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Update on the neighbor's little dogs
wrote in message ... MaryL wrote: An "overabundance of energy" certainly describes these little dogs! One thing that both puzzles and distresses me is that my neighbor never calls to check on their welfare. I have called her several times to give her reports, but she never makes calls herself. I always call my pet sitter every two or three days to check on Holly and Duffy when I go on vacation, even though I know they are in good hands and get the best of care. Well, she is recovering from heart surgery, isn't she? That's a lot to deal with. Maybe she just doesn't have the wherewithal to initiate calls? Joyce -- Basically, I feel like the food industry is making us fat so the diet industry can make us thin. -- Janet I'm trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but she has a history of taking advantage of people. Her doctors said she could go home, and she feels well enough to go shopping, go to movies, etc. At the same time, she is in Houston (close to her doctors but about 150 miles from home), so she probably feels more comfortable staying there. So, I understand why she has not come home in-between appointments but find it hard to understand why she doesn't inquire about her dogs. She has called several times to have me go over her mail with her, open the ones that look like bills, and make arrangements for paying bills that need to be paid. I called her about one item that looked like a jury summons (and it was), and she called the court house to make arrangements about that. But no questions about her two little dogs! On the other hand, she is pleased to hear about them when I bring it up myself. MaryL |
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Update on the neighbor's little dogs
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wrote in message Well, she is recovering from heart surgery, isn't she? That's a lot to deal with. Maybe she just doesn't have the wherewithal to initiate calls? I'm trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but she has a history of taking advantage of people. I see - I didn't realize that. I can see why you'd be suspicious in that case. Her doctors said she could go home, and she feels well enough to go shopping, go to movies, etc. At the same time, she is in Houston (close to her doctors but about 150 miles from home), so she probably feels more comfortable staying there. So, I understand why she has not come home in-between appointments but find it hard to understand why she doesn't inquire about her dogs. She has called several times to have me go over her mail with her, open the ones that look like bills, and make arrangements for paying bills that need to be paid. I called her about one item that looked like a jury summons (and it was), and she called the court house to make arrangements about that. But no questions about her two little dogs! On the other hand, she is pleased to hear about them when I bring it up myself. That is odd. Maybe she trusts you to do a good job taking care of them? Still, if I were in her place, I'd *have* to know how my cats were doing - that would be my first question! Joyce -- Basically, I feel like the food industry is making us fat so the diet industry can make us thin. -- Janet |
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On Aug 23, 11:18*am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER
wrote: wrote in message ... MaryL wrote: An "overabundance of energy" certainly describes these little dogs! One thing that both puzzles and distresses me is that my neighbor never calls to check on their welfare. *I have called her several times to give her reports, but she never makes calls herself. *I always call my pet sitter every two or three days to check on Holly and Duffy when I go on vacation, even though I know they are in good hands and get the best of care. Well, she is recovering from heart surgery, isn't she? That's a lot to deal with. Maybe she just doesn't have the wherewithal to initiate calls? Joyce -- Basically, I feel like the food industry is making us fat so the diet industry can make us thin. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *-- Janet I'm trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but she has a history of taking advantage of people. *Her doctors said she could go home, and she feels well enough to go shopping, go to movies, etc. *At the same time, she is in Houston (close to her doctors but about 150 miles from home), so she probably feels more comfortable staying there. *So, I understand why she has not come home in-between appointments but find it hard to understand why she doesn't inquire about her dogs. *She has called several times to have me go over her mail with her, open the ones that look like bills, and make arrangements for paying bills that need to be paid. *I called her about one item that looked like a jury summons (and it was), and she called the court house to make arrangements about that. *But no questions about her two little dogs! *On the other hand, she is pleased to hear about them when I bring it up myself. Maybe she _knows_ beyond a shadow of a doubt, that they are in good hands with you. So she enjoys hearing about them but has no anxiety for them. -- Will in New Haven |
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Update on the neighbor's little dogs
"Will in New Haven" wrote in message ... On Aug 23, 11:18 am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: wrote in message ... MaryL wrote: An "overabundance of energy" certainly describes these little dogs! One thing that both puzzles and distresses me is that my neighbor never calls to check on their welfare. I have called her several times to give her reports, but she never makes calls herself. I always call my pet sitter every two or three days to check on Holly and Duffy when I go on vacation, even though I know they are in good hands and get the best of care. Well, she is recovering from heart surgery, isn't she? That's a lot to deal with. Maybe she just doesn't have the wherewithal to initiate calls? Joyce -- Basically, I feel like the food industry is making us fat so the diet industry can make us thin. -- Janet I'm trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but she has a history of taking advantage of people. Her doctors said she could go home, and she feels well enough to go shopping, go to movies, etc. At the same time, she is in Houston (close to her doctors but about 150 miles from home), so she probably feels more comfortable staying there. So, I understand why she has not come home in-between appointments but find it hard to understand why she doesn't inquire about her dogs. She has called several times to have me go over her mail with her, open the ones that look like bills, and make arrangements for paying bills that need to be paid. I called her about one item that looked like a jury summons (and it was), and she called the court house to make arrangements about that. But no questions about her two little dogs! On the other hand, she is pleased to hear about them when I bring it up myself. Maybe she _knows_ beyond a shadow of a doubt, that they are in good hands with you. So she enjoys hearing about them but has no anxiety for them. -- Will in New Haven Yes, I'm sure that is true. I'm not trying to exaggerate anything. The little dogs are healthy and get good veterinary care, but I find it difficult to comprehend how anyone would turn their pets over for a month and not at least ask some questions--or even say something about missing them. MaryL |
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"hopitus" wrote in message ... On Aug 23, 3:36 pm, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: "Will in New Haven" wrote in ... On Aug 23, 11:18 am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: wrote in message ... MaryL wrote: An "overabundance of energy" certainly describes these little dogs! One thing that both puzzles and distresses me is that my neighbor never calls to check on their welfare. I have called her several times to give her reports, but she never makes calls herself. I always call my pet sitter every two or three days to check on Holly and Duffy when I go on vacation, even though I know they are in good hands and get the best of care. Well, she is recovering from heart surgery, isn't she? That's a lot to deal with. Maybe she just doesn't have the wherewithal to initiate calls? Joyce -- Basically, I feel like the food industry is making us fat so the diet industry can make us thin. -- Janet I'm trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but she has a history of taking advantage of people. Her doctors said she could go home, and she feels well enough to go shopping, go to movies, etc. At the same time, she is in Houston (close to her doctors but about 150 miles from home), so she probably feels more comfortable staying there. So, I understand why she has not come home in-between appointments but find it hard to understand why she doesn't inquire about her dogs. She has called several times to have me go over her mail with her, open the ones that look like bills, and make arrangements for paying bills that need to be paid. I called her about one item that looked like a jury summons (and it was), and she called the court house to make arrangements about that. But no questions about her two little dogs! On the other hand, she is pleased to hear about them when I bring it up myself. Maybe she _knows_ beyond a shadow of a doubt, that they are in good hands with you. So she enjoys hearing about them but has no anxiety for them. -- Will in New Haven Yes, I'm sure that is true. I'm not trying to exaggerate anything. The little dogs are healthy and get good veterinary care, but I find it difficult to comprehend how anyone would turn their pets over for a month and not at least ask some questions--or even say something about missing them. MaryL Please understand that I have greatest admiration for you doing these things for such a length of time to help neighbor. I would have hired a teen brat from your 'hood long ago to throw mini hot dogs to the beasts, plus tiny balls, instead of doggedly (forgive the reference) plugging along myself with all it entails. I am offering an nformative link re several types cardiac valve replacements. Note the possible max recovery time "several months". I forgot how old neighbor is, but her inattention to her pets IMHO is grossly understandable due to her age, gravity of surgery, proximity of her relatives to *where she is nw*, and yes, last, her habit of taking advantage of people. I don't like dogs, period, especially small, yappy, hyper types so favored by Tinseltown celebs. Neighbor's dogs sound to me like a PITA. As stated in a former post.....not enough $$ to pay me to nurse little dogs. I understand Akitas, that's the only kind. Loyal, protective of owner, and quiet. - - - - - - - - - - - - Yes, it's a serious procedure. She also had a pacemaker implanted a few days later. This is her second heart valve replacement. The first one was done when she was only 24, and she is now about 55. She looks much younger, but also has some other serious issues--either is or has been a drug (prescription) abuser and either an alcoholic or close to it. She will soon need to have someone to take over for me because I will be going on vacation Sept. 1. Of course, she knows that and supposedly will make arrangements. I'll check with her mother to make sure of that. MaryL |
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"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
... "hopitus" wrote in message ... On Aug 23, 3:36 pm, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: "Will in New Haven" wrote in ... On Aug 23, 11:18 am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: wrote in message ... MaryL wrote: An "overabundance of energy" certainly describes these little dogs! One thing that both puzzles and distresses me is that my neighbor never calls to check on their welfare. I have called her several times to give her reports, but she never makes calls herself. I always call my pet sitter every two or three days to check on Holly and Duffy when I go on vacation, even though I know they are in good hands and get the best of care. Well, she is recovering from heart surgery, isn't she? That's a lot to deal with. Maybe she just doesn't have the wherewithal to initiate calls? Joyce -- Basically, I feel like the food industry is making us fat so the diet industry can make us thin. -- Janet I'm trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but she has a history of taking advantage of people. Her doctors said she could go home, and she feels well enough to go shopping, go to movies, etc. At the same time, she is in Houston (close to her doctors but about 150 miles from home), so she probably feels more comfortable staying there. So, I understand why she has not come home in-between appointments but find it hard to understand why she doesn't inquire about her dogs. She has called several times to have me go over her mail with her, open the ones that look like bills, and make arrangements for paying bills that need to be paid. I called her about one item that looked like a jury summons (and it was), and she called the court house to make arrangements about that. But no questions about her two little dogs! On the other hand, she is pleased to hear about them when I bring it up myself. Maybe she _knows_ beyond a shadow of a doubt, that they are in good hands with you. So she enjoys hearing about them but has no anxiety for them. -- Will in New Haven Yes, I'm sure that is true. I'm not trying to exaggerate anything. The little dogs are healthy and get good veterinary care, but I find it difficult to comprehend how anyone would turn their pets over for a month and not at least ask some questions--or even say something about missing them. MaryL Please understand that I have greatest admiration for you doing these things for such a length of time to help neighbor. I would have hired a teen brat from your 'hood long ago to throw mini hot dogs to the beasts, plus tiny balls, instead of doggedly (forgive the reference) plugging along myself with all it entails. I am offering an nformative link re several types cardiac valve replacements. Note the possible max recovery time "several months". I forgot how old neighbor is, but her inattention to her pets IMHO is grossly understandable due to her age, gravity of surgery, proximity of her relatives to *where she is nw*, and yes, last, her habit of taking advantage of people. I don't like dogs, period, especially small, yappy, hyper types so favored by Tinseltown celebs. Neighbor's dogs sound to me like a PITA. As stated in a former post.....not enough $$ to pay me to nurse little dogs. I understand Akitas, that's the only kind. Loyal, protective of owner, and quiet. - - - - - - - - - - - - That's because you've never known a Golden Retriever. Goldens are absolute sweethearts! My sister had two, but lost one recently. The whole family is still grieving, including the remaining Golden. Joy |
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"Joy" wrote in message . .. "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message ... "hopitus" wrote in message ... On Aug 23, 3:36 pm, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: "Will in New Haven" wrote in ... On Aug 23, 11:18 am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: wrote in message ... MaryL wrote: An "overabundance of energy" certainly describes these little dogs! One thing that both puzzles and distresses me is that my neighbor never calls to check on their welfare. I have called her several times to give her reports, but she never makes calls herself. I always call my pet sitter every two or three days to check on Holly and Duffy when I go on vacation, even though I know they are in good hands and get the best of care. Well, she is recovering from heart surgery, isn't she? That's a lot to deal with. Maybe she just doesn't have the wherewithal to initiate calls? Joyce -- Basically, I feel like the food industry is making us fat so the diet industry can make us thin. -- Janet I'm trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but she has a history of taking advantage of people. Her doctors said she could go home, and she feels well enough to go shopping, go to movies, etc. At the same time, she is in Houston (close to her doctors but about 150 miles from home), so she probably feels more comfortable staying there. So, I understand why she has not come home in-between appointments but find it hard to understand why she doesn't inquire about her dogs. She has called several times to have me go over her mail with her, open the ones that look like bills, and make arrangements for paying bills that need to be paid. I called her about one item that looked like a jury summons (and it was), and she called the court house to make arrangements about that. But no questions about her two little dogs! On the other hand, she is pleased to hear about them when I bring it up myself. Maybe she _knows_ beyond a shadow of a doubt, that they are in good hands with you. So she enjoys hearing about them but has no anxiety for them. -- Will in New Haven Yes, I'm sure that is true. I'm not trying to exaggerate anything. The little dogs are healthy and get good veterinary care, but I find it difficult to comprehend how anyone would turn their pets over for a month and not at least ask some questions--or even say something about missing them. MaryL Please understand that I have greatest admiration for you doing these things for such a length of time to help neighbor. I would have hired a teen brat from your 'hood long ago to throw mini hot dogs to the beasts, plus tiny balls, instead of doggedly (forgive the reference) plugging along myself with all it entails. I am offering an nformative link re several types cardiac valve replacements. Note the possible max recovery time "several months". I forgot how old neighbor is, but her inattention to her pets IMHO is grossly understandable due to her age, gravity of surgery, proximity of her relatives to *where she is nw*, and yes, last, her habit of taking advantage of people. I don't like dogs, period, especially small, yappy, hyper types so favored by Tinseltown celebs. Neighbor's dogs sound to me like a PITA. As stated in a former post.....not enough $$ to pay me to nurse little dogs. I understand Akitas, that's the only kind. Loyal, protective of owner, and quiet. - - - - - - - - - - - - That's because you've never known a Golden Retriever. Goldens are absolute sweethearts! My sister had two, but lost one recently. The whole family is still grieving, including the remaining Golden. Joy The part about the dogs being PITA was not mine. I have had cats ever since I left for graduate school (eons ago), but I grew up with dogs and loved them. We had collies--the Lassie-type--and they were absolutely wonderful family pets. My sister and her husband had a golden retriever. Again, like you said, he was a sweetheart. MaryL |
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MaryL wrote:
"Joy" wrote in message . .. "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message ... "hopitus" wrote in message ... On Aug 23, 3:36 pm, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: "Will in New Haven" wrote in ... On Aug 23, 11:18 am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: wrote in message ... MaryL wrote: An "overabundance of energy" certainly describes these little dogs! One thing that both puzzles and distresses me is that my neighbor never calls to check on their welfare. I have called her several times to give her reports, but she never makes calls herself. I always call my pet sitter every two or three days to check on Holly and Duffy when I go on vacation, even though I know they are in good hands and get the best of care. Well, she is recovering from heart surgery, isn't she? That's a lot to deal with. Maybe she just doesn't have the wherewithal to initiate calls? Joyce -- Basically, I feel like the food industry is making us fat so the diet industry can make us thin. -- Janet I'm trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but she has a history of taking advantage of people. Her doctors said she could go home, and she feels well enough to go shopping, go to movies, etc. At the same time, she is in Houston (close to her doctors but about 150 miles from home), so she probably feels more comfortable staying there. So, I understand why she has not come home in-between appointments but find it hard to understand why she doesn't inquire about her dogs. She has called several times to have me go over her mail with her, open the ones that look like bills, and make arrangements for paying bills that need to be paid. I called her about one item that looked like a jury summons (and it was), and she called the court house to make arrangements about that. But no questions about her two little dogs! On the other hand, she is pleased to hear about them when I bring it up myself. Maybe she _knows_ beyond a shadow of a doubt, that they are in good hands with you. So she enjoys hearing about them but has no anxiety for them. -- Will in New Haven Yes, I'm sure that is true. I'm not trying to exaggerate anything. The little dogs are healthy and get good veterinary care, but I find it difficult to comprehend how anyone would turn their pets over for a month and not at least ask some questions--or even say something about missing them. MaryL Please understand that I have greatest admiration for you doing these things for such a length of time to help neighbor. I would have hired a teen brat from your 'hood long ago to throw mini hot dogs to the beasts, plus tiny balls, instead of doggedly (forgive the reference) plugging along myself with all it entails. I am offering an nformative link re several types cardiac valve replacements. Note the possible max recovery time "several months". I forgot how old neighbor is, but her inattention to her pets IMHO is grossly understandable due to her age, gravity of surgery, proximity of her relatives to *where she is nw*, and yes, last, her habit of taking advantage of people. I don't like dogs, period, especially small, yappy, hyper types so favored by Tinseltown celebs. Neighbor's dogs sound to me like a PITA. As stated in a former post.....not enough $$ to pay me to nurse little dogs. I understand Akitas, that's the only kind. Loyal, protective of owner, and quiet. - - - - - - - - - - - - That's because you've never known a Golden Retriever. Goldens are absolute sweethearts! My sister had two, but lost one recently. The whole family is still grieving, including the remaining Golden. Joy The part about the dogs being PITA was not mine. I have had cats ever since I left for graduate school (eons ago), but I grew up with dogs and loved them. We had collies--the Lassie-type--and they were absolutely wonderful family pets. My sister and her husband had a golden retriever. Again, like you said, he was a sweetheart. MaryL Mary, I'd like to tell you about my experiences taking care of two neighbors cats, but it is too long and involved. Let me assure you, your satisfaction will come that you took good care of the animals. In the long run, both of my neighbors really did not even bother to say they appreciated my efforts. One neighbor asked me to "tend" for 3 weeks -- she was gone 3 months. The other said "a few days" and she was gone for 6 weeks. I did love the animals and I did take good care of them. MLB |
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"MLB" wrote in message ... MaryL wrote: Mary, I'd like to tell you about my experiences taking care of two neighbors cats, but it is too long and involved. Let me assure you, your satisfaction will come that you took good care of the animals. In the long run, both of my neighbors really did not even bother to say they appreciated my efforts. One neighbor asked me to "tend" for 3 weeks -- she was gone 3 months. The other said "a few days" and she was gone for 6 weeks. I did love the animals and I did take good care of them. MLB Yes, this has a familiar ring to it. As you said, I know the satisfaction will come simply in knowing that the dogs got good care. This really is not a difficult task at all--just a longer-term obligation than expected, but I'm glad I was able to do it. MaryL |
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"Kelly Greene" wrote in message ... "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message ... I'm trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but she has a history of taking advantage of people. Her doctors said she could go home, and she feels well enough to go shopping, go to movies, etc. At the same time, she is in Houston (close to her doctors but about 150 miles from home), so she probably feels more comfortable staying there. So, I understand why she has not come home in-between appointments but find it hard to understand why she doesn't inquire about her dogs. She has called several times to have me go over her mail with her, open the ones that look like bills, and make arrangements for paying bills that need to be paid. I called her about one item that looked like a jury summons (and it was), and she called the court house to make arrangements about that. But no questions about her two little dogs! On the other hand, she is pleased to hear about them when I bring it up myself. MaryL Why not offer to drive the dogs to where she is staying? Or ask her to send someone up to get them? It sure sounds like she's taking advantage of your kindness to me. -- That would be impossible. She could not keep dogs where she is staying. They are probably better off staying in their own home with a large yard, anyway. I really do not have any problem taking care of them (although it will soon come to an end when I go on vacation). I simply regret that she is not showing more interest in them. MaryL |
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