It’s a very simple answer, when pets pass on. I’m going into my 15th year in business August 1st, 2024 and it’s been a dream occupation for me. But with time, comes a lot of loss and every one is a heartbreak for me. I’ve been honored to be there for moral support for a few of my clients, when they are letting their loved one go. I’ve also been called, when they knew time was close, so I could come and say goodbye. To say it is hard, is an understatement. Honestly, there have been times when I’ve come home to my husband in tears and tell him I can’t do this anymore…I can’t be a pet sitter. But…I look at my phone and know there is someone out there, waiting for me to care for them. I then get greeted with so much love or I start to laugh, because I see some mischief they got into and they have that uh oh!! look on their face. But I never get mad when I see they’ve torn up their bed, I just say come here, it’s ok and clean it up. Sometimes with them jumping on me, relieved I didn’t get upset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s just all part of the job and something you need to be able to handle if you want to be in business for a long time. So with the sorrow is the joy of knowing so many wonderful animals. The pure joy of meeting them out with their parents on a walk and they lose their minds when they see it’s you. I always laugh and tell their parents they see me as a walking treat dispenser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But I also know they love me, as much as I love them. So is it the hardest part of the job, Oh God yes…but then you meet a new buddy and a new love begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One final thought,\u00a0never let anyone tell you you’ve grieved enough. There is no time table, there is no Rule! You grieve as long as you need.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Much love to you all!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It’s a very simple answer, when pets pass on. I’m going into my 15th year in business August 1st, 2024 and it’s been a dream occupation for me. But with time, comes a lot of loss and every one is … Continue reading