Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Taz & Clyde

This afternoon I was greeted by wagging tails. I let the boys outside, while I grabbed them a snack. They quickly ate their cookies. Taz was busy smelling all the other pets on me. The boys sure got their exercise in this afternoon! Since it was nice out, a lot of people were out walking their dogs. Several walked by, which had the boys racing from one end to the other to patrol their yard! This evening the boys met met at the door, ready to go. We headed to the garage to get their gear on. Clyde was so happy that he was whining to go! We took a walk down to their spot. Their little sniffers were busy, checking everything out. I totally forgot we were going to hear fireworks tonight. Luckily, the booms came when we were already headed back home. Taz did pretty well. He put his ears back and it was all business to get back home. When we got back they worked on their dinners.

Sophie & Roxy

This afternoon the other neighbor stopped and talked to me. The girls were waiting at the gate, to see if I was coming in. They both met me at the back door. They were still pretty muddy, so we stayed outside again today. It was nice out, so they didn't mind. Sophie went to nibble on some food. I got them some more, and brought along a couple treats with me. It was sunny out, so I was able to use my phone to reflect sunlight on the house. That had Roxy racing around like crazy! Roxy looked all around for that light. She's so funny. Later, I gave the girls a cookie to work on. They got a little beef treat before I left for the day.

Noah, Harper & Henry

Today all three boys greeted me at the door. Noah was bouncing around all excited! I let them out for a quick potty break before lunch. Noah saw that the back neighbor's dogs were out, so he went for a sprint along the fence with them. After a couple minutes, they came in to eat their lunch. The big boys finished quick, and surprisingly, Henry did today too! It was pretty nice out, so we all went back outside for awhile. Henry stuck close by, while the other two did some exploring.

Jerrie & Kimmie

This morning I walked in and didn't see anyone in the front room. Kimmie was sitting on the back of the couch, looking out the window. She gave me a little meow, so I went over and pet her for a minute. I took care of their things,  then went to give Jerrie his meds. I couldn't find him, so I went back to the front room again. He was tucked up by the wall next to the TV stand, sitting in his sunlight again. He must have been there the whole time! He took his pill like a champ. I sat by him and brushed him for awhile. Later, he decided to claim the top of the kitty tower. Kimmie took his place and came to visit me awhile.

Chipper, RJ, Keaton & Pandora

This morning all three boys came into the garage, one by one, to see me. We headed inside and I spotted Pandora lounging in her bed by the window. I got out her pill right away, so that she could get it before she decided to sneak off. To my surprise, she stayed put the whole time. The boys and I went out back so they could all go potty. Later we came in and everyone found a place to lay, if they weren't busy snacking. Keaton got his pill and the other two got a cookie. Keaton took a nap on the other bed by Pandora for a bit. I got them all their rawhide treats, so they each found a spot away from each other to work on those.

Gracie, Emma, Molly & the kitties

This morning Molly and Emma went out for a bit. Henry came and stood by me so I'd pet him. Gracie went out for a quick potty break before they ate their breakfast. After she finished, she was bouncing around all over. Smudge was busy playing with the orange ball that I had set on the table to refill. Silly girl. This afternoon Gracie was sliding her paws on the floor, she was trying to run so fast! I guess she was happy to see me. I let the older gals out for awhile. Miss Emma lounged around in the grass, while Molly explored. I saw Micah and pet him for a bit. He just purrs away! It was a nice out, so when the girls came in, I let Gracie out to spend the afternoon outside. This evening I heard Gracie jingling around outside. She was right at the door to come in! She was prancing around, being her silly self. Molly and Emma had fun outside for awhile. When they came in everyone scarfed down their dinners. Molly took her medicine and they all waited for a snack. Henry helped me clean out boxes before I put the pups to bed for the night.

Cate, Carson & Bella

This morning Cate and Carson went outside to do their business. Cate went over to the water bucket and licked the giant ice cube that was in there. Nope! Not water. I filled some bowls with water for everyone again this morning. Cate and Carson came in, while the other two went out. Sassy and Gracie both got their morning meds. When they came in, I let the other two back out for a few more minutes, since they drank a bunch. Gracie got one more potty break after she drank and ate her little bit of food. This evening Cate and Carson took their turns outside. I fed the girls while they were out there. When they came in, Cate zoomed into her bed, ready to eat! Sassy and Gracie went outside for a little while. Cate was barking at me like crazy, and I wasn't sure why. Haha. I let those two out again once more before bed.

Monday, December 30, 2013

Chipper, RJ, Keaton & Pandora

This evening I walked in the garage and saw the boys. They came inside with me and were pretty excited. As I came in the house, I saw Miss Pandora as she decided to go outside. I took the boys through the kitchen and out to the backyard. They did their business, then we went in so I could read mom's notes. I gave Keaton his allergy pill, and the other boys their treat. Pandora hadn't come back inside yet. So, I filled their food and water bowls. She still wasn't back, so I went outside to try and look for her. All three boys came along and were racing around the yard. I couldn't see her, but I didn't have a great light to search with. Because I was out there, the backyard neighbor's dog wasn't coming inside for them. So, the boys and I went back in. I guess Miss Pandora was a little nervous, so I wasn't able to give her her medicine. I will try again in the morning.

Sophie & Roxy

Today I noticed the water was still standing in the yard. It didn't appear to have dried up at all. (If you haven't yet, and are able, be sure to check your email.) When I went out back, I saw right away that the girls were completely muddy! So, we stayed outside today. Sophie had mud half way up her legs and on her belly. I guess they were having fun! They both ran out to the middle of the yard and looked up at the tree. I noticed there was a squirrel up there that they were looking at! The little guy was taunting them. He'd come way down the tree, then would race back up when they got excited, and he'd sit there and screech at the girls. Since they were busy with Mr. Squirrel, they barely cared that I was there. Haha! I got them some food, water and a couple treats before I left.

Jerrie & Kimmie

This morning I saw Jerrie right away. He was sitting on the floor, soaking up some sunshine. He looked at me the got up to say hi. Kimmie was sunning herself as well, at the top of her kitty tower. I took care of their room quick, then took Jerrie his medicine. Kimmie had wandered out to the living room. She sat on the back of the couch and was looking out the window. I went to visit with Jerrie. I sat by him so he could stay in the sun. He was quite lovey this morning! He rolled to his side and thoroughly enjoyed his attention. Kimmie eventually came back in. This time she sat in the window in the front room to look outside. There was a kitty out there as I was leaving. That must be who she was looking at!

Gracie, Emma, Molly & the kitties

This morning was another cold and chilly one. I let Molly and Emma out right away. There were a couple loose dogs running around out there. That had the girls running along the fence for awhile! Henry and Smudge sat on the table for some attention, while they watched the girls play. Gracie took her turn, and was quick to come in since it was cold out. They all ate their breakfast. I was going to put Gracie in her room before I left. However, she had the door open within two seconds, as I walked away from it! So, I gave up on that. I don't want her to wreck the door. This afternoon Gracie was crazy with excitement when I came in. She waited inside with me, while the other two spend awhile outside. She took a quick break when it was her turn. I saw Micah sitting on the bed again. I walked up to see if he would let me pet him. Once I gave him a little chin scratch, he was all about getting some attention! This evening the girls all took their turns outside before dinner. After they ate, Gracie got some attention. I sat down and she raced under my legs to sit with me. She's my little shadow now! I had to leave her for a couple minutes to scoop boxes. Later, it was time to tuck the girls in for the night.

Cate, Carson & Bella

This morning the pups woke up when I came in. I let Cate and Carson out to do their business. Their water bucket was frozen solid, so I got them all some water in their crates. Sassy and Gracie went out when it was their turn. They stayed out for a couple minutes, then came back in and got their medicine. Since Cate had scarfed down her water, I let her out again once more. This evening the first two took their potty break. I got dinner ready and put some fresh water in their bucket outside. Gracie went outside for a bit, while Sassy finished working on her dinner. When I let Sassy out, I saw a shadow of a cat walking on the fence. I thought maybe it was Bella. It was! Except she was still in the garage. I was seeing the shadow of her standing in the window, reflected on the fence. Scared me for a second! Haha.

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Sophie & Roxy

Today the ladies were sleeping in their warm, cozy bed again. This time, it was cold and windy out! We headed inside and I got them some food and water. I filled their dishes outside as well. I went in the living room and sat on the couch. I no more than sat down, and both girls plopped themselves in my lap! They were being so silly. I had one pup on either side of me, both on their backs, squirming around. The neighbor stopped by and talked to me for a minute. When I returned, I found Roxy lounging on the bed. Sophie stood up against the bed and gave her sister some kisses. So sweet! We snuggled for awhile, until it was time to head back outside.

Gracie, Emma, Molly & the kitties

This morning it had turned cold and very windy out. I let Molly and Emma outside first, while I got everyone their breakfast. Emma wanted back in pretty quick. I let Gracie have her turn, and she didn't take long either. That wind was pretty chilly! The ladies all came in to eat their breakfast. Gracie followed me around, as I went to get a refill for her toy. She was being a hyper girl again! I put her in her room, then stopped to give the kitties a quick pet before I left. As I stood there, I heard Gracie jumping up and pawing at the door handle. When I returned this afternoon, she was the first to greet me. Since she has returned to her happy, spunky self, she has also turned into a little Houdini! She was out yesterday afternoon when I arrived as well, but I just figured maybe I hadn't closed the door tight enough. Nope! She can just open doors apparently. Anyways, they all had behaved, so that was good. I let the gals out, while I visited with Gracie in the living room. She was being all crazy with excitement. She kept running under my legs, wedging herself in between for some attention. Gracie was pretty much attached to me this afternoon. She got her potty break before I left. I tried to put her In her room, but she knew what I was up to. She wouldn't pass the door frame. So, I let her stay out. This evening she was first to come see me again. All was well at home. Molly and Emma went out, then Gracie, before they ate their dinner. When it was time, they all went to their beds.

Jerrie & Kimmie

This morning Kimmie was snuggled up in her same spot, yet again. Jerrie was sitting on the floor in between all the couches. After I finished taking care of their things, he had moved up to the back of the couch. I gave him his pill quick, then we headed to their room. Kimmie didn't come down to see me again, so I gave her a few pets where she was. Jerrie had come in and hopped on the desk. After I sat on the floor, he quickly came over by me. He laid down and relaxed as I brushed and pet him awhile. Later, he wandered off to do something else.

Cate, Carson & Bella

This morning Cate and Carson were happy to go out after they woke up. I gave them plenty of time to do their business and get a drink. Later, I had them come in and let the other girls out for their turns. Cate was being a hyper girl, zooming all over the room, before she headed to her bed. I brought Sassy out and put her drops in, before she went outside. All the pups were happily awaiting their snacks before I left. This evening Cate ran all over the place, then followed Carson outside. They spent a bit out there, as I got dinner ready. Since they all were eating, I went to check on Bella again. She rubbed up against my legs, while I got her some food and water. Sassy and Gracie took their turns outside, then Cate and Carson went out again. When I gave Gracie her bedtime treat, it plopped on her head. She sat there for a minute, before she finally shook it down and ate it! Haha.

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Sophie & Roxy

Today the girls both popped out of their cozy bed when they heard me open the door. They came bouncing inside, excited to see me! I wiped off their paws, then got them some food. Roxy ran off to the living room and hopped on the couch. I went to sit with her. Sophie was busy eating her food. Roxy made me laugh, because she kept looking around at the ceilings and walls, searching for that red dot! Haha. Later, Sophie came and jumped up on my lap. She snuggled with me a bit, while Roxy curled up on her chair. I got the girls each a cookie. Eventually, they went back outside. It was so nice out today!

Jerrie & Kimmie

This morning Kimmie was in her same spot. Jerrie was still on the couch, but sitting on the back of it instead today. I gave him his pill quick, then went to tend to their things. Jerrie followed along to the front room again. He laid next to me and enjoyed being pet and brushed for a bit. It was cloudy at the moment. But, when the sun came out, Jerrie left me to go sit in his sunshine. Haha! Kimmie wasn't feeling like coming down to see me today, so I gave her a few pets where she was at.

Gracie, Emma, Molly & the kitties

This morning Henry and Smudge were sitting in the dining room, waiting for me. I said hi to them quick, the let Molly and Emma out. I got Gracie out of her bed and took her out for a walk. I noticed her little tail was wagging, so I stopped to pet her. Suddenly, I realized she had finally accepted me! She started bouncing around and acting like a happy pup. We got a long walk in, then headed home. When we got there, she went crazy! Gracie jumped and ran and bounced all over the place. I fed all the girls in the dining room. Gracie kept running behind my legs in between bites, for a quick pet. This afternoon I let the older gals out first. I had Gracie come out of the bedroom to visit. She went crazy again! She zoomed around the kitchen and was just being such a happy girl. That made me smile. She was like a different dog! I sat on the floor in the living room and she came to snuggle up next to me awhile. She took a snooze as I pet her. Henry wandered over and crawled in my lap. Meanwhile, I was being entertained, watching Smudge play with a tennis ball. I let Gracie have the afternoon outside again since it was another beautiful day. This evening Gracie came inside and was being silly, racing circles around me. I let the other pups have a potty break before dinner. I tucked the girls in their beds and gave them their treat.

Cate, Carson & Bella

This morning there was a lot of snoring coming from the dog room! Haha! I turned on the light, and they all quietly got up. They were still pretty sleepy. Cate and Carson got to spend awhile outside. While they were busy, I cleaned up and gave the girls their meds. Sassy sure takes her eye medicine like a champ! When it was their turn, I let Sassy and Gracie have their turn outside. They're getting pretty good about going out, without too much encouragement. Everyone got their yummy cookies when they came back inside. This evening Cate and Carson went outside awhile, as I got dinner ready. They came back in and all the pups ate their dinner. While they ate, I went to see Bella. I scooped her box and got her some more food and water. She was busy rubbing up against my legs. I went back by the pups and let Sassy and Gracie out for their potty breaks.



Flax

This morning Flax was sleeping very soundly. He was in such a deep sleep, that he didn't even wake up when I first touched him! Kinda scared me for a second. Then, he sat up and looked at me. Boney was all snuggled up with him. Flax's cheek is starting to look pretty good. I got the boys their breakfast and some fresh water. Then, I opened up a snack for Flax to work on. This afternoon the boys were both lounging outside. Flax was in the grass in the shade, enjoying the nice day! I went over and sat with him a bit. Boney started to meow at me, and made his way over. Flax rolled to his side and enjoyed some belly rubs. Boney tried to help and walked next to Flax and rubbed up against him. Those two are so cute. This evening Flax barked at me in the dark garage, until I got the light on. I saw he had scratched his sore open, so I went in to get the ointment. As I opened the door, I was surprised to be greeted by Boney! He must have snuck in while the nanny was here. Naughty kitty! When I came back out, he was laying on his back in between my shoes. He had his paws in the air, ready to grab any feet that came his way! Haha. I got the boys their dinners. Boney went right by Flax's bowl and sat there to wait for me to fill it. He didn't even care that I opened him a new can of cat food. Haha.

Friday, December 27, 2013

Jerrie & Kimmie

This morning Kimmie was lounging on top of the kitty tower when I walked in. I said hi to her, then headed inside. Jerrie was all curled up on the couch. I gave him his pill real quick, before he could think about it. Haha. I got them some food and water, and cleaned their boxes. I grabbed the brush and headed to their room. Jerrie was now sitting next to the couch, and he followed along. Kimmie hopped down and came over for a few quick pets. Jerrie wandered in and found himself a spot where the sun was shining in. So, I went and sat by him and brushed him a bit. Eventually, both kitties wandered off. I guess they didn't want much attention for today. I bet they will want more tomorrow!