| PET STORIES |
| Names have been changed to protect client's privacy |
| Sid, we'll call this dog, was a playful lab and enjoyed being rubbed and played with. One day Nanny decided to play hide and seek with Sid, which he loved. Sid used all his available senses, while Nanny stood dead still in the middle of the open yard. He cocked his head to listen, smelled the air to get a whiff of Nanny and finally caught the scent and off he went straight for Nanny. Sometimes if Nanny was down-wind she would have to move her feet a little so he could hear her and off he went again, toward her. However, sometimes Nanny would play a trick on Sid, and step aside and Sid would just pass her by and wonder, "Where did she go?" For you see Sid was Blind and was using his other senses to seek and find, which he did very well. What an amazing dog..... |
| We'll call this cutie, Pinchy. She is an amazing animal and lives in the backyard tree. One day while Nanny was collecting the feed bowls, Pinchy ran down the tree and straight toward Nanny, which surprised Nanny. She didn't know whether to pet the animal or leave her alone. Nanny finally discovered Pinchy's curiosity when Pinchy tried to grab Nanny's keys. Amazingly the Raccoon, for this is what Pinchy was, stood up on her hind legs, grabbed Nanny's finger instead and stared into Nanny's eyes for what seemed a frozen segment of time. Was Nanny delighted and amazed? Yes. There have been other episodes with this amazing creature, when Pinchy was found in the client's bed or when she decided to go on an adventure for two weeks and had everyone worried. |
Horses are wonderful creatures. Lets call this guy Matt. Matt was among several horses that Nanny had to care for one week. She soon realized that Matt's belly was
growing and after careful inspection discovered that Matt had an abscess from fly infestation. Nanny applied fly spray, as the vet suggested, but in two days the abscess had
grown to a 6x9 inch growth. What to do? Nanny decided to call the vet after calls to the owner ended in vain. Oh no, the vet couldn't visit for a couple of days. Nanny
decided not to wait, but started water therapy and Furozone ointment. Remarkably, the next day the abscess was half the size and Nanny was able to cancel the vet. Upon
the client's return, Matt was his old self and the abscess was gone. Thank goodness for experience.
Nanny has cared for Matt again since his abscess episode and found him to be a very energetic and friendly horse who ran across the field with Nanny. Nanny was glad to
see him feeling better.
growing and after careful inspection discovered that Matt had an abscess from fly infestation. Nanny applied fly spray, as the vet suggested, but in two days the abscess had
grown to a 6x9 inch growth. What to do? Nanny decided to call the vet after calls to the owner ended in vain. Oh no, the vet couldn't visit for a couple of days. Nanny
decided not to wait, but started water therapy and Furozone ointment. Remarkably, the next day the abscess was half the size and Nanny was able to cancel the vet. Upon
the client's return, Matt was his old self and the abscess was gone. Thank goodness for experience.
Nanny has cared for Matt again since his abscess episode and found him to be a very energetic and friendly horse who ran across the field with Nanny. Nanny was glad to
see him feeling better.
Another short story about
Pinchy. This story was
related to Nanny by
Pinchy's owner. Thank
goodness it didn't happen
on Nanny's watch. The
owner turned toward alot of
noise going on in the kitchen
and found that Pinchy had
been into the drawers again,
had taken the superglue and
had her fingers glued
together. Poor thing.
Pinchy was soon taken to
the faucet where much
scrubbing occurred until
Pinchy was able to use her
fingers once again. What a
character......
Pinchy. This story was
related to Nanny by
Pinchy's owner. Thank
goodness it didn't happen
on Nanny's watch. The
owner turned toward alot of
noise going on in the kitchen
and found that Pinchy had
been into the drawers again,
had taken the superglue and
had her fingers glued
together. Poor thing.
Pinchy was soon taken to
the faucet where much
scrubbing occurred until
Pinchy was able to use her
fingers once again. What a
character......
A Donkey story. Donkey lived with a mare horse on a ranch with several horses. When Nanny came to feed one day, there was donkey in amongst several horses, the gate
was down and one of the lines in the fence broken. So much work was to be done. Putting back the gate, which hinges didn't fit, and so had to use wire. Putting up a make
shift wire in the fence. Soon everyone was back in their own paddocks and Nanny returned to the barn. She peaked out again to see if donkey was staying in his paddock.
NO.. there he was again. How did he do it. Soon Nanny discovered he was pushing up her make shift wiring in the fence and crawling underneath. Tricky little thing.
More mending on the fence to be done. Thankfully the fence was fixed well enough that donkey stayed put, but not without breaking the wiring on the gate and trying to push
that back down. Nanny caught that in time. What a week..... There was also the visit with Pinch (the raccoon) who tried to flush a plastic garbage bag down the toilet.
Rascal......
was down and one of the lines in the fence broken. So much work was to be done. Putting back the gate, which hinges didn't fit, and so had to use wire. Putting up a make
shift wire in the fence. Soon everyone was back in their own paddocks and Nanny returned to the barn. She peaked out again to see if donkey was staying in his paddock.
NO.. there he was again. How did he do it. Soon Nanny discovered he was pushing up her make shift wiring in the fence and crawling underneath. Tricky little thing.
More mending on the fence to be done. Thankfully the fence was fixed well enough that donkey stayed put, but not without breaking the wiring on the gate and trying to push
that back down. Nanny caught that in time. What a week..... There was also the visit with Pinch (the raccoon) who tried to flush a plastic garbage bag down the toilet.
Rascal......
Entry: (4/15/2004) Life has been busy with the different pets to care for, family life as well as my vet assistant courses that I am taking. Dogs, cats, and horses have been the
norm, but I have had the opportunity to care for llammas and next month a pot belly pig, who thinks she is a dog and came in the doggie door to say hello to me during my
interview visit. Too cool.....
Our latest challenge has been a puppy, 5 weeks old, that my daughter brought home. We soon discovered that it was a sick puppy and, vomiting and diar... and rushed it to
the vet. He informed us that it was full with worms. After the vet's deworming and the puppy spending the night at the vet, we brought her home, but she was still vomiting.
Instead of taking her to the vet to stay in a cage by herself, I decided to put my knowledge to work. She wasn't eating or drinking.......so what to do........ I started with
1/2 tblspn of peptobismal and then started cyringing peadialite and baby food into the puppies mouth, which she swallowed reluctantly. Success - no vomiting. I proceeded
with this routine every couple of hours and then put her to bed. The next morning - relief she was drinking and eating on her own. Today, two days later, she is still weak,
but is eating and walking around outside. The worms have mostly passed and now her plumpness, which were obviously worms, is gone and she is skin and bone. Hopefully
in a few weeks, she WILL be plump and a merry little girl. I even saw a little skipping out of her this am. So ends a happy story...
4/27/2004. Puppy has doubled her weight and has turned into a little ball of play.
norm, but I have had the opportunity to care for llammas and next month a pot belly pig, who thinks she is a dog and came in the doggie door to say hello to me during my
interview visit. Too cool.....
Our latest challenge has been a puppy, 5 weeks old, that my daughter brought home. We soon discovered that it was a sick puppy and, vomiting and diar... and rushed it to
the vet. He informed us that it was full with worms. After the vet's deworming and the puppy spending the night at the vet, we brought her home, but she was still vomiting.
Instead of taking her to the vet to stay in a cage by herself, I decided to put my knowledge to work. She wasn't eating or drinking.......so what to do........ I started with
1/2 tblspn of peptobismal and then started cyringing peadialite and baby food into the puppies mouth, which she swallowed reluctantly. Success - no vomiting. I proceeded
with this routine every couple of hours and then put her to bed. The next morning - relief she was drinking and eating on her own. Today, two days later, she is still weak,
but is eating and walking around outside. The worms have mostly passed and now her plumpness, which were obviously worms, is gone and she is skin and bone. Hopefully
in a few weeks, she WILL be plump and a merry little girl. I even saw a little skipping out of her this am. So ends a happy story...
4/27/2004. Puppy has doubled her weight and has turned into a little ball of play.
4/29/2004
Here are some happy shelties (4 of 16 dogs) that I took care of while the owner/breeder was away
at a show. They are beautiful dogs. The 7 puppies were very excited and didn't like to stay in their
pens. Nanny had to figure out which ones went where. One little fellow particularly, liked to be with
the big dogs and only took a few minutes before he was out and about. However, all stayed in the
main fenced area, which of course was a relief to Nanny who took a head count every day.
Here are some happy shelties (4 of 16 dogs) that I took care of while the owner/breeder was away
at a show. They are beautiful dogs. The 7 puppies were very excited and didn't like to stay in their
pens. Nanny had to figure out which ones went where. One little fellow particularly, liked to be with
the big dogs and only took a few minutes before he was out and about. However, all stayed in the
main fenced area, which of course was a relief to Nanny who took a head count every day.
10/18/2004
Summer has been busy with new customers coming on board as well as many return customers
(which I appreciate) (Thank you). The ranch kennel and stables are being used and the visiting
friends always enjoy their stay.
Summer has been busy with new customers coming on board as well as many return customers
(which I appreciate) (Thank you). The ranch kennel and stables are being used and the visiting
friends always enjoy their stay.
6/29/2005
This year has been busy and all the nannies have been gaining lots of experience with different pets. Several new customers have joined us also and we've enjoyed taking
care of their pets. I hope to add a "pet page" for all to view the different pets.
This year has been busy and all the nannies have been gaining lots of experience with different pets. Several new customers have joined us also and we've enjoyed taking
care of their pets. I hope to add a "pet page" for all to view the different pets.
3/20/06: Time flies when you're having fun. All the lab puppies are gone and mommy lab has gained her weight and is looking good. I just returned from a well earned
vacation to Hawaii and am ready for the upturn of jobs that usually occur in April. I left the business in Lorraine's hands while I was gone, and she did an excellent job. I
have been very fortunate to have such hardworking, honest and reliable staff. We have been keeping busy with old and new customers. I sat for a couple of new cats a
month or so ago; who thought they were guard dogs and would attack my legs, if I ventured further then the kitchen. I think now, however, after several repeat visits, they
are getting used to the new stranger, and now sprawl on the floor for rubs.
vacation to Hawaii and am ready for the upturn of jobs that usually occur in April. I left the business in Lorraine's hands while I was gone, and she did an excellent job. I
have been very fortunate to have such hardworking, honest and reliable staff. We have been keeping busy with old and new customers. I sat for a couple of new cats a
month or so ago; who thought they were guard dogs and would attack my legs, if I ventured further then the kitchen. I think now, however, after several repeat visits, they
are getting used to the new stranger, and now sprawl on the floor for rubs.
6/13/07: Wow it's been a while since I have commented here. Alot of new clients have joined us and many many repeat customers. New pictures can be seen on the
picture pages and it looks like I will have to add another page. I've had the pleasure of taking care of the therapy zoo several times. Summer is upon us and it is getting
hot. Don't forget to give those outside dogs plenty of cool water, shade and a pool or bring them inside. Flies are abundant - fly predators help alot along with fly spray for
horses. Watch the ears on the dogs - flies love to chew those tender ears.
picture pages and it looks like I will have to add another page. I've had the pleasure of taking care of the therapy zoo several times. Summer is upon us and it is getting
hot. Don't forget to give those outside dogs plenty of cool water, shade and a pool or bring them inside. Flies are abundant - fly predators help alot along with fly spray for
horses. Watch the ears on the dogs - flies love to chew those tender ears.
8/2/07: The kennel has been used again and we had the two little lassos visit us for a week, seen on picture page. Also I've been caring for the diabetic cat, giving her
insulin shots regularly. We've had an unusual mild summer this year because of all the rain, which helps the nannies who have to work outside. My Frisco nannies are being
kept busy and several new customers have come on board over there. Allana is being kept busy with her weekly customer in Farmersville and Lorraine did a great job
taking care of the office and several jobs while I was vacationing in Colorado. A well earned trip and it was wonderful. I went to a ranch resort. Rode horses every day in
the mountains. Its quite amazing how one gets in tune with the animals and one learns the body language that the animals use. Its fun....
insulin shots regularly. We've had an unusual mild summer this year because of all the rain, which helps the nannies who have to work outside. My Frisco nannies are being
kept busy and several new customers have come on board over there. Allana is being kept busy with her weekly customer in Farmersville and Lorraine did a great job
taking care of the office and several jobs while I was vacationing in Colorado. A well earned trip and it was wonderful. I went to a ranch resort. Rode horses every day in
the mountains. Its quite amazing how one gets in tune with the animals and one learns the body language that the animals use. Its fun....
11/12/07 Still enjoying the pets and the regulars. Renovated kennel is being used more now since adding carpet and airconditioning. I'm in the process of expanding the grass
area for more outside room and the kennel is already booked thru January 2008. Thanksgiving was busy, but didn't take on more than we could handle. I did turn away
several people as I believe in giving the pets enough time for each visit and not rush thru the visit because of accepting too many. I enjoyed taking a pet CPR class last month
and even though it is good to know, hope that I will never have to use it.
area for more outside room and the kennel is already booked thru January 2008. Thanksgiving was busy, but didn't take on more than we could handle. I did turn away
several people as I believe in giving the pets enough time for each visit and not rush thru the visit because of accepting too many. I enjoyed taking a pet CPR class last month
and even though it is good to know, hope that I will never have to use it.
6/5/08 - Rescued kittens to the right.
Fortunately one of my customers has
offered them a home and so they will all
be taken care of. I found them in the
street where someone had dumped them.
Fortunately one of my customers has
offered them a home and so they will all
be taken care of. I found them in the
street where someone had dumped them.
2/27/09 - I'm happy to say that we have a new member of
the nanny family - my husband who has taken earlier
retirement to join us. He has been enjoying the different
animals and loves to take the dogs for walks.
The new renovated kennel with expanded grass area and
insulation is working out well. I have also added a sand
area where dogs can role and dig, if they desire.
the nanny family - my husband who has taken earlier
retirement to join us. He has been enjoying the different
animals and loves to take the dogs for walks.
The new renovated kennel with expanded grass area and
insulation is working out well. I have also added a sand
area where dogs can role and dig, if they desire.
2/27/09 cont - Our Frisco nanny Priscilla has been caring for several families, and the customers seem to think
she is wonderful - which is nice to hear. Our nannies, Courtney and Veronica who cared for the Frisco area,
and moved away a couple of years ago, are returning to us in a few months and so Frisco will be well covered.
It will be nice to have them back.
she is wonderful - which is nice to hear. Our nannies, Courtney and Veronica who cared for the Frisco area,
and moved away a couple of years ago, are returning to us in a few months and so Frisco will be well covered.
It will be nice to have them back.
4/27/09: Summer is soon to be upon us and bookings are being taken for June already. Customers want to make sure they have their nanny scheduled. The Turner girls are
now back and anxious to get back in the swing. We have now added fencing around the house, which gives the kennel dogs some running time in about an acre. Several new
customers have come on board either through the internet or word of mouth (which is always nice).
now back and anxious to get back in the swing. We have now added fencing around the house, which gives the kennel dogs some running time in about an acre. Several new
customers have come on board either through the internet or word of mouth (which is always nice).