Introduction

I adopted Thunder (who is 8yo) in October 2023, so we're still learning about each other. I meant to get a smaller poodle mix to replace my 15yo+ schnoodle, but Thunder came along and needed a home. My good fortune because Thunder is a sweet, playful, happy dog -- a perfect companion. I want to try using a sitter because I've never put my dogs in a kennel, and friends aren't always around when I'm traveling. So.... I'm retired and a good match for Thunder, who loves exploring Roger Williams Park; walking in the neighborhood; driving in the car; and running at the beach and in the woods. (Thunder comes when she's called. So far anyway. I just learned that she likes chasing sticks.) She has toys, and will pick up socks or slippers when she wants to be chased. She also likes cuddling. She doesn't sleep on the bed, but comes up in the morning to be petted. My garden is always in transition as I move pots, bird feeders, and rocks around. Thunder adapts. Advice about gardening is always welcome. I have traveled a lot and continue to travel. Usually no more than 2 weeks at a time, though I have day-dreamed about taking a long trip to ...somewhere. My house is filled with small, beautiful though not very valuable objects like shells, stones, feathers from these trips -- all of which are important to me. [*Visitors can admire, pick up and touch but I'd prefer to keep collections pretty much exactly where they were found.] I live between Tatyana and Tatiana (lucky me!), and am fond of all my neighbors, and I think they like me too. I tend to tell the Tatianas and Bob (across the street) when I'm traveling so they kind of keep an eye on things.