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Thanks but could you PLEASE love me a little less? Life in Arizona

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Real Estate Agent with Dominion Fine Properties SA582226000

      Many of you know I have two wonderful dogs, Cody and Jesse.  About once a week or two, they seem to find things to bring me as a "present" just to show how much they love me.  One week, it's a dead bird, the next a bunny - you pet parents know how it is - they're so proud of themselves.  

     Typically, upon coming in through the full sized human door (no doggy doors needed for these guys), they run into my home office looking for their morning treat.  I should've realized something was up when they didn't come into my office and they were AWFULLY quiet.  I got up to investigate and found the culprit. 

 Scottsdale and Cave Creek real estate

     I thought it was dead and, after I got over shuddering, I just knew I could get this poor dead thing out of the house - I'm brave - no problem.  I went outside, ran through the lawn sprinklers and grabbed the pooper scooper - long handle, no need to actually touch it. Come back inside only to see this "dead" thing crawl along the floor to my master bedroom.  BLOOD CURDLING SHRILLS COMING NOW - NOT DEALING WITH THIS. 

      I sidled along the opposite wall, grabbed some clothes (I was still in my PJ's,) and walked across the street to my neighbor.  He works from home and his 15 year old son is home schooled.  They saw me coming and opened the door.  "I need some brave men."  They burst out laughing and asked, "Snake or lizard in the house?"   They came over, got it, put it back out in the desert where it belongs and the day got on.  

     Note to dogs:  could you please love me a little less?  I really don't need these wonderful presents!!!!!  I know you're awfully proud of yourselves, but I would be just as proud of you if you DIDN'T cause my heart to stop!!!!!

     Life in the Arizona desert, LOL.  

 

 

Posted by

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Real Estate Partners, LLC

480-710-0739

 

 Scottsdale and Cave Creek Real Estate

 

 

Helping you make informed decisions whether buying or selling homes in Scottsdale, Cave Creek and north Phoenix Arizona.  I know the area - I live here.

 

A portion of all sales is donated to the various animal rescue and humane societies.

 

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Comments (26)

Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

They've been "snake proofed", Jane.  They were taught just to ignore the snakes.  

Jun 14, 2012 06:24 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Juli - My labs will just eat anything they suspect I'll take away from them, but when I lived in South America, my two cats drug a huge lizard as big and mean as they were into the house and under the bed, where it fought them to a draw for over an hour. Luckily it left on its own power after I was able to move the cats.

Jun 14, 2012 07:38 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

OMG, Dick, that is just hilarious!!!!  This guy was pretty big - bigger than my foot, which, of course, I really didn't get THAT close to to measure, LOL.  

Jun 14, 2012 12:31 PM
Marlis Landreth
Retired - Tucson, AZ
Retired Tucson Realtor

I still remember my guys bringing in that snake.  Our pets love us so much, LOL. 

Jun 14, 2012 01:42 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

BAHhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahHA! That was too funny, Juli! Thanks fo the laugh! XOXO

Jun 14, 2012 02:15 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Julie. This was such an intriguing story. I was waiting and when I saw what it was....scared the b jesses out of me.

Jun 14, 2012 11:20 PM
Irene Durocher
Coldwell Banker BUYERS AGENT - Boca Raton, FL
homesweethome4u@att.net

Hi Juli, I hope you recovered. I find a vacuum cleaner is handy for uninvited guests.

Have a great weekend. P.S, we had HAIL 1" in diameter today. First time I ever saw hail in Florida.

Jun 15, 2012 06:17 AM
Nancy Laswick
United Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
Your REALTOR® For The Valley Of The Sun

Hi Juli, I can relate, Wilma Kat often brings presents in the form of small bunnies, lizards, birds even the occasional squirrel and almost always they are alive!

Jun 15, 2012 06:37 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your story.  It is good to know that you are much loved.

Have a very special weekend with your camera in hand.

Jun 15, 2012 09:04 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Juli, don't you know that lizard went to the lizard bar that evening with some outlandish tales where turns out...HE was the hero, lol.

Jun 15, 2012 10:17 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Juli...LOL again. We talked about this, but it was funny to read. I'm not laughing at you, but with you. I know about the 'presents'. This morning I let Bear out. He wasn't out for long, but came back in with his butt covered in cow poop. What a way to start a Saturday morning.

Jun 16, 2012 12:50 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Juli,

Very funny story of life in the desert. Our dog who passed away a few years ago brought me a huge dead rat he killed one time as a gift. this was many years ago and Jet was so proud of himself. I don't like lizards in our home either but I get rid of them by myself. :)

Thanks for stopping by my blog and Joni is a super person all the way around.

 

Jun 16, 2012 12:51 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

MANNNNNNNN the things we see in the desert.  ICKY!

If you wanna barf in your breakfast I could tell you we have a problem with roof rats - on our grill.  Bought an electric rat zapper last week, LOL

 

Jun 16, 2012 01:18 AM
Carol Faaland-Kronmaier
Weichert, Realtors; Hillsborough - Hillsborough, NJ
PhD, e-PRO, Manville, Hillsborough, Somerset NJ

Juli, Cody and Jess do need to love you less!  I'm lucky that my dogs are not so successful in finding "prey"! Have a great weekend.

Jun 16, 2012 04:19 AM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

I had my dog shipped from Hawaii when I moved. I lived near ASU West. One day my dog found a gila monster as well. I don't know what told me not to extend my hand toward it. Good to read that you were careful, it would have been painful, if it could be removed without you loosing your hand.

Jun 16, 2012 11:48 AM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Juli, it was so funny to read that your brave neighbor already knew what he was in for when you came over! I'm not much for reptiles either, so I really appreciate the fact that our dogs don't bring me "presents" like yours do. :)

Leilani

Jun 16, 2012 04:16 PM
Joshua Zargari
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop

Good evening Juli.

They are dedicated dog who want to help...

A cute photo.

Jun 17, 2012 10:01 AM
Heather Tawes Nelson
Live Better in Arizona - Scottsdale, AZ
Associate Broker, ABR, CLHMS, CRS - Scottsdale, AZ

Poor little guy. He was probably just trying to get a little sun when he was abducted.. :) Glad he is back in the desert.

Jun 18, 2012 03:44 AM
Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

I don't know if there are lizards on Long Island and if there are I hope no one tells me.  

Jun 18, 2012 05:38 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

You have a wonderful way with words. Love how you use humor to express yourself. Such sweet pups just trying to please you.

Margaret

Jun 23, 2012 01:27 PM