Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Mia

Tonight I went outside and looked for Mia in her corner. Since she wasn't there, I called for her. She came barreling around the corner and dropped on my feet for a belly rub! Then, she raced in the house and was galloping around, excited for her walk. We went for a long walk around the neighborhood. At one point, she starting jumping and running around, so I ran with her. Then, she stopped me in my tracks for some pets. She's so silly! Once we got home, I gave her a cookie, then got her dinner ready. I sat at the table with her while she polished off her bowl for me. Afterwards, we went outside for a little bit. She curled up in the grass until it was time to head back inside.


Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

Tonight everyone ran to the door to see me! I let the boys out to go potty as Sugar disappeared into her hideout. She, of course, came running out for her tatoes! After they finished, we played in the living room for a bit. I tossed a rawhide for Jimmy until he decided to finish eating it. Buddy curled up on his bed with a rawhide too. Miss Sugar snuggled up on my lap and sniffed at other animal smells on me. Later, they all went out potty again. I got them each a yummy peanut butter cookie before bedtime.




Miranda

Miranda was waiting patiently behind the door when I arrived. She said hello with a quick kiss on the hand, then raced me to the backdoor. We went out and she went potty right away. She sniffed around for a bit, then layed down in the grass and sunbathed again. She came over and gave me her red bone once so I could throw it. Then she went back to sunbathing again.


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Buckley, Chloe, Tizzy, JR & Bootsie

This afternoon the pooches raced out of the room to the back door. I almost thought some decorations were going to go flying! Everyone ran out and sat under their tree. Chloe and Tizzy were going in circles around, over and under the trailer. Buckley came by me and rolled over on my feet. He was happy to get a belly rub! After awhile they all went racing to the back corner of the yard. They were saying hi to two of their neighbor friends today! The little black dog was howling with excitement. Buck came inside with me when it was about time and collected their bones. I went back to get the others inside too. They were just having too much fun out there!


Miranda

Miranda was sitting patiently behind the door when I showed up this afternoon. She gave me a hug, then went to pick out which toy she wanted to take outside with her. She grabbed her red bone, then we went out. She wandered around until she finally went potty. Then she layed down and sunbathed, coming to say hi to me every couple minutes, then going back to her sunny spot in the grass.


Monday, November 28, 2011

Miranda

This afternoon, Miranda ran out of the bedroom to come see who arrived. She gave me a big hug and I told her how much I missed her. She grabbed her red bone and stood by the door. We headed outside and she kept following me around, right at my heels. I kept telling her to go potty, but she would just sit down at my feet and stare at me. I gave her a quick tummy rub, then she finally got to business.


Sunday, November 27, 2011

Buddy, Bruno, A.C., Angel & Aspen

This morning Buddy was up and waiting for me. Aspen followed me into the bedroom to get Bruno. It was bitterly cold this morning, so we took a slightly shorter walk than usual. When we got home, both A.C. and Aspen were waiting in the living room for their breakfast! While the kitties ate, Bruno and I played fetch in the kitchen with his duck. This afternoon I took the boys for another short walk. After cleaning litter boxes, we sat in the kitchen again. Bruno brought me his bone to toss across the kitchen. Buddy sat right next to me and enjoyed plenty of chest and back scratches. Aspen hopped over the gate, then came and snuggled up in my lap. He kept me nice and warm, purring away as I pet him!




Luke & Maycie

This morning Luke and Maycie were ready to go out and play. I got Luke his ball right away and we began our game of fetch. Maycie was busy running around and playing with bugs on the patio. They both got very muddy again this morning, so we stopped in the garage before heading in. I wiped off their paws with the towel. Maycie kept jumping up and messing around when I was cleaning Luke up! This afternoon I swept up the floor again while Luke and Maycie went out potty. They came back in and had their dinner. Luke was ready for some fetch when we got back outside. He could hardly wait for me to throw the ball! Maycie was chasing back and forth along the fence with the neighbor dog most of the time.



Fiona, Danner, Lew & Jenny

The kids all knew I had arrived this morning. They crowded at the door to see me. Danner almost pushed his way out the front door to say hi! Lew and Fiona each grabbed a kong and started prancing around with them. Everyone quickly ate their breakfast. It was way to chilly out this morning, so we visited together inside. As soon as I sat down, Fiona ran and jumped in my lap! Danner rolled over on my feet and got a belly rub. My little sidekick, Jenny, got her share of attention too. She kept doing her little chattering thing she does this morning. Lew curled up on his bed for awhile. Before I left I got them each a yummy peanut butter filled kong!





Abbie, Guinevere, Sonny & Tabitha

This morning Abbie ran out of the bedroom to see me. We put on her coat and headed out. She went potty then walked around a bit. I let her linger around the front yard until she was ready to go in. Inside, it was breakfast time. Abbie watched me with wide eyes as I popped open new cans of dog and cat food. I put her food down, but she was more eager to eat the kitties leftovers then her own meal. Surprisingly, the cats licked their plates clean quickly, so Abbie could make sure they didn't miss anything.


Saturday, November 26, 2011

Izzy, Toby & Daisy

Today Daisy and Toby were awake and announcing my arrival! Izzy was right in the laundry room again, ready to be loved on. She followed me around as I fed the fish and took care of her things. I sat and pet her for a few minutes before going out to see the dogs. I saw the pupperoni treats on the counter, so I grabbed one for each of them. They must have smelled it! I opened the door to see both pups patiently waiting for their snacks. I gave them a little more food in their feeder before going back in by Izzy. We played with her 'fish on a string' toy in the living room the rest of the time.




Fiona, Danner, Lew & Jenny

This morning it was raining out when I came. I fed everyone their breakfast, then we went to sit on the patio for a minute. Soon we headed back inside the dry, warm house. Everyone crouded around for attention. I need more hands to get them all at once! I had Jenny nudging my hand while I pet Lew, and Fiona and Danner were both just trying to climb over the other. I was going to put peanut butter in their kongs, but I couldn't find the fourth one. I looked everywhere and no luck. This evening after they finished dinner, I walked around the yard a bit trying to find that kong. I decided it just had to be in the house somewhere, so I searched again. Then, I tried looking for places I hadn't looked already. Finally, success! They all got excited when I found it too. They waited, Fiona and Jenny trying to peek over the counter, while I filled them all up. Yum!


Shadow

When I arrived this morning Shadow was sitting in his little bed he had dragged into the laundry room all the way from the living room. He followed me to the kitchen where he latched onto my pants with his love bite until I gave him his breakfast. It was so funny! After he had a few bites, he came over and hopped on my lap, purring like crazy and nudging my hand with his head. He really liked to cuddle! I gave him a little more food, then he came back again for more snuggles, curling up on my lap.


Luke & Maycie

This morning it was pouring rain outside. I let the pups out and grabbed two tennis balls right away. This time Luke grabbed them both so Maycie couldn't have any! We played fetch with two balls this morning. He would run after one, then race to the other one before Maycie could get it, and would stuff them both in his mouth. Maycie kept herself busy exploring the yard, with the occasional sneak attack to steal a ball. Then, she was playing with some worms on the patio! This afternoon it was still wet out. I let them out potty quick before dinner time. They quickly finished, then it was back out to play. I could see the mud flying up behind Luke as he ran! Macyie hopped in my lap and shared some of hers. Haha! I had the dogs stay in the garage for a few minutes before we went in. I grabbed the towel from the laundry room and tried to dry them off a bit too. This evening I was surprised to see dry dirt all over the floor. It looked like it just fell right off and dried up! While they got started playing outside, I swept it all up and tossed it back outside. We played some fetch again until it was bedtime. When we got in, they each got a carrot. Chuck got his dinner too!

Bella & Zoe

Bella was all curled up on the couch this morning when I arrived. Zoe was bouncing up and down behind her gate, wanting to go out. As soon as they realised it was raining, they were a little less excited to get out. They quickly went potty, then ran for the door. I kept them in the kitchen for a few minutes again so they could dry off some. I gave them their treats while they waited, to keep them busy. A little after that, I released them from the kitchen and they immediately started playing tag again, but they were both carrying a bone this time. This evening after the girls went potty, they started fighting over the sock monkey! Bella wanted to share it with me, but Zoe wanted it all to herself. Zoe wants, Zoe takes. She eventually won and smuggled it away to her bed. Then Bella kept putting her paws on my lap n whining. I kept asking her what she wanted but she would just keep giving me her paws. It was too cute!



Abbie, Guinevere, Sonny & Tabitha

Abbie quickly ran around the corner to see me this morning. I put on her collar and her little coat, then we headed out into the rain. She wanted to go back in right after because the rain was really cold on her little feet. We went back in and I started making all their food. I put out everyone's meals, left to give the bird some fresh water, and when I came back, Guinevere and Abbie had traded their meals! I quickly swapped them out, then they continued to chow down, but on their own food this time. Tabitha came and said hi to me after she had eaten. This afternoon, Abbie didn't come running right away. I called for her and she came out of the bedroom way at the end of the hall. She was probably keeping the birdie company. I put on her little jacket and we headed out. She went potty and stretched then ran back to the door. I left her coat on because she was shivering when we got back in. Then we got cozy on the couch and little Abbie fell asleep right next to me. This evening Abbie came running upto me, snorting from breathing so excitedly. She was too cute. After I took her potty, it was supper time. Sonny sat patiently in the kitchen waiting, while the other three sat right outside the laundry room. I gave everyone their food, but Abbie just sat and watched the kitties eat, waiting for them to walk away so she could have at it. She saw I was watching, then went to her food. Once the kitties were done, Abbie gladly licked their plates clean. After that, I sat on the couch and she hopped on my lap, facing me and giving me kisses every now and then.



Piglet, Echo, Zephyr, Tony & Chickens

This morning was raining when I arrived. I went in to get Echo and Zephyr their breakfast and clean their boxes. Outside, the chickens were all huddled in the coop still, nice and dry. Once I started spreading the scratch and lettuce, they all ran out to go eat. Piglet was laying by the door in the bedroom again. She automatically rolled to her side, "Belly rub please!". I scratched her tummy for awhile since I didn't think we would be outside long. I gave her a big kiss on the head and then we headed to the living room. It was still raining, so she definitely didn't want to stay out. I would've taken her anyway, but she didn't want to go. I took her on a short walk around the patio to the side of the house so she had a chance to go potty. This evening sweet Piglet met me at the door and was excited to see me. I think she was missing her walk from this morning, because she was crying a little when I was getting food ready for the chickens. I went out to feed them and tuck them in for the night. They were already inside and out of the wind again. Zephyr was sitting in the window by the back door when I returned. I asked Piglet if she was ready, then she came bouncing over by me. We went for a nice long walk since the rain had stopped. She seemed energetic, so I started to run with her. She just thought that was so much fun! At first she galloped next to me, then would stop in front of me and bark for a quick pet. After a little while, she led the way and set the pace. We ran the rest of the way back! Back inside, we sat by the kitchen and I gave her hugs and tummy scratches. As I was leaving, she thought she was coming with me! I told her I would love to, but I know mom would miss her way too much. Then I told her that mom and dad would be back soon! So, she went to sit by the window and watch for them to come home.



Zeus, Baxter, Zelda & Luna

This morning I saw miss Zelda curled up on a chair. Zeus and Baxter came out to see me right away, so I let them out. I went to get Luna up next, then we joined the boys outside. It was pouring rain, so Luna waited awhile before finally going out to do her business. She thought it was fun to drink the water gushing out from the downspout! Luna kept hugging Zeus and giving him kisses. Zeus had no problem wandering around in the rain. Baxter sat in the corner by the door, wanting to go back in. We headed inside for awhile. We sat in the front by the entrance. Luna rolled over onto her back, so I scratched her tummy. She was laying on her back, kicking both legs simultaneously! It was so funny! Baxter rolled around on the carpet and Zeus laid nearby. Zelda even joined us, sitting and watching at a safe distance. Luna worked on chewing her rawhide for a bit, before it was time to go back out. Zelda ran into the garage as I was leaving.




Buddy, Bruno, A.C., Angel & Aspen

This morning it was misting on and off when I arrived. Buddy came and snuggled up to me while I got Bruno leashed. I gave him a big hug! I got Bruno all bundled up, then we headed outside. The mist had stopped, so I thought we would go for our long walk. Bruno wasn't too sure at first, but then he finally was ready. We turned back when it started to rain. Suddenly, it started to downpour! We couldn't run very fast with Bruno's little legs, so I scooped him up. Buddy and I ran the rest of the way home! Buddy had a blast! I was laughing so hard. All three of us were completely soaked.Bruno ran around being silly once we got inside with his funny hairdo. I fed the kitties, then the boys. This afternoon the ground was very wet still, but the rain had let up. I got the boys ready and we were going to take another walk. This time, Bruno just did not want to go, so we headed back. Instead, we sat in the kitchen together while Bruno played fetch. Aspen came over and curled up next to me on my jacket. Eventually he worked his way onto my lap. He just purred away! Buddy came for another hug. He was snuggly today too. This evening I took the boys out to potty quick. Bruno worked on his supper while I cleaned litter boxes. Then, I sat by A.C. for awhile. A.C. hissed at both Aspen and Bruno any time they would try to steal my attention. Bruno played some fetch until it was time for bed.




Friday, November 25, 2011

Butterscotch, Marmalade & Sweet Pea

Sweet Pea and Butter both came to see me when I got in this morning. Marmalade waited until he heard the food again. After they finished, Butter took his meds. He's so good! I cleaned the boxes quick, then it was play time. I got a silly picture of Butter while he was meowing at me. It looks like he's singing! This evening it was Butter and Marmalade who were near the front door, awaiting my arrival. Everyone went and sat by their little name tag, while I got dinner ready. They know the routine! After they finished and I was done cleaning up, we played some more. I found the box of kitty toys and picked out a shoe string. Butter and Sweet Pea each took one end. They playfully swatted at the string as I moved it around! Marmalade sat in his usual spot and closely watched every movement of the string. I'm still waiting for him to suddenly come running some time!




Luke & Maycie

I let the kiddos outside as soon as I arrived this evening. Luke was already scanning my hands for a ball, as soon as he got out the door! I got him one and started our game of fetch. Maycie came and hopped in my lap for a bit. Later, she stole his ball one of the times I threw it for him. Luke just crouched down nearby and barked at her. So, I got him a new ball, which made them both happy! They ran in a big circle after each other, each carrying their own ball. When it was time to head in, I watched as Luke tried cramming both balls in his mouth! I laughed so hard! He didn't want to give them up either.

Zeus, Baxter, Zelda & Luna

Zelda was first to greet me this evening, right at the door. I pet her a bit, then let the pups inside. Luna is such a cutie! She gave me big hugs. The boys were happy to see me too, both coming up and rubbing their faces on my legs. I followed Luna around to make sure she stayed out of trouble. First thing she did was run to her room to get her big blue dog squeaky! I tossed that around for her a couple times. Baxter got working on supper, so I brought Luna to her room so she could eat too. Afterwards, we went back outside, just in case she needed to go potty again before bedtime. They all came back in, then I rounded up her toys to put in her bed.





Buddy, Bruno, A.C., Angel & Aspen

This morning I saw Angel sitting in the living room for a split second. She saw me, then ran for her hiding place under the couch. I got Bruno out, then he, Buddy and I went for our long morning walk. When we got back home, the kitties got their yummy food. A.C. was already waiting by the food bowl. Aspen was in the kitchen, so A.C. got a head start this time. This afternoon I came in to a leaky water heater. I found a pot to replace the little cup, which was quickly overflowing, and took the rug outside to hang dry. Buddy didn't like that at all. He wouldn't come in the laundry room and cried while I got Bruno ready, because he really wanted to go! I went up by him, attached his leash and got him to come with me. We went for a slightly shorter walk than usual, so I could get back to the leak. Aspen was curious, so he came and watched me! He and Bruno sat on the rug together. It was so cute! This evening I took the boys outside, then we came back in. I sat in the kitchen so Buddy could get some attention too. Aspen came and curled up on my jacket. He purred and rubbed up against my back, and loved every minute of being pet! Bruno ran off to get his duck. We played a long game of fetch with that in the kitchen.



Izzy, Daisy & Toby

Today Izzy was already at the door in the laundry room, waiting for me to come in! I guess she heard me coming. I pet her for a little bit right away, then went to clean her boxes. We sat in her room on the floor for a little while. She rolled around and purred away! Then, she could smell other animals on me, so she kept busy sniffing at me. I walked outside and saw both Daisy and Toby curled up in their dog house, sleeping soundly. They didn't hear me until I got close, then they were startled awake! I spent some time outside with them, then went back to little Izzy, who was watching through the window. She meowed at me and followed me everywhere I went.



Ginger, Scout, Tiger & Kitty

This morning everyone was still sleepy when I got there. Scout was laying in the corner and Ginger was on her bed. Tiger was first to run up and say hi. They all ran outside to do their business. Scout sat at the fence and watched the neighbor dog for awhile. Ginger stayed close, standing up against my legs for attention. After a little bit we went inside and I fed everyone and gave Ginger her meds. I visited with the kitty for a few minutes, then I decided to take the pups for a walk. When we got back, they each got a yummy treat.




Nigel, Sugar, Bradford, Heighty & ZZ

When I arrived this morning I found Bradford and ZZ hanging out in the front yard. I was so confused, but I quickly scrambled them up and brought them inside. I found the rest of the pack in the backyard. Sure enough, they had moved a few bricks and dug a small escape hole in the backyard. Surprisingly they were the only two that got out. Once that was all figured out, it was feeding time. I filled all their bowls and put them outside but only Nigel and Sugar would go out. It was cold and windy out, and the others refused. They were probably thinking "We just came in!" So I filled the bowls inside and they all snacked. I sat down until they were all finished. ZZ was attached at my hip ever since I brought him inside. He was such a cuddler. He also took his pill like a champ! Heighty kept bringing me a toy to throw for her, then Sugar would try to come and steal it. When Nigel wanted some attention he would just sit next to me and put his face right upto mine. It was so funny! Bradford came and gave me kisses every now and then, then Heighty would be a copycat. Also, both of the kitties came out to say hi for a bit.