Sloan, forever missed
These pictures were taken in our backyard in California on Jan 5, 2006. Each dog got an elephant both of which might be tucked away in a closet. I have a hard time throwing away their toys.
I miss you Sloan and still think about you often. 4/29/96 - 12/13/08
dog walking and cat sitting on Sunday 12/11
Cinnamon and Nutmeg - Cinnamon came out as soon as I came in the door (but she didn't try to escape!) :) She just wanted some attention. It wasn't too long before Nutmeg came out and she just wanted to sniff all of my stuff. I'm sure it smelled like all kinds of cats and dogs. I topped off their food bowls and gave them fresh bottled water. They are doing just fine!
Chester & Bailey - Chester has been pretty gimpy. We've taken it easy although when he's out in the yard, he'll take off after Bailey and act like his legs aren't bothering him at all. Crazy, one-track minded boy!! :) LOL! Bailey has been playing a lot of ball while you've been away. I think she's had fun! I bit the bullet and bought the bed. They had one at Orvis although it is a medium and I'm going to return it and really bite the bullet and get the large. :)
Turk - he is being a good boy. He has greeted me each time totally fine.... very excited to see me which is very obvious. I'm glad he is making it clear that he likes me. Last night he really wanted to pull when I walked him and this morning he didn't try it quite as much. He still makes me laugh when you say "heel" and he slows down and kind of prances. It's funny.
Eli, Peyton and Chaos - they are all fine although someone had diarrhea in the house last night. It wasn't Chaos b/c she was in her room. I'm not sure who it was though.... perhaps Peyton. Other than that, they are just fine.
Scoobie - It's funny how he has changed from my first visit. He is all excited when I come in now, jumping all over me. He's enjoyed his walks and he's been eating well too.
Suki and Yuki - Suki peed a few times this morning and then she pooped. After that, she was ready to go back inside so I dropped her off at the house and Yuki and I went back out and finished the walk. They both gobbled down breakfast.
Roux and Gracie - Gracie spent most of the time this morning looking out the window and Roux wanted to play. She was hilarious up in the exercise room. I'd toss the paper balls in the air and she'd just after them. Hi-larious!
dog walking on Sun 12/4/11
Rocky, Lucky, Maddie & Cotton - they are all doing well. The dogs have been taking care of all of their business outside and Lucky has wanted to chase sticks. And then she wants to chew on them. She's been trying to eat Rocky's food too. The kitties are just interested in eating!!
Turk - He's doing great too. He did make "growly" type of sounds when I got there last night as I was reaching over the gate. It definitely made me pause but I think it was just his way of greeting me because he seemed happy to see me. His tail was wagging and his ears were relaxed! Some dogs will cry / whimper when they're happy to see me.... maybe Turk makes that growly sound. He was fine last night and this morning. I walked him both times and he's been good. It is obvious he knows he isn't supposed to pull and I can tell the wheels in his head are just turning: walk nicely like I"m supposed to or should I chase squirrels.... what can I get away with?? :)
PJ - PJ slept in this morning. He didn't meet me at the door in the hallway like he usually does. He was upstairs on your bed still (and it was 8am!) I fed him and scooped his box.
the dog walker on Saturday 12/3/11
Turk - I am in love with this dog. He greeted me just fine when I got there and I let him out back so he could pee. I grabbed his leash and we went for a walk. He was excited when he saw it but he sat and I put his collar on. He did pull me on the leash when he really wanted to sniff something once but for the most part he walked nicely. He did pee a lot :) and he pooped too. I started to call you b/c I was hesitant to leave him outside b/c it was cold. I am going to be driving by your house around 10 and was going to ask if I could pop in and just let him out then but I didn't want to call you b/c it was early and I didn't want to wake you. I'm sure he is fine.... it was just me worrying about him.
Charlie & Maggie - your son was at your house this morning. He said he spent the night at your place b/c it was closer to where he was and easier than getting back to his house. I'm sure Charlie enjoyed having the company! I let Charlie out in the yard and he peed 2x. I fed them both.
PJ - After I rubbed his head for awhile, I fed him and scooped his box.
dog walking on Thurs 12/1/11
Woolie - She has been doing just fine but not much for walking this week. This morning after going out back, she started to walk down the driveway and I thought, oh she's wants to go for a walk but then she just made a circle around the house. Silly girl!