I Oughta Know; I've Slept With a Lot of Dogs

03/22/2026

Great basic article on fleas. We're in flea season. And I oughta know, I've slept with a lot of dogs. 😉🐾😘

01/06/2026

Say CHEEEEEESE! ❤️🐾😀

12/27/2025

Another cold front coming through. Bring those four-leggers inside, use hay outside or just plain do your best to protect our furry and feathery friends.

12/18/2025

Sometimes it's weeks before I'm sleeping with another dog. This week however, I've been sleeping with this dog. Her name is Sagee and she is very loud at night... apparently no other dogs are welcome in the "Sitter's Bed" but Sagee. She's a beautiful nut.
🐾❤️🛏️💂‍♂️

08/24/2025

Dogs and storms. What a traumatic event it can be. Especially in the summer months, when storms are at their peak.

And I oughta know, I've slept with a lot of dogs. 🐾

I've shared a decent read. Good information

Your pup will look to you for reassurance.

08/07/2025

07/07/2025

Well, well, well...the majority of us humans made it through the 4th of July unscathed. Thankfully.

For those humans with pets, be it livestock or hamsters, and all the fur babies in between, my soul feels your pain.

I mean, our four-leggers aren't equipped to handle backyard cannons. As they scramble to find a safe place to hide from the barrage of explosions and rapid-fire cartridges til the wee hours, they find no peace in their only world where "safe" was never questioned.

As fun as it is for families to celebrate the 4th (and few other holidays) my wish is that all fireworks should stay at the local parks only. That way our four-leggers would never have to experience such trauma again.

And I oughta know, I've slept with a lot of dogs. 😉❤️🐾

07/01/2025

Bringing this forward. Hoping to hear your stories.

LOOKING FOR anyone who has
✔️ Purchased from a puppy mill
✔️ Had medical issues from day-one
✔️ Dealt with extreme illnesses: allergies, gut health, etc
✔️ Lost a pet within 5 yrs to cancer or other related terminal illnesses

Please reach out to me here or through DM. I'm trying to put some stats together for a little research I'm into.

If you wish to remain anonymous that's fine. If you want your name attached to your ordeal, that's great. Either way, I'd love your input

Thanks in advance.

05/08/2025

Somebody help Ghost. I want to but am full. Literally.

Look at this 4 mo old boy. ❤️😭

All He Wants is a Chance: Ghost is Waiting

Ghost’s innocent eyes speak volumes as he stares through the bars of his cage. At only 4 months old, he’s already known the pain of abandonment. Trapped in an empty world, his longing for love and care is written all over his face. He’s scared, he’s alone, and he’s waiting for a miracle. Will you be the one to bring him home? His future is in your hands.

Ghost, a 4-month-old male American Bully, in his shelter kennel. His large, soulful eyes gaze through the glass, full of confusion and sadness. The blank stare and slight droop of his head reveal a deep sorrow—a puppy who doesn’t understand why he’s alone. His white coat shines in the dim shelter light, but the reflection of the harsh environment only deepens his sadness. His body posture is passive, resigned, as if waiting for someone to change his fate. There is no escape for him, no warmth or comfort, only the cold wall and the steel bars.

🐶 ANIMAL DETAILS:
ID:
Name: Ghost
Breed: American Bully
Gender: Male
Age: 4 months old
Intake Date: May 04, 2025
Location: Lee County Domestic Animal Services

📍 SHELTER LOCATION:
Lee County Domestic Animal Services
Address: 5600 Banner Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Phone: (239) 533-7387
Email: [email protected]

Ghost has been waiting for someone to see him, to hear his silent plea for help. Don’t let him wait any longer. Please contact Lee County Domestic Animal Services to rescue Ghost today.

04/06/2025

LOOKING FOR anyone who has
✔️ Purchased from a puppy mill
✔️ Had medical issues from day-one
✔️ Dealt with extreme illnesses: allergies, gut health, etc
✔️ Lost a pet within 5 yrs to cancer or other related terminal illnesses

Please reach out to me here or through DM. I'm trying to put some stats together for a little research I'm into.

If you wish to remain anonymous that's fine. If you want your name attached to your ordeal, that's great. Either way, I'd love your input

Thanks in advance.

02/28/2025

It's late and it's finally the end of the week and almost the end of a few overnights here at PB4P. As I scroll through the photos of the past few days, at times my breath catches in my throat and I am reminded of the great direction this doggie daycare has come the past few years. I'm grateful for this ride I'm on.

Don't mistake the love of this job for daily ease of operations. It's quite the opposite, running a doggie daycare is hard work. Let's face it. The pounds of p**p scooped daily would make a lot of people stay pet free for life.🤣

Doing the above while also using no crates is another story altogether. Without using crates to keep grumpy dogs apart or to collect them for a moment of rest does limit the number of four-leggers I can handle on a daily basis, but it sure makes for a wonderful group of bonded friends for the dogs that do come to play. Some days there are 8 "best friends" here.

Because of my "no crate policy", I've had to refuse a few four-leggers for the sake of the safety of all involved.

Also because of no crates, I realize the importance of never looking weak in front of any one of them, let alone collectively. Nope. I need to be the pack leader. The Boss. The final decision maker. The last word. Period. They're buying it so far. 😉

Seeing this current group of friends thrive because of our handpicked companionships makes these sacrifices and hard work worth every minute of our time together.

I've never been afraid of hard work. Pet sitting, if done correctly, is definitely hard work (physically as well as mentally) but I do dig my job. 🐾❤️

And I oughta know, I've slept with a lot of dogs. 😉