Pets2Love

12/08/2024

Be kind for no reason....

12/08/2024

Just one night at home after looking after Jack, Loli and Hazel, and I'm at my next pet sitting gig with two Brittany Spaniels named Kami and Ili. They remember me from last October and so we are already comfortable.😴

12/08/2024

A group of three for me! At this home there was black Jack who is the official ruler of the roost and not new to me, Lo**ta the cutie in foster care for a few months, and Hazel who was new to me and a last minute addition. I usually look after dogs in their own homes where they feel safe and comfortable, and can adjust more easily if they have separation anxiety when their owners leave them. The plans for Hazel changed and she joined Jack and Loli for five days in my care while her owners went away. Considering that Hazel was in a new, unfamiliar place with different rules and routines, not to mention that she missed her owners badly, she did very well and was affectionate, obedient and patient. The three dogs with their individual quirks and personalities got along fine, and the days were a mix of walks in 1's or 2's or 3's 😀, segregated meal times usually ending with empty bowls (apparently that's unusual), and daily chicken feet treats that they all equally relished. Houdini Hazel could magically open doors and surprised me a couple of times. She was spirited yet sensitive, and followed me everywhere. All in all, this pet sitting experience worked out well and I'm glad that Hazel joined us.

07/08/2024

A couple of days spent with Huckleberry. When Huck's owners returned from their trip to the mainland the last two times, they brought back one of his toys that were stored in their truck they drove down to Belize in. He was very pleased to be reunited with his special toys. They bring comfort and a sense of security to him in his old age at his new and temporary home on the island.

22/07/2024

Does your dog suffer from extreme anxiety during a thunderstorm like Zoe here does? A thunder jacket (in the photo) has the same effect as swaddling a baby. The constant gentle pressure helps to lessen anxiety by reducing an elevated heart rate. It’s worth buying a thunder jacket or coat for your sensitive dog during stormy season. ☔️
Please read the article in the comments section. It has valuable information on how to deal with dogs suffering from noise phobias.

20/07/2024

From three big dogs new to me, to one little dog I've stayed with many times........it's Zoe the Chihuahua.

20/07/2024

Ozzy, Scarlet and Lexie are the three lovely big dogs I took care of for a few days last week.

20/07/2024

Last week I took care of three precious pets that had moved to Belize all the way from Canada about three months ago. Their individual personalities were delightful, and their group dynamics amusing. My daughter Kerry is home from college in the USA, and was able to stay with me, just like in the early days of Pets2Love three years ago. When Kerry was 15 years old, she was the main pet sitter and I was the chaperone 🙂. Once again it was the two of us with pets to love together .

03/07/2024

There are dogs and cats at the Saga Humane Society needing foster homes during the storm. Please help if you can.

01/07/2024

Dogs and cats at Saga Humane Society need foster homes during the hurricane. Please help if you can.

30/06/2024

Hurricane season is here in full force. Be prepared, have a plan and know exactly what the plan is for your pets if you are away at the time of a hurricane. Please see my last post for an emergency kit for pets. Here is a sample Emergency Family Plan and the link for NEMO serving Ambergris Caye.
https://www.facebook.com/NEMOBelizeRuralSouth?mibextid=ZbWKw

30/06/2024

PET PREPAREDNESS FOR HURRICANES:
Be prepared this hurricane season and have your plan ready. Here are some guidelines for your pet emergency kit:
First and foremost, make sure your pet has a collar with an identification tag.
-Food and water for at least a week. Bowls, and a can opener if necessary.
-Pet carrier, leashes and bedding.
-Garbage bags, paper towels, p*e pads, litter.
-Medications, prescriptions and medical records (in ziplock bags).
-Treats and toys.
-First aid kit.
-A photo of you and your pet together.

23/06/2024

23/06/2024

♥️🐶😻🐾

19/06/2024

A day sit with Jack.💚

06/06/2024

It's my last day taking care of these sweet dogs - Minnie and Mocha. I'm sure that I'll see them on their regular beach walks in the future.🙂

02/06/2024

Adopt a dog from an animal shelter. 🙂

02/06/2024

I started doing drop-ins for these two dogs on 28 May which is celebrated annually as Non-Breed Dog Day or Patlika (pot licker) Day. The purpose is to raise awareness, clear up myths about choosing a mongrel/patlika and to promote adoption of these animals, which are common in animal shelters. MINNIE and MOCHA here in the photos are typical Belizean Patlikas who were adopted years ago from the SAGA Humane Society. Twice daily I go and feed them, give them water etc, and they love to go on walks. The owner takes loving care of his dogs and I'm sure that they miss him. It's heartwarming going to their home and seeing them wag their tails and get excited about basic things that we humans take for granted.🦴

20/05/2024

Fanci the Toy Pom. I'm going to miss this cuddly cutie.

16/05/2024

Exactly! Pet sitting is providing a service, and for me it has been a blessing since losing my job due to the pandemic and also navigating empty nest syndrome. I love pet sitting and the therapy of being around animals. ❤️🪹🐶🐕

16/05/2024

I'm pet sitting Fanci the Toy Pomeranian for the first time and am thoroughly enjoying it. Fanci looks like a baby bear/wolf/Chow😄, but is actually an old dog. When her owners left, Fanci was anxious and upset about being left behind. I played calming stress-releasing music and cuddled her; her heart was beating fast. Soon she was back to her normal playful self and back into her routine as easy as can be. What a delightful little dog! 🙂

12/05/2024

12/05/2024

It's been a lovely weekend with Huckleberry in his new home. He is old (like a 93 year old grandpa) and sleeps most of the time. When he is awake he smiles and wags his tail. Being around Huck is a soft and soothing experience for both of us. ❤️

06/05/2024

Sleep, eat, walk and dig, play, chase. Pixie doesn't do anything half-heartedly; she lives each moment and day to the fullest. When I unlatch the door to let her have some time in the yard, I expect her to charge through the door at full sp*ed. Instead she starts stalking slowly down the steps before breaking into full sp*ed. Lizards🦎 don't have a moment of peace with Pixie around. She will chase and dig, run and play with enthusiasm and excitement I envy. Lori-Ann is probably going to come back to a maze of tunnels dug under her house.😄

06/05/2024

Pixie watching her owner leave. I thought that she would have separation anxiety, but nope, she lives life with boundless joy and enthusiasm about everything.🌞🎉

27/04/2024

We were recently flooded with a ton of puppy and kitten surrenders and we do not have the required personnel to look after all these cuties.
So we are in urgent need of foster homes for all 17 of them that we currently house😕.
If you may happen to have some free time and the heart to foster one or maybe two of them please feel free to drop by our Clinic for a little meet and greet!

Please share this post so we can find some of them the much needed foster homes!

25/04/2024

Hello Huckleberry 🙂. I have become very fond of this old dog.

09/04/2024

It's a Huckleberry kind of day.....slow, sweet and soulful. 🙏✨💗

01/04/2024

Happy Easter! I spent the day with Nuzze.
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31/03/2024

Aahh...these two... potlicker strays with delightful personalities. Dutchie and Azula were adopted by a loving little family, and it was a pleasure staying with these dogs for four days.