[rsburke]

Hi all-

My husband and I just moved to La Plata from North Carolina. We have 2 dachshunds (8 and 10 years old) and one kitty (13 years old). We're looking for:

1- a good vet within a 30 minute drive of La Plata. Our critters are generally healthy, but not so young anymore. I'd prefer a vet that either has, or has access to, a 24-hour emergency clinic.

2- a reliable, bonded and insured petsitter. We live off of route 6 about 3 miles east of town. The critters are all pretty low-maintenance; we just don't kennel the dogs because one of them freaks around other dogs. Our kitty just chills on the couch and demands love.

3- I'm having surgery soon and will have trouble climbing stairs- which is a problem, as our house is a split level and you have to go down a flight of stairs to get outside. I'd like to find either (1) someone who could come by once a day to take the dogs out, or (2) a small dog run/pen that i could set up in the front yard to let the dogs out to potty in.

So far, we're adjusting well to living in southern maryland- I work in DC, which is a really crappy commute, but it's nice to come home to the peace and quiet at the end of the day.

Any suggestions will be most appreciated!

Thanks!

rb