The Russ Dynasty: Lord Winston and Lady Isabella



Lord Winston and Lady Isabella

Did you know that people long ago thought that Maine Coon cats existed as a result of breeding between raccoons and native shorthair cats!? How crazy is that! My research says that it is more likely Maine Coons resulted from the mating between native cats and cats that were brought to the Americas by the Vikings. Their coats are long, ears tufted, and tails quite fluffy because they are cats suited to colder weather.

Whiskers2Tails Pet Care introduces two of it's newest clients, Winston and Isabella. They are Maine Coon siblings and are just lovely. They are house-dwellers who would not come out during our first pet sitting visit - no matter what!

Ummm, who are you? Are you supposed to be in my castle!?

However, on our second visit, Winston slyly poked his head around the corner, and then, so did Isabella!

Winston decided to check out my purse (was he looking for a toy, a snack, his sister...) as Isabella hopped up on the back of the couch to quiz me as to the purpose of my visit.

Look deeply, deeply, into my eyes...

Lucky for me, both cats were not disdainful of my visits, and we are now on a first name basis! Enjoy the slide show below of more photographs of the beautiful, fun-loving Lord Winston and Lady Isabella:

Country Pupkins



Gundy and Miles chowing down!

I have enjoyed getting to know the Country Pupkins, Gundy, Miles, and Aggie. Miles is the oldest of the bunch, showing his white whiskers as he smiles at me!

 Gundy is playful and likes to fetch the ball!

Funny kissy-face Aggie!

 Aggie is just plain crazy about plastic! She carries around her red plastic bowl and anything else plastic while running at 90 to nothing!

They have a big yard to play in and another pup, Turner, that they share it with. The dogs love their owners and their little baby girl, too.

Let's play ball!

Sweet Rusty

I think Rusty is the smallest dog we've had over here at Ellie's Bed & Biscuit. He had a great time playing with Pete and my sister's dog, Henry, who came over for a while. He ran around the backyard, played "steal the squeaky," and snuggled on my lap. Such a sweetie! We can't wait to have Rusty back again.

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A Great, Great Dane

Last week, I got to house-sit and pet-sit for a couple who went on their second honeymoon. Their doggie is the lovable and sweet, Forrest! We had many romps around the backyard, tug-of-war games, and walks around the neighborhood and over by Boomer Lake. One day, Forrest got to have a play date with his friend Zoe, the boxer. They had a rip-roarin' good time! We had an unwelcome guest, too. A snake wandered into the kitchen when I left the back door open for Forrest to come in when he was done with his business and I went to turn off the television. I came back in to find a S N A K E on the kitchen floor! ICKKKK! I shuffled it out using a newspaper and was completely shaken for the rest of the night! Forrest was not impressed with  my bravery at getting the snake out. He was too busy eating his dinner! All in all, it was a fun job for me, even if my sister had to keep my little Pete at her house so he wouldn't be too lonely without me at home. He had a great vaca - he got so spend a few days with his buddy, Henry!

Here are some cute pics I took of Forrest. He's a wonderful friend:

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Dear Bailey Will be Remembered

Just heard from my clients that their dog, Bailey, passed away. My heart is broken for her family. She was truly a magnificent dog and one of my favorites. Rest in peace, dear Bailey...