Suzzie, Heiny, Quartz, Chocolate & Kitty Cat

Heiny ran to the fence to see me right away. It took Suzzie a minute to get up and over to the fence as well, but she was just as excited, giving me her cute smiles. Kitty was snuggled up, all cozy on the back of the couch today. Quartz was waiting for me in his usual spot, ready for some attention. He meowed at me and rubbed his face in my hands. Chocolate was sunning herself on the bed in the guest bedroom. Once I let the girls inside, they were ready for their turn to be pet. Suzzie was even half climbing into my lap! Heiny laid next to me and would paw at me any time I stopped petting her to pet.one of the others. Not enough hands for everyone! Suzzie didn't like Kitty getting anywhere near her food dish today and growled at her. Kitty took that sign and stayed away, meowing sadly at me from the laundry room. I made sure she got plenty of love though! I visited with Quartz again when I went to shut the water off. Chocolate had moved to underneath the bed, so I just let her be. The girls went back outside when it was time and got their yummy treats!

Flax

This morning was a bit chilly out, but the sun was already warming things up. Flax and I started off on our walk right away. He decided to take a detour to visit the neighbor's house this morning. When he returned, he curled up on his bed for a bit as usual. Later, he got up and went to lay out in the grass and watch the birds and squirrels playing outside. This afternoon Flax was laying out in front of the house. He let out a few barks as I pulled in, then came over to greet me in my car. We headed inside so he could relax on his warm bed. He groaned as I scratched him on his back and side. I even got his little leg going! Flax followed me around before it was time to go, collecting his treats as quickly as I was setting them out for him! Tonight Flax woke up and went outside for awhile. He laid on his bed to enjoy the cool evening air before coming in for the night.

Suzzie, Heiny, Quartz, Chocolate & Kitty Cat

Today Kitty was just coming out of the kitchen and Quartz took off down the hall to wait for me when I got in. On my way to turn on his sink, I stopped to pet miss Chocolate, who was snuggled up in her pillows. Quartzie enjoyed some pets while he got a drink. Next I let the ladies inside, with Kitty on my heels. The girls were happy to get some love. Suzzie was a little ornary with Kitty today. She sure didn't want Kitty anywhere near her food dish, and kept curling her lip up at her. I stayed in there and kept a close eye on them. Kitty was just busy loving me up. She even did a big stretch off of my back! Heiny was looking for someone to clean her ears. She kept walking over to Kitty and putting her head down. Suzzie and Heiny took turns snuggling up with me until it was time to head back outside. They were so excited for their treat!

Flax

This morning Flax sat up and followed me outside. He took his walk around the pond, stopping here and there to sniff at things. He stepped into the water to get a quick drink before heading back up to the house. We sat outside for a bit, then I put his food and water out there. Next, I spread out some treats for him. This afternoon Flax was coming down the driveway to see me. We headed inside and he curled up on his bed. He started crying lightly, and I wasn't sure what was up. Then, it turned into a howl and he wanted to go back out! Later I realized some packages had been delivered. But, the wind, too, was howling this afternoon, so I think he was just singing along with it. Flax couldn't decide if he wanted to stay in or out, but eventually he came back in with me. It was getting chilly out with a cold front coming through, so I felt better with him inside the warm house. This evening it was snowing when I came!! I woke Flax up and let him go outside. Even he didn't want to stay out in the cold tonight. As soon as he finished, he wandered back into the house and snuggled up on his bed. I sat with him and scratched his back after I got his dinner ready. I noticed he scratched his face again today. He was busy rubbing his ears and getting his own.leg going. That made me laugh! Before I left I made sure to spread a bunch of treats around for him.

Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

This afternoon Charlie chirped along with the door when I came in. I let the kiddos out of bed. Sugar was cozy, snuggled up under a blanket. She kept poking her nose out of a hole, but didn't want to come out! Finally she did and they all played outside for a bit. They came in and Jimmy hopped up on my lap, giving me kisses through my hair with his wet nose! This evening it had gotten very chilly with a cold front coming through. Needless to say, the pups didn't want to stay outside long! After they finished their dinner and meds, it was Sugar's turn to go out. Surprisingly, she didn't seem to mind it! She curled up on her bed, then just stared at me when I went to let her in. So, I let her stay out until she was ready to come inside. Jimmy brought me a toy and I threw that for him while Buddy worked on eating dry food. Everyone lined up in the kitchen for a treat before bed.

Flax

This morning Flax was a sleepyhead! It took him a little bit to get up at first. When he did, we made our way outside and started on our walk. We got quite a bit of rain over the past couple days, so there was a new little stream running through the grass. We crossed that, but I had to stay behind when Flax waded through the big stream! He wandered and sniffed around up there for awhile. He eventually made his way back home and curled up on his bed on the patio. He spent the rest of the morning outside. This afternoon we sat on the patio for a few minutes, then Flax was ready to head in. He sure has his routine down. We sat on his bed inside and he took a nap while I scratched his back. This evening Flax popped his head up from in the kitchen. He headed outside to do his business while I grabbed the mail. We sat out on the patio again for a long time and enjoyed the cool evening air. He knew when it was bedtime and followed me inside to get his dinner and treats.

Suzzie, Heiny, Quartz, Chocolate & Kitty Cat

Today Kitty was sitting where Boo always used to wait for me, ready to greet me as soon as I came in. She did a big stretch and started purring right away as I gave her a few pets. Chocolate was laying on the guest bed today, soaking up the warm sunshine coming in through the window. I gave her a long chin scratch before going to see Quartzie. He was waiting for me at his post by the faucet. I visited with him, then it was time to let the girls in! Miss Kitty helped me this time, gabbing away at me. She followed me to clean the main litter boxes, while the girls worked on dinner. Quartz enjoyed some more attention, peering down at me from the counter while I tended to that box, taking breaks to give him a pet. When I finished I sat in by Suzzie and was soon joined by Kitty and Heiny. I had to laugh as Kitty got snuggly with Suzzie at one point, laying behind her like she does behind me. She was so talkative today! The girls were excited for their attention as well. I called for Heiny once when she was making her rounds to her bowl. She suddenly came running down the hall, then plopped down with Suzzie and I.

Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

This afternoon everyone raced out of their cages to wait for me at the back door. They all played outside for quite awhile this afternoon, since the sun was out. Jimmy went and sunned himself on the side of the house. Sugar did a little exploring, then ended up curling up on her bed. Buddy did his usual sniffing around all over the place. After awhile he wanted to go in, so I followed. He just wanted treats! He went to the treat door, did his little cry and pawed at the door repeatedly. I let the others in and they got to roam around the house the rest of the afternoon. This evening everyone came running up to see me, even Sugar! While we headed to the door, she veered off into her hideout room. The boys went potty quick, then it was time for dinner. Afterwards, they spent awhile outside again. Jimmy took off out the door barking, because he heard other pups barking! We came in and Jimmy got some fetch in before bedtime.

Flax

This morning it was misting and foggy out when I arrived. I let Flax outside while I went to retrieve the garbage can. As I was coming back, I saw he was making his way to visit the neighbor again! I waited for him and he came back shortly after he was finished saying hi. We sat out on the patio on his bed for the rest of the time. He wanted to stay outside, so I brought out his food and water, then spread around some snacks on the patio. He already was up and collecting them before I finished! This afternoon I saw Flax got up from his bed when I got inside. Then he started heading towards the front of the house, looking for me. I went on the patio and tried calling him back, but he must not have heard me. Next I checked the garage and finally the front door, where he was waiting to come in. Deja-vu? Haha! We sat on his bed inside since he'd had enough of the outdoors on this gloomy day. He relaxed while I scratched his back. He let out a groan, "That's the spot!". This evening Flax got up and wandered outside to do his business. He wandered around for a little while, then relaxed on his bed on the patio for awhile. Later, he was ready to come back in for the night. I got his dinner ready and set out more treats for him before I left.

Buckley, Chloe, Tizzy, JR & Bootsie

Today Bootsie looked so cute all curled up on the smallest bed on the floor. He sat quietly as the dogs all raced out of the room. Buck caught me off gaurd and gave me a big bear hug on his way past me! We all headed outside and they got right to taking their laps. Buck came and buried his face in my lap while he got a back and heiny scratch. Chloe spent most of her time sitting by the trailer, staring up into the tree. Everyone went racing to see the neighbor dog at the fence. They all started howling! It was so funny! Tizzy would take run-bys and tackle me so I'd pet her. She and JR then began wrestling and messing around with each other. Next, it was the boys turn! We headed in when it was time and they all sat for a bacon treat. While I got their peanut butter snacks, they helped themselves to a drink and quick bite to eat.