Taz

We're moving in the right direction with the temperatures today. It was 12 degrees with a windchill of 2, and it was snowing. Tomorrow we're supposed to get up to 36! The spigot outside was unfrozen again today, turned right on for me. I got Taz his food and water, then we were on our way! He was sure ready to go today and was crying till I got his collar on. We took the medium route today. The light fluffy snow that was falling made the icy spots very slippery and hard to see. We both slipped a few times, but neither of us fell! On the way back we passed a christmas tree laying by the fence. Looks like someone just tossed it over! Taz was pretty excited and had to check that out. The next two days should be really nice out and we can get back to his longer route.

Mattie, Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

I let everyone out again this afternoon, except Mattie. She didn't feel like it. I was surprised at how long they stayed out this time! Sugar was the first one back in as usual. After they were all in they started munching on their food a little and getting a drink. Sugar was sitting on the bed so I went in by her. She started sliding and rolling around! Jimmy hopped up by her and joined in the fun. When it was time to go I had to try and get them to go in their beds. Poor Buddy got shocked by the cage when he touched it! He didn't want to go in after that so I had to bribe him with a treat. Then everyone else was excited so I gave them all one too!

Dakota & Benny

I let Dakota and Benny out back for awhile today. I went outside with them to make sure Dakota didn't escape. I noticed she stood on her hind legs a couple times, peeking over the fence. So my guess is that she probably hopped over. Benny was busy running back and forth along the fenceline with the little neighbor dog. Dakota sure liked my scarf! She kept jumping up and trying to play with it. I noticed Dakota has some very loose stool today, just thought I'd let you know. After I knew they both had gone potty, we went back inside for a bit. They both enjoyed me petting them and giving them back scratches! Kota would get jealous if I was petting Benny and not her.

Taz

I went inside again today to check the water and it's running fine. Today it is very windy and very cold! It was -11 with the windchill when I came. We're even quite a bit colder than Wisconsin today! I went to get water for Taz and the spigot outside was frozen solid. I turned it on all the way and nothing came out, so I had to get water from the house today. I fed him and put down some more hay so he stays nice and warm. We played fetch for a little while before I left. I cut his visit a little bit shorter today since it is just so cold and windy. I will stay longer one of the next few days, since it should be starting to warm up starting tomorrow and we'll be seeing the 40's again!

Taz waiting patiently for the "ok" to get his chewie!

Sierra & Koko

The girls were very excited to see me this morning! They were busy saying hi and sniffing at me while I got their breakfast ready. Sierra like usual, didn't want to eat hers while I was there. I put her dish in the bedroom to finish after I left. She was staring at me, waiting for me to get out the lighty! I started cleaning up their potty pads before we played. It took me a little while longer because they each kept taking turns going potty after I would clean some up! When I was done we played with the lighty for awhile before I left.

Mattie, Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

Everyone went out quickly and came running back inside today! It's -11 with the windchill... brrr! I started getting their meds ready while they munched on their breakfast. I was using the cheese again and saved Buddy for last this time. Again, he took it no problem! I gave Mattie all her Glyco Flex chews today, so you won't have to worry about those. Buddy was running around the house like crazy today. He was up on the fireplace, trying to look for something. Then he found a rawhide, so he was trying to hide it in the couch. After that he was looking out the window for awhile. Sugar and Jimmy were all snuggled in my lap, with Mattie leaning up against my legs and head in my lap. They were keeping me nice and warm! I looked around to see what Buddy was up to and saw him under Charlie's cage. I said "Buddy, what are you doing?" and he whipped around with seeds all stuck to his nose and a feather sticking out of his mouth! lol

Mattie, Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

I went to let everyone outside this afternoon. Mattie didn't even want to go out. The rest came right back in as soon as they could and snuggled up around the house to get warm again. Tonight Mattie was ready to go out as soon as I got there! Mattie took her time outside while the little ones shivered at the door to come inside. I started with Jimmy for the meds, then moved to Buddy. I used the cheese again and he took it fine... just depends on what he feels like eating at the moment I guess! After everyone got their meds and treats I gave them another one of the soft food containers. I was spooning it into the different bowls and they were eating it before I moved to the next! Mattie tried to eat the spoon while I was scooping some out into her bowl. lol Sugar and Jimmy snuggled up with me after they were done eating and Buddy sat on his perch on the couch, savoring his treat that he had hidden. Sugar kept rubbing her head in my hand, so cute! Charlie said "hi" again while I was there tonight.

Sophie & Roxy

The girls weren't waiting at the fence for me today. I figured they were probably all snuggled in their little house in the cold weather. I opened the door and called for them, and they came running from the other side of the house. I brought them in one at a time to wipe their paws today. They are so wiggly! I finally got them cleaned up so I gave them a treat while I attended to the fish. When I was finished I said hi to them for a few minutes, then decided we would play with the laser light today. After I brought the laser out, that's all they wanted to do was chase it! Roxy went crazy chasing it all over the place. After awhile Sophie started whining while she searched for it. They had so much fun that they didn't want to go back outside!

Taz

It sure is chilly today! I went in the house to check the water again, since the wind chill today puts us at -3 degrees. The water is running fine. I grabbed Taz's jacket while I was inside since there are wind gusts every now and again. Taz was running around and crying to get going. I put the mail away, fed and watered him before we got going. His water still isn't freezing completely solid, since his house is so nice and cozy inside. I noticed he drank a lot of it this time before it froze up. We went on the medium route today. At one point I stopped and made sure he was doing ok and not shivering or anything before we decided to continue longer. He didn't seem to mind the cold at all, and was excited to go! This is the first day the sun has been out for our walk in a few days, so other than the wind and cold it was pretty nice out. I'm glad we didn't go for the long route though, since on the way back the wind gusts turned to full on constant wind. I gave him several treats along the way for being such a trooper! I hurried him home and gave him his chewie before I left.

Mattie, Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

I don't think we got much snow last night. There was a tiny bit on my windshield this morning, but other than that it's just very windy and very cold! I let everyone outside and all but Mattie did their business and came running right back inside! Sugar and Jimmy snuggled up in the bedroom on the bed and blanket on the floor. I got out the meds to give to them and I guess yesterday was just a fluke thing. Buddy wouldn't take the cheese, so I unwrapped the pills and tried turkey. Still no go... so I unwrapped that and tried the roast. He reluctantly ate that. He sniffed at it, licked it once then finally took it. One of the little meat balls he chewed and spit back out, pill and all. We'll see how it goes tonight!