Sunday, March 30, 2008

Thompson Pets 3/30/08 PM Final Visit

Came to visit the kids at 6:30..
Changed water bowls for Roxy and Sunny... Roxy srated with Hi Roxy and Pretty Girl as soon as I walked in too sweet! Sunny came out and let me top his food bowls but he started click and tried to nip me :( from his cage ... so I just went on to Roxy and topped her food and then went outside .
Brought out a milkbone and a chewy treat for Raven and Hercules. Gave them a little food and gave them fresh water. tried to play with them , but they were way to happy with their rawhides.
Came back in and Sunny was in the cage, but then came out... Asked him to step up and he did and nipped me again :( asked him why he was being mean to me LOL
so I told him it was time for bed and put him in hs cage and put him to bed...
Talked to Roxy a couple minutes and then put her to bed too!

I left your papers that you signed and Dr Dittrich's card. I also left the shed-ender and a brush for the pups. I bought the brush and never used it, it was too big for the dogs I groomed. So you can have it :)

Talk to you Tomorrow
hannah

Thompson Pets roxy and sunny pics



Thompson Pets 3/30/08 AM

Arrived around 7 this morning... Sunny gave me a hard time getting out of his cage LOL... Finally after I had changed the water on his cage and changed the water and food on Roxy's cage and changed Roxys food and went out to feed raven and Hercules and came back in , Sunny finally let me let him step up to get him out to get his food bowls out! LOL
Sunny was a darling today didn't try to nip at me and he stayed on my hand a little bit! I got a couple nice pictures of that!
Roxy was talking up a storm!! Hi Roxy and pretty girl and told me Byebye!! I was having a lot of fun with them today!!
Raven and Hercules were fed and given fresh water and a milk bone and a chewy treat.
I really enjoy your birds though.. I find myself staying longer to talk with them and spend a little extra time getting to know them...
They are quite extraordinary little characters!! I am enjoying this like you wouldn't believe and I hope that you will call on me again if you ever need to go out of town again!!
I will be back this evening to put them to bed!!
Pics will be posted on separate post :)

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Thompson Pets 3/29/08 PM

Arrived to the house at 6:30. Talked to Sunny and Roxy a bit.. Changed the water in all bowl for them. Topped food bowls.. Sunny came out for a bit while I did all of that...
I went out and gave Raven and Hercules fresh water and a little food and rawhide bones. When I came back in Sunny was already back in his cage..
talked to them a couple more minutes and then I covered them up for the evening.. Told them goodnight!!
Dropped off Dr Dittrichs Business card.. Mail is in. Blinds are closed

Thompson Pets Pics 3/29/08




Thompson Pets 3/29/08 AM

Sunny was up and ready to be uncovered thios morning!! I uncovered both Sunny and Roxy and gave them fresh water and gave Sunny fresh food. I asked Sunny to step up and he came out and stepped onto my hand, started nippin at my finger so on top of the cage i put him!! LOL I changed only one full bowl, he seemed to have eaten most of the seed out of the other seemed to be half eaten do I dumped half of it and topped it off (as instructed with Life and the seed mixes). Roxy was a good girl, I topped her food off and gave her some life and some fruit and some seed (as instucted).
went out to see Raven and Hercules.. Fed them and gave them a chewies treat and fresh water.. Good babies they were eating right away...
Came back in and talked to Sunny and Roxy a bit! sweet kids! :)
Took some pictures.. I think Roxy is camera shy :)
When I put Sunny back in his cage and said god bye Roxy said byebye to me!!! I was so excited it was so cute!! She said Byebye to me til I shut the door!! awwwww
I spoke with Dr Dittrich's office and it turns out he is excellent with Birds.. So I will leave his card with you!!
I am loving watching your birds!! I thank you for contacting me!! I will be back tonight!
I will post pictures on a separate post

Friday, March 28, 2008

Thompson Pets 3/28/08 PM

Came to see the kids at 6:30. I could hear Sunny from outside!!! Brought in the mail and came in.. Sunny was talking up a storm!!
Changed water bowls for everyone first. Then I tried to get Sunny's food bowl with him in the cage...Nope. he didn't like that idea. So, I let him out and he hopped on top of the cage while I topped his food bowls. Then I topped Roxy's food bowl. Then I told Sunny it was bedtime, night- night, sleepy -time and he went right back in like a good boy!!
I grabbed a couple milk bones and rawhide strips an and went out to see Raven and Hercules.. they were real happy to see me!.. gave them fresh water and a little food in their bowls.. Raven ate right away. Hercules was much more interested in the rawhide! Hercules finally decided to eat (after Raven ate almost everything so I gave Hercules some food). Raven started eating her rawhide and running allover the yard!! she was really excited!! she got me with her tail ! wow its stung!!! strong girl!!
Came back in and covered up Roxy and Sunny and told them goodnight and shut the blinds in the kitchen.
I will be back in the morning.
I forgot my camera!! I will bring it in the morning and get those pictures!!!! :)

Autreys Girls 3/27/08

The girls made me so proud and happy yesterday.. they were just extraordinarily HAPPY!! Tails were waggin, everyone just seemed to be in a great mood. Everyone was very good for laptime!!. we played! we cuddled ! we were patient!! Abby gave me kisses!! abby was patient!! Maggies tail was just waggin! cait was the biggest sweetest love bug!! daisy just sweet as pie ALL of them were just awesome!! I never have a problem with any of them but today just seemed to be a bit different... I didn't have to call anyone twice and everyone was just REALLY good! I hated to leave them!! If I didn't have a chiro visit I would have stayed longer!!
we did the usual spent a little extra time outside with it being so nice and warm out.. did a little tag and they just follow me like I am mother hen or something its too cute!!
anyway!! have a great weekend !!
I will be back Tuesday!!

Charlie Zini 3/27/08

Charlie was in a great mood yesterday! he was awake in his crate when I got there.. he came out when he saw me and we went on our walk.. He urinated a lot and he BM'ed also..
when we got home we went outside in the yard to enjoy the weather.. I think he liked the wind blowing in his face he just let it blow his ears!! he walked around a little and urinated again and then sat down and started grooming himself.
came inside and did some rolling and belly rubbin... he came and just sat close to me and I just rubbed his head and stroked his back... he seemed very content :)
he eventually just went in the bedroom and started eating his treats and it was almost time for me to go... so I put up the gate and went on my way... He was just fine...
I cleaned up his legs and belly too (as usual)

have a good weekend Tina!

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Charlie and Autrey Girls 3/27/08

I am in in a lot of pain tonight. My hands hurt too much to type. I will post the blogs tomorrow
Hannah

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Autrey Girls 3/25/08

Long weekend !! Missed my girls!!! Everyone was happy!! me too ! I miss them after a few days!! we all went outside and enjoyed the beautiful day!! everyone pottied and came running back to me!! we came in and had a little bit of treat and started laptime... cait just loves it and makes sure thats she first.. daisy is not in love with that... She waits patiently I usually rub her head while I am lovin on Cait. Maggie is a fast one too. Leaving the little ones last! Daisy knows its worth the wait cuz I am gonna love her to death!! Abby as usual, is miss antsy pants, gets up there and then can't hold still!! LOL she is getting better though!! we always have a great time...
then we all went back out... funny if I am not following them they stand right by me.. I decided to sit by the grill and let them run and play. They just sat on the ground and waited for me to do something LOL so I walked around the yard with them and ran back and forth a little bit! they like that! LOL love my girls!!
back in the house and a little treat for everyone and they went right into their crates like good girls!!!
be back on Thursday!!!

Charlie Zini 3/25/08

Sorry I am late posting... long day yesterday!!
Charlie was alseep on his little bed when I came in..I woke him up and he strectched out and got himself together and we went on our walk!.. he was really fascinated with a truck and a motorcycle that were parked in driveways!! did a lot of urinating... we came home and it was so nice we went out in the yard and I let him soak up some sun.. He urinated some more and he BM'ed too Good Boy!!
came inside and we played on the mat awhile.. he was just rollin and I was just rubbin his belly and his head he was so happy!! very happy baby!!!
when I had to go I gave him a treat (broken in half ) and led him to the bedroom he started eating so I gave him a smooch and told him I would see him later!!

be back Thursday!!

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Long Dogs more pics





Long Dogs 3/23/08 8AM Final Visit

Girls were great this morning.. let them out and they all did their thing... Came in and played and Shasta and SAddie wrestled over a chewy..Babygirl finally stoof=d her ground over her chewy (got it back).. they were all keeping busy and playing... Stayed about 40 minutes.. Addie and Babygirl drank some water and nibbled a little bit...
Fresh water.. Topped Butterfly's bowl. Other bowls were ok..
Took them back outside for a final potty break...
back in and into the crates for Addie and Babygirl.. Babygirl went in a lot easier today...Good girl!!. There were no messes in the crates except for the first day with Addie... everyone was great and it was a pleasure to care for them in your absence!!!
If you ever need me to watch them again, please let me know!!!

Hannah

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Long Dogs 3/22/08 9PM

Girls were happy to see me tonight!! we all went out and the girls pottied. sat outside for a little bit... then went inside and everyone was chewing their chewy bones. I gave them each a treat. Shasta finished hers first so she then wanted Addies and Babygirls, so I kept her occupied while they finished theirs....she loved me to death!!!
Brought my nail clippers and my grinder and did everyones nails. Shasta was a breeze didn't fight me at all and came right to me for it.. Addie kicked and fought me the whole timeLOL and Babygirl was easy as pie too she knows the routine too :) Addie let me use the grinder a little bit on her front paws...a little.... LOL
all food bowls are full....got the doodoos out of Butterfly's cat box..
Babygirl did not want back in the crate tonight... it may be the openess of the wire crate it may be crating in general...I don't know... anyway she has a little more room to move...your call :)
everyoe was great it has been a real pleasure watching them!!
I will be back in the morning :)

Long Dogs Pics 3/22/08




Sam Pics



Long Dogs 3/22/08 5pm

Pop in visit.. I was on my way to a house sit and checked in with the girls, just came in and let them all out. Let Babygirl and Addie out to stretch...
I hope you don't mind....I brought another crate for Babygirl and maybe you can use the crate Babygirl is using for Addie . They just seem so small for them! I brought one for Babygirl thats a little taller and a little bit longer..she can stand up better in in and a little more room to move.. She has been going outside and not once in the crate... Its a wire crate and you are welcome to have it... It looks like Addie is outgrowing that little one too!
anyway I hope you don't mind me making the change.. if you do I apologize...
Mail is in and I will be back around 9pm to let them out and stay for 45 minutes or so with them..
everyone is doing fine! playing and eating and pooping and doing dog stuff!!

Long Dogs 3/22/08 mid-day

since I came a little later this morning to let the kids out to play outsdie I came a little later this afternoon. 2pm.
let everyone out... we actually stayed outside for awhile.. Then we came back in and Addie and Babygirl nibbled on some food and water. everyone was playing with toys (babygirl) or chewies (shasta and addie) and keeping tyhemselves busy..Babygirl is pretty much glued to my hip when I am there.. Either at my side or on my lap.. Sometimes she ventures off and plays with the others or gets a toy. but comes back to me...
stayed inside awhile...then back outside for awhile again...
I stayed about 50 minutes.... they are doing great.. Butterfly kept to herself this afternoon. Saw her up in the chair... I will be back this evening...
brought back in garbage cans

Long Dogs Morning update

after my other am petsit I ran but the house and let he girls out in the yard while I ran an errand... Let them enjoy the outside for about an hour. Just came home and let them back in and put babygirl and addie back in their crates i will be back this afternoon :)

Sam Egger 3/22/08 10am

Sam greeted me at the door like the sweet proper host he is!!! I fed him and cleaned his box. he accompanied me everywhere!!
I did a house check, and he did vomit is the bedroom , I cleaned that up, and rinsed out the rag and left it to dry over the sink. Sam did supervise me Good Sam!!
I petted Sam in the living room and kitchen . What a loving boy!!
I got some great pictures of Sam I will post !!
He was a very good boy and is anxious to see Mom and Dad!!
have a beautiful Easter!!

hannah

Long Dogs 3/22/08 8:30 am

Girls were happy to see me this morning ...Let everyone out. Everyone did their business... Came in and started chewing and playing .babygirl started eating and drinking, and so did Addie.. Butterfly is so sweet she just tags along with everyone!!
Fresh food and water...
I hung out with the girls outside for about 15 minutes while they did their thing then we all went inside and while they played I jsut kind of took turns with Addie and babygirl on my lap.. Shasta was way to busy making sure she knew where all the chewy bones were! Butterfly was up on the table watching the whole scenario!
I let them outside one more time and they did some more "business" LOL
I put them back in their crates because it was still a bit cool this morning
be back later!!!

Friday, March 21, 2008

Long Dogs 3/21/08 9PM

went back to see the girls tonight. Spent almost an hour there. Let them all out. Addie nor Babygirl had eaten or had water since I had been there so I was hand feeding them! LOL once I started they both started eating.. then Babygirl finally had some water... I gave them all new chewy bones and they played musical chewies! after about 1/2 an hour we all went out again and Babygirl finally went of on her own and went potty!!! Yay!!! Addies is a character she is just everywhere!!
we had a good time tonight, everyone was happy!! I brought my husband with, and he was getting loved to death by Shasta!! Babygirl liked him and of course Addie liked him so they were all 3 running back and forth between the 2 of us... Butterfly was on the table most of the time , just watching, gave her some lovin too!!
Water bowls are fine, refilled food bowls...
Took garbage out to the curb
all is good!!!
be back in the morning!!

Long Dogs 3/21/08 4:20

came by and did a drop in visit to check in on the girls.. let them all out and tried to get them to drink some water and eat.... took babygirl over to the potty spot on the back yard she didn't go.. Addies bedding was clean.. Played with them a little but. petted Butterfly ...brought in mail.. Just a check in... I will be back tonight around 9..

JAX



Jax Gomez 3/21/08

Jax is such a good boy!! was very excited to see me but he listened well!! we went outside right away... He urinated then came inside. I gave him fresh water and then his food.. I put the Kong in his food... he didn't want to eat, but brought me his toy... I threw the toy a few times and played with him a few minutes, then tried to get him to eat... Then I called you!
Took Jax on his walk.. He pooped halfway to the school (got it in the bag and put it in the garbage by the school). We then just sort of walked all arounf the school area for half an hour,,, At first Jax started pulling, then I think he realized I wasn't going to let him take ME for a walk and I told him EASY and he started slowing down and walking beside me and I told him Good Boy... It went really well.. He was real happy to get out and smell things and chase the bugs!!
I think the landscapers at the school were scared of him (GOOD)..
well, we came home and I tried to get him to eat... Nope..
let him in the yard again.. He urinated and pooped again and spent a few minutes out there smellin stuff and being a dog...
brought him in and he took the kong out of the food bowl but would not eat his food so I put him back in his crate...
I forgot to put the bowl back up on the counter (oops I am sorry)
The key is on the kitchen table with copies of your signed documents and copies of all my information (certification, insurance and background check).
I had a wonderful time with Jax and we got along great. He listened well and we had no problems at all...
Call me whenever you need me :)

will post some pics I took of Jax

Millie girl


Millie and kitties PICS






Long Dogs (and cat) pics 3/21/08





Long Dogs 3/21/08

Came by this afternoon to see the girls. Everyone was really happy to see me. We all went outside.. Even Butterfly came out and sat on the table and got some fresh air. Babygirl was a shaking little mess. I just held her and she eventually stopped. Poor baby... She kinda held on for dear life! :)
Addie was trying to crawl up my and Shasta was just having a nice relaxing time on her swing..
we went inside for a bit and I was trying to pet all three of the dogs at once I had Babygirl in my arms and Addie on my lap and Shasta behind me on the couch!
Addie did make a mess in her crate, but not on the pad, so I got the poop out and rinsed it out and put back in the pad.
Babygirl doesn't seem so in love with the crate but shes not freakin out either...
I am going to do an extra visit today and tomorrow free of charge just because Babygirl is new to the crate thing and I want to make sure she gets enough "out of crate time" to eat and drink and "out time" .
everyone is doing good. I am going to go back before 5pm and then this evening after 8...

Mallory Cats 3/21/08 Final Visit

Pasha and Chowder were just beautiful this morning, very friendly and followed me allover.....probably because they were bad kitties and got into the treats again.... I left the bag so you can see what they did to it... I guess I should have put the bag in a different spot than where you usually keep them... Didn't know the kitties were so resourceful :)
well, everyone was fed and fresh water.. Cleaned both cat boxes.. Played with the kitties and Chowder let me have her on my lap for a few minutes she was just purring away, then she decided to chase Pasha... I called Pasha to come get some attention before I left but he never came back out..
I enjoyed caring for the kitties in your absence and I hope you will call on me again if you ever need my services!
Thank you!!!

Sam Egger 3/21/08

Sam met me at the door with those beautiful jade eyes!!! we went to food bowl and filled it up. Then I cleaned his box...
I met Sam in the living room and tried to play with him.. Not up for playin... so I just pet him for awhile.. Pet his head and stroke his back and he was nuzzling me. did that for a bit... Then I decided to do a house check to make sure there were no "accidents"...Hose is clear and Sam had moved on to bigger and better things like breakfast!!
be back in the morning!!!

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Millie and the kitties 3/20/08 PM

Millie girl was so sweet when I came in tonight no barking a little whining... gave her the wet food and her dry food and fed Sam and the kitties while she ate... Then we leashed up and went on our walk... she smelled her flowers!!!! she did her thing and headed for home.. Almost left without me, I had to tell her to wait at the corner..
Got home..Did Millies ear treatment.. gave her a carvers treat for being good.. Gave the kitties treats.. met Millie on the floor by the couch and we did our snuggling... Lucky came too!!
Lucky was licking Millies foot and nuzzling Millies head I was so touched, it was so cute. awwwwwwwww! I have pics will post them later.. :) well, we all hung out a bit.. I had to meet a woman for a key, so I had to leave my Millie girl.
Gave Millies half a treat and kissed her head and gave her a hug and told her mom and dad and her kids would be home in the morning
Miss her already!! :(

Autrey Girls 3/20/08

Girls were great today!! Beautiful sunny day!!! they loved it!! let them out and they were so happy!! the kids were playing next door and I think daisy wanted to go there and play with them... Really had to call her to get her in...
everyone in for laptime...Abby was first and wasn't taking lip from anyone!! Cait has become the ultimate love bug!!! shes up there with daisy!! so cute!! maggie was sooooo good waited so good and patiently for her turn I took a picture.. When I did have her on my lap she was so sweet and gentle...didn't kiss me with her teeth!! or lunge!! very good girl!!
everyone was very very good!!!
let them all out again before I left and they all scattered and did their thing! Daisy went back by the kids!! she was really tirn when I called her!! she was a good girl and came when I fgot a little firm with her! :)
all came back and went right into their crates and had a little treat!!!
told them all I loved them and to have a good easter!!! I will see them Tuesday!!

Charlie Zini 3/20/08

Charlie was half asleep in his crate.. I was calling him as I came in so maybe I woke him up as I came in... he was pretty wet.... We went for our walk.. urinated a lot.. NO BM.... Beautiful day.. let him out in the yard for a bit when we came back.. He urinated again..
Back in the house.. Wiped Charlie down with his wipes. On legs and tummy...
then to the mat , Charlie rolled around and got a lot of belly rubbin and love!! I was scratching his back where he is so dry and I think he really liked that :)

spent a little time just petting him and letting him do his thing on the mat. Then lured him into the bedroom with a treat!!

Mallory Cats 3/20/08

Pasha and Chowder have found a way to get up to the shelf and get the treats down..... They got another bag of treats... They are jumping on the litter box and onto the trash compactor... I hid what was left of the treats behind the cans of food.. Hopefully they will not be able to get to them..
Fed the kitties their dry food... They seem to not like the brown pieces... :( gave them fresh water and cleaned both litter boxes...
Played with the kitties with the stick/feather toy and gave pasha some petting...chowder didn't want to be coddled.....

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Millie and the kitties 3/20/08 AM

Runnin a little late this morning got to the house around 9am I am sure Millie was wondering where I was!!! LOL Came and got Millie her treat and leashed up and went on our walk... Very slow walk, shes really diggin those flowers!!! it was a nice morning , nice and sunny!!
came home and fed Millie her dry, gave her fresh water, fed kitties, cleaned cat box, treats for kitties. Noticed kitties had knocked over their water jug, so I refilled that and put it back.. Millie scolded them! :) Millie got her ear treatment like a good girl :) had her treat
Millie and I did our cuddle up routine... that girl is perfect for snugglin!!!
bribed her with a treat when I had to go...kisses and a quick head rub!!!
be back tonight!!

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Millie and the kitties 3/19/08 PM

Millie was ready for her wet food and walk!!!! gave her food...fed sam and the kitties.. Leashed up Millie and went on our walk....She stopped to smell her flowers ALOT!!!! :)
Came home, did our ear treatment Good girl!! got a treat!!! treats for kitties for watching and supervising so well!!
couched it with Millie!! our routine :) belly rub, head rub, lots of lovin!!!

treat for my goodbye....kisses and told her I would be back first thing in the morning :)

good sweet girl

Mallory Cats 3/19/08

Pasha and Chowder have become very friendly right in time for our time together to end... They are coming right to me and letting me come right to them :)
I fed them and cleaned out both litter boxes and gave them fresh water.
I also discovered that the treat bag had been ripped open and eaten... I don't know how they gor up there and got it, but they did.. I apologize... I guess they won't be getting treats for awhile... Thankfully it wasn't full...
Played stick with the babies awhile and watered the plants a little...
Pasha let me pet him awhile and so did Chowder.
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everyones fine!!!

Millie and the kitties 3/19/08 AM

Came to see the clan around 8:30 this morning NO RAIN!!! Millie was happy to get out and get a decent walk!! got in and got her out first thing.... up to the bridge we went.. She is fascinated with the little purple-pink wildflowers growing on the walk.... just sniffin em and all busy with them!!LOL anyway she did her business and was ready to get home for her treat!!

got home had her treat and I fed the kitties, treats for them, cleaned cat box.. Millies favorite thing "ear treatment"!!!! she was great!! gave her 1/2 of the carver treat... then we couched it for 1/2 an hour... I just really enjoy spending time with her and she likes it too. So I have been spending extra time with her....

when I have to go I just tell her wanna treat?? and I give her 1/2 a treat.... then I hate to go :(
well, that time came about 9:45.....I went outside and took Millie with me we saw Holly Millie went and said Hi.... I brought in your tattered st pats hanging (from door that fell)
brought in Millie quick belly rub & kiss on head!!

be back later

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Millie and the kitties 3/18/08 PM

Been Raining alllllll day!! by the time I got back tonight it wasn't pouring so, I brought my umbrella . Fed Millie her wet food and we went for our walk in light rain!! I hate to see her have to potty in the yard.. Well, after going for a walk in the rain she didn't poop :(
Came home. Fed kitties, treats, fed sam. Did ear treatment, gave Millie her dry food. Millie had her treat. Millie was towel dried and we snuggled and watch Seinfeld!!
Before I left I tried to let Millie in the backyard.. She didn't want to go. I hope she is ok throught the night...
I will come a little earlier to get her out on her walk. Love my girl!!
Mail in...

Be back in the morning!!!!

Millie and Me 3/18/09


I spent about 1/2 an hour with Millie snuggling on the couch this morning.. I love snuggling with her... I tried to take a pic with my IPhone... It a cute pic, but it a little blurry. Its of me and Millie so I will treasure it :)

Autrey Girls 3/18/08

Raining like crazy!!!!!! When I got to the house someone had diarrhea on the towel in the kitchen. Removed the "stuff" with paper towels and put it ziplock baggy, in garbage, rinsed out towel, rolled it up..left on counter. Should have put on the washer, forgot,sorry :(
let the girls out (before i cleaned the mess of course) and all but Abby was out doing their thing. Abby tinkled on the mat LOL All finished up and wanted to go inside. Towel dried them and their feet...
we all did laptime and had a treat..
one more run outside...Then I noticed someone had pooped inside during laptime :(
cleaned that up in a ziplock bag! ... everyone was in , cleaned them up and they went in their crates and got their last cookie.,but Cait, of course, had to call her... She came runnin and I dried her off and cleaned off her tummy and paws, she is really good about that :) gave her a treat and told them all to be good and I would see them on thursday!!!
all sweet babies as usual!!!

Charlie Zini 3/18/08

When I came to see Charlie I was soaked just from going from the driveway to the door!! POURING OUT! I don't think we are going for a walk!! I think the wind would blow Charlie right off his little feet!! :)
Came in Charlie was sleeping on the other side of the bed, snug as a bug!! Called his name loud enough to wake him up.. He woke up and made it in to the kitchen kinda bumped into the wall making his turn to go get his water, poor little fella...
Opened the back door. He took one look outside and turned around and went the other way ! haha!! a few minutes later I guess he realized he had to go so he wanted out.. I let him out and grabbed the towel.. He urinated ( a long time) and came back to the door.. He tried to dodge the towel! Smartie!! I had to chase him into the hallway to catch him!! Got him!! Towel dried him .
we went to the mat to do our usual. He was in pretty good spirits!! he didn't have much to itch and scratch today.. I think he didn't know what to do with himself! he did some private grooming...a nd I rubbed his belly and he did some rolling around....
gave him a treat and escorted him back to the bedroom after awhile....more soggy animals to petsit!! :)
See Charlie on Thursday!!

Mallory Cats 3/18/08

Pasha and Chowder came right to me again today let me pet them and were very friendly today. They were probably very happy to see me after the storm!. I assume the were a little scred last night. The rugs were a little astray and the toilet paper in the bathroom was all off the roll in a pile on the floor! threw it away and put on a new roll. LOL
Fed Pasha and Chowder and gave them Fresh water. Scooped out Upstairs and Downstairs litter boxes..
Sat in the front living room with both Pasha and Chowder. Pasha let me rub his head and ears. He was just purring!!! Chowder didn't seem to want any...
of course when I was leaving she wanted some attention... So I have her a little love real quick and headed out.
Alternated lights
will be back in the morning!

Millie and the kitties 3/18/08 AM

Pouring Rain this morning.... got to the house around 8:30... Let Millie in the yard.. She just urinated... gave her her treat and dry food. Fresh water.. Fed kitties, cleaned cat box, treats for kitties..
Snuggled up with Millie on the couch for about 1/2 an hour waiting for the rain to stop... No luck.. But we had a nice relaxing time!!
opened the door she didn't even want to go out there!! gave her half a treat..she went out and back in... so I did her earwash and it was still raining....

went to my other petsit..

came back and it was drizzling..so I grabbed millies leash and we ran out for our walk while we could. made it about halfway to the bridge...she pooped (a little diarrhea) and we headed back... Srated pouring on us!!! we made it right in time!!! at least Millie got to potty!! gave her a half tratr and wiped her off with a towel and left!!
be back tonight!!

Monday, March 17, 2008

Millie and the kitties 3/17/08 PM

Wes came with me to see Millie and the kids tonight.. Millie barked at him a little Then again it seems Millie barks at night for that wet food!! Gave her wet food and fed the kitties and Sam while she ate. Then we and went for our walk. We went past the bridge. No poop??? Hmmmm..
we got home gave Millie her dry food (she ate her morning dry good girl) and we did snuggle time first (before ear treatment). After some snuggle time she got up and ate some food... Then got all ansy...
I let her out in the yard and she finished her business!! YAY!!! LOL
Came in started to get ear treatment out and Millie hid.... I called her.."Come on Millie we gotta do this Come on Millie girl" she came out like good girl and let me do it awwwwww gave her a treat for being so good :) lots of kisses and loving for this brave girl!!
when I tried to leave she ran in front of me :( I hate leaving her at night. Gave her a smooch and told her I would be back first thing in the morning :)
Mail was not in box. Mail delivery-person was coming down the street as we were leaving at nearly 7pm!!!!! LOL
get mail in the morning
by the way winds are strong and your umbrella in the backyard has bitten the dust, if you didn't already know! LOL

Mallory Cats 3/17/08

Pasha and Chowder came to me when I walked in this morning. let me pet them right away . :)
fed them, cleaned the cat boxes (upstairs and downstairs). Fresh water.
Realized today was garbage day. Took all the old litter out to the curb. Took bag out of kitchen receptacle and took it out too. replaced liner.
Played with the kitties in the front living room. They seem to like the stick part of the stick toy better than the feather part! we played awhile... I gave them some treats.
Alternated lights
Everyone's doing great!!!!

Millie and the kitties 3/17/08 AM

Came early this morning around 8ish. Gave Millie her treat and we leashed up and went for our walk. We went to the side street past the bridge and back. Sweet Millie did all her business and was ready to go home!!
came home. Fed the kitties, cleaned cat box. gave Millie her dry food and Fresh water. Treats for the cats (by the way found empty torn up treat bag on the floor...MILLIE????) then did Millies ear treatment and gave her a treat for being good!!
met Millie on the couch for snuggle time.. I thought I was going to fall asleep with her!!
we spent a little time on the couch and the kitties were playing...
had to get up and on to another sit..offered a bribe (treat) to Millie and she got up... Told her to take care of the kids while I was gone and I will see her later!! kisses on her head! Big hug!!
be back tonight

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Millie and the kitties 3/16/08 PM

Millie was extremely excited when I got there. Either she REALLY wanted that wet food or she REALLY wanted to go out!! LOL she ate first and then we went out! :) went past the bridge to the side street and back. Ran into a little dog on the way...Millie could care less, she knew she had a treat waiting at home ...good girl!
got home Millie had her treat. Fed kitties. Fed Sam. Gave Kitties treats... Times for Millies ear treatment.. Took it like a soldier!! good girl gave her a treat!!
met millie on the couch for some lovin time... We just lay down together and I held her and rubbed her head and feet and her tummy and talked to her.. The kids (kittens) were wrestlin again... Millie was lickin my hand awwwwwww LOL she is the sweetest girl :)
after awhile I asked her if she wanted a treat (this girls gonna get fat from me) I gave her 1/2 a treat.. Kissed her on her head and told her I would be back for her in the morning... She sat on the stairs as I left :(
I hate saying goodbye... be back in the AM

Maddie and Cooper Pics 3/16/08



Mallory Cats pics 3/16/08



Mallorys Cats 3/16/08

Pasha and Chowder are doing great!! Both came right to me when I walked in this morning... We all went right for the laundry room for breakfast... Disposed of the old bowl. gave them frsh dry food in frsh bowls. Fresh water.
Dumped old litter in downstairs litter box and put in new litter and liner.. I have 2 garbage bags of old litter to be picked up. I will look for garbage pick up day :)
Both upstairs and downstairs boxes are fresh..
Played with Pasha a bit. he was way more interested in the birds in the backyard today :)
went into front living room to play with Chowder...she sure likes my shoes!! LOL she let me pick ker up and hold her and pet her she is a little love bug!!
will give them some treats tomorrow....
They are doing really good. eating well!!
Knocked over fireplace gate in the night... Must have been some party!! LOL
Be back in the morning!

Millie and the kitties 3/16/08 AM

Millies greeted me at the door all happy tail wagging!!! gave her a treat and filled her dry bowl... Couldn't find her leash!!!! PANIC!!! checked by garage! there it was!! whew!!
leashed up and went on our walk! we walked up to the bridge and saw our Akita friends.. Millie did her thing and then had a little spring in her step!! LOL we trotted on home.
Fed the kitties, gave them some treats, cleaned cat box. gave Millie her ear wash/drops and her treat.
Millie and I then retired to the couch for cuddle time... We watch Sudi and Lucky wrestle...
Millie sure is a good cuddle -bunny!!! we sacked out for a bit then I had to go petsit some kitties in Mansfield.. So I offered Millie girl a treat... Gave her half... told her I would be back tonight for our walk :)

everyones great!!!

Maddie and Cooper 3/16/08

Maddie and Cooper were all ready to their business this morning!! Maddie went right out!!
Cooper did too!! LOL
both out and did their thing and back in for breakfast!!
Fed them one red cup of dry food each and gave them fresh water...
we met in the living room and had some "petting" time... Cooper was trying to be a lapdog! and maddie just stands right next to me and lets me rub her head and back she is such a good girl!!
Maddie left to eat..Cooper stayed glued to my side the whole time I was there.
Let them out one more time...
Maddie did a little tinkling and Cooper just watched me!!
gave them a few treats and a little more lovin! good babies!!!
always a pleasure!! will be posting some pics I took!!

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Maggie and Cooper 3/15/08

Maddie and Cooper were happy to see me as I was them!! I was happy they recognized me!
Cooper was a little love bug as usual!!
I let Cooper out and he dawdled a lot but he finally did his business. Maddie would NOT go out. I tried everything.. Even treats.. She would not budge...
I sat in the living room with them for awhile doing head rubs and belly rubs.. Then tried to get her out again NOTHING. She would go all the way into the front living room and stand there.
Gave them a coupe treats and spent a little more time with them.
when Maddie realized I was getting ready to go she started barking... I sat with her and told her she didn't have to do that...pet her a little - when Cooper wasn't bumpin her out of the way!!
and gave her a kiss on the head!! :)
Be back in the morning to feed the kids and let them out

Mallory Cats 3/15/08

Kids came to me again today.. Today was can food day!!! yay!! Gave them their dry food with 1/2 can each mixed in and fresh water.. I chnaged the litter in the upstairs litter box.. The downstairs box is a different type of litter.. It s clay litter.. I will use the rest of the litter in there.. I wasn't sure at first whether or not to change it because there isn't a lot of the clumping litter left.. but I will do it tomorrow :)
The kitties are getting comfortable with me, still a little shy sometimes... I have learned the Chowder loves feet and shoes!! she was in my shoes and nuzzling my feet!! LOL Pasha let me brush him a little and comes right to me...
Pasha found a wasp today.... Tried to kill it I am glad I could him.. I killed it for him before he got stung :) in the toilet he went (the wasp!!)
everyone is good the kitties seem to be happy, eating well and playing and purring a lot when I am there!!
Miss mom and dad!!!

Friday, March 14, 2008

Mallory Cats 3/14/08

Pasha and Chowder caem right to me when I came in this morning! I was so happy!
I pet them and then went to the room to feed them. Gave them fresh dry food and fresh water.
I then took the bucket and went upstairs to clean the droppings in the litter box, Chowder ran up and nuzzled me. I picked her up and pet her and held her a few minutes.. What a sweet girl!!
Told her I was going to clean her box and I would be down in a minute. LOL cleaned the box and came down., Checked other box nothing in there to scoop out.
Met Pasha in the back living room and pet him , rubbed his head and ears and belly, he was purring really load and rolling around... spent some time with him
then I went into the front area and met up with Chowder and she went staright for my shoes! then she came up and let me pet her and love on her. Played a little with the stick toy. Pasha came in too.
they were a lot better than yesterday. Very lively and energetic and playful
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everythings good!

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Maggies new "do"


Autrey Girls 3/13/08

Girls were great today!! Beautiful day!! we all went out and the girls did their business.. Chased some squirrels , barked at the neighbor dog.... did dog stuff!!
we came in for a treat and laptime.. Everyone was sweet as pie. Cait has this new affection for me... She was allover me licking me like crazy today during her laptime!! easy girl!! LOL
I think she got herself so worked up she "spit up" there was a puddle of water and saliva on the floor where she was leaning over the couch.. Used blue towel to clean up (left on washing machine). Daisu was next, then Maggie-girl and Abby. Abby is getting the hang of this lap thing.. She hates it when someone invades her time though!! LOL
Let the girls out one more time then into crates.. Grabbed pink leash and got Maggie... Cait went bananas!!! LOL Maggie was really good..Didn't want to get in car and to put her in and take her out she was kinda scared.... Was great during the ride there and back.. terrific getting groomed... Got some kisses!! she is so good on the grooming table... good in the tub!! very sweet little girl!!
love these litttle ladies

see ya next week!!

Charlie Zini 3/13/08

Charlie was sleeping (snoring) when I got to the house today.. In his little bed... I think I scared him when I woke him up.. He seemed a bit jolted... He got up and walked atound and strectched then walked into the wall. poor guy.... Guess he woke up too fast... he had a little water
we went on our walk.. he urinated 5x and BM'ed 2x (one solid and one a little soft), then we came in. I wiped him off with his wipes. He had some water.. he wanted to go out in the yard. let him out , he urinated again.
came in and went to the matt and belly rubbed and itched and scratched!! His ears semmed a little more itchy than usual.. He was really digging his head into the matt trying to scratch.. So I was rubbing his ears for him and he was loving it... Maybe justy itchy maybe needs an ear wash??
well, we did our rubbin and stuff and when it was time to go Charlie didn't wanna go.. I had to go! LOL so I picked up Charlie VERY GENTLY, I didn't hurt him, (I picked him up from front and back no stress on any part of him) and placed him in the bedroom with his treats..
Good boy!!!!

Mallory Cats 3/13/08

Kitties didn't feel like playing much today... Fed them their dry food and gave them fresh water. Cleaned cat box upstairs..
Pasha let me pet him a little.. He didn't come out much...
Chowder hung out under her chair... She spit up a little bit.. I cleaned it up right away...
tried playing with the stick toy.. Nobody really seemed like playing....
Alternated lights... went on my way...

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Mallory Cats 3/12/08

Pasha and Chowder are getting to be very friendly!! came around 9:20 this morning. Fed the kids their dry food in new fresh bowls. Fresh water. Cleaned out the litter boxes. They are not using downstairs litter box.
Pasha spent a lot of time with me today. Let me brush him. He was rolling allover the floor and let me rub his back and head and ears.. we were having a great time... Chowder was hiding out in the front living area.
Chowder waited for me and I came to her (under the chair) she really liked my yellow Nike Shoes! it seemed that it was her turn now and she chased pasha away about 3times! I pet her for awhile and then she just didn't seem interested. More interested in my shoes...
Pasha came back..gave him a little more petting.. Brushed his chest a little more.

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everyone is eating and doing fine a lot of purring and happy kitties!!

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Cait new "do" 3/11/08


Autrey Girls 3/11/08

Girls were great today! Abby and Daisy escorted me to the alarm!! daisy would not stop til I gave her attention.. OK DAISY HI!!! LOL let Maggie and Cait out and we all went outside!! beautiful day!! everyone was running and doing their business!! Cait saw some wildlife in a tree and was going crazy!! LOL then they all came back to me for a treat and laptime!!
we went inside and had a half treat each..
laptime began with daisy she just can't stand to wait!! Abby was being really impatient but seemed to disappear when the others came.. so Cait was next , then Maggie, and then Abby.. She is finally beginning to stop squirming so much!!
daisy was at the door wanting out, so out , so we all went out for awhile again...barking at the neighbor dog....
all came back in and into their crates. Then I got Cait leash out of the drawer. Couldn't find a carrier.. The girls were going nuts!!
Cait jumped right into the floor of my car, sweet baby!!
she was a great rider...Just about a block from my house she wanted to ride on my lap! she is just a sweet little girl..
Had her bath and was good for me the whole time!! no arguments!!
peed on my laundry floor, but she peed where my dog had peed before so I guess just marking.. no big deal :)
brought her home the girls were allover her!!
we all went out again.. I gave them each a little cheese treat (I have cheese training bits I keep with me all natural) and back to the crates time was about 2:40
everyones good!!

Charlie Zini 3/11/08

Charlie was awake when I came this afternoon. He was on his little blanket. We leashed up and went on our walk. It was such a nice day. I think Charlie would have liked to have walked forever! We went to the stop sign and back then he roamed around the front yard for awhile... he urinated about 4x and had a BM...Since he was enjoying the weather I let him out in the yard after our walk... We spent a majority of the time outside today... He just lay on the deck and groomed himself.. I just sat next to him and let him enjoy the warmth and sun... He went out into the grass one more time and urinated... he seemed a bit wobbly... I don't know if it was his legs or the uneven grass.... we went in and he had some more water (he drank a lot when we came in from the walk). I gave him a treat from the bedroom .. I wiped him down with a pet wipe.. and told him I would see him Thursday

P.S. I will see Charlie tomorrow late afternoon :)

Mallory Cats 3/11/08

Both Kitties came out as soon as I entered this morning AWWWWW. They are overcoming their shyness and becoming more friendly each day :)
Fed them their dry food and gave them fresh water. Scooped lumps out of both litter boxes (still using upstairs litter box more frequently).
Sat on couch and called them. Chowder came right to me. Lay down next to me and let me rub her head and ear and back. She was nuzzling my feet and let me hold her a little. She seems to be the love bug!! she is very loving and affectionate :)
Pasha is coming around, he lets me pet him a little but doesn't stick around too long..
Played with Chowder a little with the stick toy and threw the mouse a little.. Pasha disappeared LOL...
tuned on bathroom light and turned kitchen lights off..

everyone is doing fine.. They are eating well and purring and cozying up to me (well, chowder is pasha is coming around!)

Monday, March 10, 2008

Mallory Cats Pics




Mallory Cats 3/10/08

Came to see the kids around 9:20 this morning.. They are both doing well.. Ate all their food!
Fed them their dry food and gave them fresh water. Cleaned both litter boxes. They are using the upstairs box more that the downstairs box...
I sat on the couch and Chowder jumped up and got up on my lap and let me pet her for awhile... Pasha isn't quite as trusting yet.. But he is letting me pet him in the floor.
I played with them with their stick toy.. I was also able to brush both of them a little .. Pasha was loving it!! he let me brush his belly and his neck.. Chowder let me brush her back and her neck a little...
They are doing just great... we are becoming friends fast!!
tomorrow maybe a little closer!!

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Mallory Cats 3/9/08

Kitties are doing well!! Both of them are getting a little more friendly... I came in and threw away the paper bowls (they had canned food yesterday) and gave them their dry food. Fresh water. Cleaned droppings from cat box.. Cleaned from upstairs box too. Gave them some treats..
Sat on the couch and they both came to me.. I thought Pasha was going to get up on my lap but he didn't... Chowder is getting closer, letting me pet her and nuzzling my legs...
I played with her today , with her stick toy...
they are getting better...
Everyday a little more and we will be just fine
turned back on bathroom light and turned kitchen light off.

everyone is doing just fine!!

Millie and the kitties 3/9/08 AM

Millie very excited to get out this morning!! gave her a treat and off we went! we went past the bridge today.. saw a couple of HUGE Akitas... she was pretty interested in them..we kept going..
Millie in a real happy mood, guess she knows Mom and Dad are coming home today!!
Came home and did ear wash and drops in left ear.. Millies a saint... what a good girl.. Gave her a treat for being a good patient!!
Fed the kitties and gave them some treats. Cleaned cat box.
Actually got a little lovin from the kitties!!!!
Me and Millie met up at the couch for some one-on-one time... we have our routine down pat!
Kitties came up to the laptop table and hung out too.
Just talked to Millie-girl and did the ole head and ear rubbin and belly rubbin...she was just lovin it all :)
when I had to go I asked her of she wanted a treat (I save a 1/2 for her) and she never turns me down...so I gave her her snack and told her I had to go.... gave her a quick hug and told her I would see her tonight!!

everyone is doing fine!!!

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Millie and the kitties 3/8/08 PM

Mail in tonight.. Millie was a happy camper tonight.. Ate all her wet food and was ready to go walking!!
went for our walk.. saw Holly :) walked to the bridge and back Millie was in a good mood had a little trot in her step waggin her tail! LOL
In a hurry to get home for treats I suppose!!

Came home gave Millie her treat and her dry food..she gobbled it up :) while she ate I fed the kitties and gave them treats and fed Sam.
I washed the dishes while I was there while Millie ate (because they were there!)

After Millie ate I did her ear wash and then her ear drops in her left ear. then I laid her on her right side for a bit to try to make sure the drops went down shes such a good girl very cooperative.... gave her a treat for being good
met Millie at the couch and let her lie down with her head on my lap (right side down still workin on that left ear!) and I rubbed her head and belly and she just ate it up... her little noises tell me shes happy.
Lucky came up and got some petting ... then I offered Millie a treat (bacon treat) and she got up and I gave her a little head rubbin and talked to her before I left... when I went to get my coat Luck was almost inside it! LOL funny critters..
when I left Millie was sitting by the staircase...gave her a quickie bellyrub and told her I would see her in the morning :)

Mallory Cats 3/8/08

Was a running a bit late today. The kitties were nowhere to be seen at first til they heard me with the food!! then they both came runnin!! I gave them their dry food with 1/2 a can each of canned.. MMMMM they were happy.. gave them fresh water.. Cleaned litter box..
waited for the kitties to eat..
Got to know Chowder.Sheplayed a little with me ,let me pet her. Threw the mouse a little... she is still a bit shy, but we have 2 weeks to get to know one another
Pasha was a little shy today too. Came out a lot meowed a lot, let me pet her a few times... Right before I left she let me rub her belly, she was all stretched out and I was rubbing her and petting her and she gave me a little love bite! LOL
While I was there the neighbor came by and picked up my business card.
Everyone is doing well..
maybe tomorrow I will try to brush Chowder and get some more petting time in! :)
Turned off bathroom light and turned on kitchen light... I will check upstairs litter box tomorrow..
all is well!
took some pics will post later!

Millie and the kitties 3/8/08 AM

Millie was very happy to see me this morning!! Gave her a treat and we leashed up and went out walking!!
we walked up to the bridge and back...she did all her business like a good girl :)
came home. Gave her dry food..she ate it all, and gave her fresh water Did her ear flush and then her ear drops in left ear then her snack for being a good patient :)
fed the kitties and clean litter box...gave kitties some treats..
Met Millie on the couch for awhile did some belly rubbin...she just sighs like a little baby..makes little whimpering sounds like she is just enjoying the heck out of it!! sweet baby girl :)
everyones doing fine!!!

had to rush on to a kitty sit so I gave Millie some puppy love and went on my way
Be back tonight to nurse Millies ear and do our thing!!!

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Autrey Girls 3/6/08

What an awful day!!!! I came a little earlier because the weather was getting bad... let the girls out and I don't think they cared for it either..except Cait!! LOL Maggie tinkled on the doormat.
Abby really wanted no part of the rain and cold, Daisy did her thing and came back.. Cait was like white lightning, runnin back and forth!! LOL

Brought them in and dried them off and gave em all some laptime.... I think they still needed to go out so after laptime I let the go out again and they all did their business and came runnin back!! went right to their crates LOL towel dried Cait she was the only one that got WET the others only had wet paws... gave em all a treat and told em I would se them tomorrow

all good girls!!! all crackin me up!!!

Talked to MOM will be there Monday to pick up Cait :)

Charlie Zini 3/6/08

Charlie was half asleep when I came in today.. I was wearing a long black leather coat.. I think it took him a minute to recognize me.. I probably just looked like a big dark figure coming at him!!
the weather was getting bad, so I didn't walk Charlie today.. I let him in the yard and he urinated a LONG time and came right back to the door.. I towel dried him and he had some water. we went to the mat and did our routine..
I tried to get him outside again... first time he wouldn't go.. The second time I brought the leash and went outside and held the door open and he finally came out... He urinated again and in the house he ran!. I went to towel dry him and the little guy was runnin allover the house!! LOL
I was chasing him allover! I finally caught up with him and got him dry! we had fun! did a little belly rubbin and he had his treats in the bedroom...
Good day for nappin!!

Be back next week!!!

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Autrey Girls 3/4/08

What a great day today!! the girls were great!! Daisy met me at the door! we let the other girls out of the kitchen and we all went outside! beautiful (yet muddy) day! everyone was happy to see the sun and warmer weather!! after everyone did their business we went inside...had a little treat...then NAILS!!!
I got Cait first... She was a saint...SOOOOOO good!! a little antsy and a little yelp but she was great!!! got em all... then Daisy, Abby tried biting me and the clippers because she freaked on the grinder, so I got her front paws not the back I will work on them again Thursday.
Maggie was a pro...let me do it all. I got those back dew claws and they were long . she was a terrific girl!!.. Now get this!!!! Cait let me go back over her nails with the grinder!!!! GOOD GIRL!!! she just loved on me the whole time too so did daisy.
They were all just angels... I also broufght my slicker brush and brushed them all.. Daisy seemed scared of it at first..I don't know if that other groomer has hurt her with it or hit her or what, but I used that brush on her all the time with no problems and this time she cowered and walked away... anyway she let me do it afterall...
everyone is brushed and nails are good and they were all great!!

see them Thursday and Friday!!

Charlie Zini 3/4/08

Charlie was awake in his bed when I arrived! I came in and he was waggin his little stump!! then he rolled around and let me rub his tummy did some strectching and we went for our walk!!
Charlie and I walked to the stop sign and back, he barled at a guy on a motorcycle! and he urinated about 5x, he laso BMed ...solid and a little bit of loose stool at the end..
we came home, I wiped him off (butt, belly and thighs). we wrnt to the matt and did some itchin, scratchin and belly, head rubbin!
I think he didn't want to be bothered for a bit..then he wanted some lovin so I did!!
He drank a lot of water after our walk so I let him out in back for awhile... H eloved the warmth of the sun , he urinated, then he just laid out on the deck...I had to call him in... I would have let him stay if I didn't have to go :)

gave him a treat (broken in half) and led him to the bedroom..gave him a little more TLC and went on my way...

be back Thursday