Friday, October 18, 2013

Mac & Abby

This morning the pups were ready to head outside. Brrrr! It was a chilly one this morning. They did their business, then came back to the patio to work on some breakfast. The clouds were rolling in and the forecast said 70% chance of rain for today, so I decided to keep them in. The temperatures were also supposed to drop once the rain arrived. Even Mac was shivering while we were outside! We came in and they both hopped on the couch to snuggle with me. Abby was acting silly, jumping all over the place! I put them in their room and got them their snack for the morning. It was raining this afternoon, when I came to give them a potty break. They ran out and quickly went potty for me. They lined up to get their paws dried off. We spent some time inside before I left. Mac had brought his toy out of the laundry room when I took him out. He decided he was going to try and un-stuff the poor little guy. So, I got them a rawhide to work on instead. Abby just wanted to curl up next to me. She made me laugh when she crashed backwards, sprawling herself across my lap! This evening it was even colder and still pouring rain. It only took Mac and Abby a couple minutes to do their thing and to line back up at the door to come inside. I got their paws dried off, then we relaxed inside the nice warm house. Abby snuggled up with me again, throwing herself around, while trying to sneak kisses! Mac had it in for his toy again, so I brought his rawhide back out for him to work on. Abby wandered off to work on some dinner. Mac was completely content, chewing away on his bone. I let the kiddos out for one more potty break before it was time to head back to their room.

Butterscotch, Marmalade & Sweet Pea

This morning Butter was waiting by the door for me. I came in and saw Marmalade and Sweet Pea were ready for me in the kitchen. I got all Butter's meds ready, then gave them one-by-one. He took them like a champ! He was hungry though! He kept standing up against the cabinets, pawing towards the counter, where his food was sitting. "Feed me... I'm about to waste away!" Haha. He scarfed his portion down, then made an attempt for Sweet Pea's plate. When I thwarted his efforts, he went and sat by their food bowl. He cracks me up! I scooped their boxes after they were finished eating. No one wanted to play with me this morning. They all took off and went elsewhere. As I was leaving, I saw Butter had climbed into the front bedroom window, and was watching me leave. This evening Butter was pawing at the counter again, while I got their food ready. They all worked on their dinner, and each cleaned their plate. I checked their boxes, then returned to the living room. Tonight they made up for not playing with me this morning! I got out the shoe string and had Butter pawing for it. Sweet Pea joined in next. I even got Marmalade to play! All three had a blast chasing after the string for quite awhile!

Dawn, Gallagher, Bobo & Snowflake

Today Dawn and Gallagher met me at the door. They both immediately started bouncing up and down excitedly! I read mom's note, then pulled down more food in their feeder for them. They followed me to the bedroom door, where we parted ways. I went in to visit Bobo and Snowflake for a bit. I saw Bobo right away, snoozing in their comfy bed. I checked around their cage, and realized Snowflake must be hiding somewhere in the blankets with him! She heard me and poked her little nose out at me. Bobo kept trying to check the trash can, while I scooped their boxes. Snowflake saw that and joined in. They both sniffed at me awhile when I was done. I got them each a couple treats. Snowflake ran off to her tunnel by the cage to eat hers in privacy. Haha! I snuggled with each of them a bit until they wanted back down. Bobo eventually sprawled out and slid himself into a comfy spot on the rug. Snowflake burrowed back in the blankets to get warm and cozy. I went back out by the pups, who were anxiously awaiting my return! I got them each a cookie and we headed to the living room. Gallagher was too excited to eat his at first! Dawn scarfed hers down, since I was busy petting him. When she finished, she hopped up on the couch next to me for a bit. As I was leaving, Dawn joined Gallagher with her poor little raspy bark. He looked out the window to watch me go.

Jerrie & Kimmie

Today after I sorted through the mail, I went to take care of their food, water and litter boxes. I hadn't seen them in their room when I walked in, so I had to go find them when I finished. They both were curled up and cozy on the bed. It was a good day for a nap with the rain coming down! I sat on the floor beside the bed, where I could pet them both. Jerrie just sat and purred the whole time. Even Kimmie just closed her eyes and let me scratch her chin awhile. Kimmie kept yawning and making me yawn. Haha! Jerrie enjoyed being pet the whole time. As I left, they stayed put, in their comfy spots.

Sadi & Stormy

This morning I didn't get any greetings from Stormy. I went ahead and got their food ready, then took it to their room. As I was changing out their water, Stormy wandered in to eat. Miss Sadi was sleeping at her new spot under the top end of the bed. I couldn't reach her again, so I tried to wake her up. She did a stretch, then continued to lay there. Do you think she was laughing at me? Haha! She laid there for awhile, so I got Stormy and got her her meds instead. I came back and Sadi was still laying there. But this time, she finally got up and made her way out. Silly girl! She got her meds, then the girls sat with me for awhile. Stormy kept squeezing in between Sadi and I, for extra attention.