For the past 5 days I have been pet sitting in a beautiful home in Puerto Penasco.  This is the kind of home you just move into – fall in love with the dog, then the house and the lifestyle.  I have enjoyed every minute here and it’s hard to believe that I got paid for the experience.  Yup, pet sitting is awesome.

First you have to meet Kaiser – he is an adorable, loving and gentle German Shepherd.  His hip hurts and he and I both take our time on the stairs.  I usually put my hand on his hip as he struggles up the stairs.  He patiently waits for me on the landing on the way down.  I have fallen in love. No matter where I am, he is nearby and it is the most amazing feeling.  When he’s bored, he comes over and gives me a nudge.  He might just want a pat and a little scratch, sometimes we go outside and walk around the property, sometimes I refill his water bowl (he drinks about 2 litres a day) – he just needs a little reassurance that he is loved and cared for or – maybe he thinks that I do. 

Kaiser was a rescue and he does get anxious sometimes.  Neighbours have been shooting off fireworks and there was also a big display over the water this past weekend.  I am not a fan of fireworks either.  He gets as close as he can when this happens and his parents also give him  a prescribed tincture of CBD oil.

I am starting to think that I would enjoy fostering a dog when I am back in Toronto.  Every house I have been in since September has had a dog or dogs and I find that I absolutely love being around them.  I drew an angel card the other day that told me to find my spirit animal – I am pretty sure it’s dogs.  They are so loving and loyal.  I am going to miss Kaiser the most and I am hoping his Mom and Dad will keep me abreast of what he is up to.

I am so grateful for this delicious experience in Puerto Penasco, Mexico.  This is what semi-retirement looks like.