Saturday, June 29, 2013

ZZ, Bradford, Heighty & the gang

Zz and Bradford went zooming into the house when I arrived. I spread out the food into five bowls or piles for them to eat. I got those two back outside, then went to get them some fresh water. Bradford and Sugar werwe're very excited to see me. They were bouncing up at me or circling me for a bit. When everyone settled down, they all picked a spot to eat. It wasn't long before everyone was finished up. We heard some fireworks popping in the distance. When it was time, I said goodbye for the night.

Shelby, Baby & the kitties

Miss Shelby came down the hall to greet me when I walked in. I let her outside right away. Coco was sitting in the dining room, grooming herself. I checked to make sure everyone had plenty of food and water. Shim and Bitty were lounging in the bedroom. Shim was sitting in the corner and Bitty was on the bed. I gave Baby some more food for the evening. As I walked out, the kitties had gathered! Coco had followed me down the hall, and Bitty was making his way to the living room. Those two followed me outside, as I went to go see Shelby. She sat with me for some attention in between her exploring the yard. She relaxed in the grass a bit before we headed back in for the night. Bitty came back inside with us, but Coco decided she wanted to stay out.

Murdy & Charlie

This morning Murdy was the first to come see me. Charlie was making his way down the stairs and hopped right over the gate. Charlie was really wanting my attention when I walked in! He stood up on his hind legs as he rubbed up against my leg. He raced up to the counter with Murdy. They both sat there to be pet for a minute. I got out a new can of food for Charlie. Murdy seemed pretty interested when I opened it, and climbed back on the counter to see what I was doing. I let Charlie eat while I cleaned up their box and got them fresh food and water. After he was done, we played in the living room with his chirpy toy. I even got Murdy playing a little with their tunnel. Eventually, he decided to just go eat while Charlie and I played. This evening the kitties followed me around once I got in. Charlie was excited for his dinner and was talking away. Murdy visited with me for a little bit for some attention without his little brother. Then, Murdy went and sat outside the bathroom door while Charlie ate. Charlie sat and cleaned himself for awhile after he ate. He was more lovey dovey tonight and wasn't as interested in playing. Murdy made me laugh when I looked over at him. There was one tiny square of sunlight shining in the front hallway, and he was sitting exactly in it. He just fit!

Jackie & Meeko

This morning, Meeko was up by the front door, ready to say hi. I let Jackie boy outside to do his business. When he came in I got their breakfast ready. Meeko was wandering all over the place. He hopped up by the tv, then was up on the counter, brushing up against the cards. Jackie wasn't too interested in breakfast yet, so I figured we'd get our walk done, and hopefully he would work up his appetite. He was bouncing all over the place again when I got his leash out. He was very excited for our walk! We got a nice long walk in again today. When we got back home, Jackie pulled out his sock toy and we had a game of tug. He kept cheating! He would pull on his end with his mouth, then would use a paw to help him pull. We had fun with that for awhile. Meeko just watched us as he lounged on the table. We took a break from playing so he could eat. I gave Jackie a couple of the good pieces by hand, to get his appetite going. Then, I just sat by his bowl. He started to eat on his own then. He was hungrier than he thought, he was just too worried about playing! We went outside for a last potty break. He grabbed his tennis ball and we messed around with that for a few minutes. He'd shake the ball in his mouth, tossing his head around. Then, he'd stare at me and stick his heiny in the air. He'd bring his ball just out of reach, and dared me to grab it! We had fun. This afternoon was another pretty warm day. I let Jackie out and brought out another frozen snack for him. He wasn't as interested in that today. He ate most of it, so I saved the rest. I think the wind and the sounds of things falling from the trees had him a little agitated. We headed inside and played another game of tug. He got distracted when Meeko was in the kitchen, standing on the counter and pawing at the top cupboards! That was funny to watch him being intrigued by the cat. He took one more potty break then came in and enjoyed a kong snack. This evening Jackie and I headed outside right away. The neighbor kids were out playing with their dogs, so there was running, screaming, barking and all kinds of commotion! That got Jackie all excited. He sat and watched them for a bit, then he raced around too. Meeko really wanted my attention, so he was peeking out at me through the window! Jackie and I came back in so he could eat dinner. This time, he ate all on his own... after I came back from cleaning the litter box of course!

Flax & Booty

This morning Flax was sleeping in the shade on the front patio. He didn't even budge, it was so nice there. He sat up while I walked up to him and gave him a good morning pet. Then, he laid back down. I got their breakfast ready, and Booty was in the garage to help me. He nearly tripped me once as he weaved in and out between my legs as I walked. Little goober! He didn't mind! Haha! He made me laugh when he hopped up on the tractor toy and sat in the seat. I pet him for a little bit, then went to visit with Flax. He sure had picked out a good spot. It was nice and cool, with a great breeze. This evening Flax was sleeping out in the driveway. He sat up and gave me his big booming barks until I came and pet him. I got him his dinner and he wandered over to eat right away. Booty was jumping around my legs in the garage while I was in there.

Hudson, Zel, Gabbie, Sparkles & Blackie

It was nice and cool outside this morning. I let everyone outside when I arrived. Blackie came around to visit me while the three little ones went potty. While we were out, the neighbor dogs came outside. In just a split second, I watched the husky jump up and clear over his fence! That had Hudson, Zel and Gabbie all racing around and worked up. Since it was cool out this morning, the grass was nice and wet. So, we spent a little while cleaning off paws before we headed inside. They ate their breakfast, then we all went back out. Zel had fun rolling around in the yard. The other two were busy exploring and checking everything out. This evening Blackie was sleeping in his little house when I got there. He came out to say hi before I went to see the rest of the kiddos. I let them do their business before supper. Miss Sparkles was out when we all came back inside, wanting some attention while the pooches ate. She wandered off when Hudson came running over to sit with me. The little ones got to play outside for the rest of the time. Blackie made sure to come visit me.