Mar 15, 2022Member-onlyThe dogs I sit for and their quirks!By Hannah McLeay Over the last half a year I’ve been dog sitting full time and each one of them has silly little personalities! Huesos Huesos is such a lovely little dog, shes 11 years old and speaks Spanish. She sleeps indoors all day but when we go outside she…Pets3 min readPets3 min read
Mar 1, 2022Member-onlyNews anxietyBy Hannah McLeay The world has gone to shit. Excuse my lack of a better word. Don’t get me wrong it has always been pretty terrible but the last few years have really escalated in my opinion. Since 2020 it’s been one thing after another and it keeps getting worse…Mental Health2 min readMental Health2 min read
Feb 25, 2022Member-onlyHow I taught myself guitarBy Hannah McLeay Around 2014, being 13 years old, I decided to learn guitar as I saw others around me playing. I asked my brother and my dad to join me and learn together. We started using YouTube videos and learning slowly through instruction videos. …Guitar2 min readGuitar2 min read
Feb 18, 2022Things to think about before becoming a dog sitterBy Hannah McLeay Dog sitting is such a rewarding job with so many positives however there are things to think about before entering a career with animals! Bites When working with animals everyday there is a high chance of being bitten. To ensure your safety check the dogs vaccination records…Pets3 min readPets3 min read
Feb 12, 2022Animals = HappinessBy Hannah McLeay For many years I have struggled with severe mental health problems, my best days are spent around animals. They provide you with meaning, with productivity. By taking care of animals you ultimately take care of yourself. Until I started working as a dog sitter, I didn’t leave…Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Feb 8, 2022How do you sleep?By Hannah McLeay Im tired all the time, except when I’m supposed to be. I have no energy throughout the day, my body dipped in cement. Electricity flows in my veins as the world goes dark. My brain lights up as the lights go out. The sun beams in past…Sleeping2 min readSleeping2 min read
Feb 4, 2022Life of a dog sitterBy Hannah McLeay My time with Willow Day one Willow was dropped off around 11 and was very happy! She is so friendly and loves cuddles! She will demand you give her them if you aren’t paying attention. We had a nice walk in the park and she wanted to say hello to everyone. …Pets2 min readPets2 min read
Jan 31, 2022Life of a dog sitterBy Hannah McLeay My fortnight with Huesos Day one Huesos arrived on the 16th, I was super excited to see her again, I had her before for nearly 2 weeks. She remembered me straight away and settled in well! Huesos is such a kind soul. She is a little scared…Pets5 min readPets5 min read
Jan 23, 2022Things my budgie thinks are toysBy Hannah McLeay My budgie Louis is 9 years old and is quite a character. He loves everything human and refuses to play with his own toys. Pens Louis will play with your pen while you are trying to work, he will also try and steal it from you. Old…Pets2 min readPets2 min read
Jan 15, 2022My struggle with AnxietyBy Hannah McLeay My body shakes like a cobras tail, my breathing rapid. My face pale, I slump on the bathroom floor. I rock back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. My top soaked from tears, sweat and fear. I feel my heart beating, echoing, escalating. I beg…Mental Health1 min readMental Health1 min read
