The Paw Printcess Pet Sitting

01/04/2024

For those who don’t know, I came down with Covid, starting on January 1.
Aside from being sick, I feel bad that these boys didn’t get the super fun stay that we normally have. I don’t think they minded the naps too much, though.

Don’t worry, gentlemen. Spring Break will be a lot more fun. At least the sun finally came out today.

01/01/2024

I said, “hey kitty kitties,” and the kitty kitties kitty kittied, except for Annie, who only de-lumped herself to make her way to a hiding spot downstairs.
It’s ok Annie, we will work more on becoming bffs next time. I’ll be there again tomorrow, but I doubt I will see her.

01/01/2024

We are hoping to see the sun next year (tomorrow would be great). This drippy, droopy weather is no fun, plus when they step into the grass, it results in me having to touch their paws before they can come in. That’s no fun for anyone!

I love watching Bo and Ace play, even if Ace gets a little carried away sometimes, and has to be reminded to chill out a little.
Ace tries to take Bo down, which doesn’t usually work, and Ace gets frustrated, especially when Bo mocks him by draping his front leg over Ace’s back. When Ace does try to calm himself down from that indignity, zoomies commence, and he flies around the room, bouncing off the furniture. It’s a lot of fun to watch.

12/31/2023

Happy New Year!
Please be safe.

12/31/2023

12/31/2023

Happy New Year!!

Let’s do this! Fresh start. Happy New Year ! 🎉🎉😻

12/31/2023

Look at these handsome faces!! I just love Louie and Griffin. They are two of the sweetest boys on the planet!!
Annie has determined that I am way too scary for her to spend time with. She hasn’t been the lump under the quilt in two days now. We have two visits left, so hopefully she will make another appearance.

12/31/2023

I got to visit with Finn this afternoon.
Unfortunately, my sciatic is really acting up, so my niece and her friend, Brooklyn, came with me to make sure Finn got a little walk so he could go potty (**I got permission from Finn’s mom beforehand**).
Although I warned my niece that Finn is young and energetic, and has a tendency to pull a little bit, she still seemed surprised when he nearly pulled her down, 🤣 If only there were some ducks there to keep him in line. Finn is afraid of ducks.
I think the ladies enjoyed meeting the big goofball. I know he enjoyed meeting them!

12/31/2023

I’m staying with the black and white gang for the rest of this year and into the beginning of next year.
Bo is still on restrictions, after having knee surgery in late September. He’s got his ball back, but all he can do is carry it around with him. No fetch.
Ace is keeping him distracted by wrestling with him almost every minute of the day.
Gizmo, who still believes Ace is just a temporary blip in the sanity around here, is coming dangerously close to playing with the little white menace.

12/29/2023

It’s official!!! 😊🐾♥️

12/28/2023

12/28/2023

I love visiting with the kitties three!

Louie was very lovable, as always, but was also pretty playful.
Griffin was very playful, as always, but was also very lovable.
Annie hadn’t really intended on making an appearance, but I thought she might want some yummy num nums. She accepted a few licks, then exited the room, as there was one too many people in there (I was alone).

She’s gonna love me eventually, she just doesn’t know it yet.

12/28/2023

It was a drippy, droopy sort of day, but Carlos and I made the most of it. 😊

12/27/2023

No sightings of Annie to report today, not even as a lump under the quilt.
The boys were happy to see me, though. Louie and Griffin are always happy to see me (unless a really loud vehicle comes by as I’m walking in the door, in which case, Louie is happy to see me while Griffin squeaks his hello from the basement).♥️

12/27/2023

Carlos decided to take one of his other toys outside to play today. I guess he thought it made him look tougher in front of the GSDs two doors down than the green squeaky stick.

12/26/2023

I managed to sneak in a few pics of Lola with her Christmas mousie this evening.

She has the most gorgeous and almost hypnotic eyes of any cat I’ve ever seen. They’re huge! Pretty girl.

12/26/2023

Do you believe in miracles?!?!

I thought for sure Annie was just going to remain the lump under the blanket again today. I was wrong.
Although that would have been her preference, the allure of the Churro, or “yum yums” proved to be too much (that, and my thumbs).
I was sitting on the bench at the end of the bed closest to the lump, and squeezing the tube for Lou (not really as expeditiously as he would have liked, but that’s neither here nor there). Their mom said I should ask if she wanted “yum yums.” When I did, the lump moved a little bit, and then a little more each time I asked (while Lou prodded my hand to hurry it up on the squeezing of the tube, as if he wanted to eat it all before she decided to join him).
I finally, ever so slowly, pulled back the quilt, while at the same time pushing the yum yums toward her.
Annie cautiously accepted a few licks, then stopped. Not wanting to push her too much, I covered her back up, and Lou and I headed back to the living room.

Amazingly, Annie crept out to join us, though she never got closer than about three feet from me.

It was a Christmas miracle!!

12/25/2023

I’m staying with Carlos and Lola (who was not camera ready) for a few nights.

Since I’m staying with them on Christmas, I thought it would be rude to show up empty handed (aside from the rest of my stuff that I normally show up with… it’s a lot). I brought a little kitty toy for Lola, and this green squeaky stick for Mr Carlos. It has been a huge hit!!
His mom said he gets so excited about new toys, he usually ends up carrying them to his bed with him at night. I believe it!

12/25/2023

Wishing everyone a Meowy Christmas!!

I get to spend time with Griffin, Louie, and Annie over the holiday.
Louie gave me all kinds of kisses today, Griffin and I played, and Annie made a special appearance as the lump under the quilt.
I thought I could entice her out by feeding Louie a Churro right next to the Annie-shaped lump. While she did move her head (I think), she did not peek her nose out. Maybe tomorrow. It’ll be a Christmas miracle if that happens!

12/22/2023

Darned fuzzy menaces!

Midweek Merriment

12/21/2023

Dogs are just so pure.🩷

12/19/2023

I also had some other sad news.
Beautiful Mittens crossed the Bridge in late November.
Despite having an extra digit on her front paws, this sweet girl moved like a ninja. I would be sitting there, calling for her to come play, and suddenly, she would just appear right next to me.
Although she seemed to enjoy pets, Mittens usually limited me to 3-4 pets purrrr visit. She was a cat, after all, so it was important not to let the strange human think she was in charge (I would never)!
You were a special girl, Mittens. I’m glad you are now pain free, though you will be missed so much. ♥️🐾🌈

12/19/2023

Little Austin went in to be neutered today.
The surgery went fine, but for some reason, possibly a blood clot, his heart stopped while he was in recovery.
Dr Greear and her staff at the Woodhaven Animal Hospital did everything they could, but Austin crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
We only had about two months together, but I’m really gonna miss him. His personality was really starting to emerge. He would do anything for food, even if it meant pushing two crazy pit bulls out of the way or climbing in their crates to get to their peanut butter Kongs.
He had obviously been neglected prior to joining Oliver & Co, but he definitely knew what love was at the end.

Run free, little man. You were a good boy. ♥️🐾🌈

12/17/2023

It’s our last night together.
I’ve had so much fun with Natty and Libby, and I think they have, too.
Natty is ball crazy, and Libby is just crazy. She loves to mess with her big brother, and judging by his growling, she’s very good at it!
Natty likes to pretend he doesn’t enjoy stupid human tricks (“the fake throw is hilarious… not!!!”), but I can tell, he secretly loves it.😂

One other note on Natty, he has the deepest voice of any dog I’ve met.

12/15/2023

You guys!! I want to introduce you to my new friends, and the newest members of the Paw Printcess pack.
Libby (black lab) and her brother Natty (silver lab) are two wild and crazy dogs, and I get to spend the whole weekend with them (starting last night)!

I was shocked last night, when we went to bed. Natty curled up at the foot of the bed, opposite of where my feet were resting, and Libby slept next to me, but not touching, under the covers. I actually had room to lay however I wanted!! I wasn’t clinging to the edge of the mattress, nor was I twisted like a pretzel. It was so amazing, I couldn’t sleep!

12/14/2023

Warning: Cuteness Overload!!

12/12/2023

If you haven’t been told off by a Frenchie, have you actually ever been told off at all?
I have been. I’ve been told off properly many, many times! 🤣
Frenchies are always adorable when they are yelling and whipping their head back and forth, and obviously Chanel is no exception.

I just hope Santa Claws didn’t see this display.

12/08/2023

Christmas kitties!!

12/08/2023

You guys, I have some new friends to introduce!! Say hello to Figaro, Bruno, and Milo!!

Figaro is a sweet old guy, who came right up to me when I went over to meet them a couple of days ago. His brothers, I was told, are both recently feral, and would most likely stay hidden when I came to visit.
I’m not sure who was more surprised when Bruno wandered into the kitchen as I was getting their dinner ready. I certainly wasn’t who he was expecting to see. He did approach me and cautiously sniffed my outstretched hand, and allowed me to give him one pet, before he crossed the room to put some distance between us.
After I put the plates of food down in the bedroom where the feral boys like to hide, I noticed Figaro enjoying a snack (his food was in the kitchen). A second later, I realized his twin, Milo, had joined him. He didn’t come anywhere near me, but I was happy to see him anyhow.

12/08/2023

I got to visit Genie and Duke yesterday afternoon.
I got to play with Genie and Duke yesterday evening.
I got to play with Genie and Duke this evening.
That’s three visits in two days, for folks keeping track at home. All those visits, and we still didn’t get to spend enough time together.

This evening turned into an educational event when Lambchop apparently went into labor.
Duke isn’t a doctor, but he does watch a lot of TV, so he scrubbed in and helped pull those baby fluffs out of Lambchop. It was a lot.

12/08/2023

Mumzy was feeling extra super duper handsome today!

12/06/2023

Not to be outdone by the boujee girls the other day, Mumfordson had to show off his yoga poses.
He was very zen, until I took the ball right out of his mouth.
I am not into yoga, but I’m pretty sure it’s supposed to relax you, and Mumzy was anything but relaxed when I was holding his ball.
After he got it back, I tried to get him to come over to me, but he was like, “Namaste over here!” 🤣

12/06/2023

I have had so much fun hanging with these good boys. I can’t believe this is our last night.😕
Hopefully I’ll get to see Max and Zeus more next year. 🩷