04/07/2026
๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ป!!! When I was asked if I would be willing to stay with and care for 7 Spaniels and 3 cats, of course the answer was โYes please!โ.
I knew it was going to be a very special experience, but I had no idea just how special and moving my time with them would be ๐ฅฐ๐ฅน.
Over the course of the 5 months leading up to my stay, I made regular visits to them to just sit, have cuddles, get to know them and their wonderful owners, to find out as much information as I could about them and their routine.
I also joined them for a couple of walks and did a couple of feeds so that I felt confident and comfortable, but also so that they were happy, confident and comfortable with meโฆ.and it really helped to set the firm foundations for our time together.
From the first day I was accepted into their home by all of them. They followed me around, took it in turns to show me so much love and cuddles..I instantly felt trusted and I trusted them completely โค๏ธ๐ฅฐ
We shared so many lovely walks togetherโฆtheir recall was exceptional, they were so responsive to me and were clearly happy and excited to be out with me.
We all managed to stay safe and look after each other during the heatwave too. When I put cold wet towels down for them, spritzed their paws and bellyโsโฆthey knew what I was doingโฆtheir instincts to rest and sleep kicked in.
They are an absolute credit to their fabulous, loving, caring owners!
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I was also so overjoyed that the kittyโs took to me so well and each of them came for cuddles and smooths in the evenings which was so lovely ๐ป
For those 8 days I was made to feel like part of their wonderful family. Trusted, loved, a playmate, a friend. I was so moved by each pup and each kittyโฆI love them all so very much and miss them incredibly! I know that our friendship will be lifelong and so happy that they live so close that I can still pop by and see them!! ๐๐๐ถ๐ป
My time with them will stay with me forever and I am so grateful to their owners for trusting me and giving me this amazing opportunityโฆ.Thank you ๐๐ปโค๏ธ