In The Dog's House

02/01/2025

🐾 Between me being sick for a day and the weather, I ended up having a very short week. Here is my week in review:

🐕 I had one walk with Bentley who enjoyed shoving his head in snow banks 😆.

🐕‍🦺 And I had one walk with Lily & Max who were very patient with me while I navigated some icy sidewalks 😬.

✨️ Side Note: I was busy getting an upgraded phone today. With all the photos of your fur babies, it took a while to transfer everything 😂. But I wanted to make you all aware in case you seem to be having a difficult time getting in touch with me. I believe I got all the kinks worked out 🤞but please let me know if you notice otherwise. On a positive note, that means y'all will be getting better quality pictures from me 😍!

💗 So long, January! Hello, February!

01/24/2025

🌬❄️ Due to the snow & brutally cold air, I ended up with a light week. Regardless, I'm proud of everyone who got through it! 🙌

🐾Here is my week in review:

🐈 I mentioned last week that I was in the middle of another series of Drop In's. Those Drop In's were with Grace and I finished up with her this past Wednesday. I love that for a cat, she is so playful and just enjoys the company! 🥰

🐕‍🦺 I also had 2 Drop In's with Lily & Max. Because of the cold temperatures, we limited our outside time by about half, but these two love to play in the snow! I was also blessed that their mama fed me both days! She makes delicious food! 😋

🧡 Here's to a hopefully warmer weekend for everybody!

01/17/2025

🎉 IT FEELS SO GOOD TO BE BACK!!! 🎉
Besides an Overnight with Bentley on New Year's Eve, I had not done any pet sitting in a few weeks. Between the holidays and then me getting sick, it was nearly a month of no visits 😣. It has been good for my soul to FINALLY see your fur babies again!!!❤️‍🔥

🐾 Here is my week in review including photos from Bentley's Overnight:

🐕‍🦺 Max had given himself a knee injury and was at the vet when I showed up for my first walk. So me and Lily got some quality time in! Then because of Max's injury, me and his pawrents decided to adjust their walks to Drop In's for a bit to give his leg some time to heal.

🦮 Bentley was busy this week being a nurse to his human sister who was under the weather so I only had 1 walk with him. He's such a sweet boy! Side note: Bentley absolutely LOVED Cody on our Overnight!!! I sometimes felt like chopped liver! 🤣

🐕 I had 2 Drop In's with Kona & Triton who loved playing in the snow! I tried recording the two of them playing, but it was as if they could sense when I was recording and they would stop. Watch the video in my story for proof! 😂

💛 I also started a series of Drop In's on another client, but I won't finish those up until the middle of next week so you'll see those photos next Friday.

🌬 I hope everyone has a happy & healthy weekend! Stay warm next week!!!

01/17/2025

🥶 In case you're not aware, the forecast is calling for some of the coldest temperatures in over a decade for next week. Please be advised that if I'm scheduled for Drop In's or Walks with your pups, that I may cut our outdoor time short as I see fit. I will spend the remainder of our alloted time together indoors either playing with toys or just giving them pets & lots of attention if that's what they need.

🐶 If your dogs have jackets, booties, etc. that you would like me to put on them for our outings, make sure you let me know and have them out and accessible to me.

❄️ That all being said, I am fully aware that some dogs enjoy the cold and I will be dressed appropriately to spend as much time outside with them as possible.

💖 Just know that this is one of the many ways that I will always treat your pets like my own. If they are having a good time and seem to be enjoying the cold outdoors, then we will stay out a little longer. If they seem uncomfortable or show signs of getting too cold, I will immediately bring them indoors.

01/13/2025

🐾 Here is some friendly advice for all of you pet owners working on your summer plans...

🌞 Last spring & summer, myself and many other pet sitters that I know were slammed with client requests that it got to the point we sometimes had to say "no" because we were booked solid. I specifically remember one potential client who reached out to me in April, but I was unable to fit in a meet & greet with them until mid July because of our crazy schedules.

📆 It seems like this year is going to be no different. Once again, myself and other sitters are already getting requests and we are filling up our books for the warmer months. My advice to you is don't wait. Do not assume that we will automatically be available to you because we have been in the past. Once you have your plans in place, book your pet sitter.

🎲 May the odds be ever in your favor!

01/12/2025

⚠️ Just an FYI for those who aren't aware that the avian flu is here and is affecting wild birds in our region... I know my first instinct and many of you as well is to help, but please stay vigilant!

01/09/2025

😷 For those of you who took notice that I've been quiet for the last week or so, it is because I was hit with a double whammy. First I ended up with the norovirus (🦠 that horrible stomach bug going around). Then while my immune system was compromised, I ended up with an upper respiratory infection. Today is the first day I have felt any sort of improvement!

🙏 I sincerely apologize to those whose inquiries went unanswered. I only had the strength to reach out to cancel visits with clients that were on my schedule. I am working on getting back to everyone else today and tomorrow. I truly appreciate the clients who have checked in on me and to those who understood my needing to cancel visits. My hope is to be back in the full swing of things by next Monday, 1/13. You have no idea how much I miss all of your fur babies!

💙 Christa

12/31/2024

Though sometimes it didn't feel like it (me and my high expectations 😉), when I look at the numbers, my business grew immensely in 2024.

VISITS
2023: 254 visits
2024: 342 visits

MILES TRAVELED:
2023: 1,932
2024: 2,898

🤯 And I made nearly double what I made in 2023! And it is because of YOU and all your support! 💖

🐾 While I ended up with a few new clients throughout the year, I also lost some beloved members of the In The Dog's House family. 🌈 They may be gone, but are certainly not forgotten.

🙏 I consider myself extremely blessed and I hope to keep the momentum of 2024 going in 2025!!! 👏🙌👏

🎉 Wishing everyone a happy & healthy new year!!! 🥂 Here's a look back at the year in the maximum allowed 100 photos.

♥️ Christa

12/28/2024

🐾 Even though I was off this week, I figured now was as good as a time as any to introduce another small business to you.

🐕🐎 Kayla is a friend, fellow pet sitter, and rescuer of my kitties Athena & Freya, that has had some great success making her own dog & horse treats (🐈 cat treats are coming soon!). You can follow her business page at Stormi's Heavenly Treats & More.
🎁 If I gifted your pups an advent calendar this year, this is where they came from!

🛍 Kayla has now opened an Etsy shop! Be sure to check it out at the link below and support her small business! 💜

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12/20/2024

😷 It ended up being a very light week due to all the colds, stomach bugs & viruses running rampant this holiday season. I actually ended up with a cold yesterday and today has been rough for me 🤧. I'm starting to feel thankful that I am actually off until New Year's Eve!

🐾 Here is my week in review:

🐶 Last Saturday I had a half day of Daytime Companionship with Charlie. The poor guy has been really struggling with his health lately, but he still shows glimmers of his old self.

🐕 I had 2 walks with Bentley this week. Now that the weather isn't as nice, we've started hanging out indoors after our walks.

✨️ And that's it folks! Other than an Overnight scheduled for New Year's Eve, that is a wrap on 2024!

🎄In case I don't get the opportunity later, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thank you for giving me another wonderful year of loving on your fur babies! 💖

12/13/2024

🤢 Since last weekend, I had been dealing with a nasty (& stubborn) stomach bug that took several days to pass which caused me to have a very short week this week.

🐾 Here is my week in review:

🐕 I had an early morning & midday Drop In's with Kona & Triton.
🦮 I had one brisk walk with Bentley.
🐕‍🦺 And I had one chilly walk with Lily & Max.

✨️ A new week starts tomorrow for me.
Just a friendly reminder that there are only 2 more weekends until Christmas! 🎄I hope you all are taking the time to enjoy old family traditions and maybe start new ones as well.

12/12/2024

📦 It happens year round, but particularly this time of year that porch pirates become more brazen. 🎁 I'd like to take this time to remind you that a complimentary part of any of my services is that I bring any packages on your doorstep safely inside and out of the elements and away from prying eyes 👀. If you have a designated place that you would like me to leave your packages, just kindly let me know, but I always take photos so you know where I left them.

📭 I am willing to bring your mail in for you as well, but given federal laws, I always wait for either your written or oral permission before I even open your mailboxes. So once again, just let me know if this is something you need me to do for you.

🎅 So let's just hope Santa knows where to correctly drop off your gifts and we can all have a Merry Christmas!

12/06/2024

📸 I apologize in advance for all the photos, but due to Thanksgiving, I did not do a week in review last week and I promised to share them all with you this week. So here are 2 weeks worth of photos! And I have some videos I'll post in the comments as well.

🐾 Last week I had a series of Overnights with Jax, Duke & Jerry. It always does wonders for my soul to spend time with these three! 💖

🐈‍⬛ I also started on Thanksgiving Day and through this past Monday with a series of Drop In's on Pearl & Onyx. These two are some of the sweetest, friendliest kitties that I've ever had the pleasure of getting to know! 🥰

🦮 I had 2 chilly walks with Bentley this week. Bentley (with the assistance of his owners 😉) was sweet enough to leave me some delicious cookies! 😋

🐕‍🦺 I had 1 walk and 1 Drop In with Lily & Max. I'm so grateful that their mama is entirely okay with me adjusting their visits from walks to Drop In's as I see fit. ❄️ With the rough weather we had on Thursday, I felt it was safer for everyone to complete a Drop In instead of a walk. And Lily & Max did not seem to mind as they got to play in the snow!

🐕 And last, but certainly not least, I had a Drop In on Kona & Triton. They ran around and played some ball in the snow before we went inside where Bella had to say "hello".

🙏 It has been a nutty couple of weeks and I truly appreciate all of my clients working with me when I've had to make schedule changes or cancelations. You all are the best and I cannot thank you enough!!!

💚 I hope we can all have a wonderful weekend!!!

12/05/2024

🌬❄️ Bundled up for walks and drop In's today. I'm cutting outside time with your fur babies a little shorter for the day and spending some time indoors giving them lots of love.

💖 Stay warm, everyone!

12/01/2024

🐾 With Thanksgiving this week, I decided to take a little break from social media for a few days. My week in review next Friday will just include this past week as well.

🏡 However, I wanted to share these adorable photos with y'all! As a pet sitter, I often get asked who takes care of my pets when Cody and I are away on Overnights. 🐶 The answer is Lola usually goes to spend time with her sister, Happy, at my mom's house. 🐈🐈 And Athena & Freya stay home and get looked in on by my mother-in-law.

💖 Between Overnights & hunting, we had not been home since last Sunday. We finally got back yesterday afternoon and apparently the three of them missed each other since they had to get snuggle time in 🥺. I guess Cody & I were also missed since I woke up to all three in bed with us this morning! 🥰

11/28/2024

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!!! I know quite a few people having a hard time with life right now. So I simply ask that you all count your blessings and find something to be thankful for. 🙏

11/22/2024

🙃 It ended up being a nutty week personally so I'm grateful that it ended up being a lighter week professionally.

🐾 Here is my week in review:

🐈‍⬛ I started last Friday and right through the beginning of this week with a series of Drop In's on Bella while her fur brothers, Kona & Triton, got to go on vacation.

🐕 I had one Walk with Bentley and we got to enjoy the beautiful weather before Mother Nature came knocking on the door.

🐕‍🦺 I had one Walk with Lily & Max. These two are always excited to see me and know how to make a girl feel loved 🥰.

🤎 Make the most out of this last weekend before Thanksgiving! My new week starts Sunday!