A dog is going to 'vet' us one day soon
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (352665)
Rockingham, Australia
September 28, 2023 6:08pm CST
Over the past twelve months we’ve done quite a bit of house-sitting, mostly on farms or smallholdings. There are always pets and/or other creatures to care for.
We had a call from a lady who would like us for five days in late November. We have a few restrictions on what we’re prepared to do and we discuss those with the owners before accepting an assignment.
The ‘sit’ in November involves three cats, a dog and two horses, and a rabbit in a bird cage. The dog is a kelpie-cross and apparently a bit of a Mummy’s boy so she is bringing him to us beforehand so we can all meet. Hopefully, we’ll pass muster with the dog. Mostly it’s the humans who get most worried and the pets are always fine. Let’s hope this turns out to be the same.
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@rebelann (113904)
• El Paso, Texas
29 Sep 23
When I was in the hospital then rehab for 16 days my pup Ally refused to let Hank touch her, she was completely freaked out and as for the cats, Hank told me he never saw any of them but he knew they were there because they'd eat the food. Some pets do well even when their humans leave, some don't. Of course the difference is that Hank and sometimes his wife Carol only came to feed them twice a day so maybe that wasn't enough for Ally to feel comfortable with them.
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@DaddyEvil (147453)
• United States
29 Sep 23
As long as the dog isn't inclined to bite new people, I don't see a problem. Uhm.... you do have Vince up on his shots, right? 
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@snowy22315 (188970)
• United States
29 Sep 23
Maybe have some tempting treats available on that day.
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@JudyEv (352665)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Sep 23
Treats work a treat with dogs. The place in halfway to my sister's so we're now going to drop in there one day soon to 'meet the dog' and be shown our duties. They want to leave early on D Day but there won't be a spare room for us until they leave so best to go up there soon and find out what we'll need to do.
@RasmaSandra (84651)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Sep 23
That made me smile I sure hope the dog likes you but you know you will have to pay special attention to him,
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@xFiacre (13553)
• Ireland
29 Sep 23
@judyev Just smile and nod when you meet the woman and once she’s gone do your own thing and the dog will be fine. That’s how my wife manages our daughter-in-law when she goes to mind the grandchildren and the kids have a great time once fussy mother has gone out and they come to no harm.
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@JudyEv (352665)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Sep 23
That's what we do mostly and, like your wife's actions, it works well. Most pets settle really well. Perhaps it's good they can't talk though. 
@allknowing (145149)
• India
30 Sep 23
@JudyEv So will you be taking the dog with you and keep with you in your house?
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@JudyEv (352665)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Sep 23
@allknowing No. When the time comes, we will be staying in their house so the animals should all be cool. It's just their carers who will be different.
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@RebeccasFarm (94538)
• Arvada, Colorado
29 Sep 23
Oh now lovely Judy..I am sure the dog will love ye both.
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@RebeccasFarm (94538)
• Arvada, Colorado
29 Sep 23
@JudyEv Yes the doggo will be fine its the owners lol I know what you mean.
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
29 Sep 23
Hope that house sit works out well.
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@BarBaraPrz (49558)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
29 Sep 23
A rabbit in a bird cage?!? 
I hope it's a multi-bird cage,
I hope it's a multi-bird cage,1 person likes this
@LeaPea2417 (37808)
• Toccoa, Georgia
29 Sep 23
I hope it all works out good and the dog likes you.
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@LindaOHio (188014)
• United States
29 Sep 23
I would love watching a bunch of animals, especially dogs. I'm sure the dog will love you two. Have a good weekend.
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@JudyEv (352665)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Sep 23
@LindaOHio Yes, that's very true.
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@LindaOHio (188014)
• United States
29 Sep 23
@JudyEv All they want is someone to love them, feed them and play with them.
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@Beestring (15324)
• Hong Kong
29 Sep 23
That's a lot of animals to take care of. With your experience, you won't have any problem with the dog.
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