Mattie, Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

I switched with your mom this morning since traffic was bad due to the fog. I came and let everyone out for the morning. When they came back in this time it was Buddy that was trotting around with the little white teddy bear! I gave them all their pills, but had to work with Buddy a little. He sure didn't want anything this morning! I tried cheese first, then turkey, then bread. He took one pill with the bread then turned his nose at the others. So finally I grabbed one of the little pigz-in-blanket treats. I broke a little piece off and shoved the pills in there. He gingerly took it, but at least he finally ate it! I sat with them for a little bit and Sugar left and went to the door and started barking. I guess she had to go out again! No one wanted to go back in their cage today! Sugar and Jimmy both came in and sat in the blanket at the end of the bed. I picked them up and then they went in ok. Buddy was sitting on the couch guarding his treat. I tried to bribe him with another one, but he sure wasn't too happy with me! I was able to get him down off the couch so I could grab his treat, then he came willingly! lol

Mattie, Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

Buddy greeted me at the door tonight! I let the others out of their cage to go outside. Mattie slipped by the door and couldn't get herself back up. She was laying frog-legged so I had to help her get her back end off the ground. Poor girl! She seemed ok afterwards, so hopefully it was just because of the towel on the floor. When I let them back in, Jimmy came running up to me with his teddy! Later he was running circles around the living room with it and was shaking it around! I started giving them all their meds. I used the cheese tonight and after I gave Buddy his, he was standing up on my leg while I was giving Mattie hers, like he wanted more. He's so silly! Meanwhile, Sugar was telling me it was time for her treat! The little ones nibbled on some food before bedtime. Charlie was out roaming around on his cage, so I put him away before I left.

Dakota & Benny

Dakota tipped her water bowl over today before I got to her cage to let her out. I got it all cleaned up and then we went out back to play. I think they were pretty upset at first that we weren't going for our walk, but the sidewalks were pretty well covered yet. I couldn't find Benny's pink ball, so I decided to make little snowballs and throw 'em for them. They loved it! I have never seen Kota jump so high before! They both would dart for them and search all over. Kota started looking up at the tree each time, maybe thinking that's where they went. The wind would blow every now and then, and small pieces of ice would fall from the tree. Kota and Benny would run over excitedly every time! Then they would both stare at me, waiting for the next snowball to chase. I had to laugh, Kota started chasing them into the snow piles and would bury her whole face in the snow! Believe it or not, they actually started to get pretty good at finding my snowballs and picking them out of the snow! Benny got pretty good at catching a few that I would throw too. If Kota would find one, she grabbed it out and would jump around and shake her head, then toss it and finally bite it to pieces! I think we all had a lot of fun today!!

Kota shredding up her snowball she found!

Benny waiting patiently for me to throw the next one...

Sierra & Koko

Sierra & Koko were ready to go this morning! Sierra ate all her food from the night before. I got their food ready and said hi to them for a bit. Sierra didn't even pick out her chicken pieces today, so I put her dishes in the bedroom again. They both were dancing around and waiting for me to finish cleaning up their potty pads so that we could play! Sierra started rolling around all over the floor while Koko went up on the bed. After I was finished we played with their lighty until it was time to go.

Sierra & Koko

The girls were jumping up and down when I came in. Koko even started to make cute little crying sounds until I let them out. I said hi to them both, then got their food ready. Sierra still just picks out the little chicken pieces, then all she wants to do is play with her lighty! Their potty pads were mostly clean, so that gave me more time to play with the girls! Koko got pretty crazy running in circles everywhere the light went. Then she went and grabbed one of her little stuffed animals out to play with. Sierra is such a good girl and would let Koko get the lighty if she was close by.

"We know what's in your hand..."

Dakota & Benny

I went in to go pick Kota & Benny up from the kennel. As soon as she let them loose into the room Kota just went crazy with her "woo woo" howl and kept jumping up on the gate I was standing next to. The lady hooked up Kota and helped me to the car with everything. When we got home they both got excited. I picked up Benny and let Kota out of the car. All of a sudden Kota's collar came flying off and she ran over by the garbage can. I knew right away she must have forgotten to hook both loops! I called for Kota and she followed me and ran ahead of me into the front yard. I was trying to hurry to the door... then whoops! Fell flat on my back! lol Be very careful when you guys get home!! There is a patch of ice at the corner of the garage and it didn't even look that slippery. Kota waited for me at the door so I quick got them both inside. Phew! Kota seemed like she had to go potty so I let them out back quick and I went out to make sure they both came right back in. I filled up their food bowls and got Kota's collar back on. Neither really seemed interested in their food. They didn't have much left in the containers, so I guess they probably weren't too hungry.

Duffy & Dory

Duffy and Dory were happy to see me again today! Someone had an accident before I got there... uh oh! I got it all cleaned up though. Duffy didn't even go hide at all this time. They both said hi to me for a long time and Duffy kept rolling over in my lap to get her tummy rubs. Dory was loving it up when I started scratching her back. All of a sudden Duffy got down on her front legs and was starting to get very playful with me! I cleaned out their box and filled their food and water bowls. They both sat there and watched me today, patiently waiting for their treats! The first day Dory threw up her treat almost whole, so I had been breaking off little tiny pieces and giving it to them one at a time. Today she threw up some of the pieces again, so I wonder if it's just not sitting well with her? I got that cleaned up and then Dory and I played fetch with her ball.

Duffy & Dory

Everything has about a 1/2 inch coating of ice on it today! I went to see the girls and they are cozy in their house and their little sweaters. They both were excited when I came in and got lots of attention! After I said hi Duffy took off into the bedroom. Dory decided to help me and watch while I cleaned out their litter box. She brought her ball and just sat there, patiently waiting to play! I got out some treats and Duffy emerged from under the bed. I had to feed Dory little pieces of it because she ate hers too fast yesterday. Duffy hung around for a little bit then went back to her room. Dory and I spent the rest of the time snuggling and playing fetch with her little squeaky ball.

Duffy & Dory

Duffy and Dory were both very excited when I came in today! They both said hi for a long time and got belly rubs. I saw your note and decided to put their sweaters on because it's going to be chilly tonight with this freezing rain we're getting! I had to bribe Duffy with a treat to get hers on, because she took off and hid under the bed when it was her turn. She was good for me when I put it on her, but I don't think she was too happy with me after that! Dory was happy to spend some extra time with me. All she wanted to do was snuggle at first. Later she got her ball for me and we played fetch for awhile.

There was a note on the door from security when I came, that the patio door was open last night. I checked it right away as soon as I got inside. It was shut and locked up, so they must have taken care of it! The girls were fine and nothing looked out of place. Thank goodness!

Mattie, Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

Everyone but Mattie went outside this afternoon. She was sleeping in the bedroom today. Usually I find her snoozin' just outside the bedroom door. It was really nice out when I came so we stayed outside for awhile. Sugar and Buddy wanted to go right back in. After a little bit, Buddy started searching and digging around the yard like usual. There was a note that he was a little wheezy this morning, but he didn't do anything while I was there. So that's good! Sugar didn't leave her spot by the door until I let them back in. Jimmy was out having a blast and didn't want to come back in with the other two. Buddy and Jimmy both munched on some food before they went back to bed. I gave them all a little treat before I left.