Pippin

This morning Pippin was excitedly waiting for me at the top of the stairs! He did his little roll over while I said hi to him. He was eager for his morning walk. We walked around the courtyard for a while longer this morning since it wasn't nearly as hot out. When we got back home he sat in his spot by the window, waiting for mom and dad to come back. I just sat and pet him for a long time. It looks like he slept on the bed last night. I noticed the pillows were all over the place since he had the bed all to himself! Tonight Pippin took a little bit to get to the stairs when I came in, but he was happy to get outside. When we came in he was full of energy! He was rolling around on the floor and having me rub his tummy for him. He had knocked a pillow off the couch and was sticking his head under that and itching his face on it. I had him chasing around after some treats tonight as well. He will be very happy to see mom and dad when they get home!!

Zeus, Baxter & Zelda

This morning Zelda was laying on her sidewalk in the shade. When I went in, only Zeus came to see me right away. I went looking for sleepy little Baxter and found him laying under the bed. He slowly crawled his way out, did a big stretch and walked to the back door. They did their thing while I watered the plants and fed the fishies this morning. When I was finished I spent the rest of the time petting them outside while they relaxed in the shade. I noticed there were two little froggies swimming in the pool today! They must have needed to cool off too. After I let the boys inside I went to say goodbye to Zelda. The boys were ready to come in. Zeus sprawled out on the cool tile floor and Baxter wandered off to go back to sleep under his bed. Zelda was just sitting out front by the flowers!

Gracie

This morning Gracie ran to the back door to go potty for me. She seems to be more and more comfortable with me every time I see her. After she went potty we sat out in the shade for awhile this morning. She came over to me when she was ready to go inside and wagged her tail at me! I pet her for a minute, then we went in. She curled up in her usual spot and I sat with her and pet her some more. She got excited to get another treat today!

Zeus, Baxter & Zelda

This morning Zelda was sunning herself on the sidewalk again. I said hi to her quick before going to see the boys. When I called for them they both came running! I let them go potty and play around out there while I watered the plants. When I was finished, they both came over for their attention. It was pretty comfortable out this morning, so we spent the whole time outside. The boys laid down and rested next to me in the shade and enjoyed the nice breeze. As we were heading inside, I noticed there was a little green frog in the pool. I was going to touch him to see if he was alive and he quickly dove to the bottom! I was going to get him out, but couldn't get to him anymore... Zelda had moved to a spot in the shade from my car when I was leaving. I stopped to pet her a little more before I left. When I pulled up tonight Zelda was lounging out in the yard close by the mailbox.  She pretty much stayed out in the front lawn the whole time I was visiting.  The boys were happy to see me when I walked inside and eager to get outside to go potty.  It didn't take too long for the heat to hit them though and they wanted to come back in.  Baxter was really playful tonight, I went into the living room and we were playing around. Then Zeus came jogging up and layed down on his back and started wrestling around with us, it was pretty cute.  We spent most of the time playing around inside but before leaving I went outside with them again so they had some more time to do their business.  I gave some attention to Zelda out in the front lawn. She was in the same place out front as when I pulled in and stayed there as I left, just keeping an eye on the neighborhood. :)

Pippin

This afternoon Pippin was sitting at the top of the stairs when I came to see him. He rolled over on his side and started wagging his tail right away. I went up and carried him down to take him outside so he could go potty. He was a good boy! He did his business right away, then headed back to the door. After I carried him upstairs, he walked over to the couch and whined a little. I put him up on the couch and he crawled up to his perch to look out the window for mom and dad! This evening Pippin was waiting for me again. We took a nice little walk and he went potty for me. When we got back he ran into the bedroom to get a drink. Then he went over and sniffed at my things on the floor. I'm sure he could smell other puppies! He came over to me and I set him on the couch again. I sat with him and pet him for a long time. He got a couple treats today too!

Gracie

This morning Gracie was watching out her window when I came to see her. She ran right to the back door for me and went outside. We sat out there for awhile until Gracie was ready to go back in and cool down. She ran to her chair and curled up. I brought over her food bowl in case she was hungry. She did a funny little thing with her nose! She kept rubbing her nose on either side of the bowl and would nudge her food down. My dog does the same thing when she's trying to bury her bone! I sat with her for awhile and pet her. Tonight Gracie came running into the living room from the bedroom. She waited at the back door for me. I let her out first so she could go potty before I came out with her. She curled up in a patio chair so we stayed outside for a bit. When we came in, I pet her while she napped on her favorite chair. I brought her another treat to work on for the night before I left.

Gracie

Gracie watched me walking up to the house through her window tonight. When I came in she had run into the bedroom and curled up on a pillow. I pet her for a little bit and gave her a yummy treat! After awhile I got her up and we went to sit outside. She hopped up on one of the chairs right away and relaxed. It was very nice out tonight with a slight breeze. Later Gracie moved to a chair closer to me and I pet her some more. When we went in she curled up on her chair by the window. I brought her one of the little rawhides you set out so she could work on that after I left.

Zeus, Baxter & Zelda

Zelda was out laying on the sidewalk in front of the house today when I pulled up. I went over and said hi to her. She meowed at me and just laid there while I pet her for a bit. When I went inside, both boys came trotting toward me from the living room. We went outside for awhile. Baxter was weaving in and out through my legs while I was walking! Silly boy! I sat out there with them and Baxter crawled up toward me. I was rubbing Zeus's ears for him and he leaned into my hand and rubbed his head on me. They got their daily treats from their friend while we were out there. The boys wandered around the yard and Zeus had some supper before we went inside. Baxter went off to lay down somewhere and Zeus laid on the cool tile. Zelda had moved over by the garage, probably to say hi to her puppy friends!

Dakota & Benny

Today we played out in the backyard for awhile. Benny and I tugged over his big blue squeaky bone. I threw it for him a few times. He got so excited that he wasn't watching where I was throwing it, and ran the wrong way around the pool. It took him a little bit to find it! Kota was exploring around the yard. I ran after her and we chased around the tree back and forth. When Benny was getting to warm we went inside to play. Kota and Benny did a little wrestling around. Then, I tossed Benny's toy for him a little while Kota and I wrestled around! We also played with Kota's food, tossing and flipping the kibbles around.

Caleb & Bella

I let Caleb out when I got there and when we went inside, he ran right into the bedroom. I quick grabbed Bella's food and put it on the counter so he couldn't eat it. I looked around and found her hiding under the night stand. I pet her and she started purring right away and licked my hand. Caleb was snooping around the room and grabbing all the little kitty toys he could find, so I kept taking them away as I'd see them. I think he did get one of the little fluffy ball toys. Reminded me of the movie Elf when he's eating the little cotton balls lol. I would not keep the little pipe cleaner toys, if Caleb gets those, I am almost positive he will need surgery to get those out... just a suggestion. :o) Caleb eventually saw me looking under the stand and came to look too. She puffed up and would start a little growl and walk over to take a swat at him. He wanted to play so bad, he was crying! I tried to get him to come out in the living room to play with me but he had no interest whatsoever. I got a towel out, grabbed Bella and made her into little kitty burrito so she wouldn't scratch me to death. Caleb jumped up on the bed and I kept a hand on him while I let him sniff her, just in case. He was so excited and he was such a good boy! She was a little scared so I let her go back in her hiding spot. After I did that, she got a little wind of bravery in her! Caleb was laying next to me and now she'd pop her head out and make a little lounge at him and hiss. He'd jump but yet wouldn't move a muscle, just watched her. She started to tease him and would stick her head out, roll over on her back and goof around. I kept my hand on his collar the whole time, just for precaution. Eventually she was brave enough to come all the way out and crawled into my lap. Caleb got so excited and moved too quick so she got scared and ran under the bed. It'll take some time, but I think they'll be best of buds soon enough! Caleb was so good, he didn't try anything naughty even once. He was just super excited about his new friend. When it was time to go I had to drag and push him to get to his kennel. Bribing him with treats didn't even work. He wasn't done playing yet!

I see you in there...

Tiny little Bella, taunting the big black puppy!