Emily is one of the vet tech’s at our veterinarian’s office. Even before she agreed to help me out by walking the dogs while on vacation, she’s one of our favorite techs at the office.

There are SO many reasons WHY she’s one of our favorites, but one of the biggest reasons is she cares about the comfort of my dogs.

Now, I’m not saying that the other techs DON’T care, because I know they do, but Emily, Emily takes that extra step to help my dogs feel comfortable.

For instance, when my dogs go in for a procedure, Emily has been known to cuddle in the crate with them. 🙂 A girl after my own heart.

And when Sampson was in a couple of weeks ago for a check up, we went in to the exam room, only to discover that Emily had made a comfy spot for him.

Yup, she brought a dog bed for resting and a yoga mat to help keep him from slipping.

If that weren’t enough, the text message I got from her the morning I left sealed the deal.

After I told her where I left her note (with instructions of course!) this is what I got.

That makes a Mama feel better!

How do you do when you leave your pets? I’m a damn wreck!

Remember that vacation I mentioned a couple weeks ago when I was looking for a dog walker? Well it’s here.

I’m excited and anxious all at the same time. Some of it is because I’m leaving these two.

You’re leaving? Did you clear that with us first? Really, you need to get your priorities straight Mama.

And the other reason is…I’m flying and I’m really afraid of flying.

But I’m not telling you this so you can reassure me. (But I don’t mind if you do, I really don’t.) I’m telling you this because I want you to know that I more than likely will not be around to read and comment on blogs for probably the next week or so.

I’ve got a post ready for Sunday, so you don’t forget about me. 🙂 And I want you to know that I won’t forget about you either! If anything exciting happens in your life, or anything happens I need to know about, instant message me on Facebook, because it may take some time until I’m caught up on my blog reading.

Also, all of you who participated in the Pet Blogger Showcase, thank you!  And, I am sorry, but I will be late reading your entries, but don’t worry, I will be back (and ready) on the 1st Saturday in September with my picks for that week.

Also, there will be no Follow-Up Friday this week. But I did want to send a big shout out to Taryn and all the rest of you who recommended canine massage for Sampson’s leg. I think I may have found a therapist in my area, and I’ll work on that right after vacation.

In the meantime, please keep safe travels for me in your thoughts and prayers. And pray that Hubby and Emily can handle the fort while I’m away. 🙂