I wonder what Kela is thinking about this change?
Yesterday when we loaded up the car it was obvious she knew something was going on, but I must admit I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how well she’s settled in compared to other dogs we’ve either sat with or had come to stay while their owner was away or in hospital.
Getting her to take her meds is three misses before a hit, so we have adopted the same approach as with Maggie and crushing up the tablets, mixing them with water, and using a syringe directly into the mouth. No problem at all this afternoon. Dinner has also been eaten with gusto, and she has spent the majority of the day outside on the drive.
We have bought a small tarp to put under her food stand as we had been warned she slops her water all over the floor. Well, my slippers got a bath as well so ended up on the car roof in the sunshine to dry out. It’s not a problem though. Maggie wasn’t exactly dainty when she had a drink and we had a mat under her food and water bowls, but that would be no way big enough here.
Twice we have called her Maggie though they are nothing alike in colour and Kela is twice the size of our baby. We had some pleasant comments on our walk this morning, and when it comes to other dogs, there seem to be no issues. A playful cockerpoo pup came up to us on the prom, and Kela’ s head dwarfed it. We shall take her for another walk this evening though it would appear she prefers to do her toileting on home ground which is not a problem for us at all.
It has been a good day though, and I’m hoping she will go through the night tonight now that she’s settled in a little more.
If not outside, this is where she’s chosen to sleep during the day.
Gorgeous.
pensitivity101 
Kela is a beauty and it sounds like she has a wonderful temperament too. It’s so good that she’s relaxed and content. You certainly have a magic touch.
I get that from my Dad I think. He had a wonderful way with all animals.
I’m sure you did. Lucky are the fur babies that come into your life.
❤ I'll love them all.
Oh I know that!! And they’ll all love you.
❤
I’m glad that she has settled in nicely 😊
She looks so adorable 🤩
Very fluffy!!!
I hope you have a great time with her 😃
all good so far
I hope it continues 🙂
Us too
Getting to dog sit is an honor and when the pup is well behaved it turns into a pleasure!! Enjoy!
Thanks Val. We are honoured as her owner would not entrust her to just anybody, and she says she knows she would not be looked after better anywhere.
Kela’s beautiful, Di! How lovely for you to be together…
She is gorgeous Steve, and no trouble.
Ha e you adopted her?
No, we are just looking after her while her owner is in hospital. The time period is open as she is having heart surgery, but at the moment there are issues with her BP so they are trying to address that first and keeping her in while they do it.
Well, at least she won’t have any issues about not being in a loving environment.
Thanks. Her owner has said she knows she couldn’t want for better care for her, which was nice of her to say.
awww! cutie! I’m glad she’s settled in ok! xoxo
all good so far
Omg she is stunning 💜💜
Isn’t she just. And her temperament is wonderful.
Lovely 💜
She’s so totally relaxed, it’s obvious she’s settled in and trusts you. You know that older dogs sleep a great deal, obviously. They have such unique personalities though. You’re doing a great job!
She’s so good. It was a good idea for her to come here as she knows us and we can take her for walks. Her owner’s sister has her sometimes during the day but she’s not well herself, so an indefinite stay may well have been too much for her. So far, so good though. She’s snoring her head off again, but I expect I’ll have to get up in the night to let her out as she hasn’t done a final wee tonight. She does ask though, so I’m not worried.