Dogs love going for car rides. They love to hang their heads out the window or ride in the back of a pick up. I love taking my little poochies for a ride considering that I don’t have to go in anywhere and leave them in the car especially when it’s warmer outside like it was yesterday. I think it was the hottest day of the year so far 78 degrees. The inside of a car can heat up extreamly fast when it starts getting warm out. I think the windows must magnify it and can overheat way too fast. Poor little dogs can have heat stroke too quickly just like leaving small children in the car can over heat them too quickly. Then there are big dogs riding around in the back of pick ups which they love to do. That would be great unless you have to swerve for some reason and I have personally witnessed that. Our neighbor swerved in front of us with his prized Labrador Jake in the bed of his truck, poor Jake didn’t stand a chance he flew into the grill of our tuck. Ron his owner immediately rushed Jake to the veterinarian where he underwent surgery on his leg which had to be pinned because his bone was crushed. Jake did heal and got around pretty well but he was never the same lovable Labrador that he was prior to his injury. He was quite grouchy and chased me into the house on more than one occasion.  So please consider what all can happen if you take your beloved pooch for a ride and keep them safe. 

Pets have a way of just melting your heart, they are just so darn cute. I’ve been walking Lola a Boston Terrier for about six weeks or so now and the last time I was there she gave me a little kiss while I was putting her harness on. It was adorable she seemed unsure when we started but she knows she can trust me now and how much I really value her, she is adorable. Last week one of the kitties I’ve been taking care of for months now came out from hiding to meet me finally. I was told I would see the other two but probably not Sophie she is just too shy. But last week while taking care of the rest of the furry family in the house Sophie came out to meet me. It was short lived though, I tried to take a picture to send to her people and she went back under the bed before I could get here picture taken. I was so thrilled that she finally came out to meet me. These little moments are just so enjoyable, I love it.

I can’t believe how much I really enjoy pet sitting and dog walking. Last weekend, it was zero out and the wind was blowing way too much,and I was thrilled to be out there with the dogs I was taking care of. I know they enjoyed it too, but we were not out there too long. The cats and dogs are always so excited to see me I really love it. I just can’t believe it has taken me 54 years to figure this out. But I have tried enough other things to appreciate this and I think I have saved the best for last. I’m mature enough to know what is important and we should spend our time doing what we love. I have always been an animal lover they are so amazing. I know I can do this the way I would want ours taken care of and treated.