Who's on a house sit now? How's it going?

@Maggie8K What incredibly perfect hosts you landed! I hope enjoy the sit! :blush:

@Cuttlefish I just sat a pair of big GSDs near Raleigh, NC. They were both delights to sit for - very calm and made no demands except Kaiser wanted belly rubs. Both had hip problems so had a ramp to get to the yard. They would both go down the ramp but came back up the 5 stairs.

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Thanks! My hosts have been great, as has their sweetheart of a dog. Their house is comfortable, too.

This sit has been invaluable, because I’d wanted to see whether my husband and I might eventually retire in this community or one like it. I realized that while I love the community — friendly people, gorgeous landscaping, well-kept homes and loads of amenities — the humidity is a deal-breaker. Walking my lovely sit dog multiple times a day has made me very well aware of that. So when time comes to find a retirement community, I’ll look for one like this, except with weather I like better.

If I hadn’t sat here and instead had made a quick visit (or come during another season), I might have overlooked the weather. There’s so much I like here that I might’ve mistakenly talked myself into it.

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These are low maintenance too, so gentle @toml - they’re like big soft bears. The HO says that Bella, the 45kg one thinks she’s a chihuahua :rofl::rofl: They sleep on the bed normally but not with us!! 40 degrees & that size. Wasn’t a huge fan of GSDs but we are both smitten :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: Great guard dogs ina remote village too.

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3rd sit this summer in the UK. A lovely old cat in a beautiful home. Very hospitable owners. The usual, really #loveourlife

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I am on one right now, two lovely dogs in a rural setting in Northumberland in the UK. Very chilled out dogs who love to run in their fields.

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My sweetheart sit dog and a couple of toys I got her. She loves belly rubs, of course.

And a Florida sunset from yesterday, as we took one of our walks.

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Love the mug :heart:

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Looking after a gorgeous cat in Amsterdam … she’s quite dog-like, and follows me everywhere. Sleeping/lying next to my chair while I work! :heart_eyes_cat:


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It’s a tough life, being a cat… :rofl:

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That’s great you were able to get a cat sit in Amsterdam @Therese :clap: Enjoy your time there.

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This British gentleman is helping me water the plants!

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Amsterdam with a cat - wow!

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Pet sitting two cats in Napa, CA.
This vineyard dog accompanied me during my wine tasting at Frog’s Leap Winery.

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This is about the extent of our interaction with this kitty in Sydney, sharing a heater. Very stand-offish. No touching!! Unless she rubs against us, that is allowed :laughing:


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Having a wonderful time in a stunning 16th century house, with absolutely adorable, friendly pets. Can’t lie, the heated pool is also amazing for the UK summer.

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A few more from Morehead City, NC.
Jacko deciding whether he wants to join me.


The end of sunrise - I am not up early enough to catch the beginning.

The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum on Harkers Island. But the waterfowl are all hand carved decoys - thousands of them, useable size, giant (a few), and bathtub yellow ducky size. Also local history especially about the hurricanes that have hit.



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@UKSITTER1
What a gorgeous cat! Burmese?

@andrealovesanimals yes, two Burmese. My first time meeting that breed and it’s now my favourite.

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@UKSITTER1
My favourite too. So beautiful, soft and full of love :heartbeat:

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