Riley, Hunter & Sadie

This afternoon Riley and Hunter met me at the door and started bouncing around excitedly! They followed me to the back door to head outside. Sadie took a minute to decide if she wanted to join us. Eventually, she came outside too. It was very nice out compared to the cold morning we had! Hunter barked at me for a minute. I knew exactly what he wanted... but he got sick on me for playing too hard last time. I told him maybe we'd play a little this evening. He was just too worked up already! After a couple minutes, he stopped and wandered off to explore. All three wandered around the yard for awhile. Sadie eventually wanted in, so the other two came along as well. Once inside, Hunter started again, and showed me where his ball was. Little goober! Haha! This evening the big pups met me at the door. All three went out potty quick. They were ready to come in right away, so I had them come in while I closed blinds. Hunter was following me closely, making sure I kept up on what I told him earlier! I got his ball and all of us went back outside for a bit. I tossed his ball a few times for him, before we went in for dinner. Surprisingly, Sadie was the only one who worked on hers, without any help. The other two laid around a bit. I fed them each a couple bites from their dishes to wet their appetites. Riley and Hunter worked on their food on their own then. The pups all went outside a couple more times. Riley made me laugh. She was being silly and kept walking under me between my legs! I laughed so hard!

Butterscotch, Marmalade & Sweet Pea

This morning Butter and Marmalade greeted me at the door, and walked me to the kitchen. Marm was quite the talker this morning! I gave Butter his pill, then got their breakfast ready. All three finished up, then headed to the living room to get their dry food. As I was filling their water, Sweet Pea was pawing at the empty big white bowl on the floor. "Where'd my water go?" She got a drink when I returned it for her. I changed out all their litter boxes this morning and Butter decided to watch me work on the first two. Then, he curled up by the front window, since the sun was shining in. After I finished, I grabbed their feather toy. Sweet Pea kept trying to peek around the corner at it, being all sneaky! Butter played in between coming over for a few pets. Marm had curled up on his chair, and pretty much stayed put. This evening the boys were sitting up by the front door, waiting for me to come inside. Sweet Pea was lounging on the living room floor. All three went to their posts, to wait for their dinner. They finished up, then waited by the next spot to take their turns to eat some dry food. I scooped their boxes quick, then went to visit with them in the living room. Sweet Pea and Marm wandered off, so Butter came over to be pet. Marmalade returned, and showed an interest in the shoe string, so then Butter decided he wanted to play too! I let Marm have some time with the string. He played a little, then walked over to his chair. He hunkered down and watched the string from afar, yet seemingly ready to pounce at any moment! Sweet Pea was watching underneath Marm's chair for a bit, until she was ready to play too. She hopped out and had her turn for some fun.

Dawn, Gallagher, Bobo & Snowflake

Today Dawn and Gallagher met me at the door again. I got them working on their dinner first thing. I put another scoop of food in their feeder to hold them over until tomorrow. While they were busy eating, I went to visit the ferrets. I saw Snowflake's little face poking out from under the blanket. I felt around and didn't see Bobo, so I checked the hammock for him. I started to get a little worried... but then I looked back by Snowflake and he had scooted out his head from underneath their whole bed! What a silly boy. They came out and visited with me a bit. Bobo was sliding himself around on the rug. I think that's so cute! Snowflake even did it a couple times too. I got them each a couple treats. I see now why she has to hide in the tunnel to eat hers! Bobo finished his treat quickly and ran over to help her with hers. She wasn't too happy about that! They then began to wrestle and mess around, being silly. When they got tired, they simultaneously got thirsty and were both trying to drink from their bottle. Haha! I went back out by the pups after awhile, and visited with them a bit. They each got their cookies before I left.

Jerrie & Kimmie

Today Jerrie was sitting in the middle of the floor in the front room, looking right at me as I walked in! He must have known I was coming in. The sun was shining in the room, so I'm sure he was enjoying that as well. I went to give him a pat hello. I saw Kimmie's tail under the curtain. I went to sort the mail and take care of their things quick. When I returned, both kitties came to lay by me. Kimmie was feeling pretty lovey today I guess! I brushed Jerrie, while I pet her. She kept meowing with me today too. Since it was so sunny in the room, I pulled out my phone and used it to reflect the sun. That kept Kimmie occupied! She kept chasing around after it, trying to paw at it. She even crouched down and shook her heiny, ready to pounce! That made me laugh. She came back for a little more attention, before she eventually wandered off. Jerrie shifted around, making sure to sun each side of himself!

Mac & Abby

This was the coldest morning we've had so far! Abby went potty and let herself back in as quickly as she could. Mac followed not too far behind. Mac curled up on the floor with his rawhide awhile. Miss Abby snuggled up next to me. I moved to sit on the floor by Mac, so I could pet him too. Abby followed and rolled around for a belly rub as she warmed up next to me. They got to stay in for the morning until it warmed up a little. This afternoon I returned and it did get to be pretty nice out. I let the pups out and brought their things out with us. I sat outside with them for awhile. Mac was kind of being a sassy boy this afternoon! He was working on some lunch and kept growling anytime Abby would come by. Later, he was simply chewing on his rawhide and was ornery about that too, it seemed. I decided to play it safe and brought the rest of his rawhide inside with me, so they wouldn't have anything to fight about while I was gone. This evening the pups ran up to me to say hi. Mac worked on some dinner while we were outside. He was talking sassy to Abby again. Naughty! He did eventually lay down though, and gave her a chance to eat some too. When it was time, we headed inside and I got them a couple snacks. They will be so happy to see mom and dad!

Mac & Abby

This morning the pups were ready to head outside. Brrrr! It was a chilly one this morning. They did their business, then came back to the patio to work on some breakfast. The clouds were rolling in and the forecast said 70% chance of rain for today, so I decided to keep them in. The temperatures were also supposed to drop once the rain arrived. Even Mac was shivering while we were outside! We came in and they both hopped on the couch to snuggle with me. Abby was acting silly, jumping all over the place! I put them in their room and got them their snack for the morning. It was raining this afternoon, when I came to give them a potty break. They ran out and quickly went potty for me. They lined up to get their paws dried off. We spent some time inside before I left. Mac had brought his toy out of the laundry room when I took him out. He decided he was going to try and un-stuff the poor little guy. So, I got them a rawhide to work on instead. Abby just wanted to curl up next to me. She made me laugh when she crashed backwards, sprawling herself across my lap! This evening it was even colder and still pouring rain. It only took Mac and Abby a couple minutes to do their thing and to line back up at the door to come inside. I got their paws dried off, then we relaxed inside the nice warm house. Abby snuggled up with me again, throwing herself around, while trying to sneak kisses! Mac had it in for his toy again, so I brought his rawhide back out for him to work on. Abby wandered off to work on some dinner. Mac was completely content, chewing away on his bone. I let the kiddos out for one more potty break before it was time to head back to their room.

Butterscotch, Marmalade & Sweet Pea

This morning Butter was waiting by the door for me. I came in and saw Marmalade and Sweet Pea were ready for me in the kitchen. I got all Butter's meds ready, then gave them one-by-one. He took them like a champ! He was hungry though! He kept standing up against the cabinets, pawing towards the counter, where his food was sitting. "Feed me... I'm about to waste away!" Haha. He scarfed his portion down, then made an attempt for Sweet Pea's plate. When I thwarted his efforts, he went and sat by their food bowl. He cracks me up! I scooped their boxes after they were finished eating. No one wanted to play with me this morning. They all took off and went elsewhere. As I was leaving, I saw Butter had climbed into the front bedroom window, and was watching me leave. This evening Butter was pawing at the counter again, while I got their food ready. They all worked on their dinner, and each cleaned their plate. I checked their boxes, then returned to the living room. Tonight they made up for not playing with me this morning! I got out the shoe string and had Butter pawing for it. Sweet Pea joined in next. I even got Marmalade to play! All three had a blast chasing after the string for quite awhile!

Dawn, Gallagher, Bobo & Snowflake

Today Dawn and Gallagher met me at the door. They both immediately started bouncing up and down excitedly! I read mom's note, then pulled down more food in their feeder for them. They followed me to the bedroom door, where we parted ways. I went in to visit Bobo and Snowflake for a bit. I saw Bobo right away, snoozing in their comfy bed. I checked around their cage, and realized Snowflake must be hiding somewhere in the blankets with him! She heard me and poked her little nose out at me. Bobo kept trying to check the trash can, while I scooped their boxes. Snowflake saw that and joined in. They both sniffed at me awhile when I was done. I got them each a couple treats. Snowflake ran off to her tunnel by the cage to eat hers in privacy. Haha! I snuggled with each of them a bit until they wanted back down. Bobo eventually sprawled out and slid himself into a comfy spot on the rug. Snowflake burrowed back in the blankets to get warm and cozy. I went back out by the pups, who were anxiously awaiting my return! I got them each a cookie and we headed to the living room. Gallagher was too excited to eat his at first! Dawn scarfed hers down, since I was busy petting him. When she finished, she hopped up on the couch next to me for a bit. As I was leaving, Dawn joined Gallagher with her poor little raspy bark. He looked out the window to watch me go.

Jerrie & Kimmie

Today after I sorted through the mail, I went to take care of their food, water and litter boxes. I hadn't seen them in their room when I walked in, so I had to go find them when I finished. They both were curled up and cozy on the bed. It was a good day for a nap with the rain coming down! I sat on the floor beside the bed, where I could pet them both. Jerrie just sat and purred the whole time. Even Kimmie just closed her eyes and let me scratch her chin awhile. Kimmie kept yawning and making me yawn. Haha! Jerrie enjoyed being pet the whole time. As I left, they stayed put, in their comfy spots.

Sadi & Stormy

This morning I didn't get any greetings from Stormy. I went ahead and got their food ready, then took it to their room. As I was changing out their water, Stormy wandered in to eat. Miss Sadi was sleeping at her new spot under the top end of the bed. I couldn't reach her again, so I tried to wake her up. She did a stretch, then continued to lay there. Do you think she was laughing at me? Haha! She laid there for awhile, so I got Stormy and got her her meds instead. I came back and Sadi was still laying there. But this time, she finally got up and made her way out. Silly girl! She got her meds, then the girls sat with me for awhile. Stormy kept squeezing in between Sadi and I, for extra attention.