She does not look comfortable, but she was so relaxed 🥰

This is apparently the best seat in the house on a rainy day 🥰

She's determined to get the 🦎 to show itself...at this point I don't think it's even still there 😅 . . #doggin #lizardstalker #protein

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀🍀🍀

It's always fun bringing out the inner kitten in a senior cat with the wave of a wand (toy) 🥰 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ #caturday #cattitude #seniorcatsofinstagram #seniorcat #professionalpetcare #bondedandinsured #creeksidepetsitter #timarronpetsitter #northamptonpetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter

Friday fun ❤️ . . #playtime #enrichment #exercise #catsitter #professionalpetcare #bondedandinsured #timarronpetsitter #creeksidepetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #northamptonpetsitter

2 of my favorite little leprechauns ☘️🍀 . . #petsittingandcomposites #photoshopedit #photoshopamateur #practicemakesprogress

Happy 11th "Gotcha" day and ~13th birthday. Darwin has been the Ruff Life mascot from the start. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect dog. . . #rescuedandspoiled #birthdayboy #seniordog

He waited for me to finish cleaning the table before jumping up to nap 🙄 . . #cattitude #itsagoodthinghescute

"I think you dropped this?" . . #putyourstuffiesaway #photoshopamateur #petsittingandcomposites

"You can't blend in when you're born to stand out" 🐇🐇🐈‍⬛🐇 . . #positivecattitude #petsittingandcomposites #photoshopamateur

I had the pleasure of taking care of these two, Twinkle and Maliboo. I can't wait to see them again 😍 . . #catsitter #catswithibd #seniorcatsofinstagram #professionalpetcare #petsittingandcomposites #bondedandinsured #creeksidepetsitter #timarronpetsitter #carltonwoodscreeksidepetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #northamptonpetsitter

Run fast for your mother...Girl power! Oakley is now the fastest. In Darwin's defense, he is almost 13 compared to her 6 years AND he had an injury to his leg a couple of months ago. We're just happy he can run, even if a bit slower.

Happy Caturday! May your weekend be leisurely and restful...you know - as if you were a loved, spoiled cat. ❤️ . . #caturday #cattitude #catsitter #professionalpetcare #petsittingandcomposites #bondedandinsured #creeksidepetsitter #timarronpetsitter #carltonwoodscreeksidepetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #northamptonpetsitter

There were signs... . . #nonverbalcommunication #silentwarning #cattitude #sweetmostofthetime

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️💗❤️💗

Snuffleballs on rainy afternoons = fun indoors and mental stimulation. . . #livingtherufflife #theonlyballsadogneeds #bondedandinsured #professionalpetcare #creeksidepetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #northamptonpetsitter #timarronpetsitter #carltonwoodscreeksidepetsitter

I feel like this was a heated exchange the way she moved away from him 😂

Happy Caturday! . . #caturday #rescuedandspoiled #petsittingandcomposites #professionalpetcare #catsitter #bondedandinsured #carltonwoodscreeksidepetsitter #timarronpetsitter #creeksidepetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #northamptonpetsitter

American Gothic Terriers 😁 . . #petsittingandcomposites #photoshopedit #terriersofinstagram @imakatlovr

According to the Sleep Foundation, weighted blankets promote comfort and security; ease stress and soothe anxiety; improve sleep quality and calm the nervous system. This is Sadie and she identifies as a weighted blanket. I can attest that the sleep foundation is 100% correct. 😁❤️ . . #goldenretriever #goldenretrieversofinstagram #confirmingresearch #livingtherufflife

This special boy REALLY wanted to see what was in the bag 😊. I think he would have really enjoyed the dog treats I had, but had to deny him the snacks. He did enjoy some post denial petting and I was forgiven. . . #seniorcat #seniorcatsofinstagram #medicalneedskitty @imakatlovr #professionalpetcare #bondedandinsured #catsitter #creeksidepetsitter #timarronpetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #northamptonpetsitter

Happy National Golden Retriever Day! . . #goldenretriever #goldenretrieversofinstagram #everydayisgoldenretrieverday @kelliethiem

Lucy in her Bohemian Pup Era. 🐶 ❤️ . . #petsittingandcomposites #photoshopamateur #learningcanbefrustrating #learningcanbefun

Lucy: "Another picture? I think mom would be fine with just one, yet here you are again 'capturing moments'" Me: "Lucy, I love your photos as much as your mom. We're capturing memories." Lucy: "How about capturing my tongue across your face?" Me: "Gross! You just licked your butt!" 😂 . . #petsitterproblems #nothingsoapandwaterwontfix #professionalpetcare #bondedandinsured #petsitter #creeksidepetsitter #timarronpetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #northamptonpetsitter

Happy Sunday! Persephone says, "Today's a great day to have a great day!" . . #positivecattitude #rescuedandspoiled #livingtherufflife #professionalpetcare #catsitter #bondedandinsured #creeksidepetsitter #timarronpetsitter #carltonwoodscreeksidepetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #northamptonpetsitter

I L❤️VE Lucy 🥰 She's quite a chatty girl and is all about kisses and belly rubs. Catherine Gher Broad . . #Lucygoosey #petsittingandcomposites #rescuedogsofinstagram #professionalpetcare #bondedandinsured #creeksidepetsitter #timarronpetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #northamptonpetsitter

When you're ready for spring weather but realize it's only January 55th. Life is "ruff". . . #indogbeers #longestmonthever ##petsittingandcomposites #professionalpetcare Amanda Rhodes

Rainy days and a light afternoon give me time to practice and go down the YouTube Photoshop tutorial rabbit hole. I have such respect for photographers and editors that use this program effectively. I am attempting to learn the "painterly" style of editing. I was not expecting there to be so many steps 😳 Amanda Rhodes - Boeing is always up to have his picture taken 😁❤️#alwayslearning #cussingandlearning #swearinghelps

This is the face of a dog who just had the fastest potty break ever because she didn't want to be in the rain. Lol. She 100% understood the assignment 🤣 . . #theyneedtopottyevenwhenitsraining #whenyouvegottagoyouvegottago #dogwalker #professionalpetcare #bondedandinsured

When you've only visited once and you forgot that wandering in to the "wrong" room will result in wearing flowers and having to sit still...Rocky is questioning his choices right now. I assured him that his mom, Lauren Huntley would not think of him as any less the hunk that he really is. 😁

100% true. ❤️ . . #adoptdontshop #fosterfail #fosterrescueadopt #ittakesavillage #supportlocalrescues

Hey lady...we saw the Chewy box and we KNOW there are treats. Hand 'em over and we won't trip you on the stairs or wake you at 3:59 am.

In the real world, Smalls would have already destroyed those balloons 🤣 Monty Baggett

Ready for winter 😁🐦

I knew I had to play with this photo. This sweet kitty was peeking out from his cat tree. I had fun making it into him peeking into a mouse house. 😁 . . #watchingyou #petsittingandcomposites #rufflifepetsitting #livingtherufflife #catsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #creeksidepetsitter #northamptonpetsitter #timarronpetsitter

MacKenzie takes pride in being clean. His hobbies are eating, sleeping and bathing. He's kind of a freeloader, but we love him. ❤️🙃 . . #fatcatsofinstagram #hesnotfathesfluffy

A friend sent some catnip toys and Stanley found the "stash" 🤣 . . #catnipfever #itsherbal #legalin50states

I finally had a day off so we took Darwin and Oakley to a local nature trail. They LOVED it! All the new smells had their noses busy. . . #itsthelittlethings #naturetrailsandwaggingtails #lovingtherufflife

Stanley's mantra "work smarter, not harder". He's letting Oakley work for the treats and he just waits patiently to reap the rewards of her labor. . . #smartkitty #Stanleythecat #theonlyStanleyIwillspendmoneyon #Caturday #rufflifecrew

When your client is a fan of Frida Kahlo 😁 Happy Caturday! . . #compositephoto #nopetswereactuallydressedup #petsittingandcomposites #petsitter #catsitter #professionalpetcare #bondedandinsured #creeksidepetsitter #timarronpetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #northamptonpetsitter

These @kongcompany wobblers keep Darwin and Oakley entertained 😆

I love that Oakley can have her babies again. She's never without one now.

Wishing you all the best in 2024!

How Ranger feels after thinking his world was ending last night. #fireworkssuck #silentfireworksplease

You wouldn't know it by looking at her, but Smalls is an 8lb terrorist. . . #fosterfail #willwakeyouat3am #softkittywarmkittylittleballoffur #yourekillingmesmalls

Princess piggies wear flower crowns 👑. Ginny is such a sweet little girl - as long as breakfast isn't late. 🤣 . . #princesspiggy #guineapiglife #guineapigboarding #livingtherufflife #rufflifepetsitting #bondedandinsured #professionalpetcare

Bubby and Monty have hit the road! Hoping they have an easy, uneventful trip. We'll miss you, Bubby! @jemdingee @activepawsrescue @beatonjacqueline @monty.baggett

Tomorrow is the big day! @monty.baggett will be transporting Bubby to Tennessee to meet his new mom. This has been a journey of almost 6 months and made possible by two great rescues, @activepawsrescue and @lonestaranimalwelfare Our home will definitely be quieter without Bubby's energy, but we will adjust 😁. Knowing he will be living his best life with his new family makes this part of fostering 100% worth it. Thanks to everyone involved in sharing Bubby's posts, supporting rescues and donating. @jemdingee @beatonjacqueline

Bubby will be missed, but I know Oakley will be happy to have her "babies" back. They were all put away when we saw that Bubby is a stuffy annihilator.

Get your December issue now! Decker is definitely cover model material . . #pug #pugsofinstagram #snortswhenhelaughs #professionalpetcare #petsittingandcomposites #bondedandinsured @the.petra.project

"Too much holidaying" 😁

Happy Thanksgiving!

Oakley shares her recipe for juicy, one bite turkey on page 4. 🤣

This guy is the Jason Momoa of the dog world 😍

The most low energy game of "tug" ever. Lol...they do need more energy, more footwork, more passion...but it's Sunday and neither seem to be fully committed to anything requiring energy. 🤣

Handsome boy, clueless to the turtle mob behind him 🤣 Look at that movie star smile 😃 . . #goodestboy #morningwalk #livingtherufflife #dogwalker #petsitter #professionalpetcare #bondedandinsured #creeksidepetsitter #timarronpetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #northamptonpetsitter

Bubby has the cutest head tilts. I'm going to miss taking random photos of him that I can use to create my kind of weirdness.

@pinkheartcrochet knocked this out of the park! She made this doll to look like Bubby for an auction fundraiser for @activepawsrescue. Like Bubby, it's even cuter in person!

Sweet little Trudy was not feeling great yesterday, so her mom took her to the best veterinary clinic around (imho), @thecreeksidevet They worked their magic and she seemed to be feeling much better today ❤️

"WallE Wan Kenobi" A wise old man who speaks his mind. 😁

Another Lone Star Animal Welfare League save and former foster visiting for a few days. Bentley, formerly Gordy, is quite the dapper dude. ❤️

Idk why he was sticking his legs out so straight? 🤣 Silly Bubby. . . #fosteringsaveslives #livingtherufflife #activepawsrescue @jemdingee

Please don't do this! Book your pet care, hair services, cleaning service, etc. now! A lack of planning on your part does not become a service providers emergency.

Thanks Lori Meyers DiBacco for sharing this 💗💗💗

Some early Thanksgiving fun 😁 . . #petsittingandcomposites #funwithphotoshop #accidentalmodels @amberbarritt @adultammylife

Some days are just "lay in the grass" days. ~Bella

Good morning from "BuBby-8" 😁 Happy Hump Day! Jennifer Deeds Dingee

When you don't want to clean house, you create acorn top berets for the backyard squirrel 🤣🤣🤣 #ineedtomop #idontwantto

MacKenzie is loving this @traderjoes find! I'm not sure he's going to share with the others 😁 Guess I'll need to buy a few of these!

Poor Darwin. He was happy for a ride in the car and happy after bloodwork and x-rays were done (and happy yo see his friends at Creekside Animal Hospital). He may need surgery in the near future, but keeping fingers crossed that meds and rest will be all he needs. As always, we are thankful for Bryan Robinson and the care he provides our pets. P.S. Sarah - Darwin said thank you for the treats and for holding his paw during the x-rays.

MacKenzie ALWAYS has hungry eyes! A treat puzzle makes him work hard for his reward. . . #fyp #hungryeyes #livingtherufflife #rufflifepetsitting #professionalpetcare #catsitter

Happy Halloween 🎃

Too cute to be spooky 👻

"Steampunk Skates". Skates is a goofy, sweet pup but she looks like a total badass in costume 🤣 . . #petsittingandcomposites #professionalpetcare #amateurcompositer

My favorite witch. With a twitch of her nose, I'm putty in her paws ❤️ . . #bewitched #dogwalker #livingtherufflife #professionalpetcare #bondedandinsured #petsittingandcomposites @ceqrn2u

I have a weird fascination with cute little mushroom clusters. This one was so pretty. An added benefit to walking dogs is getting to see the beauty of nature while having a furry companion. ❤️

Pumpkin spice and 3 pups that are nice 🥰

It's like watching a speedbag workout 🤣 . . #livingtherufflife #professionalpetcare #cattitude #bondedandinsured

We are booking up quickly for the holidays. Don't delay! Book your pet care services today!

Oakley can leap puddles in a single bound. She can rescue fallen food from the trash and she can save her human from negative emotions. Like many owned pets, her superpowers are needed every single day. . . #supermutt #whorescuedwho #fosteringsaveslives❤️🐶 #fosterfail #bestdecisionever

A little "American Gothic" to make you smile. 😁

You'd think, by the looks on their faces, that I actually dressed them up in real life 🤣 . . #brothersfromdifferentmothers #rescuedandspoiled #deafdogsrock #treatyourpetstotherufflife #petsittingandcomposites @adultammylife

Had the pleasure of taking care of this sweet old man this weekend. Of course, he was a purrfect subject to use for composite practice. 💗🐾 . . #cattitude #spookyseason #petsittingandcomposite #rufflifepetsitting #treatyourpetstotherufflife #bondedandinsured #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #creeksidepetsitter #northamptonpetsitter #timarronpetsitter

Sly is a rockstar! LOL. He worked on his patience, but his face showed he wasn't a fan of this game. Wait? What?! He prefers the grab fast approach to food and treats, so this was definitely a test - and he passed! . . #treatyourpetstotherufflife #rufflifepetsitting #professionalpetcare #bondedandinsured #thewoodlandstx #timarronpetsitter #creeksidepetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #northamptonpetsitter

Two more boys dressed in their Halloween costumes 😁 . . #spookyseason #petsittingandcomposites #compositephoto #dapperdudes @adultammylife

Monty Baggett doesn't always take a snack break, but when he does, he has an audience 🤣

Happy Fall, ya'll! . . #brothersfromdifferentmothers #rescuedandspoiled #rufflifepetsitting #treatyourpetstotherufflife #petsittingandcomposites #livingtherufflife #professionalpetcare #bondedandinsured #creeksidepetsitter #timarronpetsitter #northamptonpetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter @the.petra.project

I had to do it 🎈😁 . . #compositephoto #funwithphotoshop

It's spooky season (I don't care that it's not yet October!) and I have new "costumes" for Bubby 😁 This will be fun 👻🎃🤡 . . #fosterdog #muse #compositephoto #thishobbykeepsmeoffthehardstuff

"Safe Space" 🐾🐈‍⬛🐀💗 . . #compositephoto #mixandmatch #photoshopedit #practicemakesprogress

Monday, fun day with Sadie! 🥰 . . #dogwalker #rufflifepetsitting #professionalpetcare #bondedandinsured #thewoodlandstx

Look at this guy! This is Bubby. He's very photogenic, goofy AF, loves his foster siblings (including the cats), rarely barks unless playing, is potty trained and crate trained. He's approximately 3 years old and 50ish pounds. We can't understand why he hasn't yet been adopted, but we know the right forever family will come in time. Until that time, I'll enjoy taking his pictures and making composites 😁💕🐾 If you're interested in adopting Bubby, he's available through Active Paws Rescue

IYKYK 😁 Laura McConnell and Chuck will know!

I had the pleasure of taking care of this sweet old man this weekend. He reminded me so much of our cat Izzy who passed away a couple of years ago. Orange cats are awesome 💕🐾 . . #cattitude #catsitter #orangecat #gingercat #rufflifepetsitting #treatyourpetstotherufflife #livingtherufflife #professionalpetcare #bondedandinsured #timarronpetsitter #creeksidepetsitter #augustapinespetsitter #auburnlakespetsitter #northamptonpetsitter

This box has become the best seat in the house...at least for Smalls and MacKenzie 🐾🐈🐈‍⬛💕

I couldn't leave out Bubby! He doesn't know how good he looks in his digital finery. 😂 Bubby is ready to be your ride or die. He'll stand behind you in a fight (he's not about to take the heat) and he'll lick your wounds if necessary. Bubby is a lover, not a fighter 😁 Bubby is available for adoption through Active Paws Rescue

If Bubby only knew how many times his image has been photoshopped he might want a new foster. Lol. He thought Oakley would have been a better choice for butterflies 🙄🤣