Biscuit, Dilly, Jezebel & Roxy

Today all the pups started barking when I got there. Even Bert was talking from her room. The three little ones ran outside with me. Dilly hopped up and sat in my lap for a little bit. She ran off to go play with Biscuit and Roxy. It was another gorgeous afternoon to play outside! We heard a loud sound out there that startled the dogs and got them all running to the fence to bark at the mysterious noise. Surprisingly, Roxy was busy enough exploring most of the time today to be wanting to play fetch. But soon she came galloping over with a rope toy that she placed in my lap for a short game! Bert came outside and wandered around with the other two for a bit. She came over with Biscuit for some attention. When it was time to head in, everyone came running. But, for some reason, no one wanted to go in the kitchen today! I had to get them one-by-one to go in. Silly pups!

Jerrie & Kimmie

This morning Kimmie was sitting by the kitty tree and Jerrie was lounging on the couch. Kimmie followed me and was rubbing her face on the doorway while I cleaned litter boxes. She then moved to rubbing up against my legs as we made our way to the bathroom. She hopped up on the chair and watched me. I went back in by Jerrie. He hopped down and claimed my lap first today. He purred away while I pet him. Kimmie climbed up on the back of the chair behind my head. I pulled out my phone and shined the reflection from the sun on the wall next to her. She kept making silly little meows at it! She's so funny. Later Jerrie moved to the arm of the chair while I brushed him. Then, he decided to climb to the middle tier and sun himself for awhile. Kimmie got her turn for attention next. She followed me while I returned the brush and walked me to the door when it was time to go.

Tipper, Roz, Meeko, Georgia, Sky & horses

This morning the pups got to go play outside while I fed Meeko. He enjoyed his snack while I gave him some fresh food and water. The girls came in and ate their breakfast next. I went in to visit the snuggly kitties. One decided to hop in the litterbox, on top of the scoop while I was scooping and peed right on it! "Don't forget this one!" Haha! The girls and I went outside and I noticed Tipper kept running up and looking into the pond. Then, I realized I didn't see her green ball anywhere. So, I grabbed a net and dug around in there, carefully not to get any fish. I pulled out a kong, but no green ball! Tipper was happy to carry the kong around though, so I went to go see the horses. I let the girls out and checked on their hay. Tipper got to play a little fetch before I left. Even though it was cloudy, I let the girls stay outside for the afternoon since there was only a 20% chance of rain. I'm glad I did, since it turned out to be a gorgeous day! This evening the girls were doing their happy little dance at the back door. I let them inside for their dinner and treat. The kitties knew I was there and were scratching and meowing at the door for me to come in! I visited with them after the girls finished their dinner. Tipper, Roz and I headed outside later. Tipper was looking into the pond again, so I grabbed the net to look once more. First, I fished out a red kong - the same one! She must have snuck it back in there on me. Silly girl! Then, I got out another ball, but still not the the green one. I went to feed the horses since I got Tipper a couple toys to keep her occupied. No one wanted to cooperate tonight. First Skippy was in by the older gals, then Chicka and Marie snuck in by the other two before I could get the gate closed. Finally I got everyone situated and eating their food while I got a little more hay for Marie and Chicka. Back at the house, I played a little fetch with Tipper. She wasn't quite as interested without her green ball! She was holding the kong in her mouth, searching for the ball in between throws. Roz was having fun checking out the tree house and even tried getting the kong a couple times too. Eventually we headed in and I tucked them in for the night.

Biscuit, Dilly, Jezebel & Roxy

This afternoon Dilly was bouncing high up off the floor, excited to see me. Once we got outside, she was busy sniffing me like crazy! I think she could smell the kitties on me that I had just visited. Roxy wandered around a little, then went inside to grab a ball. Biscuit was busy exploring by the shed with Dilly, so Roxy got some one-on-one fetch for awhile. Eventually, Biscuit took over! He would get the ball, so Roxy would just stare at him and cry, "He stole my ball!" Soon he would get bored guarding the ball and would let her grab it to bring over to me for another throw. Bert came outisde and crawled up into my lap for some attention. She grabbed her hedgehog and pranced around with that a bit before running off to go explore. Dilly saw some birds sitting on the other side of the fence chirping, so she raced over and chased them off!

Jimmy, Sugar, Buddy & Charlie

This afternoon was a bit cloudy out, but still nice and warm. We spent awhile playing outside. Everyone took a turn over by me to get pet. Jimmy ran along the fence with his puppy friend for a bit, while Buddy and Sugar explored. I let them have the roam of the house for the afternoon. This evening the pups greeted me at the door, whining with excitement as they raced me to the backdoor. We went outside for a bit so they could take care of their business. They didn't linger for too long probably because it looked like it was going to storm. We came back inside so they could take their meds and eat their potatoes. After that, they all romped off to the living room. Jimmy hunted down a toy to play with and brought it to me multiple times. Buddy sat there staring at me from a distance and whining. I kept calling him over, but he would just sit and whine at me. Sugar waited by their bedroom door, fully prepared to be the first one in the kennel so she could be the first to get a treat.

Zeus, Zena & Baby

Zeus and Zena started barking when they heard me pull in. They were both doing a happy little wiggle dance in their cages! It was cloudy out today, but still a nice afternoon. Zeus and Zena were messiong around with each other for a little bit. Then, they all did some exploring. We heard some dogs barking in the neighborhood, which got them excited. Even Baby chimed in, talking back to the other dogs. When I let Zeus and Zena back in, I got Baby some more fresh water.

Miranda

This afternoon Miranda met me at the door to see who was home, then ran to wait at the back door. When I opened it, she ran the opposite way to quick grab a bone to bring out with us. She did her business, then sat by me for a quick back scratch. Then, she laid down on the patio for a bit. We played a little tug before it was time to head back inside.

Jerrie & Kimmie

This morning the kitties were both lounging on the kitty tree, looking out the window. After I delivered the mail Kimmie came to watch me clean their litter boxes. She raced out ahead of me on our way to the bathroom, then slowed down so I would have to stop and pet her! She climbed up by me while I refilled that water bowl. She rubbed up against my legs the whole way back to the front room. She was very snuggly again today! She immediately hopped up in my lap before Jerrie could, so he stayed on his perch. She rolled around in my lap for awhile, purring away and loving up the attention. Next I gave Jerrie his turn at a brushing. Kimmie kept trying to steal my attention back! I cleaned Jerrie's eyes and they looked much better today than they have been the last few days.

Tipper, Roz, Meeko, Georgia, Sky & horses

This morning the girls were dancing around excitedly when I let them out of their beds. They went outside for a bit while I took care of Meeko. He was chirping quite a bit this morning! He hung on the side of the cage and chewed on his crispy treat while I changed out his food and water. The girls came in for their breakfast next. Roz snuck a bite out of her food container while I got hers ready! Sneaky girl. I made sure she didn't get any of Tipper's. They quickly finished off their food, so they got their bones to work on next. I went to visit the kittens, and one shot out of the door as soon as I opened it! Of course little kitty wasn't fast enough for me, and I grabbed her before she got past me. I had my little snuggler in my lap while I played with the other. Later I went to see the horses. I put another bail out in the ring for them for today. They all decided to start eating it right away, each picking a spot. This evening the girls were jumping up and down at the back door when they saw me arrive. I let them in to come eat their dinner and get their snacks. Tonight the kitties made me laugh. They were crashing into each other trying to jump up at the feather toy! Then, one had the feathers in her mouth and tried walking away while I was still holding the other end. I finally let go and she dragged it away, with the other kitten chasing after the handle! The girls came outside with me while I went to go feed the horses. They were all standing in the front of the pasture, and made their way to their spots when they saw me coming. I got them some more hay and water, then went back up to the house to play with Tipper and Roz.

Biscuit, Dilly, Jezebel & Roxy

Today Dilly hopped up in my lap when we got outside and she gave me tons of kisses. Roxy wandered around for a minute, looking for a ball or something to play fetch with. So I let her back inside to go grab a toy. She picked her rope toy. Biscuit was busy sniffing around at the other end of the yard, so she got some uninterrupted fetch in today. Later Biscuit saw we were playing and came running over to join in. Bert came outside next and sat by me for a quick pet before she ran off to play. She and Dilly started chasing each other around. Then they were looking at each other under either corner of the shed. It was so funny! Bert later picked up her little purple spider toy and brought it over to show me.