Taz

I fed and watered Taz, then we got on our way. It was still pretty chilly this morning, but should warm up later today. Everything was all frosted over and glistening in the sunlight. We took the medium route again today, then played fetch for a little bit afterwards. The last time I threw the ball, Taz must not have seen where it went. He searched and searched for it, but no luck. So I started walking over towards where it was, thinking he would run and get it. Suddenly, he must have seen something on the other side of the fence! I tried to see what it was but couldn't see anything. He started crying and sticking his nose through. He was no longer interested in playing fetch with me! Eventually he came back over by me, and I gave him his chewie before I left.

Sophie & Roxy

I could hear Sophie and Roxy in the backyard when I walked up to the house today. I let them in one at a time to wipe their paws and they were wiggling around like normal. Sophie was licking my face while I was cleaning up Roxy. Then they went and sat in their spots, waiting for their treats while I took care of the fish. They both came to investigate what I was doing while I set up the stepstool. After I was done we sat on the floor and said hi. Sophie was rolling all around, falling into my lap. Roxie sat on her couch then kept darting her head around and looking at the ceiling. I figured she was searching for the laser, so I went and got that out. They chased and chased it all over the place! I stopped for a minute and they both just stared at me. They didn't want to go back outside again! I had to trick Sophie out with the light. Then I went for Roxy and had to carry her out, because she just didn't want to!

Staring at me, waiting for the laser light to come back on.

"Hey let us in! We weren't done playing yet!"

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!