Mindy Lou & Chupie

This morning I got in and started getting things ready for our walk. I hadn't seen Mindy in the living room, so I walked into the bedroom to find her. I talked quietly to try and wake her without startling her. Once I saw she was waking up, I walked over to her. She was acting a little shy, so I sat down by her and gently pet her for a bit. Eventually, she got up and followed me to the door. We started on our way. As I was headed to the driveway, I noticed she had stopped. I kept going to see if she would follow, but she didn't. I went back towards her, then she gave me a tail wag and started trotting over to me. "Ok, I'm ready now!" It was a little cooler out this morning for our walk, but not much! It's going to be pretty toasty out this afternoon. When we got back from our walk, Mindy went back to her room. This evening Mindy was headed to the living room from the kitchen when I got there. I got her things, then we headed outside. This time she trotted along ahead of me with no worries. We didn't quite do all of her course, but just about. We stopped in the shady area and she sniffed around awhile. It was just so hot out today between the over 100 temps and humidity. I didn't want to push it. As we walked inside, I saw Chupie sitting behind the couch in the corner, curiously watching me. I got the girls a big bowl of fresh cool water. Mindy wandered into the kitchen with me, so I pet her for a bit. I noticed she had eaten some food for me after I left this morning. That made me happy!

Mindy Lou & Chupie

Today miss Mindy was laying on her bed in the living room when I walked in. She came right over to say hi. I sat and pet her for a minute, then went to go get her leash. She wandered outside with me and we started down the driveway. She was walking pretty slow. I noticed she kept looking back to see if mom was coming! Finally we got to the end and I hooked her leash on. She was fine after that and stayed pretty well ahead of me. She wandered around and checked things out a little when she was off-leash. She stopped where she needed to when it was time to head back. When we got inside, I noticed Chupie jump down from the window sill out of the corner of my eye. So, I sat down on the couch and stayed quiet for a minute. She peeked around the side of the couch, then came close enough to check me out! She gave me a sniff and watched me for a minute, then went back into hiding. Pretty good for my first visit! Mindy went to lay down in the bedroom while I cleaned the litter box and got everyone their dinner.

Hudson, Zel, Gabbie, Blackie & Sparkles

This morning Blackie stretched, then wandered off to explore a bit. I went in to let the little ones outside. All three zoomed to the back corner of the yard. Whatever Zel was looking for last night must still be out there. They all went potty and played a bit before coming inside for breakfast. The grass was a touch wet, so they all had to get their little tootsies dried off. Zel decided she was going to eat out of Gabbie's dish this morning, since Gabbie was following me around. I poured Zel's food into Gabbie's dish when Gabbie was finally ready to eat her share. Silly pups! Later, we headed back outside for awhile. Hudson had a blast when the neighbor dogs came out. He and the husky were having races back and forth along their fences. Blackie came back to visit me. He seemed concerned that Hudson was having too much fun and gave out a couple barks. We heard some sirens while they were out playing. I had a good laugh when Hudson, Gabbie and Blackie all started howling along! This evening Blackie was sleeping in his little house when I got there. Hudson, Zel and Gabbie were all excited to get outside. I let them run around a little while, until it looked like they were ready to come in. Everyone ate at their appropriate stations tonight. Haha! We hung around inside a bit afterwards, since it was pretty hot out. Hudson snuggled up to me, while Zel played with her toys. Gabbie kept hopping up on the couch to stand on my shoulders to try and lick at my ears! She made me laugh. Later, we went out to play some more. I had to go fetch miss Zel again tonight when it was time to head inside, as she was busy investigating her corner.

Sadi & Stormy

Today Stormy was attached to my legs as soon as I walked in. She got her medicine, then I mixed up some new food for them. Today, Sadi was in one of her normal spots, so I didn't have to search for her. She was just waking up at the foot of the bed as I peeked under. She had a lot of nasal discharge today and seemed a little more irritated with me fussing over her. Once I finally got all the gook out, she seemed to be feeling better. Her eye seems to be doing pretty good now. I set her down by the food, but she headed to the living room instead. Stormy was already waiting for us. Both girls were happy to get their itchy chins scratched. They purred away. Stormy and I played a little with her mouse toy.

Hudson, Zel, Gabbie, Blackie & Sparkles

The kiddos were all barking when I arrived. I checked out Sparkles's new food place so I knew where it was. Blackie wandered off after I opened the door. I went in and let the little ones out for a bit. Hudson was bouncing up and down as usual. They roamed about the yard, then came in to eat. Gabbie was busy following me around and took a minute before she settled to eat her food. Hudson sat with me while the girls finished. Zel joined us and laid down to gnaw on her bone. I let them all out for their last potty break before bed. Zel was way off at the back of the yard, tracking something down. Luckily, it was on the other side of the fence. She was so busy, I couldnt get her attention when it was time to go in. I walked out by her, then she came racing to the gate.

Sadi & Stormy

Today Stormy was on top of things and was ready to say hi right away. She got her meds, then did some wandering around. She followed me to go nibble on her food. I changed out the litter since it was getting pretty close to needing it. I put a new liner in and poured in some litter. As I was putting the cap back on the litter, Stormy helped herself to the clean box. She followed me around as I looked for Sadi. I couldn't find her anywhere! I looked in her favorite spots a couple times, then started looking elsewhere. Finally, I found her in the middle of the opposite side under the bed! While I looked in her corners, I looked beyond to the other side, but she was hidden by the containers. She got all cleaned up and had her meds. The girls both sat with me for some attention today. Stormy gently pawed at my leg to continue petting her. She eventually wandered off and Sadi stayed for more brushing.

Sadi & Stormy

Today I started getting food ready for the girls when I arrived. Stormy wandered in to see me shortly after I got there. She was so lovey today! She followed me to their room, but instead of eating, she rubbed up against my legs while I took care of things. I went out to the patio to grab Sadi, but she wasn't out there today. The one time I don't check under the bed first... haha! Stormy came out with me and plopped down in front of me to roll around. Sure enough, Sadi was all curled up under the foot of the bed. I brought her in the bathroom to do her meds. Meanwhile, Stormy was still attached to my legs! Both girls wandered out to the living room today and waited for me. Stormy was purring sooo loud! I was scratching both their little itchy chins. If I stopped petting Stormy to brush Sadi, she would walk under my arm and sort of try to nudge Sadi out of the way. I don't know what was up with her. I guess she forgot that I'm there to love on them and had to make up for all the days she didn't come to get pet! Silly girl. They noth enjoyed every minute of their attention today.

Sadi & Stormy

Today I didn't notice any kitties when I walked in. Stormy came wandering in from the patio when she heard me open a couple new cans of food. She got her meds quick. Her lip still seems to be slowly improving. She followed along behind me to their room and sat in the doorway until I finished switching out the food. Sadi was lounging on the patio again today. She sure likes it out there! Sadi got her meds, then took a couple nibbles of her food, before wandering to the living room. Stormy was laying by the window, but she hopped right up as soon as I sat down! She came trotting over for some attention too. I scratched both their itchy little chins. Stormy played with me a little, then wandered off. I swear, Sadi would sit there all day for me to pet her!

Katy & Sage

Today the girls were relaxing when I walked up. They both hopped right to their feet when they saw me. Katy came out to run around a bit so I could clean. I got her side all ready. She went and sat in there as I got her eye stuff out. I called her over to me and she rolled around a minute before I cleaned up her eye. She went back in her house so Sage could come out next. Sage was racing around, checking each bush or plants for any possible birds hiding in them. Soon it was her turn to eat. The misters were still working today, so they had some relief from the hot afternoon.

Sadi & Stormy

Today Stormy wandered all the way to the laundry room to greet me. She got her meds, then continued to hang around the kitchen while I got their food ready. I saw Sadi laying on the patio through the back door. Stormy went to nibble a bit, then found a sunny spot to lay in the bedroom. When I went to get Sadi, she had gotten up and was sitting in a different spot. She got her meds, then had a few bites to eat. I went to the living room to wait for her. Stormy followed along and meowed at me, then was making her circles around me. She rubbed up against my back and gave me lots of kisses today. She loves me again! Haha! She enjoyed some chin scratches while we waited for Sadi. Sadi came out and sat with us for her brushing time. I brushed her with one hand and played with Stormy and her mouse with the other. She made me laugh. She was holding it and kicking it with her back feet. I set the mouse on her a couple times and then she'd grab it and whip it off! Then she'd roll around and attack it some more. At one point, she grabbed the mouse and tossed it across the room! She bounced along behind it, then plopped down next to it like nothing happened. "What? Nothing to see here..."