Thursday, July 31, 2014

Chloe

This morning I met miss Chloe at the door and said hi. She went outside, while I went to get her breakfast and bring it out to her. She was so excited! She would dance in front of me, happy for some attention, then would go to her bowl to grab a bite. Back again, this time she wanted some heiny scratches. It was sprinkling out a little this morning, so we spent most of the time under the roof of the patio. I left her outside for the day as requested. It actually turned out to be quite a nice afternoon too! This evening, I saw Chloe standing on top of the storm shelter barking at my car. She had to get a better view to see who was here! Haha. I went out back to say hi. She came in while I got her dinner, then we went back out for awhile. She gobbled down her dinner, then wanted some attention. I tried to get her to go grab her log so we could play, but she just wanted snuggles. When we headed in, she got her yummy cookies.

Rusty & Ruby

This afternoon was another rainy one outside. I let Ruby out and saw Rusty was lounging on the chair in the living room. He hopped down and followed us to the door. Ruby headed out first, with Rusty tagging along behind. He made me laugh today! Once he was out there and saw it was raining, he went right back in through the doggie door! I walked out with Ruby so she would go potty. Once she finished, she raced her way back inside. She had gone to sit in the bedroom again. I went to sit in the front room by Rusty for a bit. This time, Ruby came to join us. She wanted some heiny scratches!

Winston

This afternoon I got Winston ready to go and we went outside. The bags were out, so we wandered over to another station. It was lightly sprinkling when we first got outside, but it quickly started to rain harder. Winston got to stop and say hi to a neighbor, then we made our way back. Winston did his sliding around on the carpet again. What a goofball! He then proceeded to run laps around the house. After he got that out of his system, he went to get his rope. He was all about playing a game of tug today! Haha. I tried to get some fetch in too, but he wouldn't give it up. He was more interested in shredding on his rope.

Eddie & Butler

This afternoon the boys wandered out after Butler got his medicine. It was raining out again, so they hung out on the covered part of the patio at first. Later, they heard a neighbor dog out, so they were racing along the fence line. They got pretty wet today! Later, they went inside to be lazy and take a nap.

Oscar

This afternoon Oscar made sure to come greet me at the door. He danced around for a couple heiny scratches, then we headed outside. It was raining very lightly out today. Oscar laid on the patio by me again and watched the rain. He ventured out a little more this afternoon, since it was light. Then, he decided to lounge out in the grass for awhile. Silly boy. When it was time, I got him all dried off before he came in.

Hudson, Zel, Gabbie & Blackie

The kiddos did well overnight and didn't have any accidents. They all met me at the door, excitedly. I had them all go out back right away for a potty break. It was raining again this morning, so they were quick to do their business. Once they all took their turns to get dried off, we headed in for breakfast. Zel went to work on her bone for a little bit when she finished. We went back outside again, but no one really wanted to leave the patio again. Hudson went out to explore this time. Blackie started to bark to go in, so I got everyone dried off again. We hung out inside for a little while before I tucked them back in their beds with a cookie. This evening I could hear the kiddos barking while I got the mail! They knew I was there without even opening any doors yet. Haha. I came in and Blackie met me at the door. I let the others out and Hudson was bouncing up at me, nearly at eye level! We headed outside and they went to do their business. Finally, the rain had stopped for the day. The pups were excited for their dinner tonight. Even Blackie was racing around! They all worked on dinner, but Gabbie was the only one not to finish. I put her bowl up and then we went back out for awhile. Since it wasn't raining, they all did a little exploring. When it was time to go in, I had to go get Zel. She was busy digging a hole to China! Haha.

Sadi & Stormy

This morning Stormy was up and ready to see me in the kitchen. I picked her up for her meds and she wasn't as antsy to get away today. She forgave me pretty quick too! Sadi was at their bowls, looking for food. I delivered their breakfast and she went to work right away. She ate quite a bit! She got her morning meds, then we went to our spot. She got brushed for awhile and enjoyed some chin scratches too. She would rub her face on me knee as I brushed too. Stormy was in a playful mood this morning. We had fun with her shoe string. She would race over and tackle it, then roll around with it, and then run off. Then, she would do it all over again! This evening I didn't see Stormy, but I bet she was probably snoozing out on the patio. Sadi was lounging on the floor in the food room. I got her up for her meds and cleaned her nose up. Then, I tucked her in her cozy bed.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Hudson, Zel, Gabbie & Blackie

This evening, everyone was barking when I got there! The little ones were bouncing around in their beds, so excitedly! I let them out and they all danced circles around me as we made our way to the door. It was still raining out tonight. They all went out to go potty. After I dried tootsies off, we headed inside for breakfast. Once they all finished, we went back out for awhile. No one really wanted to venture out into the rain, so they all hung out on the patio. Soon, Blackie was telling me he wanted to go in. He went and curled up in his bed. So cute!!

Rusty & Ruby

This afternoon I let Ruby out and called for Rusty. He wasn't about to head out into the rain today, so he just stayed in bed! Or, in his chair, rather. Ruby wandered out with me and I had her follow me out to the grass. She always looks so concerned when it rains! Poor lady. She was about to head back after she peed, but I got her to come back out and finish up. She went back in when she was done and sat in the bedroom. I visited with Salem a minute, then sat out by Rusty awhile.

Eddie & Butler

This afternoon I let the boys out. Butler got his medicine quick. It was a rainy afternoon, so they hung out on the patio, under cover. Butler had fun rolling around on the couch out there. They would venture out once in awhile to check out some sounds or a barking dog they heard today. Then, they'd come back by me to shake off. Guess they wanted to share! Haha. They spent quite a bit lounging around inside this afternoon as well.

Winston

This afternoon I think Winston was napping before I got there. He did a big stretch while I opened the gate. I got his harness on and we headed outside. It was a dreary, rainy afternoon. We walked around a bit until he did his thing. Then, we headed inside. Before I even got the chance to take his harness off, he was busy rubbing himself along the floor! Guess he was drying himself off. Haha. I got his harness off and he continued being silly for a bit. Then, he ran and got his rope for us to play with.

Oscar

This afternoon I didn't have anyone greet me at the door. I started to get a little worried as I walked in! Once I got to the living room, I spotted my sleepy boy on the couch. He had the right idea, it sure was a good day for a nap! As soon as he saw me, he hopped down and ran over to say hi. I got a towel, then we headed outside. Oscar lounged on the patio for awhile in the dry area and watched the rain. Later, he ventured out to do his thing. Then, I noticed he was all excited about something in the plants in the corner of the yard! He was out there for awhile, then returned to lounge some more. I got him all dried off and we headed inside a little early to play. He grabbed his dragon toy and we played some fetch and a good game of tug. He was quite talkative about that! Haha.

Sadi & Stormy

This morning miss Stormy came to visit me in the kitchen. She tried to scoot away when I went to grab her for her meds. Not quick enough! Haha. She was not a happy camper about it this morning. She kept trying to squirm away and jump down while I tried to give her her medicine. I finally got her meds in, then set her down. I pet her and apologized. She stayed in the kitchen after that, until I finished getting their food. Sadi was up and crunching on some kibbles. I got her meds and cleaned her up, then let her eat a little. Both girls went to town on breakfast. We went to our spot after. I got Stormy to play with her shoe string this morning, since she wasn't interested in either of her toys. Sadi just sat and purred, as usual. This evening, Stormy was snoozing on her chair on the patio, listening to the rain. Sadi was sleeping soundly in her bed too. Good weather for naps! I woke her up for her medicine, then returned her to her bed.

Chloe

This morning Chloe was barking out the dining room window when I pulled up. She said hi, then I let her out. I brought her breakfast outside for her to eat. She stood in front of me for lots of snuggles and kisses! She kept trying to paw at me with her wet toes. Haha! When she wanted to, we headed back inside. We sat on her bed and she rolled over for some belly rubs. Then, she was throwing her paws around and being silly and playful. It was supposed to be rainy and stormy all afternoon, so she got to stay inside again today. It did end up raining all day. I went in to see the little lady. She was happy as always! I let her outside and she ran into the rain to quickly do her business. She came back in and ate her dinner while I kept her company. We sat on the patio for a little while after that. Then, we went in to play a bit. She was being silly, pawing at me and hopping and rolling around on her bed. When it was time, I had her got out potty once more and got her her snack.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Gracie, Molly, Emma & the kitties

This afternoon I saw Gracie was sitting at the back door. I made the mistake of letting her in through the bedroom door, instead of the dining room one, like I usually do. I think because we didn't do our routine, she got a little nervous and went right for the bed to hide. Silly lady. I got Emma to go out for awhile, but Molly wasn't gonna budge. I sat on the floor to talk to Molly a bit and see if Gracie would come out on her own. While I did that, Charlie came out from under the bed, and suddenly I was surrounded by kitties! Henry and Micah came over for some love too. I finally got Gracie to come out and see me, then we went for a short walk quick, just to build up her confidence. She, of course, instantly remembered me when I got out her leash. She was a happy girl then! This evening I let Gracie outside, while I got dinner ready for the pups. Molly and Emma ate inside and Gracie came in to eat as well. When they were done, the older gals went out for awhile. Gracie was going crazy, she was so excited to see me. It only took like 5 tries to get a picture of her, since she was jumping all over the place! Haha. Gracie and I sat outside for awhile, once the other two wanted back in. It was a very nice evening!

Rusty & Ruby

Today my little ducky friends were waiting for me! They were talking to me as soon as I got out of the car. I got them some corn to munch on, while I went in to see the pups. Rusty came from his room after I let Ruby out. We headed outside right away. It took Rusty a minute to figure out a path to take through the boards! Haha. Ruby cruised right on through. She went and did her business, then wandered around by the patio. Rusty was already rolling around in the grass and finding a spot to lounge. Ruby later joined him and laid around. It was a bit hotter out today, so Rusty wasn't feeling up for his game. When they had enough sun, both pups wandered inside. Ruby curled up on her couch and Rusty went back to his chair.

Winston

Little man Winston was ready for his walk this afternoon. I got him hooked up and we went on our way. We wandered around for awhile, until he did his business. It was a bit hotter out today, so we didn't take quite as long of a walk. We headed back inside to play awhile. As soon as the harness came off, he was jumping around all excited. He ran and got his little nylabone toy and was trying to get me to grab on and play tug. I told him that toy was too sharp for that! I did tease and make attempts to grab it, which got him just as riled up. We played a little fetch with it too. Next, he went to get his rope toy. Now that's better! We played with that awhile, until he went to get his green bone. It was a game of musical toys today! Haha.

Eddie & Butler

I let Eddie out first today, then opened Butler's door. He waited for me to apply his medicine, then went outside. Once I got out there, the boys both ran over to say hi. I got lots of kisses in return for pets! Next, they went to lounge on the patio and sunbathe for a bit. Butler jumped up when he heard a funny sound, and went out into the grass to investigate further. Not sure what that was! Later, he was being silly and rolled around on the patio chair. Eddie was in and out, getting himself a drink. When it was time, they came in and got their snacks.

Oscar

Oscar met me at the door today, and stopped me right away for some heiny scratches! When he was satisfied, we continued our way to the door. Oscar went out and plopped down in the grass to sunbathe a bit. It was a nice afternoon! I tried to get him to play, but he just got up and went to lay in the landscaping instead. Goofy boy. He was wanting to relax and be lazy today! He moved from spot to spot, until it was time to head in. He did some tricks for me, in return for pieces of his favorite snack.

Sadi & Stormy

This morning Stormy hopped down from her chair and started talking to me right away. I went out to water the plants quick and she followed me to the kitchen when I returned. I quickly picked her up to give her her medicine. I don't think she knew that was coming! Haha. She was sore at me for a minute and went to wait for me in the living room instead. She gave me a big meow and led the way when I had their food ready. Sadi was sitting in there, getting a drink. I let her nibble a bit, while I scooped their box and refilled their other dishes. We headed to the living room next. Sadi enjoyed her brush time. I tried to get Stormy to play, but she was unamused. Or at least, she pretended to be! She sat and groomed herself. Later, she hopped up on the kid's table and was loving on the box up there. She did make a dash for the kitty toy once, but then remembered she wasn't interested and ran off. This evening, Stormy was snoozing on her chair on the patio. Sadi was in the food room, busy grooming herself. I got her nosey cleaned up and she got her evening medicine. I tucked her in her bed when we finished.

Chloe

This morning Chloe came and welcomed me. She stood against me for some heiny scratches, before she went outside. I got her breakfast and brought it outside for her. She sat in front of me, getting her lovins. She was so excited for that, she could barely sit still! Occasionally, she would run off to go grab a bite to eat. Then, more pets! I checked the weather for today, and it was supposed to be a bit warmer again. Since she was already panting and wanting to go back in, I let her spend the afternoon inside the cool house. This evening miss Chloe was excited to see me. She went outside while I got her dinner. I brought it out with me so she could eat on the patio. It was such a nice evening! She messed around with me for awhile. First, she wanted her snuggles and to give me lots of kisses. Then, she was jumping around, wanting to play. I saw her hunk of wood in the yard, so we played a little fetch with that too! She's so silly. Eventually, she wanted to go back in. She hopped on her bed and got a few belly scratches. Then, she got her bedtime cookies.

Monday, July 28, 2014

Sadi & Stormy

This evening Stormy was snoozing soundly on mom's chair. I pet her and it took her a second to wake up. Kinda scared me for a minute! She gave me her "mrow" as I gave her a couple more pets. Sadi was snoozing in her bed tonight. I woke her up for her medicine. She was still sleepy and decided to relax while I cleaned her up. I put her back in her bed when we were finished.

Rusty & Ruby

This afternoon I let Ruby out and she was racing around the house. I called for Rusty, then the pups followed me outside. Ruby went potty, then sprawled out on the grass with Rusty for awhile. Later, she zoomed back inside. Rusty and I played fetch with his purple ball for awhile, since it wasn't too hot out today. I noticed the duckies came to visit while we were outside! I got them some corn to munch on. When they were done, they waddled their way back to the pond. When Rusty was ready to head in, I got him some fresh water. Ruby was all snuggled up on the couch. I sat with her and gave her some tummy rubs for a bit.

Winston

Today little Winston was looking all cute, as usual, when I walked in! I got his harness on and we headed outside. He stopped at the bushes to take a potty break. He did his business quick, so we wandered around after. Winston's little friends came outside while we were out, so he had to run over to say hi! After that, he was having fun checking out all the trees and bushy things we walked past. It was very nice out today, so we spent the whole time walking! Good thing too, cause little man had to do his business twice today. ;) When we got back, I took his harness off and got him a couple snacks. Such a good boy!

Eddie & Butler

Boys chasing dragon fly around yard
Today I let the boys out when I arrived. Butler got his spray, then they headed outside. It was a nice day out! The boys were busy roaming around, when a big dragonfly flew overhead. That kept them entertained for a long time! It kept circling the yard, so the boys chased and tried to catch it.

Chloe

This morning miss Chloe hopped up from her bed and came to say hi. I let her outside quick, got her food and brought her dishes outside with me. It was supposed to be a nice day, so I thought she would enjoy spending the afternoon outside. She and I enjoyed the cooler morning. She sat with me, wanting her pets and heiny scratches. She rolled around in the grass a little too. I got her a cookie before I left for the day. This evening, I heard Chloe barking in back when I pulled up. She was waiting at the back door for me. Chloe raced inside and was bouncing around all excited! She ran to her room to lounge on her bed, while I got her dinner. I had her come outside with me a little longer, since it was still too nice to sit inside. She was jumping around all playful. She was very happy for her heiny scratches! Chloe gave me lots of kisses in return. When it was time, she headed in and hopped on her bed. I gave her some bedtime belly scratches and a couple cookies.

Bella, Louie & Chico

This morning the pups all ran outside. I saw Louie had thrown up in his bed overnight, so I cleaned that up quick. Next, I got his breakfast ready. Louie came inside and scarfed that all down. Once we got outside, the other two had to come say hi to me. Then, Bella needed to burn off some energy. She started to race laps around the yard. Louie joined in and chased after her! Bella was leaping and bounding like a little deer. Goofy lady! Chico sat on the table to stay out of the way. When it was time, those two came inside. This afternoon, Bella and Chico raced outside by Louie. It was a beautiful afternoon! They all did some roaming and exploring this visit. Bella found something that struck her curiosity by the fence, but it was luckily on the other side! I got them all their snacks when it was time to go. Since it was nice out, Louie got to stay outside.

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Bradford, Heighty, ZZ, Sugar, Molly & Moody

This morning Moody hopped from his chair to come see me. He meowed at me as I pet him. I got breakfast ready for the pups and started filling their bowls, then they came out to see me. The three little ones surrounded me and were hopping up and down at my legs. Molly picked out a bowl and laid down to eat her food. The rest all settled down after they said hi, and started to work on theirs as well. Meanwhile, I got them some fresh water for the day. They didn't have much left from yesterday, so when they finished eating out of another bowl, I filled that with water too. The little ones took turns coming over for some attention this morning. Later, I went inside to see Moody again and to make sure he had enough food as well.

Bella, Louie & Chico

This morning, Louie and Bella both raced outside. Chico hung around in his bed a little longer, to make sure they wouldn't steal his snacks! He finally came out when he heard me getting Louie's food ready. I had him go out and Louie come inside. Louie finished off his breakfast very well again. We headed outside when he was done. Chico and Bella ran over for some attention when I got out there. After everyone settled down, they did their exploring. The other two worked on some breakfast as well. Louie got to spend the morning outside since it was nice out. This afternoon Louie wandered in while I got the other two outside. Bella and Chico did some sunbathing, while Louie relaxed in the shade. It was hot out again today, but this time there was at least a nice breeze. I let Louie decided if he wanted to come in or stay out this time. He wandered in with the other two and they all waited patiently for their snacks. This evening everyone zoomed outside for their potty break. Louie came in and quickly ate his dinner, then returned outside with the others. Chico was busy at one end of the yard talking to the neighborhood. Haha. Bella sat next to me for awhile, wanting some pets. When it was time, they ran in and awaited their bedtime snacks!