Mattie, Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

The little ones were ready to go outside when I got there this morning. They were ready to come right back in too, since it was pretty chilly out! Mattie wouldn't go out for me, so maybe she will this afternoon. Jimmy came back in and curled up on top of the couch. I gave Buddy his eyedrops right away and he did great! It was the other two jumping on my arms that made it a little difficult! haha! I gave Jimmy and Mattie their meds and gave Buddy his in the container of food that I split up for everyone. They get so excited when I get that container out! Sugar was ready for her treat as soon as they were done. Charlie is starting to talk a little bit when I'm there now. He used to only make his chirping sound, but now he says hi once in awhile.

Benny

He did remember, so you don't have to worry about leaving me one on Thursday! Benny was excited today. He came up to me carrying his yellow bone and stood on his hind legs like "lookie what I have!". He tried to bring it along for our walk! Benny was full of energy himself this afternoon. He was pulling pretty good at first and barking at things that were blowing around in the wind. He settled down after a little bit. It's funny, he knows all the houses that have dogs now! He gets excited when we come up to them and started his little growl before we get to it or before we ever hear the dogs. He did good today when we walked past a lady getting ready for a walk with her stroller. I put myself in between him and the lady, and he never made a peep! He was pretty pooped though when we got back from our walk.

Dakota & Benny

I let Kota and Benny out as soon as I got there this morning. Kota had a little soft stool. It was raining pretty hard all morning, so they had to get completely rubbed down! Benny kept sneaking his toys outside so I went out and grabbed a couple of them. I gave Benny his meds. I used the cheese again and he took it first try. I didn't do anything differently, so I guess he was just being sneaky yesterday! haha! Kota ate a bunch for me again this morning. This afternoon the rain had slowed, but now everything was very drenched. Kota got more muddy than Benny; he was mostly just wet. I fed Kota again and while she worked on that, Benny and I played fetch. He would only bring the ball so close to me. Then when he was ready, he'd roll it the rest of the way to me! He's pretty good at catching it right away. Kota made a mess of her food on the floor, so Benny went over to help her clean up... and she sure didn't like that! Benny and I played some more, and then I noticed Kota was tasting the pieces on the floor. I guess she only wanted the ones that had the canned food on them. Then all of a sudden she picked one piece up and tossed it in the air! She chased after it and started tossing it around some more. Silly girl! I put her food up before I left, because after I put her to bed Benny would go over by it and she'd get upset.

Kota watching her kibble so it doesn't escape...

Sadie, Chloe & Patches

Unfortunately it was pouring all morning, so Sadie had to stay in again today. This morning she didn't even want to go outside period! I went out to get her to come with me. After she got out there, she quickly went potty and came right back. Once inside, she started bouncing around and crouching down on all fours in a playful mood! As soon as I sat down she was plastered to my side, rolled over on her back. She got plenty of belly rubs this morning! Then I saw Chloe staring at us from the hallway. I called her and she came over and started rolling around too. Sadie kept trying to crawl over my lap to get to my other hand, so she could have me all to herself! Chloe stuck around to get some attention this morning until I had to go. This afternoon the rain slowed to a misty sprinkle, so Sadie went outside for me. She hurriedly did her business and came right back inside. I didn't see Chloe or Patches this afternoon, so Sadie had me all to herself again. She gave me lots of kisses while I pet her. If I stopped for a split second, she'd lick my chin and inch closer to me as if to say, "Hello, I'm still here!". Sometimes she would put her paw on my shoulder or paw at my hands. I gave her one last treat before I left. They will be happy that you will all be home today!

Dakota & Benny

I saw your note and I gave Kota & Benny their meds and supper. Too bad Kota doesn't fit in the sink, she tends to get the muddiest! lol It took me a bit to give Benny his Atopica pill. Usually cheese works really good for me, but he kept spitting the pill out. I thought he took it finally, but then I noticed it was stuck in his hair around his mouth! I actually tried tearing off a little piece of bread and got him to finally take it with that. Kota sure doesn't want Benny around her food after the canned food is put in it! She would come and sit by me, then she'd see him going over to her bowl and she would bounce right over there! I think he was just hungry since I put his food up while I was there. Kota did eat a good portion of food tonight. Benny kept bringing me a yellow bone to toss for him, and sometimes would come over just for me to get some of his itchies! Kota was rolling around and playing with me until it was time for bed. She's such a silly girl!

Roxie, Ralphi & Rudy

Roxie, Ralphi & Rudy all got their breakfast this morning. Even though it was cloudy and drizzly outside today, it was actually kind of warm out. Ralphi & Rudy played around after they had their breakfast. Roxie hung around by me for awhile until Ralphi started bringing me the log to play fetch. All three would chase after it, but it was always Ralphi that got to bring it back! This afternoon we played a lot more fetch. One time I threw it and Ralphi got mad at Rudy, but I was able to separate them. I gave them a little time out from fetch after that lol. Rudy really wanted me to keep throwing it. He would run up to me and give me his big bear hug, then run back to where the log was sitting and cry. They all got pretty muddy again today, but I wiped them down as best I could. Roxie still has a dirty face haha.

Sadie, Chloe & Patches

I kept Sadie inside today and gave her an extra visit. It was misting most of the day and raining on and off all day. This morning when I came in she barked when she heard me. I let her out right away, but she just sat by the door and cried to be let back in! I gave her a few minutes, then she disappeared and came back to the door right away. When I let her in she was bouncing around and wouldn't stop giving me kisses! I sat down with her and rubbed her tummy for awhile. She kept rolling over as close to me as possible and didn't want me to stop. Chloe came over to be pet too and Sadie got jealous! She would run over to whatever hand i'd try to pet Chloe with and eventually scared her away. This afternoon Sadie went out and wanted to immediately come back inside. I didn't see either Chloe or Patches at that visit, so Sadie got all the attention! She gave me lots and lots of kisses! Tonight Sadie was happy to see me again and she got lots of tummy rubs. I saw Patches in the hallway briefly when I went to clean the litter pan. Chloe appeared towards the end of my visit and rolled over by me. I pet her for awhile until Sadie sat up and saw that I was petting her too! She's so funny! I gave Sadie her supper and put her to bed for the night.

"Can I come in now, pretty please??"

Roxie, Ralphi & Rudy

Everyone was very quiet when I came in tonight, until I let them out! They were pretty excited to go play outside. Rudy gave me a big bear hug when I wasn't expecting it! haha! The boys were chasing around in the backyard as usual. Roxie came and sat by me to get her attention. The boys were running in circles past me many times, and once I noticed Ralphi had something in his mouth and it wasn't his log. Then he came and sat on the patio and started chewing on it. It was a golf ball! I wasn't sure if they should have that, so I put it up. Rudy was trying to get it for a little bit, but eventually he and Ralphi started playing with their half a log. The last half of my visit they wanted to play fetch, and all three were searching for it in the dark when I'd throw it. Roxie had a dirty little face! I don't know if you can tell from the picture, but it got even dirtier after I took that. They were sure some muddy puppies when they came in for the night!

Sadie, Chloe & Patches

When I walked inside tonight, Chloe was peeking around the corner of the kitchen at me. She started meowing and I came up to her slowly so she could sniff me. I let Sadie in and it had started sprinkling by the time I got there, poor girlie! She didn't seem to be too bothered though. After she came inside she actually let out a low growl at me and then ran and laid in her bed by the tv. I let her be for a bit and got everyone's food ready. Chloe wanted me to pet her a lot. Patches appeared and sat on a chair under the table. I called Sadie to me and she cautiously smelled my hand. I sat down in a chair to be less intimidating for her. She let a little low growl out again but proceeded to lick my hand at the same time! I think she was just nervous having someone new in the house without mom and dad being home! It happens sometimes, but they usually warm up to me pretty quick. All of a sudden she hopped up in my lap and sat with me for awhile. She still had that nervous look in her eyes, so I got her a treat to see if that would help calm her down a little. By the end of my visit she was rolling over and letting me rub her tummy! She was even grabbing my arm with her paws if I would stop petting her! She gave me lots of kisses on my face too. She went right in her bed for me tonight, tail wagging along the way.

Dakota & Benny

Dakota & Benny were excited for their walk today. I couldn't find Kota's harness anywhere, so we just went using her collar instead. Benny knows all the houses that have dogs in the yard now, so he gets very excited as we come up to them. About half way through our walk it started to sprinkle. Then as we were to the last little bit of our walk it started raining steadily. They didn't seem to mind since at least it was warmer out! Kota didn't go both on the walk today. When we got back she nibbled on her food a little bit before I put her to bed.