Oreo & Stuffs

This evening Oreo came to visit me in the kitchen while I got their food ready. He sat and waited at the entrance to the living room for me to finish with their other things. I sat down and Oreo snuggled up next to me for his attention. He got his pets and chin scratches in, and just purred away. I hadn't seen Stuffy yet, so I went upstairs to find him. He was just lounging on the floor in the tv room. He saw me coming for him and immediately rolled to his side. I guess he was ready for his belly rubs! Haha.

Bubba & Stormy

I didn't get to see Bubba today, so he must have been out exploring. Stormy was happy to see me though! She came over and got some heiny scratches when she saw me. I got her food ready and she went right to work. Such a good girl!

Chelsea & Bo

Today Chelsea came walking up to see who was here. She started meowing at me right away. I went to get their food ready, and Bo came to check what I was up to. I saw they must have had some fun with some papers that were strewn about the kitchen floor. I got those picked up. Chelsea was busy being lovey and rolling around on the couch, so she wasn't interested in her snack. Bo got to work right away of course! I went and sat on the floor in the living room and Chelsea came wandering over. She got brushed and pet as she purred away and rolled around. She's so silly! Bo came over for some chin scratches as well. Chelsea kept trying to hog all the attention for herself! So, Bo just sat nearby and watched for awhile, taking breaks to work on his snack.

Shadow

This morning Shadow came to meet me in the kitchen. He helped me get his dry food and little snacks out of the pantry. He snacked on his food a little, while I went to check his box. I heard him behind me as I was finishing up. He waited on the bathroom counter for some pets. Shadow decided he wanted some snuggles too, so he put his front paws up on my shoulders and nuzzled his face on mine. So sweet! We headed out to the living room for a little play time. He played with his feather toy a bit, until he worked up his appetite and went to go snack some more. This evening Shadow heard me come in and he joined me in the kitchen. I got him a new can of food, that he helped me get. He went right to work on that while I got out his treats. I came back to sit in the living room with him after I checked his box. He came and laid down next to me for some pets. He wasn't in too much of a playful mood tonight, but he did swat at and wrestle around with a couple things. He mostly just wanted his lovins. He liked the food we picked out tonight, so he kept taking breaks to snack on that.

Bradford, ZZ, Heighty & the gang

This morning Moody was hopping around from chair to chair when I walked in. He would stop and roll around, then hop to the next one to follow along with me. Outside, I started filling the food bowls for breakfast, then they all came running. Bradford and Heighty kept following me from bowl to bowl, then helped me get them fresh water. Heighty wanted to play this morning, so she went and got me her ball. We got a little game of fetch in, while the others were busy eating. Moody got some breakfast too, when it was his turn.

Major & Boomer

This morning Major started to bark when he heard me pull up. As I walked in, Boomer was on his way in to see me. Major was being a little more nervous with the door this morning and wouldn't come in. He kept trying and would stop and cry, so I opened the door for him to make it easier. The boys patiently waited for their breakfast. When I delivered Boomer's he was bouncing up and down at his spot. Major got his medicine while he ate. They both headed out back once they were done.

Gracie, Molly, Emma & the kitties

This morning I let Gracie out right away to go potty. When I let her in, she was bouncing and racing around, all crazy excited! I let Molly and Emma out to do their business next. The older gals got to eat out on the patio and Gracie ate inside with me. They got to enjoy some time out this morning, so I took Gracie for a little walk while they were busy. She was very happy to go! When we got back, Molly and Emma came in so Gracie could have one more quick potty break. This afternoon I let Gracie out for a quick break when I got there. Emma went out for awhile next. I couldn't get miss Molly to get up, so I just let her be. She'd been pretty good about going out every other time, so she can have a break. :) Gracie and I sat in the dining room and she got her attention. When Emma came in, Gracie and I sat outside for awhile too. It was hot, but pretty decent out with a little breeze. This evening Gracie and Emma were both all bouncy when I got there. I don't know what gets Gracie so worked up, silly lady! But she sure makes it fun to come and visit. She took a potty break while I got them their dinner. After Molly and Emma ate, they went outside for awhile. Gracie sat next to the door, while I scooped the litter box, patiently waiting for her attention time. She knew when I was done too, and started doing her silly racing without actually going anywhere. Haha! She sat next to me and enjoyed her pets, until it was her turn to go back out. Emma and Gracie got tucked in for the night when it was time.

Sadie, Zoie & Cole

This morning I let Mr. Cole out and he followed along to the kitchen. I let the girls out next, and we headed outside. Zoie dug out her toy from her bed to bring out with her. They all did big stretches once out back. Sadie lounged at the edge of the patio and enjoyed the cool morning. Zoie had found another toy outside, so she stacked them in a pile on the patio, while she wandered off to explore. This afternoon Cole followed me to the kitchen, and we all headed outside. There was a little more of a breeze today, so the pups spent a little longer out there. Sadie and Zoie ran out to go roll around in the grass a bit. Cole sat out in the sun for a little bit, then relaxed in the shade the rest of the time. He made sure to get plenty of heiny scratches too! This evening the pups all went outside for awhile. Sadie and Zoie were busy exploring all over. They got excited when the neighbor was out by the pond and had to check out what he was up to. Then, they had fun racing along the fence with the neighbor pup too! Coley sat and pawed at me for attention the majority of of the time. He's my little bud! The kiddos all had their dinners, then got tucked into bed.

Bella, Louie & Chico

This morning Louie was sitting up in his bed. I let him out and he made his way outside, while I let the other two out. Louie was getting around a little better this morning, so that made me feel better. Bella worked on breakfast right away. I got some more water out there for them, then gave Louie his medicine. Chico ate when Bella was busy exploring around the fence. I had Louie come inside to try and eat, but the most I got out of him was a couple sniffs at it. When it was time for the other two to come in, I put Louie's food out on the patio with him. I saw through the window that he was finally starting to eat. Bella and Chico got tucked back in their beds with a snack.

Bubba & Stormy

This evening I read mom's note, then started getting food ready for Bubba. He must have heard me, and came wandering in the laundry room. He hopped up and went to work on eating, while I got him some fresh water. I gave him a few pets, then went to see Stormy. She was busy barking out the front of the yard, so I went around the side to try and get her attention. I startled her! Poor girlie. But, when she saw it was me she came running and got all excited. I said hi to her for a minute, then got her dinner ready. She also went right to work on her food.

Shadow

This evening I came in and called for Shadow, while I read my notes. He came wandering into the kitchen. Shadow started rubbing against my legs, while I got his dinner ready. He started to nibble a bit, so I went to turn on lights and check his box. He met me in his room and walked me back to the living room. He walked some circles around me, purring away. Later, he hopped up to the back of the couch. I got out his feather toy and he swatted at that awhile from his perch. Eventually, he came back down to lay on the floor next to me. He would roll to his back and hug onto the feather toy. After he was all done playing,  Shadow went to go snack on his dinner some more.

Bradford, ZZ, Heighty & the gang

Moody came out and hopped on the counter to talk to me when I got in this evening. I said hi to him, then went out to feed the pups. They were all busy talking at the front of the yard. I called for them, then they all came running. Everyone was accounted for, so no one got locked inside today. :) After a few minutes of saying hi, they all started to eat. Bradford helped me get some fresh water and took a drink from the spigot. Yum! Back inside, Moody was a hungry little man as well. He went and stood on his shelf, while I refilled his bowl.

Oreo & Stuffs

This evening I came in and started to get food ready for the boys. I called for them and Oreo appeared in the kitchen. When I turned around, I saw Stuffy was sitting at the edge of the living room. Oreo got to work right away, and made sure to nibble from both plates. Quality check. Haha! I went to the living room and Oreo came trotting over to sit by me. He purred away and rubbed his chin on me. Stuffy stayed put in the same spot, so after Oreo had enough time I went over to sit by Stuffs. Oreo sat there with a look on his face... "Um, I wasn't finished yet! How could you leave me?!" Haha. I called for him to come over by me, but since he felt snubbed, he went to eat instead. Silly boy.

Gracie, Molly, Emma & the kitties

This afternoon I walked in and spotted Gracie right away. Today, she ran full force right for me, heiny wiggling and super excited! She was bouncing all over the place. Silly girl! I let her out for a potty break quick, since she was so excited. She came in to visit with me, while the other two took their breaks. Gracie grabbed a pink bunny toy and started racing around and shaking it. Then, she just kept trying to crawl under my legs and just soak in as much attention as she could. She cracks me up. I tried to get her to calm down a little, since the kitties were trying to come say hi too, and I didn't want them to get run over! Smudge was sitting safely atop the table. Henry and Charlie snuck in and got some pets when they could. Molly was telling me she wanted to come in, so I let them inside and gave Gracie some time out back to sunbathe. Charlie wandered over for some more attention while Gracie was out. As I was petting him, I noticed Henry was staring at the wall and chattering. He was stalking a fly! This evening, Gracie peeked around the corner to see who was home. The paws started flying! Haha. She runs but barely moves on the slippery floor. I let her potty quick, while I got the pups their dinner. I got the older gals started, then let miss Gracie inside. She was so excited, she didn't know what to do! I convinced her to eat, so she worked on that, taking breaks to get pets while she chewed. She's so silly. Molly and Emma went out after dinner for awhile. Gracie sat with me for some attention. Charlie wanted some love too, so he hopped on the table next to me. When it was time, I told Gracie to go to her bed. She kept picking Emma's kennel and I couldn't get her to switch. I didn't want to freak her out, so we went with it for tonight. Haha.

Chica & Paco

Today both kitties came running from the bedroom when I arrived. Paco was really wanting some attention! He kept meowing and walking in front of me, and nearly tripped me twice! Haha. I stopped to love on him for a minute, then I cleaned their box and got them their snacks. Chica had hers on the counter. Paco wanted to help me water the outside plants today, but I made him stay in. I wasn't sure if he knew the rules yet, like Chica does. The kitties were both ready to chase the feather toys today! I saw after I had left yesterday, they continued and took one into the kitchen, almost tucking it in next to the fridge. Chica took a break to sit next to the tv to groom. She came back down for a little more playtime before I left. Paco was busy zoom zooming the whole time!

Major & Boomer

This morning I pulled up and heard a funny noise that I thought might be a bark, but wasn't quite sure. I waited to hear it again, but didn't, so I headed on inside. Boomer was right at the door waiting for me. Then, I heard the sound again. I guess it was Major, being nervous about coming in through the doggie door for a second. Once he put a foot through, he was fine. The boys waited behind me, while I got their breakfast ready. They went to their spots to eat and Major got his medicine. After they finished, they went outside while I cleaned up. I joined them for a little bit. I saw a couple doe and a buck outside today! Pretty neat.

Sadie, Zoie & Cole

This morning I let everyone out when I arrived. Zoie was busy collecting toys on her way out. Once we got out there, I realized she brought her purple bowl out with her too! What a goodball. They all had a potty break, then we went in for breakfast. Everyone ate well, then back outside for some more playtime. This afternoon I had to go get Coley from his bed. He must have been napping! He came out and did a big stretch, then we went to get the other two. It was pretty hot out this afternoon. They all did some lounging and sunbathing. Zoie was busy running around and collecting her toys into a pile. Eventually, they all wanted to go in to cool off. I gave Cole his pill, then made sure they all had enough water. I guess Coley wanted to go lay down, because he kept pushing his nose against the gate. That made me laugh. This evening, all the pups went outside again. They had plenty of entertainment tonight! There were lots of people out and about the neighborhood, kids fishing and a few walking by the fence. That had Sadie and Zoie all worked up and racing around. Even the backyard neighbor pups joined in the fun! Cole sat and pawed at me for attention, while the girls were busy patrolling the yard. They came in for dinner, then later got tucked in for the night.

Bella, Louie & Chico

This morning I let everyone out of their beds. Louie was quite a bit disoriented when he got out and was walking behind the recliner and trying to figure out where he was. I got him to follow me out to the back door and he had a little trouble bumping into things along the way. Poor little guy. Chico hung out in his bed a little while, but eventually joined us outside. I got Louie his medicine while Bella was working on her breakfast. Chico hung out on the table and supervised. Haha. They all wandered around this morning and did their business. I put the other two inside for a little bit, while I fed Louie. He wasn't interested in eating, but I left it outside with him in case he was hungry later. This afternoon I let Chico and Bella out. This time Chico zoomed out of his bed! I let Louie in and he seemed to be having some trouble getting around. He laid on the floor for awhile and that's when I called. The other two were outside doing their thing. I let them in and got them their peanut butter snacks, then got Louie cozy in his bed. I made sure he had access to water if he got up later. This evening I let Bella and Chico outside. Louie did get up and made his way out too. His back end didn't seem to want to cooperate the greatest, but at least he was up and moving more than earlier. He drank a bunch of water and took breaks to lay down. When it was time, i got them all tucked in for the night. Louie got his medicine, but he wasn't hungry again. I put his bowl in by him, so maybe he'll eat later.

Bella, Louie & Chico

This evening Bella was quite excited to see me! She couldn't decide whether to say hi or to go outside, so she kept running back and forth between me and the hallway. Haha. She ran outside while I went to check on Louie quick. He got up when he heard me out there. He stumbled around a bit at first, but then he was getting around ok. I went in to get his medicine and dinner ready. I gave his medicine outside, then put Bella in so he could eat. It took a minute, but then he ate very well. He finished it all off for me. I went back in to see what Chico was up to, since he hadn't come out yet. He was just chillin' in his bed. I assume he was protecting some snacks! I finally got him to come out with me, then we joined the others outside for awhile. When it was time, I got them all tucked in with their bedtime snacks.

Rusty & Ruby

This afternoon Rusty was in the living room stretching as I walked in. He started prancing circles around me, carrying his ball. I let Ruby out and she zoomed out the doggie door. Rusty preferred to go out the back with me instead. He got busy rolling around in the grass right away. Miss Ruby was a good girl and did her business all on her own as soon as she got out there. When she was done, she came over by me for a few heiny scratches, before returning back to the cool house. Rusty brought me his red ball for a little fetch today. He seems to change what his favorite ball is each day! Haha. After a little game, he did some exploring around the yard. Later, he went in to join Ruby on the couch for some relaxation time.

Chica & Paco

Today Chica was sitting on the couch when I came in. Paco came racing out from the bedroom again! He was busy wandering around by me in the kitchen, while I cleaned up. Chica sat on the counter and watched, patiently waiting for her pets and yummy snack. I loved on her a little bit, then got them their food to work on, while I watered the outside plants. They were both waiting at the door for me when I came back in! Paco was ready for some playtime. I got the feather toy out and had him zooming all over the place. Chica went and sat by the bedroom doorway to watch for a bit. I kept trying to call her over. Eventually, she did come by for some more pets. I got her to play with the toy a little while as well. Paco even seemed to understand that it was her turn! Haha. He enjoyed some pets instead.

Winston

This afternoon I got my pal hooked up and we went on our way. It was hot and sticky out today since it rained earlier. Winston did his business, then we got a nice walk in. He was able to sniff around all the trees and bushes that he wanted to. He seemed pretty happy about running through one of the grassy shrubs! Haha. When we were done, we headed back home. He did his silly thing, them grabbed his bone when I got his harness off. He had fun chewing on that, then he wanted to inspect all the stuff on the table that mom had set out! Haha.

Eddie & Butler

This afternoon I let Eddie out when I arrived. He was busy prancing around in circles. Butler took a minute before he was ready to come out to see us. He got his spray on. After that, the boys messed around with each other for a couple minutes, before going to go sunbathe. The rain had stopped this morning, so it was sunny enough out for their visit. The boys wandered in on their own when they were ready to cool down. Butler tried to be a little stinker again when it was time for him to go back to his bed, but I tried to ignore it today. So, he did end up going in on his own after a little bit.