Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Flax

This morning it was misting and foggy out when I arrived. I let Flax outside while I went to retrieve the garbage can. As I was coming back, I saw he was making his way to visit the neighbor again! I waited for him and he came back shortly after he was finished saying hi. We sat out on the patio on his bed for the rest of the time. He wanted to stay outside, so I brought out his food and water, then spread around some snacks on the patio. He already was up and collecting them before I finished! This afternoon I saw Flax got up from his bed when I got inside. Then he started heading towards the front of the house, looking for me. I went on the patio and tried calling him back, but he must not have heard me. Next I checked the garage and finally the front door, where he was waiting to come in. Deja-vu? Haha! We sat on his bed inside since he'd had enough of the outdoors on this gloomy day. He relaxed while I scratched his back. He let out a groan, "That's the spot!". This evening Flax got up and wandered outside to do his business. He wandered around for a little while, then relaxed on his bed on the patio for awhile. Later, he was ready to come back in for the night. I got his dinner ready and set out more treats for him before I left.


Buckley, Chloe, Tizzy, JR & Bootsie

Today Bootsie looked so cute all curled up on the smallest bed on the floor. He sat quietly as the dogs all raced out of the room. Buck caught me off gaurd and gave me a big bear hug on his way past me! We all headed outside and they got right to taking their laps. Buck came and buried his face in my lap while he got a back and heiny scratch. Chloe spent most of her time sitting by the trailer, staring up into the tree. Everyone went racing to see the neighbor dog at the fence. They all started howling! It was so funny! Tizzy would take run-bys and tackle me so I'd pet her. She and JR then began wrestling and messing around with each other. Next, it was the boys turn! We headed in when it was time and they all sat for a bacon treat. While I got their peanut butter snacks, they helped themselves to a drink and quick bite to eat.


Suzzie, Heiny, Quartz, Chocolate & Kitty Cat

The girls ran up to the fence to see me today. I headed inside and saw miss Kitty Cat curled up in Chocolate's old spot on the back of the couch. Quartzie came down the hall to walk with me to his sink. Next I let the ladies inside. Suzzie laid down and Heiny went off to her dish to eat. I sat with Suzzie and she did her happy crawl over to me for some love. Heiny would come in too, and either lay down or circle Suzzie on her way out, as she grabbed a bite from Suzzie's bowl. I went to visit with each of the kitties for a bit. I found Chocolate under the pillows on the bed. She was happy to get a nice chin scratch. Quartz wandered around on the counter while I pet him. Miss Kitty stayed right where she was, sprawling out on the back of the couch while I gave her some attention. She followed me back by the girls, meowing and rubbing up against my back. When it was time, the girls headed back outside and enjoyed their treats. As I was leaving I saw Kitty sitting in the window. While I was taking her picture, I noticed a black and white kitty outside coming up to the window! He must have heard you were taking kitties in! Haha!




Miranda

This afternoon Miranda followed me to the back door. She hesitated to come out with me at first. But then, she ran out and gave me a big hug! She didn't want to go out in the wet grass again today, so only went long enough to go potty. We headed inside so she could find us a toy to play with. She grabbed her red bone and we had a fun game of tug. After awhile she laid next to me and enjoyed a back scratch. Of course, she kept a very close eye on her bone so I wouldn't get it! When we went inside she rolled over for a belly rub before I left.


Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

This afternoon I let everyone outside for awhile. After she did her business, Sugar curled up on the bed by the door. The boys were busy exploring. Later, Jimmy ran and hopped on the pillow and snuggled up with Sugar for a bit. Buddy was wandering in the hole by the grill, looking for critters. This evening the boys ran to the door to see me. They went outside to play while I got their meds ready. When they came in, Sugar joined them right away to eat. Sugar took her turn outside when she finished. Jimmy and I played a long game of fetch with his toys tonight. I laugh every time listening to him gallop around the house! Buddy came over for some attention too. He found a bone, so of course Jimmy wanted it too, and I had to distract him with more fetch! When it was time everyone lined up for their bedtime snack.