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Between Feeds · 26 August 2026 · 3 min
Beach life, between feeds
An ocean-view home, two dogs and a daily rhythm measured in sandy paws, toy negotiations and the next walk to the water.
The cup: Still to be catalogued
The good · the bad · the ugly · the funny
Field notes from
somebody else’s sofa.
Every sit leaves us with a story, a lesson and a mug we remember. Here’s the collection so far.
To protect the innocent K9s, we change their names.
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The Good, the Bad & the Hairy · 24 August 2026 · 6 min
Four returns to Eerwah Vale
Two German Shorthaired Pointers, one cat, a mountain outside the window—and a local trail guide called Red Dog.
The cup: Still to be catalogued
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Creature Feature · 22 August 2026 · Video · 14 sec
The owners warned us — “He’s a Walrus”
Before the sit, the owners offered one unforgettable piece of advance information. The first video suggests they had a point.
The cup: Still to be catalogued
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The Good, the Bad & the Hairy · 21 August 2026 · 3 min
Zeus and the open-sofa policy
This Retriever–Labrador cross did not need to wonder which furniture was off limits. The answer was none of it.
The cup: Rosehill Gardens race-day mug
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Creature Feature · 21 August 2026 · 4 min
Five months old—and bred for wolves
Irish Wolfhound history is full of wolves, warriors and kings. The puppy in front of us was more interested in walks, couches and staying close to the humans.
The cup: Amber glass mug
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The Good, the Bad & the Hairy · 12 August 2026 · 6 min
Oscar and the retro coffee cups
He never barked at other dogs. He did, however, believe the couch cushions existed for his personal excavation projects.
The cup: Amber glass and red stoneware
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Red Flags & Wet Noses · 3 August 2026 · 7 min
The camera conversation we wish happened first
A useful lesson in privacy, assumptions and the questions every sitter should ask before moving in.
The cup: Tiny floral teacup
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Between Feeds · 27 July 2026 · 4 min
Why we now ask for one extra day’s food
A delayed flight, an empty container and the simple backup that keeps an inconvenience from becoming a crisis.
The cup: Heavy green mug