Im a WOOF sitter

01/01/2026

NYE 2025, MALAYA style:

They say a tired dog is a happy dog. So we filled the day with movement and attention, chose presence over panic, routine over reaction, and let the fireworks fade into the background ✨

25/11/2025

Got a guess about the story behind his name?

I’ve been struggling to find the right words to write about Malaya Dog #5, Bullet. In just the few days he first stayed with us, this silly boy taught me so much.

My relationship with his dog parents didn’t start with Bullet—it actually began last year with a Golden retriever named Dobby. Dobby was quite a challenge to home. We spent a lot of time trying to understand his personality, especially when it became obvious he wasn’t a purebred Golden. He had a blue tongue, different eye shape, odd reactions to movement in his periphery, and a clinginess that didn’t always match his surprise tantrums. He truly was something else. Eventually, we all agreed he seemed like a Chow mix.

Despite the occasional scuffle he’d get into, we managed him. Until one night, he growled at me while lying down—something he had never done before. I thought it was just kennel cough, but after releasing him a day before my birthday in 2024, all the bad news came. It turned out to be something far more …serious. The last time I saw him was during a clinic visit; the attendants were scared to feed him because he was irritable from being ill. I went, thinking it might help. He was special to me. I didn’t know that the next time I’d see him would be… at his funeral.

It was my first time attending a dog’s funeral, and the first time I hugged his parents while crying. Not the kind of first I ever hoped for. We grieved together for a long while after.

Months later, Bullet came along—this tiny bot of a dog who somehow lifted Bel and Glai’s spirits when they needed it most. Fast forward again to a familiar 5AM check-in, familiar faces I’m always happy to see, but with a new dog. Another little puzzle to solve.

Bullet has one eye. And the story behind his name? He was surrendered to a shelter, and according to his rescuer, he literally had a bullet lodged in his eye. Yes—this world can be that cruel. I was warned he was an escape artist, and I thought, Ah, just another ninja.

—to be continued.

19/11/2025

🐾 Guess who’s back — and not just for half a day this time, but for five whole days?
Even after relocating to Makati, Jacob still came home to us… and our hearts melted. 💛

Still very much the curious sniffer who explores like Dora on a mission, this visit also revealed an even sweeter, more affectionate side of Jacob. His little moments of neediness felt like his way of seeking comfort and belonging — and we were more than happy to be that safe space.

We also loved seeing his healthy, selective social behavior; a pup who knows his boundaries and honors them is a pup with wonderful self-awareness. ✨

Hosting Jacob again was such a joy. He’s gentle, thoughtful, and so sure of what he wants — and watching him grow more expressive with every stay is one of the many reasons we love what we do. 🐶💛

17/11/2025

13/11/2025

Since the day we first welcomed Butter into our home a little over two years ago, I’ve lost count of how many times I told my family, “I want a dog exactly like Butter.”

Butter is the kind of dog anyone would be lucky to have — she somehow always knows when it’s playtime, bringing just the right kind of energy to match ours and the other dogs’. She leaps with joy but never in a way that hurts, and when she’s ready to rest, she settles like a little sea lion — calm, content, and completely at peace.

I’ve always said since the beginning of WOOFsitter: Dogs are a reflection of their owners. And true enough, Butter mirrors the best of hers — easy to get along with, gentle to the core, and blessed with the kind of innocent, trusting eyes that melt hearts instantly.

Now, five years into doing this, after meeting both the best and the most challenging dogs, I can confidently say Butter remains one of those rare, unforgettable ones.

Through relocations and life changes, we’re grateful that her family still brings her “home” to us at random times of the year. It’s heartwarming to see that wherever we move, she always settles right in — no adjustment struggles, no strange behaviors, no changes in appetite (though that might just be because she really loves to eat!).

Our MALAYA resident dogs still rush to greet her like an old best friend every time she visits, and even our mama dog happily entrusts her puppies to Butter — letting her take over grooming and playtime duties with such gentle joy, a rare kind of trust that speaks volumes.

There is truly nothing not to love about Butter.

12/11/2025

Pembroke Welsh Corgis 🐾

So many posts celebrate their little butts, their wiggles, and their wit — but not enough talk about what happens when they grow up.

This one’s about Lille, a Corgi we first welcomed in April 2023. Back then, she had the most awkward time finding her rhythm — unsure how to mingle, unsure how to be part of the pack. But she grew, slowly and gracefully, into the kind of dog every human dreams of having.

I still remember her dog parent’s instructions clearly: her own water bowl, only filtered water. Wipe her tear stains x times a day. He seemed just as particular as she was — dusting off his shirt after every cuddle, always ready with paw wipes in the trunk of his car. A pair made for each other, really.

Day 1 with Lille? She stole our pandesal at breakfast 😳
Didn’t know how to play. Didn’t know any of us.
It felt like a first date — both of us figuring things out as we went.

That first stay, she met a Chow Chow (we miss you, Kuma 🐻), a little Shih Tzu clown named Marty, and my shy adopted terrier. Among them all, Lille quietly found her spot. She’s always been the kind of soul who just needs a little space — a quiet corner, her peace, her world.

Fast forward to 2025 — three relocations later — and Lille still comes home to us ♥️
Now at 9 years old, she’s the calmest version of herself: steady, gentle, and full of grace.
No quirks left to fix, just love left to give.

Seeing Jay drive up always feels like seeing an old friend. And every time Lille walks back through our gate, I’m reminded how lucky we are — to grow old with such a good girl.

✨ Here’s to the Corgis who outgrow the chaos, and to the humans who never stop showing up for them.

04/11/2025

Freedom, fun, and furry friends await. 🏡 Let your dog live their best life while you’re away — book their stay now! ✨

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Transport and grooming services also available — links in our bio. 💛

23/10/2025

Ready to book? You’ll find all our booking, grooming, and transport request links in the bio 🐾💛

01/10/2025

Unlike last year, when we homed 20 dogs through the holidays (and forgot what a hairbrush looked like 😅), this year we’re preparing something bigger and better — while keeping it cozier with just TEN Very Important Dogs (VIDs).

✨December bookings are officially open! 🎄

Here’s what you need to know:
• We’re welcoming dogs who blend in well, are friendly, familiar with us, and have no behavioral issues (including anxiety). *We’d love to celebrate our very first December here with a happy, safe, and stress-free pack.
• First to book = first to secure a slot.
• Bookings made in November count as late and will include a penalty.
• December is reserved for WOOFgang members only — no new members this season.

Expect the same cozy setup your pups already love, only bigger, better, and even more thoughtfully planned. 🐶💛

👉 Click ‘BOOK HERE’ (link in bio) — before Santa checks his list and closes it! 🎅💕

📢 Old Rules Still Apply:
• Date changes: You can move your booking to another date, as long as it isn’t last-minute.
• Location: Shared only with confirmed/booked clients.
• • Transportation: Safe rides available through our trusted third-party partner. Only your pup will be on board — just like putting your kid on the school bus 🚎
• Pick-up & drop-off: Same schedules as always, so your pup can stick to a familiar routine.