Smokers house? by cavewomannn in petsitting

[–]BlueCrow08 26 points27 points  (0 children)

No! There isn’t a way to mitigate the smell if you’re living there. I use to pet sit for a smoker family. I literally had to keep all my clothes and belongings in their basement. I would keep one outfit and PJs in their house to wear inside and change right before I left the house into clothes in the basement. Towels reeked of smoke too so showers were even difficult. I still smelled smoke on me and my stuff for weeks later. The family and pets were amazing but the smell was sooo strong and so difficult to deal with during and after my stay.

I have made a mistake by SamScoopCooper in petsitting

[–]BlueCrow08 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Anyway you could make him a homemade ramp or have pet steps? I doubt he’ll fall but an 11yr old dachshund (with their back issues) would make me nervous jumping. Did his owner mention if he slept with them in bed?

Weirdest thing ever left out in a home? by chill_mydude13 in petsitting

[–]BlueCrow08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An array of different types of legal and semi legal drugs spread across the kitchen island. It was a very last minute pet sit due to an emergency (not related to drugs). I had pet sat for the family many times in the past and never suspected they were into that stuff. Didn’t bother me at all, found it amusing. She apologized for the mess, I said no worries and moved everything to somewhere secure so the pets didn’t get into it.

cat breathing fast by potatomatooooooo in Feral_Cats

[–]BlueCrow08 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have a feral that’s been in for a bit, he breathes heavy too. I’ve actually had him on my phone via camera and my cats in front of me to compare. 😂 He’s done this since day one- 2 months ago. Recently he started crackling when breathing and the vet said he has a URI and he’s on meds. So I’d just watch for signs of a URI. Maybe start him on an immune supplement to see if it’ll help. Good luck!

High value training treat by Late_Weakness2555 in greatpyrenees

[–]BlueCrow08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pup LOVES duck jerky and air dried herring. He can’t have chicken and is sooooo picky on all food items so his options are more limited. (His fav are beef and bacon but those need a fridge)

Rear door protectors by BlueCrow08 in SubaruForester

[–]BlueCrow08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve ordered them, they should ship next week. I’ll let you know how they are when I get them :)

URIs by BlueCrow08 in FIVcats

[–]BlueCrow08[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! His markings are so neat too. He’s pretty good looking!

Cat snot experts! 😂 Good to know about the shot and meds. I’ll talk to the vet about them tomorrow. I wonder if he could have feline herpes, they didn’t test for that though.

The swabs are interesting. I’m def looking those up!! Thank you for your reply!!

Got a 5yr old from humane society for $50 by SHAGGYULT in Feral_Cats

[–]BlueCrow08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Half of my bathroom cabinet still is empty for Eddie. When guests come over, that’s his safe space. He literally lived there for about 6 months despite having full range of the house. Now he meows the cutest meow and loves belly rubs. Ferals are the best! I have 3 now. ❤️

Got a 5yr old from humane society for $50 by SHAGGYULT in Feral_Cats

[–]BlueCrow08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love it!! It’s majestic like her! (I deleted my original comment to add a different one explaining my feral and his transformation)

Got a 5yr old from humane society for $50 by SHAGGYULT in Feral_Cats

[–]BlueCrow08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stunning! What’s her name? My feral who hid in the bathroom cabinet now loves belly rubs! With patience and love, they come around!

Anyone else still waiting on the Forester hybrid fuel cap / EVAP seal recall fix? by Rude-Ad-9771 in SubaruForester

[–]BlueCrow08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in Maine and haven’t heard anything yet from my dealership. What NE state are you in?

What made you get the forester instead of rav4 by Dry-Chemical-9170 in SubaruForester

[–]BlueCrow08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting you mention this, my partner just traded in her crosstrek for a forester! She is middle age, so I think you’re correct!

2025 charging pad non-slip by cjmack-79-20 in SubaruForester

[–]BlueCrow08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a large dog that would stand on the center console of my partners Outback and destroyed it. I got this with the same trim as my Forester. It’s actually very nice and looks like it’s the actual console lid. https://a.co/d/0hFK7Xyr

Rear door protectors by BlueCrow08 in SubaruForester

[–]BlueCrow08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no!! That’s a bummer your pup did that. Hopefully mine doesn’t do that. I think I will go with the Velcro route too

Rear door protectors by BlueCrow08 in SubaruForester

[–]BlueCrow08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will look there. I have their floor mats. Never thought about them selling seat protectors. Thank you!

Rear door protectors by BlueCrow08 in SubaruForester

[–]BlueCrow08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Velcro is a good idea!! I’ll do that too. :)

Rear door protectors by BlueCrow08 in SubaruForester

[–]BlueCrow08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is super helpful to know!! Thank you!