Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Butterscotch, Marmalade & Sweet Pea

Butterscotch was sitting on the fireplace when I walked in this evening. Sweet Pea and Marmalade came shortly after to sat hi as well. They all sat in the kitchen while I got their dinner ready. After they all finished, I went to clean their litter boxes. Butter waited at the bowl for.me to fill their dry food. He worked on that a little. I found a kitty toy and started to get their attention with that. Butter and Sweet Pea were very entertained, playfully swatting at the toy! Marmalade let me pet him for a little while too.




Frankie

This evening when I arrived Frankie tiptoed out from behind the couch to see me. She heard the word 'outside' and immediately was sitting nicely by the door. I put on her collar and we headed out. She wandered around excitedly in our usual spot in the back, away from all the other dogs. She took care of her business then just continued to explore. Once she was done, we headed back upstairs. I gave her a treat then sat down. Then she sat next to me and demanded I give her some belly scratches.


Bella & Zoe

Both puppies were quiet for the first time when I showed up this morning. They were just waking up. I let them outside and they were instantly fully charged with energy. Zoe was running circles around Bella while she pranced around with a bone in her mouth. They came back inside when they were done messing around. Then they sat nicely for their treats. After they devoured those, they both grabbed a rawhide and layed down with it. They were actually really quiet again while they did that. Tonight when I arrived Bella was spinning in circles, trying to get me to stop walking so she could give me some slobbery kisses. Zoe was bouncing off the walls once again. After they went potty, they came back inside and started chasing eachother, taking turns stealing eachothers bones.



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

This afternoon Buddy came to the stairs to see who was home. I went in to get Bruno and saw that A.C.'s spot had been overtaken by Aspen! I said hi to him and he did a big stretch. A.C. was curled up comfortably on the couch. Bruno came bouncing out of his cage when I let him out. When it was time, Buddy followed me right into the laundry room to get his leash on. He is getting better and better every time I see him! It was so nice out this afternoon, so we went for an extra long walk. A couple of the horses we passed by came up to the fence to see the pups. This evening as I was a couple houses away, I saw several coyotes running around. One even ran across the street in front of me! So.... we decided to pass on the walk this evening. I felt bad because the boys were excited to go. I just didn't want to take any chances. I took them potty, then we went back inside to play. Bruno bounced around and climbed in my lap. Little Aspen was following me around, purring as I pet him. Buddy was walking around comfortably with Bruno and I in the kitchen. I fed the boys and tucked little Bruno in for bed before I left.




Ursa

This evening Ursa was bouncing up and down at the gate when I walked in. She was so excited! We headed outside right away so she could go potty. She made sure to bring her green chewie out with her. When she finished, she ran inside for her dinner. I chased her around the living room while she carried around her rawhide. She decided to take a minute to finish eating that. Then, she bounced into the kitchen and got her puppy! We played a some tug of war and fetch with that for awhile. Before it was time to go, we went back outside again for a bit. Ursa started howling at something she saw in the darkness. So, we headed back in just in case there were any skunks roaming around! She got her yummy chicken treats to work on before bed.


Chloe

When I arrived this morning, Chloe was sleeping on her chair by the window. She ran to see me and gave me lots of kisses. We headed outside and tossed around the frizbee for a bit, until we got cold and decided to go back in. I sat with her so she would eat a little for me again. She definitely likes to have company when she eats. When I had to go, she followed me to the door and sadly watched me leave, but I promised her I would be back tonight. When I came back this evening, she was jumping up and down excitedly, giving me kisses again. It seems like she gets more and more excited to see me with every visit! I let her go potty quick, then she came back in. Then we played with her little reindeer toy. She kept trying to give it to me, then would quickly run away. She was so funny! After that, I got her to eat some food before I left.


Abbie, Guinevere, Sonny & Tabitha

This afternoon Abbie ran to see me and sat down by my feet. I decided to take her for a walk because it was really nice out. She led the way and was quite the adventurer! She even tried to show off by balancing on the curb a ways. She was so cute! When we got back I took care of the litter pans. Tonight when I arrived, I took Abbie out right away. We went for a short walk because it was dark and cold out. We got back and everyone gathered in the laundry room for feeding time! All three kitties came out and everything. Guinevere was more social then ever, after I gave her food, she wanted to be my best friend! Once everyone finished eating, Abbie sat with me for awhile and gave me lots of kisses. Then she quickly ran to clean off Sonny's plate after he left.





Fiona, Lew, Danner & Jenny

This evening the pups were all barking when they heard me pull in. Everyone ran to the door to see me. As soon as I got in, the little Christmas ornaments in the dish went flying with a whoosh of Fiona's tail! I quickly picked them up so she wouldn't scoop any up. They all raced me to the garage. Once I got there, they had all gone outside! That made me laugh. As soon as they heard the food in their bowls, they were all heading back in to eat. Afterwards we went outside for a little bit. Later we went back in and played in the living room. Jenny of course was attached to my hip, never leaving my side for attention! Lew came and quietly sat on my other side while I pet him. Danner came barreling in once in awhile and tried to climb into my lap! Fiona sat close to the kitchen, ready to run in for treat time! Later everyone relaxed. Lew and Fiona curled up on the pillows behind the couch. Danner found a kong to play with. He was rolling around with it and being silly! Jenny stayed glued to my leg the whole time! Haha! When it was time they all lined up excitedly for their treats.




Piglet, Echo, Zephyr, Tony & Chickens

This morning the roosters were doing their morning call back and forth to each other! The kitties were both waiting to see me when I got inside. I got them their breakfast right away, then went to go find Piglet. She was sprawled out on the.floor in the bedroom and didn't even hear me come in! I softly called her name, so as not to scare her. She sat up and was still a little groggy. She enjoyed a nice belly scratch while she woke up a bit. Piglet followed me around a lot this morning. It was chilly and foggy out though, so she waited while I tended to the chickens. When I came back, I had her stick it out with me for a short walk. The kitties got a few pets and scratches, and Piglet her treat, before I left. This evening had turned out to be just gorgeous! Piglet was at her post, waiting for my arrival. She came to the door to say hi, then waited on her bed while I got dinner together for everyone. The chickens were gathered at the door again, waiting for their evening snack and yummy bugs. As soon as the mealworms hit the ground, there was a flash of feathers to get them all! Tonight Piglet and I got to take a nice long walk. She enjoyed it this time, now that it was nice out, and she even had a little skip in her step. She will be happy to have an even nicer day tomorrow for more walks!