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Sari Reis: Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2012 6:51 PM
A few years ago I picked up a lovely little card with a quote from Rabindranath Tagore that goes like this" " I slept and dreamed that life was JOY. I awoke and saw that life was SERVICE. I acted and behold, SERVICE WAS JOY". I saw how true that was today while making cat and dog food deliveries for PAWS San Diego. PAWS is a non-profit organization that provides free pet food, litter, and other services to San Diegans who are below the poverty-line, elderly, disabled and/or chronically ill. |
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Sari Reis: Posted on Monday, February 13, 2012 8:23 PM
One of the hardest and saddest parts of my job as a pet sitter and dog walker is when one of my client's "furry kids" passes away. It breaks my heart and I know it is such a difficult time for the pet's parents; all of us around them offer sympathy and condolences. As a pet parent myself, I know how much the kind words and support can help when you are grieving the death of a family member.
One of the things I do when I learn of a pet's passing is to make a donation in memory of the pet. |
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Sari Reis: Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 8:05 AM
The weather cooperated yesterday and we did not get rained out at the Colonia Park in Solana Beach for the Third Annual Paws in the Park. The wind was pretty gusty at times but the event was able to continue without a hitch. There were several vendors, lots of activities, contests and participants. What always impresses me at these events is how well behaved the dogs are. They have obviously been well socialized by their pet parents and they all seem to get along quite well. Very little barking and no altercations at all. Another good thing was no loose dogs this year which is always a blessing. I was glad that MVPSS participated and look forward to doing the same next year. |
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Sari Reis: Posted on Monday, March 14, 2011 8:59 PM
Over the past couple of weeks during my regular dog walks at the pet-friendly apartment complexes where I work, I couldn't help but notice the number of puppies that people were walking. Big puppies like German Shepherd Dogs and Labs and little puppies like Yorkies and Malteses. There were Jack Russell puppies and Westie puppies and even a couple of Pug puppies.
Don't get me wrong. I love puppies. They are cute and adorable and funny and very very loveable.What got me thinking however, was that for every new puppy that someone took into their home, a potential forever home was lost to a shelter or rescue dog who was past his puppy years. |
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Sari Reis: Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2011 10:58 PM
Being a dog walker is one of the greatest careers in the world. What could be better than walking around in the beautiful San Diego weather day after day with the greatest animals on the planet. In fact, I love my job so much I can hardly believe I get paid to do it. Doggy kisses, wagging tails, and plenty of exercise. What could be better? There really is only one downside to my job. That is when one of my regular dog walking clients moves away and I have to say good-bye. I get very attached to my four-legged friends when I see them day after day. |
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