so far I can't even get past level 1 - put I am sure with practice I will get it - I mean it has to be doable right - you just have to figure out the right order to do the animals in - and that's where I always screw up - I always end up with a slowpoke in front of a poodle and then lose the poodle - lol
so any help would be appreciated
thanks
Karen

Hi Mommykaer,
I think you have to try and swap the animals about as much as possible aswell, just like in Diaper Dash.
You've got the right idea about the Poodles and the grey impatient cat, always take them first, no matter who's waiting. When I first start the level, take whoever is first and unless it's an inpatient one, wait for another pet to come in to swap them (providing it's a dog to another dog, as I never mix them).

The Poodles etc should be placed in any station as priority, and since they don't take long it's not like the other pets will leave. If there's 2 pets needing the same thing then choose the faster one and pick up the next one and you can switch them, that way you get the bonus. I always look at who's waiting to see who I can swap before picking up a pet, even sometimes the Poodles.

Also, keep in mind when you upgrade that getting the Stage should be your priority. This means you have control over who you place where and can keep the rest happy. I normally upgrade the stage, then Walter or Scarlett (whoever I'm playing with, although sometimes both if I can), then go for the treats and jukebox before upgrading the stations. You might get less money per animal from the station, but if you have the stage and treats and can keep them all at full hearts, then you'll get a bigger pay bonus from the owner. Although I always make sure I have 2 stations of each (one for cats and one for dogs), as mixing one station is too hard and you don't get the bonuses.

I've just played this through as Walter and I got a higher score than I did with Scarlett, although I did manage all expert with Scarlett. The last place is the hardest and I had to replay a lot of the levels when I played as Scarlett, although only one or two as Walter.

Anyway, I hope this helps you and you get passed it.
Debz :)

mommykaer,
 
Thanks so much for your kind words in the Lounge.  I am more than happy to help.  As I said before, I know the last thing you need is to be stressed out by these games. I hope you are feeling as well or better than can be expected.
 
Debz gave you some great tips for the rest of the game.
I started a new game again since I have not played as Scarlett. I didn't have any trouble until I got to 3.1 where you are. I was going to write up a walkthrough, animal-by-animal, but I found they don't come in the same order with the same requests when you keep replaying the level.
That said, all I can add is leave the dacshund until last.
 
Good luck!
Rest and be well,
--joesiwfe

you are more than welcome and very much deserve them - I feel like an fool tho - I started a new game as walter since everyone else played as walter and didn't have the same problems - I am at 2.6 so far with no problems so we will see if I have the same problems once I get past this level