SandBox Critters

Are you an animal lover? Are you one of those special people who feel a beachwalk is enhanced by a canine companion? Got pets and cuddles to spare? If so, you are my favorite kind of guest.

My work as a master sand sculptor requires me to spend a lot of time on the road/in the air which makes it hard on my animals. Sometimes my favorite housesitter - Raybo - is available -- but not always. I have a great group of friends who cheerfully assume critter-sitter duties when they can, but I worry I may be asking too much of them at times....

You see where this is going, don't you?

Essentially, I may be willing to discount rental fees in return for supplemental critter-care. Read on to see what the job entails, and if you believe you could handle the duties and the dates happen to coincide with a period when I will be out of town, we may be able to work a deal to our mutual benefit.

Update: My pet-sitting requirements for the summer of 2010 have all been met, thanks to the impending arrival of my nephew, who will be summering in the annex.

My Current Critter Roster

Peach - is 25 pounds of fuzzy love. She is a rescue dog from the local shelter and she loves to be around people. She has unrestricted access to the back yard via a pet door where she can do her business if need be; however, she loves going for walks on the beach or even just around the block. Given the slightest bit of encouragement, she will adopt you.
But you can't take her home with you ;-)

Rocket - my newly adopted small back-up dog. He is a happy happy little guy who is very curious and also prone to chew on sticks, flip flops, sand carving tools and pretty much anything and everything left within his reach.

Ripple Cat - You probably won't see much of this kitty unless you have been assigned the task of feeding her and cleaning her litter box. She doesn't much care for the great outdoors and seeing as how her more adventuresome predecessor - the dearly beloved and sadly missed "Pip" - got squashed by a truck at a very tender age, we are happy Ripple likes to stay inside.

If your are able/willing to assume partial or total responsibility for my animals, please mention this when you email me and we will talk.

Thanks.