Shelby, Bitty, Spirit and Baby

Spirit and Bitty were waiting for me by the door when I arrived this evening! I stopped to say hello for a little bit, but could see Shelby waiting for me at the back door with her new cat friend! I let Shelby inside and went out to turn on the sprinklers. Back inside, I went to see how Baby was doing. He was eating some hay and when he turned to look at me, he had a piece sticking out of his mouth; it was so cute! As soon as I picked up the treat cup, he came right to the gate. He enjoyed the treat and as soon as he was done, he started to run and hop around his cage and make little noises, as if he was saying "thanks"! I went back out and sat next to Spirit, who enjoyed a few scratches and even posed for a picture! Shelby then came over and put her hand on my arm, so I had to scratch her too!

Cali

Today Cali was sprawled out on the floor stretching all her legs out after I came in. She got a new flavor of food today, so she got to working on her supper right away. She was pretty rambunctious today, getting a little crazy with the shoe string! We were playing with that most of the time. She hopped up in her chair so I tossed one end up to her. She chased it and scrambled to the floor to keep after it! She grab the string, roll over gnawing on it, then start kicking her back legs at it. Once in awhile she'd take a break to give herself a bath in the kitchen. Then suddenly, she'd zoom across the room to sneak attack the string! Cali would go off and sneakily hide behind something or stand in the corner. Then she'd come flying from across the room again! Up in her chair again, she'd frantically come down after the string and do little somersaults. She cracks me up! I told her daddy would be home again soon, and pet her for a little while before it was time to go.

Shelby, Bitty, Spirit and Baby

Shelby's nose peered around the door as I arrived this morning. She ran back and forth to the back door and then back to me! I followed her and let her outside. It was a cool morning and the grass was wet. I turned the sprinklers on and went back inside to greet the other furry friends. Spirit was taking a drink and Bitty was perched on the couch. I said hello to both, gave them some scratches and rubs behind the ears. I found Baby sleeping in the morning sun. I said hello and he perked his ears up and turned around to say Hi! I opened up the door and he came out and sniffed me and tickled my nose! I gave him some new hay and a yogurt treat; he enjoyed both! Back outside, I spent the rest of my time with Shelby. She just loves to get her belly scratched!

Annie

Annie met me at her room door with a wagging tail! We grabbed the leash and enjoyed another walk in the beautiful neighborhood. Annie decided it was time to turn around and go back in. We played on the floor again with her toy. She kept it in her mouth, even as she turned on her back to enjoy a tummy rub! Annie is so cute and funny! We went and laid down on her bed and I tucked her in with a few more scratches and rubs! I had a great time; Annie is such a sweet, little girl! Hope to see you again!

Shelby, Bitty, Spirit and Baby

It was so good to see the gang again! Spirit met me at the door and said hello! I could see Shelby waiting by the back door and I went out to play with her. We turned on the sprinklers and stated outside to enjoy the beautiful evening! After we turned off the water, Shelby and I went inside to say hello to Baby! He was sleeping, so we didn't wake him up; we will say hello tomorrow! Shelby and I then went into the living room and she rolled over for some tummy rubs. I topped off the water dish and said goodbye! See you tomorrow morning!

Annie

As I opened the door, Annie started whining and wagged her furry, little tail. She was so excited to see me! Annie rolled over and I scratched her tummy for a few moments. I then grabbed her leash and she knew exactly what we were going to do! As soon as I put her leash on, she lead me right to the door. We enjoyed a nice, long walk in the beautiful, evening air. Back inside, it was time for dinner and her pill pocket! She ran around the room and took her pill pocket out of the room to enjoy it! We then sat on the floor and she ran around with her rawhide, dashing around the couch and chairs. A few more tummy and back scratches and it was time for me to go! See you later, Annie.

Coco & Mia

This morning as I walked around the corner, I saw an excited little Mia, dancing around and wagging her tail! She started bouncing up and down as I unlocked the door. Almost immediately, she rolled over for a belly rub! I was going to try and say good morning to Coco quick, but Mia kept blocking me and even sat on my feet so I'd stay to pet her. She's such a sweetie pie! I let her go out to potty and enjoy the gorgeous morning. Coco was sleeping on the couch in the bedroom again. She ate a little bit for me while I pet her. She hopped down when she finished to go find a new sleeping spot. I sat out with Mia for a bit and gave her big hugs and kisses before it was time to go. This afternoon Coco had moved into the office. She followed me into the kitchen, just talking away! I got her some food while I let Mia in. She was sleeping in the shade, but happy to come inside for some attention! She danced circles around me. I grabbed her leash and she was ready to go! We took only a short walk. I think she was nervous from sprinklers going off down the street and the sound of a nail gun from people working on a house. So we headed back inside where she was more than happy to get a nice tummy rub! I put the other half of canned food in her bowl since she hadn't eaten her breakfast yet. I sat down with her and she finished off the bowl again! She must just be waiting for the good stuff now... She's doing so much better this time, not mopey at all when I'm there! I tried to get Coco to eat some more, but she was busy checking out all the rooms in the house. I walked up behind her and was talking to her, but I guess she didn't hear me. She jumped when she saw me! I gave Mia a couple treats and let her back outside before I left. Tonight I let Mia in right away, and as usual she was happy to see me! While I was getting Coco's supper ready, Mia started getting very talkative. She kept "woo woo-ing" at me like, "Come on, let's go for our walk already!". Coco was all snuggled up in the blankies on the bed tonight. After I let Coco eat for a bit, I got Mia's leash. She came bouncing down the hallway again, stretching those big paws out in front of her. I put her leash on, then she rolled over on the floor. So, I made a dash down the hallway and she came running right after me! We took a nice long walk again tonight. After our walk, I got her dinner ready. She was hungry and ready to eat! I sat with her and she polished off her bowl again. I let her outside while I spent more time with Coco. She didn't eat as much for me tonight, but I noticed she had a good amount of dry food since I was last there. I gave Mia a couple treats before I left along with a big kiss on her head goodnight.

Cali

Today Cali was right at the door again when I came in. She must hear me coming every time! She rolled around while I said hi. I got her supper out and warming up. Then we played with her shoe string. I swear she never gets sick of playing with that! She grabbed it and rolled around on her back, gnawing at it. I'd move it in circles around her and she'd suddenly take off, zooming in any random direction after it! She worked on her supper a little bit while I attended to her litter box. When I finished, I came out to find her already comfortable and curled up in her favorite spot. She let me pet her there for awhile, then she got in a playful mood. She hopped down and made her way down the hall until I called her. Then she turned around and came back, flopping down just before she got to me with paws outstretched. She's so funny!

Action shot! She's got the string and holding on tight!

Cali

Today Cali did her usual as I came in the front door. She sprawled out and stretched her front legs out toward me wherever I happened to be in the room. Then she'd get up and go rub against the post in the living room. I got her food out to warm up while we played with her string for awhile. She even had fun playfully batting at my fingers! Later, she hopped up into her chair and started rolling around. She stretched her legs out towards me again. I did the same and she playfully swung at my hands some more. We goofed around with her pad on the chair until it was time to eat. I'd move it around or put my hand under it and she'd pounce on it! I gave Cali some yummy treats before it was time to go. She hopped right down to go get them.

I got it!

Dakota & Benny

This afternoon Benny was zooming around and up over the couch! He went up there again and came back with his orange ball. He kept pushing the ball against the back of my leg while I was letting Kota out. I guess someone wanted my attention! We took a nice long walk again today. It was so nice out! On our way, we had a little old doggy that wanted to come say hi. He was across the street and thankfully didn't venture out into the road. We heard some sirens on our walk today and could hear some dogs in the neighborhood singing along. When we got home, Benny was pretty tired and laid in the kitchen. But he made sure to go get his ball to keep it close, so I wouldn't steal it from him!