Duvall Critter Sitter

Duvall Critter Sitter Dependable neighbor in the foothills of Duvall for pet/animal wellness checks while you enjoy your time away. How did I become a Duvall animal caregiver?

Please reach out and message me so we can discuss their needs, so you don't stress! Literally, it was neighbor helping neighbor! I have lived in the foothills of Duvall since 2009 after relocating from Mill Creek due to the 2008 recession and its damaging toll on the engineering firm I had worked for (we lost half our staff including my position). As I am one that quickly adapts to change (in this

case, the economy), I went from Nordstrom’s high heels to Red Wing work boots and became a “Jill of many trades”! I spent a couple of seasons as a log splitter, traveling between Duvall, Monroe, Redmond and Bellevue. I entered a truck driving school and completed the commercial driver course. I drove a semi through every state except Hawaii and Alaska. I also took time to travel and visited Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South America, Loa, Thailand and Cambodia. I fell so much in love with Cambodia that I returned to Siem Reap on October 2016 as volunteer school teacher and a caregiver for an elderly bedbound friend, Kim. When my work was completed in Cambodia (Kim’s youngest son took over her care), I returned home and with great sadness, I needed to say goodbye to my very mature black lab after he waited so patiently for me to be back with him. We loved and cared for each other for almost 16 years. He was and will always be, my best friend and I miss him terribly. I was left with such an empty gap at his passing. So, here I am trying to decide what my next financial step would be when a neighbor asked me if I was free to care for her furbabies while she was out of town for a week. No hesitation needed. I jumped at the opportunity! It wasn’t long after that another neighbor asked if I could check in on his chickens, then another neighbor asked if I could homestead stay to provide care for her horses, dogs and cats. Well, as you can now imagine, I found my calling and now that empty gap is filled with wet kisses, bum rubs and belly scratches for all kinds of critters, large and small. And now you know my story! Also, on March 24, 2019, I received my Animal First Aid/CPR Certification!

Have a wonderful evening everyone!
06/24/2026

Have a wonderful evening everyone!

It was a beautiful but hot day today!
06/23/2026

It was a beautiful but hot day today!

Whoohoo! I have an appointment with the PA of the orthopedic physician THREE weeks after I fractured my arm. They are fa...
06/22/2026

Whoohoo! I have an appointment with the PA of the orthopedic physician THREE weeks after I fractured my arm. They are failing me now just like they did when I broke my fibula and it healed without help but lots of pain.

Critter care, at least for the time being, is still light duty.

Happy Father's Day to everyone! Miss you Dad......
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to everyone! Miss you Dad......

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Saw this beauty on the Duvall trail.
06/20/2026

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Saw this beauty on the Duvall trail.

I got my referral for orthopedics and of course, the physician who needs to approve an appointment is out of the office ...
06/19/2026

I got my referral for orthopedics and of course, the physician who needs to approve an appointment is out of the office until Tuesday. That is TWO weeks since the original break. Yesterday was my first day without that painful throbbing which tells me that it is starting to heal. Remember when I had that broken fibula that was diagnosed after it healed on its own after begging for help? Let's cross our fingers that these breaks heal naturally without having to be rebroken and repaired.

06/18/2026

Bad news about the arm. I should never have left Montana without a cast. Both bones were broken clear across right above the wrist. My doctor was shocked. Got to see the specialist next week. Hope to hell I don't need surgery. Hell, I was in Montana, surprised they didn't use duct tape! We will see next week how this might affect my critter care and backpacking trips. I am on light duty for now and no mucking. I will let you all know more next week.

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Tongue out Tuesday!
06/16/2026

Tongue out Tuesday!

Good morning everyone!
06/16/2026

Good morning everyone!

Have a wonderful evening everyone and enjoy the cooler temps tomorrow!
06/16/2026

Have a wonderful evening everyone and enjoy the cooler temps tomorrow!

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