Dawn, Gallagher, Bobo & Snowflake

Today I didn't hear any barking as I walked up. I got inside and saw Dawn and Gallagher right there, looking at me. Dawn didn't try to jump up once today! Gallagher was pretty good too. He was much better and tried a few times but would stop if I told him no. He didn't bark quite as much at first either. Later he let me have it... what's a hound dog to do? Haha! Guess they're getting used to me though! As soon as I walked in I noticed some shrapnel of some object laying all over the living room floor. I got them their cans of food to keep them occupied while I cleaned up and figured out what it was. Someone did some counter surfing while I was gone! It was the plastic bag of rawhides torn into pieces. They helped themselves to all the rawhides! I guess I can't blame them... who could resist? Once I got that cleaned up I put the Rimadyl back in the cabinet and their food cans and bag of treats in the pantry. That way, they can't help themselves to any other goodies. Other than that, everything was great in the house. I went to check in on Bebe to make sure he had enough food and water. He was out today, sitting up by his food dish. He sniffed at me curiously. I went and visited with Bobo and Snowflake for awhile next. Snowflake was all curled up in their little nest. Bobo was already up and about. I brought in a couple of the balls from the living room to see if they'd want to play. Bobo sniffed at them and nudged them with his nose a bit. He was more interested in me filling their food bowl! I gave them each a couple of the treats that were on the counter. They liked that. Snowflake had ventured out to say hi. I held each of them for awhile. Bobo went and stretched himself out on the rug, sliding head first. Silly guy! Snowflake had a blast pawing on the inside of their tunnel. Bobo had to check out what she was up to. Later, I visited with the pups. Dawn enjoyed her attention and even curled up next to me on the couch. Gallagher, well, he barked while I pet. Haha!

Jerrie & Kimmie

Today JerBear was sleeping on his favorite chair when I came in. Kimmie was sunning herself on top of the kitty tower. I quickly took care of their stuff, then went to visit them. Jerrie got his long brushing session in. He was a good boy while I cleaned off his eye goobers. He laid back again today and had me brush his chin and neck. He just sat and purred. He has such a cute little kitty smile on his face when I brush him. I gave Kimmie her share of attention too. I started scratching her chin again, which she enjoyed. She closed her eyes and tilted her head from side to side. I waited cautiously for that glimmer of sass to show up in her eyes. Eventually, it did! I knew that switch was coming. Now it was playtime! I scratched on the bottom of her tier and she'd throw paws over the side to get me. She's such a crazy girl. Haha!

Sadi & Stormy

This morning Sadi was already awake and was just sitting in the living room. It took a minute before she realized I was there, and I stopped to give her a few pets. Stormy was in her usual spot. She hopped down as soon as I opened the door. She started rolling around and was quite talkative today! She was very lovey dovey too. As soon as I started scratching her chin a bit, she got up and started walking circles around me. She rubbed up against me amd any other surface in the immediate area! She followed me into the kitchen to get their food ready and continued rubbing up against my legs. I think she's finally getting used to me! She trotted along behind me and got right to work on her food. As you know, Sadi and I had quite the day. But, I know the signs well and knew instantly what was about to happen. With my quick thinking I was able to secure her and protect her until she recovered. It's never an easy thing to watch. I sat with her until she was able to get up and walk around, and I stayed with her the whole time until she seemed to be somewhat back to normal. Poor girlie! I will check in on her later.

Rusty, Ruby & the gang

This morning I let Ruby out and we headed outside. I filled the gatorade bucket right away. Chloe, Justin and Heyday were all laying in the grass and relaxing. Next, I cleaned out the turtles' dishes and got them some fresh food and water. At this point I realized Rusty hadn't said hi to me yet. I looked all over for him outside and in the house and started to get worried. Luckily, I found him hiding under the bed!  Ruby gave his hideout away. When I walked in the room she kept sticking her nose under the bed and would do a little dance! He must not have been ready to get up for the morning. Eventually he came out and we all went outside. I got to throw the ball a couple times for him. The last time he kept it and laid out in the yard. Ruby sat with me and got her back scratched. This afternoon I let miss Ruby out and we all went outside. Rusty and Ruby sat and sunned themselves for a long time. The other three outside were roaming around. It looked like they had already taken a dip to cool off. I let Ruby stay out again for the afternoon. This evening Ruby peeked out at me through the front window as I walked up. Both pups met me at the door and were doing the happy heiny dance! We headed outside and I fed Chloe, Justin and Heyday. They came running to eat as usual. Justin decided to take a cool dip after he finished. I fed Rusty and Ruby, and while they ate I checked the house for any accidents. Nope! Ruby was a good girl again. While I was checking, I saw Salem sitting on the bed in the turtle room again. She was watching me curiously, so I stopped to let her smell me again. She'll maybe let me pet her someday! Next I went back out with the pups again. Ruby sat with me for some attention while Rusty and I played fetch. It was pretty toasty out, so he kept cooling his paws and his ball off in the water that had collected on the upside down pool. He sure wanted to play though! When I thought he was getting warm enough I gave him one last throw, then we stopped for the day.

Taz & Clyde

This morning the boys met me at the door and were quite excited, because they knew what was coming! They went out back and quickly did their business. They came in and lined up at their stations for breakfast. Both pups had their bowls licked clean within a couple minutes! I asked if they were ready to go and their eyes got big and tails started wagging. They followed me into the garage to get their harnesses on. As soon as the leashes were clipped on, Clyde started talking to me! He was crying he was so happy to go for his walk! We took a long walk down by the pond. I let them explore for a bit before we headed back home. This afternoon the boys and I sat outside. I brought them out their dental chews to work on. Clyde laid in the shade after he finished his. Taz did some wandering about the yard, then laid down and sunned himself. This evening the boys went outside while I got their dinner ready and filled their water dishes. They came in, ate and were ready to go! We went in the garage to get ready, then went on our way. It was a nice evening for a walk down to the pond. They were ready for bed by the time we got back home.

Taz & Clyde

Today the boys met me at the door. We headed outside right away for them to take a potty break before breakfast. They came back inside and lined up at their bowls, ready to eat. After Clyde finished, I got them all hooked up and we went out for a long walk. It was a beautiful morning! After we came back and went outside one last time, Taz went to work on his food. This afternoon the boys followed me into the laundry room to get their snack, then to the back door and outside. They sat nicely and each took their bones to different places to work on them. Taz did some exploring around the yard once he finished. Clyde sat with me and got pet, then curled up in the shade and enjoyed the weather. This evening there were so many people, crazy kids and dogs out. I let the boys outside in the backyard and they started racing the fenceline. Since they were so excited every time they saw movement, I thought we would forego our walk for tonight. Later, we headed back in for their dinner. They both polished off their bowls pretty quick, so we spent the rest of the time outside. As I was leaving, they gave me those sad eyes because we didn't go. I told them we would in the morning!

Jerrie & Kimmie

Today Jerrie and Kimmie were laying in the exact same spots when I came in! I said hi to them quick, then went to make sure they had fresh food and water and clean boxes. Jerrie sat on his middle tier while I pet and brushed him. He enjoyed a long brushing session today! He laid his head back so I could get his chin and neck. I brushed all the loose hairs off his back. Then, I held the brush so he could use it himself for a bit. He rubbed his face on it from one side to the other. Kimmie got her attention time in too. She wasn't in a playful mood today and just wanted loving. She got her chin and head scratched for a bit. She was laying on the top tier in the sunshine, so she had to flip over and sun the other side for awhile!

Dawn, Gallagher, Bobo & Snowflake

Today Dawn and Gallagher were peeking out at me through the window when I pulled up. They started barking right away! Haha! I squeezed in through the door so Dawn couldn't try to escape. They were quite excited to see me and followed me everywhere. I got them each a can of food and moved more food down into the bottom of their feeder. I checked on Bebe next. He was sitting under his little hideout. I made sure he had plenty of food and water. The dogs patiently waited outside the door for me to return, then they followed me to see Bobo and Snowflake. We parted ways at the bedroom door since they were so hyper! I came in and found those two snuggled up together in their bed. I picked Bobo up and snuggled him a bit. I made sure they had plenty of stuff and scooped out their boxes a little. Bobo sure wanted to play with the trash can! Snowflake had wandered out and she sat beneath me the whole time, sniffing at me. I held her for a bit too. They just sat and stared at me like, "Who are you?" After awhile I snuck back out of their room and went to visit with the pooches. I got them each a treat. I had to make sure not to watch Dawn eat hers haha! They both sat with me and got pet for a bit. Gallagher barked quite a bit but was happy for the attention! He was a good boy so far.

Rusty, Ruby & the gang

This morning I let Ruby out and the pups danced along excitedly to the back door. We went outside and they did their thing. I refilled the bucket for Justin, Heyday & Chloe since it was empty. It started to rain a little, which sent Ruby racing into the house. Next, I headed inside to feed the pups. Rusty was more interested in carrying around his ball. Salem was sitting on the bed in the turtle room. She watched me while I got them fresh food and water. I offered my hand to her to let her smell me a bit, then went about taking care of her things. Rusty and Ruby were both sitting by the side of the bed. They got so excited when I walked in and so I stopped to give them some attention. This afternoon the pups and I headed right outside. It was warm but super nice out! Justin was standing by the fence, watching me for a bit. Chloe and Heyday decided to go for a nice dip in the water. Rusty wasn't too interested in fetch this afternoon. He and Ruby spent most of the time lounging in the grass, soaking up some sun. I tried leaving Ruby out of her kennel this afternoon. She did great! The pups were both in the living room on the couch when I got there. They followed me outside and started bouncing around excitedly. I went and fed Chloe, Heyday and Justin. They all came running! I fed Rusty and Ruby next, then we played outside a bit. Rusty was up for a game of fetch now! We played while Ruby sat next to me for attention. It was a nice evening to sit outside. When it was time I tucked Ruby into her bed for the night and gave her a treat for being so good today.

Sadi & Stormy

This morning Stormy was all curled up on a different chair on the patio. She came down, gave me a meow, then started her rolling and stretching. I had to interrupt her today to give her her medication. She did very well for me. I took her back out to the patio when we were done and set her down. She took one step and melted down to the floor, commencing her rolling around! She enjoyed a few scratches on the top of her head. I got their food ready and went to see Sadi next. She was snoozing away under the top end of the bed. I got her up and she sleepily stood there while I got her stuff ready. I soaked her face a bit to get the goobers off. She wasn't too thrilled with that, but it had to be done. She took her medications, then ate a bit. Her left eye looks about the same, just a slight bit of cloudiness, so I will visit her again later today. She came out to the living room for some attention. Sadi gave me lots of thank you licks today! She purred away as I scratched her little chin.