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  This is a story dear to my heart,our client Ellie(the beautiful greyhound)was rescued from a greyhound rescue in Atlanta along with her sister Poe,who recently passed away.

 Her mom Chris who is only in her late forties and a woman who loves her pets, has a ton of friends,works really hard and loves tennis is suffering from colon cancer.

 Chris has been suffering with this disease since October 2013.She has had at least three surgeries that I know of but continues to be optimistic and fights with every fiber of her being.

  Just this week she had to be rushed to the hospital for a twisted bowel.I wish that we could do more to help her and we let her know daily that we love her and are praying for her.

      I have been her dog's care giver since 2010 and couldn't work for a kinder more loving woman.My daughter(seen here with Ellie) has asbergers and has bonded with Chris and her two beautiful pups.

 We leave notes for Chris everyday before we leave and Maddy draws her pictures and tells her funny stories or will write the daily report with smiley faces and such.

 Their whole family has helped our daughter along the way deal and come more out of her shell.Recently we found out that Ellie has an enlarged heart and there is little to be done.I have not told this sad news to Maddy as it's a lot to deal with but we continue everyday to pray for Ellie and chris.We hope that we have many years ahead with this wonderful woman who has made a different in our lives and so many others.

Little Nugget and his loving parents

    I have a wonderful couple as my clients,they are so loving and caring towards their two dogs Riley the ever stubborn Scottie and Nugget the wonder poodle.

  They chose me as their pet sitter because I am qualified to take care of elderly and special needs pets. I have experience in IV administration as well as shots and medication.

  Their little poodle whom they rescued from the pouring rain is blind and deaf and recently had a stroke. I had a chance to watch him last weekend while his parents were out of town.

  I stayed at their home while they were away and felt a bit nervous as just that week the vet felt it was time to let Nugget go over the rainbow because his quality of life is dwindling. My clients said a resounding :NO" as they are not ready to let this little precious guy go yet.

  I watched him sleep most of the time and wobble around trying to go potty and eat. I had to bring water to him and hand feed him as well. I didn't mind because as a pet care professional it is my responsibility to listen to my clients and respect their wishes and needs.

 My only concern was that each time he got up he would go in circles and continue across the room like this. I put him in his bed but he was bound and determine to keep getting up and repeat his pattern.

   I know most of the time it could be attributed to his blindness and being deaf. Sometimes an inner eardrum rupture or vestibuler disease. Also liver functions or brain pressure all could be causes. My clients aren't sure so I am assuming Nugget being so elderly they have not run any blood panels.

   I just wonder how long will they let him be here and is it because they are afraid to let him go? I respect them very much and am so thankful they are my clients but I am concerned they are keeping him here for their sake and not his.

   I am happy to report we had a good weekend and everything went well, I stayed up most of the night just to make sure Nugget was okay and thank goodness he was and still is.
 I hope he knows  how much he is loved and my cuddles hopefully had an effect on making him feel safe and secure.

   I just wonder how long his parents will  let him be here and is it because they are afraid to let him go? I can't begin to imagine their pain and fear of losing him
   I respect them very much and am so thankful they are his owner, but I am concerned they are keeping him here for their sake and not his.
 Just listening to their comments about how they feel has lead me to believe this.

 
 They are excellent pet parents and love their dogs with every fiber of their being. I know as a pet parent I would have such a hard time letting my dog go but, if her quality of life was not what it should be I would do what was best for her not me.

     I know this is such a touchy subject,:who are we to say who lives and who dies in the pet world but suffering does exist and if we can help those we love should we respect what is best for them
 But for now little Nugget is safe and sound and very much loved by all.