Holidays and the Heat---

It is still miserably hot and I am heading into a big holiday weekend, 4th of July. Holidays are always busy but that is what this job is about -you are always working on the holidays. Sometimes clients call to book me for a week around a holiday then ask if I will be working on that day! Honestly, I hear that more at Christmas, and Thanksgiving. It makes me laugh when they ask, but it sometimes means they can't imagine I have that much commitment to this job. You know that old phrase-neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet , etc., referring of course to the postman. Their job is cushy compared to a Pet Sitter! We have to go out if there is an ice storm, snow, 105 degree heat, it doesn't matter, you are committed to taking care of these pets, and, of course, not only don't we get major holidays off, we work harder and longer on those days. This isn't a complaint- it comes with the profession, but it sure wreaks havoc with your personal life! Ultimately you get use to it and I have grown to love working on a holiday night. It is usually quiet and on July 4th I will likely see fireworks above the neighborhood where I will be walking someone's dog.