Pawsitively Purrfect Pet Sitting of the Black Hills

05/29/2026

Summary of Veela's appointment at CSU Cardiology unit (we saw a very young doctor, her name is Dr Coats, and she is absolutely in love with Veela):

Diagnosis is essentially the same. Subaortic stenosis. She also has a small leak near the aortic valve, possibly an aneurysm caused by the incredibly high rate of blood flowing out of her heart. (See the pressures listed at the bottom of the white board - Veela's is the off the chart number.)

We will be starting her on a beta blocker, and possibly having an appointment with the reproductive clinic to see if they can prescribe something to suppress her hormones. The doctor feels that she would tolerate the spay procedure, but the risk of infection leaves it at about a 50-50 choice to proceed. We are going to check with the reproductive clinic to see if they have anything that won't interfere with her heart issues that we can give her as an alternative. All care at this point is palliative. There is no surgery. Life expectancy is approximately 3 years old. She will remain with us as a hospice foster. They recommend a recheck echo anywhere from 6 to 12 months from now. Mostly dependent upon how she's doing.

So, no surgery, which is good, but bad at the same time because there's nothing that we can do to physically correct her issues. Her vet seems very interested in seeking out possible alternative treatments if they appear, and I told her that we would be willing to have Veela participate in any studies she thought might be beneficial.

Veela will continue at this time as a hospice foster in our care. We continue to need support for her and Bear's expenses, so any donations are appreciated. Please remember to put "for Veela and Bear" in your comment section.

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05/25/2026

Cat owners in the Black Hills, please be aware. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18jGRDhf8o/

Veterinarians are warning cat owners about the growing threat of “Bobcat Fever,” a deadly tick-borne disease now being reported in domestic cats as warmer weather arrives. Find out the warning signs, how fast the illness can spread, and the steps vets say could save your pet’s life at the link in the comments.

05/21/2026

We are one week away from leaving for Colorado to transport Veela to CSU and their veterinary cardiac unit. Bear is scheduled for his neuter and soft palate/nares surgery on June 11. Veela's appointment with CSU is May 28th.

We currently have begun the Pampered Chef fundraiser for Veela and Bear's medical expenses. You can visit that event here: https://table.pamperedchef.com/party/3366071qei

Or here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1332243262181380/

You can also still donate directly to Save Them All Rescue Services and Veela and Bear's medical account via the links on their website here (don't forget to comment "for Veela/Bear" to make sure your donation is allocated to them): https://share.google/L3oZyY5mzaR1AlN2c

Rick Hamil and I are personally covering the expenses to transport Veela to Colorado. We need support for Veela's medical expenses to give her the best possible chance at a healthy life. If you can't place an order or donate (we understand how tight money can be, believe me), could you please share?

Thank you so much for cheering them on, helping with Veela's wishlist, supporting and sharing our fundraising efforts, and giving these pups the care that they so very much deserve! 💗

05/09/2026

Hey everyone! I recently taken on a new challenge of fostering a couple of young pugs for Save Them All Rescue. Unfortunately, this has turned from a simple foster and adoption situation to one that is much more complicated and urgent. These two have some pretty serious medical needs that I am trying to help meet. Please feel free to read the following post and share it with anyone you know who might help.
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We went for a visit to the Animal Care Clinic of Spearfish on Thursday with Veela. The doctor performed her ultrasound echocardiogram, and unfortunately, the results were not encouraging. Veela's heart murmur is caused by aortic stenosis. This basically means that her aorta is very restricted, and the blood struggles to flow through it, making her heart push harder to compensate. Unfortunately, over time, this has caused a thickening of the heart wall because the muscle is working so hard to push the blood through. Because of the constriction, the blood flows through at an alarming rate. Picture a garden hose with the water running unrestricted, this is normal blood flow. Now put your thumb over the end of the hose. The water moves farther, harder, and at a faster rate. This is what is happening in Veela's heart.

Her prognosis is not good. He still feels that taking her to the cardiac unit at Colorado State University of veterinary hospital would give her the best chance at survival. So we have an appointment to take her on May 28th at 11:30 am. They will perform additional imaging and evaluate her condition to create a treatment plan for her.

This little girl needs a miracle. And we need funds to make the miracle happen. We will be holding several fundraisers over the next few weeks to help put funds aside for Veela's treatment. We also still need to get Bear through his urinary tract infection, and provide his neuter surgery.

If you can at all donate even $5, every little bit helps. These sweet pups deserve the best we can give them. You can find a link to donate directly to STARS on behalf of Veela and Bear below. Please feel free to share this post. We need everyone's help to make this happen.

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04/19/2026

I never know what unusual requests my pet sitting clients will make. In this particular case, I am taking care of two Chihuahuas, a cat, a box turtle, some fish, 14 chickens, a turkey, and a mama Robin. Said Robin gets a handful of blueberries and two full bird baths each day. 🥰

03/26/2026

Hey all! Loki and Thor wanted me to post a quick update as we head into the busier spring and summer months to tell you that I am once again accepting a limited number of new clients. Please feel free to reach out to me to discuss your plans for travel during the warmer months! I will be posting an availability calendar soon! If you have plans to travel, please contact me sooner rather than later.

10/25/2025

Hi, everyone. I know this page has been very quiet as I have transitioned through my medical issues. I am still doing a limited amount of pet sitting, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you need me.

My own Levi passed over the Bridge almost two weeks ago, and in order to raise some money towards his final expenses, my mom and I have put together a limited number of decorative corn shocks. The corn is from my summer garden, and my mom created the bows.

I currently have a few in each size left. Please let me know if you are interested. I am willing to deliver.

~4' tall - $7
~5'-6' tall - $9
8'+ tall -$11

07/09/2025

Dogs often need socializing outside of their human "pack." These are good ideas to make sure that your pup stays well-adjusted and happy.

Dogs are inherently social creatures, and thrive on interactions with both humans and other animals. Just like people, they need social connections to lead fulfilling, happy lives. If you are not …

10/16/2024

Dear Pawsitively Purrfect Family,

As you can see from the activity on our page, I have been unable to do much pet sitting since the spring. I have been dealing with some health issues that have sidelined me and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, I will not be sitting or taking on any new pet clients until the time when my doctors are able to clear me to do so. If you require a sitter, please reach out to me as I know several reliable services in the area who might be able to help you.

I thank you for your loyalty, and I hope to be able to announce a return to sitting sooner than later! Take care of yourselves and your furry family members, and please don't hesitate to message me if you feel the need.

Most sincerely,
Kimberly Hamil 🐾❤️
Owner, Pawsitively Purrfect Pet Sitting of the Black Hills

05/24/2024

My last day with my Happy Hal friend! Have the best summer with your family, and don't forget to stop and say hi on your walks!🥰