Thursday, November 28, 2013

Giblet & the kitties

Tonight Giblet heard me at the door and started to bark. I had some hot dog pieces in my hand, ready to go. When I stepped inside, she started to bark, but didn't jump up at all. I tossed her a couple hot dog pieces for being good, since she wouldn't take them from my hand at first. That didn't last long! I let her outside quick, and checked all the food dishes. She was ready to come in shortly after. Three of the kitties were hanging out in the living room. I gave each of them a pet before letting Gibs back in. She barked a couple more times. I stood in the kitchen and was just quiet, letting her soak everything in. To my surprise, she was quiet then too, and started to eat. Oreo had hopped up on the counter and was loving him some attention! He just couldn't get enough. I saw that once Giblet had enough to eat, she had gone and laid in her bed all on her own. She did much better than I expected tonight! After I got her tucked in for the night, I went to go pet Skylar and Xavier, who were still sitting in the living room. Oreo came and joined us, and tried to take over my attention!

Tilly, Rita, Little Man & Kiki

This morning Tilly went outside, while I got her food ready. Rita and I went out with her for a bit. Tilly danced circles around me, while I pet her. I tried to get her to play fetch with me, but she was too busy exploring the yard instead. Little Man was sitting by the window, pawing at the glass whenever I glanced at him. Rita thought it was fun to steal a couple kibbles from Tilly's bowl. I tried to get her to stop and to come inside with me, and she did not like that! Haha. I had to pick up the bowl and go inside, before she followed. I think Rita held it against me too. She kept trying to get at my ankles while I was walking around! Sassy girl this morning! Lol. I cleaned the kitty box and fed the fish. Tilly will have a gorgeous afternoon to be outside. When it was time, I made sure Rita had enough food and water, then put her in her room. This evening I brought Rita out and we went out by Tilly for a few minutes. Tilly was a happy girl as always! We all went in after a little bit. Tilly made sure to run into the bedroom, to go check Rita's bowl for food. But, she couldn't because I had shut the bathroom door already. Hehe. I got the girls each a treat to work on. Meanwhile, Little Man hopped up on the counter, so I was busy petting him. He got a little sassy towards the end and gave me a love nip. Kiki was sitting on top of the glass cabinet, where I usually see her. Rita finished her snack before Tilly did, so she went to check out what Tilly had. Tilly didn't like that and scolded her, so I made sure to keep Rita at a distance until she was done. When it was time, I put the girls in their beds for the night.

Buddy, Bruno & kitties

This morning Buddy was at the top of the stairs again. He was so excited to go for a walk! I got Bruno out, then Buddy raced to meet us in the laundry room. We went for a nice walk this morning. It was a little chilly out, but it was supposed to be a very nice day. After we got back, everyone was anxious for their breakfast. I got the boys theirs right away. I got food ready for the kitties, but waited to give it to them until Bruno was in bed, so he couldn't steal it! After Bruno was done eating, we played some fetch with his duck. This afternoon it was so nice out! I got the boys and we went for a very long walk, in case we couldn't get one in tonight. We saw a little kitty that they were quite interested in, as well as a huge hawk sitting in a tree. Someone started shooting off in the distance, so that got Buddy a little nervous. He was happy when we turned around to head back home. This evening I kept an eye out for our skunk friend when I pulled up. Once I got out of the car, I heard a rustling by the house, so I quickly went inside! I took Buddy out first, for a potty break. Sure enough, I shined the light right on the skunk. He was right up by the house tonight. He wandered away enough for Buddy to go potty. Next, I brought Bruno outside. Then, it was time for dinner! As I was filling Bruno's food, I noticed out of the corner of my eye that Angel was sitting with the other two by the gate! The second she saw me looking at her, she quickly ran to the bedroom. I think we might be making some progress! Haha! Everyone worked on eating some dinner. I gave Buddy his two pills this evening. Then, I took each of the boys out for one last potty break before bedtime.

Oreo & Stuffs

This evening Oreo met me in the kitchen. He was rubbing up against the cabinets and my legs. He got to work on nibbling his food, while I went to scoop the box. I saw Stuffy was comfy in the same spot he's been all week! Oreo and I headed to our spot in the living room. He flopped down and put his paws on my knee, then rubbed his chin on me. He enjoyed some long chin scratches. We played with one of his mouse toys for a few minutes. Then, I gave him a few more treats from the little tin I opened earlier. He gobbled them up. Since Stuffy didn't come to visit, I went in by him. I gave him some treats too. I put the last couple fishies on their food plates, to enjoy later.

Billy & Zoey

Today I filled food bowls and cleaned out their litter box when I arrived. Next, I got out the vacuum. I still hadn't spotted any kitties. I continued and cleaned up the floors of any straggling litter pellets. After adding some water to their fountain, I went to check on the kitties. Billy zoomed out from the bathroom and hid under the bed. Both kitties were sitting in their same spots as always. I tried talking to them to get them to come out and see me, but no one felt like it today.

Pappy, Sassy, Oscar & Bear

This morning only Oscar came to the door to see me. I pet him hello, then called for the others. I peeked out the door and saw them running around outside. Suddenly, they each came zooming inside. I had some excited pups dancing around! I grabbed the lettuce for the lizards and headed upstairs, with a parade of dogs following behind. Ha! I fed everyone, and got Dexter and Puff some more water. I spritzed them this morning. They sure loved that! They just closed their eyes... aaaahhhh. All the pups followed me back downstairs to the living room. I was surrounded and getting lots of kisses! Bear kept pawing at me, then sprawled out across my lap. Pappy kept crying, asking me for treats! So, of course, I gave in and got them all a snack. This evening all the pups greeted me at the door with wagging tails! They were so excited! I said hi to them all, then went to tuck the lizards in for bedtime. I moved Puff up to a branch, since she was laying at the bottom. Everyone was waiting for me to return from the bedroom. We all piled up on the couch and visited. Bear was being his silly self, rolling around all over the place. Sassy curled up on the couch behind me and laid there for quite awhile. The other two were in and out, going to check out noises they were hearing outside. When it was time to go, I got them each a bedtime snack.

Lily

This morning Lily burned off some energy when I let her out. I cleaned up her pads after she did her business. She came running over with her wubba when I was finished. So, we played some tug. I have to watch my fingers! Sometimes she hops up higher to get a better grip. Haha. Miss Lily was a little snuggle bug this morning. We sat in moms chair and she literally fell backwards into my arms, so I was holding her like a little baby. She laid there awhile and got a belly rub. She wanted to play once in awhile, but was quite content sitting in my lap getting her back scratched today. This evening Lily was in a more playful mood. She came out and was jumping from the chair to the floor, and zooming all about. She brought her toy over for us to play with. After a couple tosses, she'd just look at it. Later, she brought a rope toy over. Something different. A couple tosses and she was bored with that one, so she hopped in my lap and rolled around. She laid back for a belly rub. I had to catch her this time so she wouldn't fall off the chair! We took a break and sat by her food dish so she'd eat. Once she had her fill, she went to pick out a toy to play with. This time it was the white squeaky dog, which she shook all around! When it was time, she went to her bed like a good girl and got her snacks.