Hi MJ.... Gosh, sounds like you have located the most wonderful place for your girls to be when you're traveling, maybe when you come to pick your girls up they'll look over their shoulders and say, oh, there's mom and dad, and go right back to playing and having a ball. Just teasing, doubt that would ever happen, but when you travel this sounds like the greatest place to be if you're furry and that we all dream of for our loved ones. I saw a program on Animal Planet that was highlighting different doggie and cat care businesses such as the one you describe and it was so cute to see how pampered the pets were. That's funny about the girl having to wear a slicker to keep dry: Serious Fun Going On Aww, well, your Raven was SO cute, and I think the small ones sometimes do get a little more attention because they are so small and cute, but you do appreciate it so much when they fawn over your baby/babies and you just know the ones that really love dogs. In fact, I hope it's a prerequisite to work in those places. Must love dogs! We left our kitty once in a very nice place, but they stuck them in cubicles, nice cubicles though. We brought her special blanket and toys and they said they had a play time, but they could not get our girl to eat enough food (she missed me so much and likewise) to be able to give her her insulin and we had to come home early. When we were fortunate enough to be able to leave our little poodle with my MIL when we went on a short vacation and he had her dog to play with, (they adored each other), he barely blinked when we left due to all the fun he was having. It tickled us to no end. The setting really does make the difference. Sure gives you peace of mind. Lynn In a message dated 4/4/2011 4:20:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Hi Lynn, The place where we leave them is wonderful. they have small dog play time for them twice a day and in the summer they give them special cool treats. For the water dogs they have a bone shaped swimming pool and I was there one time when there was much splashing and enjoyment going on.... four rather large dogs just leaping in the water and out and running around and back in the water again. The gal in there with them needed a slicker or something to keep dry <LOL> We got there early one time with Raven... we were waiting for them to open and some of the staff was waiting too... one of the gals said... hey... it's Raven... and came running over to pet and cuddle her. Of course, she ate it up and so did we. Made us feel that they really did care a lot about the dogs they keep. Then when we went in with Benji the first time everyone gathered around to meet who they called "Raven's Successor". Really special. And like you, a love for small critters is with me for the duration <G> mj mj in az [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) On Apr 4, 2011, at 11:29 AM, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) wrote: Thank you, MJ, so much, for writing what you did...being so understanding of my situation in not having a Chihuahua, but still adoring them. And it is so sweet of you to offer to share your precious girls, Benji and Tilly, through updates, pictures, cute happenings. You have no idea how much I appreciate that. As mentioned before, sound as though we have both been animal lovers of all species for a long time and I know for me, I do not expect my obsession with all things cute and furry to go away any time soon. It seems as though you have covered all the bases (get acquainted visits beforehand) to ensure your girls will have the very best care available while you are traveling. What a great place you have found for them to stay when you cannot be with them. I, like you, enjoy having my pets around me as much as possible and tend to worry when they are out of my sight, and feel they could be incorporated into travel plans, but sure if even one little dog was along, there would be occasions where hubby might be thinking 'I told you so', he wouldn't say so, but we communicate pretty darn well through eye contact, facial gestures, (lol). Again, thanks, and hugs to you too, Lynn In a message dated 4/3/2011 3:32:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: I do understand, Lynn... and I'm more than happy to share Benjigirl and Tilly too... We are retired and travel a bit in the summer. We will not take Them with us. We have always left our little ones with a great place where they are more spoiled than even by us <LOL> It is expensive but we budget for it and we know it is a super place because they are always happy to go there. Tilly hasn't been yet but before we travel she will visit several times and get to know the place and the people. Benji loves it there and our little old Raven loved it there too... My hubby loves the dogs but really doesn't want to travel with them. As for me, well, I'd be really happy to bring them along ..... hugs MJ in AZ [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) <MJtagBenjiTilly-CaNb-1Af-1.gif> On Apr 3, 2011, at 12:03 PM, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) wrote: I don't have a Chihuahua/s Peggy, so I cannot send any pictures. I do want one so very much, and I guess I am just living vicariously through those of you who do have a Chi, have loved reading all the posts, viewing the adorable pictures, and have learned so much about Chihuahuas until I am able to have one, but hubby thinks it will make our planned move to the southwest much more difficult if we have to have one more carrier (we have 3 cats who are really adorable, funny, and entertaining) in our vehicle for at least a 3 day trip AND he wants to travel after retirement. We still have quite a few years before that is going to happen though. I told him a small dog could go anywhere with us, but I guess in reality after reading some of the info posted here, that is not entirely true. Restaurants, stores, hotels, groceries, many businesses, not always accepting or accommodating of dogs, even small ones. We also have a pet restriction limit of 2 in our neighborhood, so guess we are already pushing the envelope in that area. And he points out when I am out shopping with friends who have dogs, they always have to leave the party early so they can go home and let their dogs outside. They are a little more responsibility than cats, but oh so cute, funny, loving, etc. Lynn In a message dated 4/2/2011 3:28:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: You know, I don't remember seeing any pictures of yours? How about posting some? <GIRLSP~1.GIF> -------Original Message------- From: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Date: 4/2/2011 9:35:39 AM To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Missy can't wait .... Oh what a doll, cute little Princess Gigi. They all have their own little way of communicating to us what they want and/or need and if we just pay attention all the signs are there and we don't really need words to communicate with our animal loves. I usually ask mine what they want and somehow or another they manage to convey what the subject matter is and we get it all taken care of. Lynn In a message dated 4/1/2011 6:55:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: Oh my, that's sounds so precious! What a smart little girl she is! I wish you had a camera for that one too! My Gigi will usually jump on the chair next to the window and door and sit wagging and smiling...her que that she wants to go for a walk. If that doesn't work, then she runs to the closet where her clothes are and scratches on the door and then runs back to the chair. She will do that several times, until I give in. <PINKCR~21.GIF> -------Original Message------- From: _chargeit2him_ (mailto:[email protected]) Date: 4/1/2011 5:23:42 PM To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Subject: [Chihuahuas] Missy can't wait .... The other day I came in from the market and had a good laugh. I usually take Missy for a walk when I get home. She didn't want to wait..I walked in the rec room she had her coat in her mouth standing on her hind legs..I had to laugh. I wish I had my camera ..a photo opp missed :( Sandy
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