Murdy & Charlie

Today both boys were making their way down the stairs to see me. Not sure if they're supposed to be up there or not... Charlie was instantly attached to my legs, meowing up at me and weaving in and out as I walked. Murdy hopped up on the counter right away, so I gave him his eye ointment. I put Charlie in the bathroom to eat the rest of his can of food. Murdy followed me around this time, while I took care of the rest of their things. I checked to see how Charlie was doing and he was just purring away as he ate. When he finished, it was playtime. He sure loves the chirping feather toy! He was racing, leaping high in the air and doing cartwheels to catch it! He's quite the crazy little guy. Murdy just sat and watched. I'm sure he's not feeling up to his usual self. Charlie would take breaks in between the chasing to hop in my lap and get some attention. Then, he'd get his little heiny wiggling... and pounce! He sure cracked me up today.

Jackie & Meeko

This morning Jackie sat up and watched me curiously. I let him outside for a quick potty break. Meeko came to see me when we got back inside. He hopped up on the table and meowed at me. I gave him a quick few pets, then got breakfast ready for the boys. Meeko hopped right up and worked on his. Jackie kept taking breaks to look at me, making sure I wasn't doing anything fun without him! I gave him some time, then asked if he wanted to take a walk. He perked up and started going crazy when I grabbed the leash! He bounced around and stuck his heiny in the air. He settled down long enough for me to get his collar on, then off we went. We got a nice long walk in this morning. When we got back, I filled up his kong toy for him before I left. This afternoon was pretty warm out already, so Jackie and I just spent some time in the backyard. I got out one of his ice cube snacks for him to work on. He loved it! I moved it into the shade for him and he just laid down and licked away. This evening was still pretty hot out. We will be looking forward to the cooler weather on its way! I let Jackie out potty, then got their dinner ready. Meeko was already pacing on top of the counter and meowing for some attention. I went and cleaned Meeko's box while they worked on supper. Jackie didn't like that I was up there without him! He stood at the gate and whined for me to come back. I hurried, then waited in the kitchen so Jackie would finish his food. We made a little game of it and he ate better for me. When he wasn't interested anymore, we went out for another potty break and came in to play. Jackie and I messed around until it was time for bed. Then, I got him some treats in his kong.

Flax & Booty

This morning I saw Booty sitting in the grass in front of the house. Flax startled me this morning because he was right at the front door, ready to go out! It was much cooler outside than yesterday already. I let him outside while I fed the fish. Flax wandered about the yard for awhile. I headed into the garage to get their breakfast, and little Booty was in there! He meowed at me and followed me everywhere. He sure is a silly little guy! Later, I saw him reaching up to get food from Flax's bowl. Flax saw that too and came to eat his breakfast. This afternoon it started to warm up, so I went to let Flax inside. He was laying in the shade on the front porch when I got there. He wandered around to the back and came in. I got him some more of his treats and spread them around in his area for him. This evening Flax was sleeping when I got there. He sat up, then headed outside. I went to the garage to get them their dinner and Booty came running out from under the truck. He started meowing and came rubbing up against my legs. He followed me everywhere! He almost tried to follow me into the house, but I made sure he didn't. Flax had wandered to the front of the house to sprawl out and relax. It should be a nice cool night for him.

Hudson, Zel, Gabbie, Sparkles & Blackie

This morning Blackie wandered out to go do his exploring, while I headed inside to let the pups out. It was a much cooler morning today. We headed back in after getting paws wiped, to eat their breakfast. Sparkles was sitting in the living room when I let them in, so she hid under the table so as not to get trampled! Hudson sat up next to me after he finished and got some attention. After the girls polished off their dishes, we went out to enjoy the cool morning. Blackie came and nudged my arm to pet him a bit. The three little ones were having fun exploring. Hudson saw a bird fly overhead, so he went to chase it! When it was time, they headed back inside. I gave them each a cookie before I left. This evening was a pretty typical night for us. Blackie met me in the driveway, then I let the littles outside. They came in to eat and Hudson was first to finish as usual. He sat with me for some chest scratches while we waited for the girls. When they finished, I asked if they wanted to go outside. They all started dancing and galloping around the living room. I guess so! They headed out to play the rest of the time. Some crows in a nearby tree got Hudson all worked up.

Sadi & Stormy

This morning I found both girls out on the patio. They were both sprawled out in the sunlight! Sadi was sleeping soundly, so I pet her gently so I wouldn't startle her. She gave me her little meow and got her chin scratched. I walked over to give Stormy a few pets before we headed inside for Sadi's meds. I set Sadi by her bowl afterwards and she got to nibbling on her food. While she was eating, Stormy came and loved on me in the living room. She walked her circles around me and purred away. She finally just laid in front of me and enjoyed her chin scratches. Sadi came back out and sat with us. She, too, had her little motor running the whole time!

Flax & Booty

This morning Flax was snoozing away comfortably on his bed. He sat up when I walked in and gave me a few of his big, deep barks. I walked over to pet him, then went to get breakfast ready for him and Booty. I didn't get to see Booty this morning, so I put his dry and canned food out for him. Flax got up amd went outside for a bit. It was quite muggy out already. He went for a stroll down by the pond, then came back up to lay on the patio. He was panting pretty good in the thick, warm air. So, we headed back inside the cool house. This afternoon I stopped by to give Flax another potty break. He got up and went for a little walk. Then, he laid out in the sunshine. It wasn't long before he was warm again. I went to check and see if Booty was around, but he wasn't. He did like his food though! After awhile, Flax and I headed back in. This evening Flax was up and ready to go outside. He wandered out and did his thing for a bit. I saw Booty sitting out front when I walked up, so I went to say hi. He was attached to my legs immediately! He was happy to get pet for awhile. Flax wandered over by us eventually, but Booty knew he was safe by me so he stayed close. Flax got some attention too. Flax took a break to eat some dinner before we headed back in for the night. It was still very hot out and there is talk of storms for the evening,  so I thought it'd be best if he stayed inside.

Hudson, Zel, Gabbie, Sparkles & Blackie

Today is going to be another very hot day. It was so muggy out yesterday, that I decided not to lock Blackie in for the evening. That way, he could at least go out and cool off a bit. He was sleeping in his house this morning when I arrived. He went to wander around, while I let the other three outside. They did their business, then came in for breakfast. Hudson was being a little booger today! When I wiped their paws off, he wouldn't let the girls inside. He was just trying to play of course. They went back out to play for awhile after they all finished eating. I gave everyone a treat to enjoy outside. This evening Blackie was sleeping in his house again, even on this hot afternoon! I let the little ones out to potty, then we spent most of our time inside. I gave Blackie some fresh water with a bunch of ice cubes to cool him off. Sparkles came out to visit with me tonight. I had Hudson sit with me in the living room while we waited for the girls to finish dinner. Sparkles sat on the opposite side and enjoyed some attention. I was sitting on the floor and miss Gabbie jumped up on the couch behind me. She stood her front feet on top of my head to smell me, then she went from side to side sneaking kisses! That made me laugh. Later, she laid down to chew on the bone and Hudson kept messing with her. Eventually, the pups were excited to get back outside to play.

Ginger, Tiger & Scout

The pups gathered by the window this evening to see who was here! They all ran to the gate and started bouncing up and down. I let them all outside for a potty break. That door sure gets toasty in the sun! They roamed around a little after doing their business. It wasn't long before they wanted back in the nice cool house. I got everyone a treat once we were back inside. Ginger made sure to give me plenty of kisses! She kept standing up against my knees for attention. She took a little break and Scout came over to give her some kisses. Later, we went back out for another quick potty break. When we came back in I got them each a bone to work on after I left.

Sadi & Stormy

Sadi was roaming around the living room when I came in today. She saw me and followed along to the kitchen. Both girls decided to help me today! Stormy was weaving back and forth across my ankles. I put their food in their room, then came to get Sadi. She sat like a good girl, as always, through her medication routine. I sat her by the food when we were done, but she wasn't hungry at the time. They had finished all of their canned food from yesterday. Sadi wandered back out to the living room and sat in her spot for some attention. She purred away while she got her chin scratched. I even got her little leg going! Stormy had gone to sit in her window, so Sadi enjoyed having the attenion all to herself. Before I left I set her back by the food, and this time she stayed to snack a bit.

Hudson, Zel, Gabbie, Sparkles & Blackie

This morning Blackie stopped to say good morning on his way to check out the neighborhood. I let Hudson and the girls out for their first morning potty break. Hudson and Gabbie came in for breakfast, but Zel was busy exploring. I got them their food and waited for Hudson to finish. Gabbie was too busy bouncing around ti eat at first. So, I put Hudson back out to play. Now, Zel was ready to come in! I stayed in with the ladies to make sure they ate. Zel stole a quick mouthful of food from Gabbie's bowl before going to eat from her own. Gabbie made sure to finish after that! We all heades back out to enjoy the beautiful morning! Blackie came bouncing over for a few pets when he heard I was back outside. This evening Blackie came meandering up to say hi. I let the kiddos out, who were very excited to go play! We headed in for dinner and they all polished off their bowls. Hudson sat by me in the living room while the girls finished. He leaned up against me to snuggle. Then, he decided to check out the other doggie smells on me. We stayed inside a bit longer since it was pretty toasty out today. Zel was busy working on her bone. We headed out and they had a chance to explore. Blackie saw something up in a tree and started barking up at it! I never got a chance to see what it was. When it was time, the pups got to head back inside the nice cool house.