Jay and Chloe - they are both doing just fine.  I played with Jay and then fed them both and scooped Chloe’s box.  I gave Chloe the rest of the canned food…. she was happy!

Jay doing what she loves!

Jay and Chloe- I played with Jay and as I was wiping her feet off this morning, I got a BIG kiss from her.  It might’ve actually been more like a headbutt with her snout.  All I know is that I had mud on my face after!  haha!!  I fed them both and I scooped Chloe’s box too.

Jay is a happy girl! I love that I caught her ears flapping as she was running.

Jay and Chloe- Jay got a nice long visit last night.  It was so nice outside when I ran over (after American Idol was done ) that I wanted to stay outside so we did.  It was nice again this afternoon so we played for a long time that visit too.  (I think I am anticipating rainy weather for the weekend so I’m taking advantage of the good weather now.  Plus I think the 60 degree weather is going to end soon too so I’m just trying to enjoy it while it lasts!)  Regardless, Jay is the beneficiary of my wanting to be outside!!  Chloe is doing well too.

Chester & Bailey - Chester and Bailey are well tonight!  They both pped before dinner, then gobbled up their meal, (Chester got his glucosamine pill as well!).  They both pooped on our walk and took care of their daily sniff quota ;O)  Turned a few lights on and brought in the mail.  Gave them fresh water and a treat each.  All is well!

I saw this quote today:  “Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog.”   I was on this website when I found it:  http://www.8pawsup.com/ .  If you like labs, you’ll like this website.

MICROCHIPPING WORKS!  Now I know this but I thought I’d share my story.  It is also helpful when really nice people stop to lend a hand too!  I was walking a dog yesterday when I saw another dog in the front yard across the street get all excited when she sees us and she comes running over.  About this time I’m having heart failure but she looks friendly…. as she is!  The dog I’m walking LOVED her too.  It was a little crazy for a few minutes.

I’m trying to maintain control of the dog I’m walking (although at this point we are not walking, the dogs are trying to play!)  An SUV drives by and I see the woman looking at us.  She stops and asks if she can help and I say YES!  She grabs the other dog and looks at her tags.  Her name is Bree and there is a phone number on her tag.  There is no answer at that number. :(  There is an address though and the woman knows the street.  I ask her if she has a leash in her car and she doesn’t so she starts going house to house, knocking on doors, asking for a leash.

By this time,  a man who was on his morning walk has come up and I ask if he can help.  He holds the dog I’m walking and I have Bree whose collar keeps slipping off over her head.  Ugh!   The woman who has stopped to help has found a leash (so now a 4th person is helping!!) and I have called the number on the dog’s microchip tag.  They have a 2nd number listed for the owner and she answers!  So the first woman leaves - she has her 3 kids in the car and she was on her way out to lunch with her kids - it was her daughter’s birthday.  The man and I start walking towards the dog’s house.  The owner of the dog calls her son who is home and he drives over to pick up the dog.  End of story and it was a happy one!

As a dog walker, this type of thing happens to me occasionally.  Please microchip your pet AND make certain your pet has his collar on with tags that have the microchip and your phone number.  If this dog wouldn’t have had a collar on, I don’t know what I would’ve done.  Another happy ending!

PS  When your pet is microchipped, you must contact the company and register the chip to your phone numbers.  This is a free service once you have the microchip inserted.  If you move or if your phone number changes, you need to update your phone numbers with the microchip company.  You can list multiple phone numbers to the chip - home, cell, work, and your spouse’s numbers too.

It looks like Bailey has her arm around Chester and she's telling him a secret! Chester looks very interested in whatever she is saying. haha!

Chester & Bailey - I got to see them for the first visit yesterday!!!  Chester was sprawled out on his bed when I got there.  I gave him a belly rub but I could hear Bailey dancing around in her crate so the belly rub didn’t last very long.  We all went outside in the yard, I played some with Bailey and the dogs played some together.  I brought them in to feed them and then we went for a short walk.  Chester had a little giddy-up in his step but he certainly seemed to enjoy walking.  We took it slow so he could do some sniffing and peeing.

Jay and Chloe - They are doing just fine.  Jay ate her food by the time I went for the midday visit yesterday.  I fed them both dinner last night and Jay was eating when I left.  I will see them again a little later this morning but I probably won’t post another note after that visit.

Chloe is happy this morning... it is time for breakfast!

What a funny look on Jay's face! LOL!!

Jay and Chloe -  They are doing just fine!  I’ve thrown the ball for Jay (I didn’t hit any trees last night and only once this morning!)  Jay hasn’t eaten yet but she is very happy to take a treat from me though.  Chloe is very happily eating!  I scooped her box this morning too.

Madison & Murphy - Madison and Murphy must’ve been eager for treats because someone got the treat container all the way from the counter to the floor…unopened but a few bite marks.  Plus, their last two cans were on top of it, a precaution for this very thing, now that’s what I call determined!  I figured someone was Houdini when I found the treat bag inside something else in the first place!  They were very affectionate as usual and had great appetites everything is going well here!  Murphy rolled over on his back for today’s brushing Madison groomed herself!

Jackson - He was snoozing good this morning.  He was on the couch and stayed there… so I came over and rubbed his belly.  I think he would’ve stayed there the whole visit but I did get him up to go outside.  He is not a fan of the cold weather!  He got some more lovin’ when he came back in.

Jackson had jumped off the couch and was stretching when I snapped this. I was attempting to get a picture of him on the couch... he was looking pretty comfy!

Jackson - He is doing just fine!  Yesterday afternoon the weather was great and we both enjoyed being outside!  Last night we both enjoyed being inside - it was cold!  After we went outside, I ended up turning on the tv and finished watching American Idol.  The girl that does my hair knows one of the contestants (they were Bobcat cheerleaders together) so I was waiting to watch her audition and of course she was the next to last audition.  Jackson got some extra lovin’ and he didn’t seem to mind!  He was eating when I left this morning.

What a nice profile shot of Madison!

I am imagining Shannon just said "Murphy" to get him to stop and look at her!

Madison & Murphy - Murph and Maddie are as sweet and affectionate as ever today.  :-)  They were happy to see me, especially because I feed them I’m sure! ;-)  I’m realizing that they are some of the few kittens that come when you say their names!  That comes in handy when trying to be the resident animal photographer!! Lol

Sam is 12 mos old and is still very much a puppy. He's also a sweet boy that loves ear and belly rubs!

Sam - Sam is my newest client and I’m going to be so excited to see him during the week!  He is a walker and I’m going to get my exercise.  I can’t wait!!

I'm guessing Murphy is staring at the green feather!

Madison

Madison & Murphy - Murphy and Madison are just awesome!  I visited with them for an hour because I just could bear to leave!  They were giving ME so much love lots of green feather time too.  Madison is a maniac with that thing!!!  It is hanging on by a thread, quite literally!  Lol they ate and all was well.