes us smile.

What a lovely discussion topic @Highfive - Happy Birthday for yesterday!

Jenny

Thanks Jenny! I am on the crest of a wave at present in the loveliest sit location and pet ! My unbirthday gift from Luna however is hard to deal with! She usually “drops” for a biscuit treat but not this time!

Distracted her with a ball throw! So satisfying when you beat the Lab! Ha ha!