Char, Z & Tilly

Today I walked in the door and saw Char right away. She wandered down the hallway and was instantly friends with me. She was meowing at me, craving some attention. I stopped to pet her a bit, then went to check on their food and water. She followed along, and took a couple bites after I pulled the food down. Next, I took care of their litter boxes, and had to stop and take a couple breaks to give Char some love! She was following me around everywhere, and even sat and waited by the back door when I went outside. I made sure Tilly had enough food and water as well. As soon as I walked in the shed, Tilly went zooming out. So, I didnt have a chance for pictures today. I headed back inside to look around for Z before some play time with Char. I didn't see Z, so I figured maybe tomorrow. I got out the blue string on a stick and started playing with Char a bit, after more pets of course! Char was going crazy, rolling around and catching the string. While we were playing, I looked up and saw Z sitting in the hall, watching us! I laid down on the floor to get a little closer without scaring her off. She slowly walked over, and gave my outstretched hand a sniff. Z got closer and closer, and even enjoyed a few chin scratches! When she'd had enough, she went back to watching while I played with Char. As I was walking around to grab my things and leave, I noticed Z creeping around stealthily, like a little black panther. She was hiding behind the couch and peeking around the side to watch me. As I got to the door, she then went to smell the area where I had been. Silly kitty! I'm sure Z will get more brave each time I visit.

Jerrie & Kimmie

It was a rainy day today, so instead of watering plants, I headed right in to see the kitties. I didn't see either in the front room, so I went to take care of their things. Miss Kimmie heard me and came running along behind me. She was quite talkative today! She sat on the rug outside the door and waited for me to finish up. Then, she made her way to perch herself on the kitty tower. I gave her a long brushing while she laid there. She was quite into it, purring away and rubbing her chin across the bristles. First one side, then the other. Next, I went to see Jerrie, who was all curled up on the bed. He gave me a big yawn when I walked in. He enjoyed his attention time while I brushed him. Later, Kimmie wandered in and decided to join Jerrie on the comfy blanket.

Jazzper

This morning I came and let Jazzper inside to give her a break from the rainy weather. It wasn't supposed to be quite as hot today. When I got there, she was already up and ready to head inside. I grabbed the towel that was sitting by the table and dried her off. She did a happy little dance while I did that! We went in, then I got her her peanut butter snack. After she finished every last bit of her treat, she went and curled up in her bed. The rain had stopped by this afternoon and it did become hot and muggy out, so I'm glad Jazzper got to stay inside. She got up when I got there this evening and headed outside with me. She followed me in and out of the house as I got her bowls filled with fresh food and water. She came over and got pet while we waited for the water bowl to fill. Later, we headed outside and she had fun rolling around in the grass a few times. When she came over by me, I brushed her a little bit. She seemed to like that! Then, she went back to roll around some more.

Jazzper

Jazzper was laying in her cozy house again today when I got there. She got up and headed for the door when she heard the gate, still not seeing me until I got up to her. She was trying to look inside to see if someone was home. I let her in right away to cool off. I got her peanut butter snack, with a little extra peanut butter today. It took her a little longer to lap it all up! She sure enjoys her treat though. This evening Jazzper was sleeping on her bed in the house when I arrived. I called for her and she hopped up and came outside with me. I got her another treat for being such a good girl. She went to a spot in the grass to work on that while I got her some food and water. Later, she came over and stood by me for some attention. She's such a sweet little lady!

Jerrie & Kimmie

Today Jerrie was sunbathing on the middle tier of his cat tower when I walked in. I said hi to him, then went to take care of their food, water and litter boxes. I walked around looking for miss Kimmie, but didn't see her anywhere. So, I went back in by Jerrie. I should've known she was in her favorite spot, behind the curtains! I saw her two back feet sticking out. I lifted the curtain up a little and said hi to her. I gave her a few chin scratches.  Next, Jerrie got his brush time in. He took a little cat nap while I brushed him. He would stretch out a leg or lay his head back, thoroughly enjoying every minute. He looks like he has a cute little smile on his face the whole time!

Bella, Louie & Chico

This morning everyone ran outside while I got their breakfast. Bella and Chico were very busy chasing after the birds this morning! There were two that seemed to be having just as much fun. A robin kept landing in the yard, as if to taunt them. So Bella would race to the other end of the yard to try and catch it, with Chico on her heels. Then, there was a Blue Jay that kept squaking, and flew back and forth, back and forth between two trees. A big dragonfly came into the yard next and flew right up to Bella. She jumped then raced after that too! The pups were all taking breaks in between their adventures to snack on their breakfast. Later, I saw Bella was checking out something by the door. It was a tiny little frog! I had fun watching her cautiously inspect it for a bit, then moved him to a safer spot. This afternoon Chico and Bella sure got their exercise! They were busy chasing back and forth across the yard. Someone was doing some work outside, so that noise had Chico racing from one side of the house to the other. They raced for quite awhile. Louie was outside with us most of that time too. He was snacking on Bella's leftovers, since no one was watching. Sometimes he would wander along behind the other two to check out what all the fuss was about. Soon, all three pups had wandered into the house to cool off. Bella and I messed around a little. I had fun making silly sounds and watching them tilt their heads at me! When it was time, I got their snacks ready and all three hopped into their beds.

Bubba

Today I called for Mr. Bubba again as soon as I walked in. I didn't see him right away, so I went to water the plants. Afterwards, I went in and checked under the bed and looked around in the living room for him. Still no Bubba today. He was here after I left yesterday though. I noticed he ate some food and most of the snacks that I had left for him. I'm sad that I missed him again! Anyways, I cleaned up and got him some fresh food and water. I waited a little bit again, but he must be out having fun. Next time!

Jazzper

Today Jazzper was sleeping in her house outside when I came. It took her a minute to locate me. She got up when she heard the gate close, but then she started wandering away from me and didn't see me until I got right up to her. She gave me a wag of her tail, then headed inside. She laid on the floor a little as she cooled off, then she made her way to her comfy bed. She got her treat and allergy pill before I headed out to water the plants. This evening I got miss Jazzper up to go outside. She followed me out and started rolling around in the grass, while I got her some food and water. She roamed around and picked out different spots to lay. She came over for a few pets, then wandered off some more. I got her another treat tonight, and she ran off into the grass to enjoy it!

Jerrie & Kimmie

Today I saw Kimmie perched at the top of the kitty tower, just relaxing. I headed in further and saw Jerrie was curled up on the floor, in the living room by the table. I stopped to say hi to him for a little bit, before tending to their things. Afterwards, I grabbed Jerrie's brush and headed to the front room. Jerrie followed along behind me and laid next to me on the floor. He enjoyed a long brushing today! He laid there and purred the whole time. Occasionally, he would adjust or roll to his side so I could get all the good spots! Kimmie got a short brushing session today as well. I think she's even starting to get into it a little. She rubbes her face on the bristles a couple times, like Jerrie does.

Bella, Louie & Chico

This morning everyone zoomed outside as soon as I opened their doors. I got them all their breakfast, then joined them outside. Louie and Chico were messing around with each other, while Bella was pacing the fence line. Chico hopped up in my lap and got some attention while Bella was eating her food. He hopped back down and would steal bites from her bowl while she was busy inspecting some sound she heard at the back of the yard. I checked on Louie, and he was inside lounging on his bed in the living room. He came running over to talk to me a little, on his way to go snack on his food. When it was time, we all headed in and they went to their beds. This afternoon was another hot and sticky one outside. I let everyone out, but we spent most of our visit inside. The pups went in and out as they pleased. Louie layed on his bed a bit, and Bella would come in and lay on the tile to cool off. Louie had fun rolling around on the floor while Chico tackled him. Then Bella tried it, but Chico wouldn't mess with her! He came and sat on my lap instead. Later, I heard a screetching sound from outside, which had all three dogs racing out the door to see what it was. I went out as well, and saw that it was a hawk sitting in the tree! It stopped making any sounds shortly after we got outside. Eventually, we headed in and Louie did his dance for the peanut butter snacks! This evening the pups headed out while I got them fresh food and water. While we were outside, we heard a donkey! That drove Bella wild. She started jumping around and was trying to figure out where the sound was coming from. Everyone was busy exploring outside tonight. They each took turns to go nibble on some food. Bella and Chico were the main ones on patrol, racing to check out every sound. Louie spent a lot of time inside, keeping cool. He would come over by me once in awhile so I'd help him get his itchies. I caught onto Chico's sneaky tactic tonight, that made me laugh! He would come by me when I was inside, so Bella would get jealous and come to try to steal my attention. This would get her away from her food bowl. Then, as soon as she wasn't looking, he'd run out to sneak a bite! Silly boy. Later, it was time for bed, so Bella and Louie went in. I had to go get Chico, since he was playing his hiding game.