Bella & Chico

This morning the pups were ready to head outside. I opened their doors and they both zoomed out. We all headed outside this morning since it was pretty nice out. I put the food down for them and they took turns coming in to snack. Miss Bella was busy exploring and checking out her bushes for any little critters out there. When it was time, they came in and I got them each some cookies. This afternoon the rain was just starting. We have some nasty weather on the way. Chico did his business, then went back to his room and hung out in there. He wasn't having any of that! He would come out occasionally to check on things and say hi, and maybe even get a few bites to eat. Miss Bella didn't mind and was still roaming around out on the patio, checking for things. She would come in to get some pets from me, then would be back out exploring. This evening the rain had turned to a downpour. The pups both did their business, then hung out inside. Miss Bella would venture out onto the patio just under the cover of the roof. The wind started to blow and it made the grill cover flap around a bit. That kind of freaked her out! She came running in and would just peek out the door at it. Haha! Chico went and hid out in his room. He didn't want anything to do with that cold, blowing rain.

Hudson, Zel, Gabbie & Blackie

This morning both Gabbie and Hudson met me at the door. Blackie was up too, and was making his way to the kitchen to say hi. I let them out and saw Zel was still snoozing in her bed. She hopped up when she heard the door and went out with the others. They were all waiting at the door after they did their business, ready for breakfast! After they all finished, we all headed outside. It was actually quite nice outside this morning, so the pups had plenty of time out back to play. Eventually the girls wanted in, so I let them go inside while Hudson stayed out a little longer. He was busy chasing after something out there! The girls both snuggled in their bed by the couch until it was time to get tucked in their crates. Blackie hung around for a few pets, then he went off to bed as well.

Panda, Nani, Tatty & Boo

This morning I came in and saw Boo and Panda had pulled a fast one on Miss Cindy and switched beds for the night. Haha! I let the pups all out and they wandered outside to do their business. It was pretty nice out this morning, so they weren't in a hurry to get back inside. After everyone pottied, it was time for breakfast! I got everyone their food, and Nani got her benadryl and had her eye wiped clean. They went to work while I went to check on Tatty. No kitty under the bed this morning.... then I noticed a big lump in the blankets. She was all burrowed under the covers. I lifted it up to peek at her and she came out. I got a quick pet in before she zoomed off to hide under the bed. So, I went and left her her snacks since she's still not ready to warm up just yet. This afternoon the clouds were rolling in. We have some nasty weather on the way. It was raining a little already, but not too bad. The pups all came out and did their business for me. Such good kids! We headed inside and I got them all some fresh water. Tatty was under the bed again and still didn't feel like coming out. She has been enjoying all the treats I leave out every time though! She might be a little "fluffier" when you get home. Hehe. This evening the rain had arrived. It was downpouring and roads are already flooding. Yay. I let the pups out of their beds and they made their way to the door. All three took a look outside and said "Nope!". Haha. Nani gave it a shot at least. Such a good girl. She ended up pottying on the floor just inside the door, so I cleaned that up. I sure don't blame them for not wanting to go out there! The other two eventually decided they really had to go and they ventured out and braved the torrential rains to do their business. They came inside and I tucked them in their beds before going to check on Tatty. I scooped her box and left her a couple more snacks.

Oreo & Stuffs

This evening both boys met me in the kitchen and wanted some hello pets. I wished them a Merry Christmas and then got their dinner ready. Stuffy wandered on into the living room and sat by the fireplace to get ready. After I filled their treat toy, Oreo and I went over by him. I turned the fire on for him and he snuggled up close. Both boys worked on their treats for a bit. Oreo came and sprawled out next to me for some chin rubs, then would work on treats some more. I have to laugh at some of his methods. He's pretty good at it!

Ginger & Tiger

This evening I came in and Ginger popped up. Tiger was still snoozing. They got up and we went out back for a potty break. After they did their thing, we went in and I got them ready for a walk. It was so nice out! We went for a nice stroll and met some of the neighbors. I think Tiger was a little pooped by the time we got back. Haha! This evening Ginger was already by the gate waiting for me. She must have seen me coming. I let the pups out back for their evening potty break. It was still pretty nice out, so we hung outside for a little bit. Ginger came and stretched out against my leg and begged for her pets. Haha. When we went inside, Ginger got her drops and then they both got treats. They were quite excited to get some rawhide sticks too! They worked on those a bit. I gave them another treat before bed. It's Christmas, so I can spoil them a little. Haha!

Bella & Chico

This morning I could hear little Chico inside announcing my arrival. Haha! I got their food down and opened the door, then went to get the pups. They raced out and went out back for their potty break. It was kind of a chilly start to the morning, so Chico spent most of the time inside. Bella did some exploring, then she came in and worked on breakfast. I wished them a Merry Christmas and gave them each some morning cookies when it was time for bed. This afternoon it turned out to be very nice outside! We all headed out back right away. Chico came in and snacked on some food. The rest of the time the pups were busy exploring. Chico was patrolling the fence since we could hear neighbors outside. Bella was checking the bushes for critters. Haha. When it was time, they came in and got their peanut butter snacks. This evening I put the food up and let the pups out back. It was still very nice out this evening. Bella was outside doing more exploring. Mr. Chico was in and out. I think he was probably hoarding a treat in his bed and had to keep checking on it. Haha!

Hudson, Zel, Gabbie & Blackie

This morning Hudson was the only one to greet me at the door. Everyone else was snoozing! Gabbie was on her way to come say hi once Hudson started getting all excited. Zel was all tucked in her bed. I let those guys out then went to get Blackie from the bedroom. He got up and did some big stretches, then joined the others. They came in and were all doing their happy dance for breakfast. After they ate, they went out back for a little while. It was a chilly start to the morning, so no one really wanted to stay out long. So, they came in and we visited inside again. The girls both burrowed in their bed and took a nap. Blackie wandered down to his room, while Hudson got all the pets to himself! Later I let them out again before it was time to get tucked in their beds. This evening I could hear the pups barking as I was walking up. They knew I was there! I let the little ones out and went to find Blackie. He was awake, but his back end was kind of under the bed. I wasn't sure if he was stuck, so I helped slide him out. He still didn't want to get up. I wasn't sure if he couldn't or was just being his shy self, so I helped him up anyways. He went out back for his potty break. Then, it was time for dinner. It was still very nice out this evening, so they all got to spend plenty of time exploring out back after dinner.

Panda, Nani, Tatty & Boo

This morning I came in and looked around for Tatty quick. I couldn't find her, so I assumed she was under the bed. I let the pups all out of their beds and they started making their way to the door. Except Boo that is! Haha. I had to come back and get her. She was just standing in the dog room, watching me. Then she hopped along and joined the others. They came in and I topped off their waters. Next, I went to leave Tatty some snacks in her spot. This afternoon was a beautiful day outside! I saw Tatty had eaten her snacks after I left. I checked under the bed and there she was. She wasn't ready to come say hi just yet. So I left her a few more snacks. I let the pups out back and they all did their thing. We hung outside a little longer since it was so nice out and they weren't ready to come in just yet! This evening I found Tatty in the same spot, and knew she'd ventured out for her treats again. I let her be and let the pooches out for their potty break. Everyone is doing well.

Shadow

This morning Shadow met me at the door. I wished him a Merry Christmas then we got his breakfast ready. He of course had to come in the pantry to help! I scooped his box while he worked on his food. When I returned, he came to visit me for some pets. He would go snack a little more, then would come back for pets, and back and forth several more times. Haha. Eventually he decided to hop on his kitty tower and gave his face a bath. This evening Shadow was on his way to the kitchen to see me. He brushed up against my legs while I got his dinner for him. He and I sat in the living room for a little bit, then he went back to snack. After that, he went and messed around with his box by the back door. Then, he was Mr. Crazy Kitty! Haha. He zoomed around the living room and raced up to the top of his tower. He attacked his feather toy from up there, then tackled it some more on the couch. He cracks me up!

Bella & Chico

This evening I was surprised to be greeted by Bella at the door! Haha. She was very excited to say hi. I let her outside then went to get Chico. They went out to do their business while I read notes and fed the fishy. Thanks for the gift!! The pups came back inside for some attention time. They took turns getting their heiny scratches. Miss Bella was being kind of sassy tonight! I had to scold her a couple times for getting sassy with Chico. I'm not sure what her deal was. There wasn't even any food down for her to have to share. Maybe she was just anticipating getting dinner? Hmm. Anyways, I kept her occupied with back scratches and that seemed to do the trick. Eventually, it was time for bed and I tucked them in for the night.