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Loss of dog = loss of steps

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  • CydSteele
    CydSteele Posts: 11 Member
    I'm so sorry for your loss. It takes a long time to feel ok after losing a loved pet and member of the family. When I decided a really needed to lose weight and needed a push to help, I advertised as a dog walker in my neighbourhood. Before long I had several regular clients. It got to the point that I had to turn people away because I was walking 15 or more kms a day and it was too much. I have my own Golden now and after 3.5 years, I have kept 3-4 walking clients. It gives me a bit of spending money and keeps me moving even when it hit those ridiculous temperatures in Ontario Canada last week. :)
  • CydSteele
    CydSteele Posts: 11 Member
    Just saw your reply about volunteering. AWESOME!!! I did that for awhile as well but for me without a car of my own, I just couldn't get there often enough. I hope it goes really well!!! It's a great idea!
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,055 Member
    denisek3 wrote: »
    I contacted my local shelter, and the first available open dog walking shift was not until March, more than a month away!

    Wow! Sounds like they have a lot of volunteers at that shelter. Is there one in a neighboring town that may not be as well covered? Elderly neighbors that need help?

    My brother has neighbors who travel a lot and he pet-sits for them frequently.
  • denisek3
    denisek3 Posts: 11 Member
    Thanks, TeaBea - I bookmarked the youtube video site you referenced.
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