Mom started a new job last week. Mommy worked from home, except when she was in another country, for the last 22 years. So basically, we were able to be under foot all the time. She walked the dogs during her lunch time, every day rain, snow, sleet or hail. And we cats hung out on top of her computer and desk for years. But, now all that has changed. She has taken a job 90 minutes away by car. She leaves at 5:30 am and feeds us at the unhumanly hour of 5 AM. Even the dogs are not up at that time.
Mommy is worried about us since we are so used to someone being around all the time. She hired a lady named Rachel to walk the dogs during the day (because they don’t know how to use a litter box like us smart cats) and she starts today.
Mommy is having separation anxiety. We are not sure how to help her but Rachel said she will text Mommy and tell her how we all did.
Mommy is going to only post DogDaz Zoo pictures this week and not do any of the usual blog hops because she is trying to adjust to this new schedule and needs to calm down.
Maybe we can get Mom a thunder vest like Sofie’s for when she gets overwhelmed with worry about us animals.
Don’t go anywhere dear readers because DogDaz Zoo will keep posting everyday. Mommy says that she loves us and she loves all her blog friends too and just needs to figure out her new schedule.
So for now, I’m in charge of the blog (which is the way it should be anyway!) – Noel, the Christmas Cat, Queen of DogDazCats2
A new morning at DogDaz Zoo ❤ 
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scifihammy
September 22, 2014 at 03:51
Wishing Mum all the best in her new job. Tell her, that while it will obviously be an adjustment, you will all adapt and be totally fine! 🙂
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dogdaz
September 22, 2014 at 07:11
That is what people tell us. Mom wants to believe it. Time will tell.
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fredrieka
September 22, 2014 at 06:07
that is a big change .. hope everyone does well
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dogdaz
September 22, 2014 at 07:09
Thanks. Day by day.
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onespoiledcat
September 22, 2014 at 06:12
Good luck to your Mom on her new job but I’m sure YOU are as anxious as SHE is about the change. We all get used to our routines and when they change – EEEEK! I have a feeling as long as you get your walks and see a human during the day you’ll be fine….then when Mom gets home it will be “YAAAAAAAY!!!!!!” and lots of hugs! Nothing wrong with that!
Hugs, Sammy
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dogdaz
September 22, 2014 at 07:09
Thanks Sammy. We have been knocking her over at the front door. Btw. She always wears black which we cover with fur at that time.
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Vicki Flaherty
September 22, 2014 at 07:40
Congratulations on the new job – I hope you find it deliciously rewarding, Lorian. And so great that you are finding your way to be with something new and different. The zoo is very resilient – imagine the new joy to be experienced each day when you are all reunited! 🙂 All the best.
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dogdaz
September 22, 2014 at 10:32
Thank you, Vicki. Change is good.
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Will and Eko
September 22, 2014 at 10:17
Good luck with the new gig!
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dogdaz
September 22, 2014 at 10:32
Thanks, guys.
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easyweimaraner
September 22, 2014 at 10:42
I’m glad that you take good care of your mom ….what a nice idea to send her a message to let her know you all are ok. Good luck to your mom with her new job, maybe she can wear a thunder shirt for the first time :o)
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Dakota/Caren/Cody
September 22, 2014 at 11:44
omg I just saw your comment and I am sorry but you have me rolling on the floor with that thundershirt comment! lol
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dogdaz
September 22, 2014 at 19:56
🙂
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dogdaz
September 22, 2014 at 19:57
We do have to worry about her. She kind of gets lost without us around to show her where to go.
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Dakota/Caren/Cody
September 22, 2014 at 11:43
our heart goes out to your Mom. That has to be one heck of an adjustment. It will take some time. Wishing her the best of luck!
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dogdaz
September 22, 2014 at 19:56
Thank you. It sure is a heck.
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Mumsy's Little Chancy Man
September 22, 2014 at 12:30
We are wishing your mom all the best on her new job, we hope all works out and you all make adjustments quickly. That is a big change for all of you. We will be thinking of you. That thundershirt might just work since your mom seems to be having more issues with the change than you all are. Let us know if you find one to fit her, we would like to have one on hand in case we might need one for Mumsy at some pint. 🙂 Hugs and nose kisses
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dogdaz
September 22, 2014 at 19:55
Even the extra large seemed small for our Big Momma. Maybe we will try a something called a ‘straight jacket.’
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Emmadog
September 22, 2014 at 13:38
Oh my, that is an adjustment! Mom has had a job here and there where she is away all day but she hated it. Now she is away sometimes for half a day and that isn’t so bad. Hope you all can work it out. Mom said her being at the office full time was worse than being locked in a kennel, so she won’t be doing a job like that again unless there is absolutely no other option.
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dogdaz
September 22, 2014 at 19:53
Yes Emma, there is not always an option to stay home with you guys for us humans.
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Animalcouriers
September 22, 2014 at 15:07
Congrats on the new job! It’s going to take a lot of getting used to for you all. Take it easy guys 🙂
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dogdaz
September 22, 2014 at 19:52
Thanks. First day and the dog walker thought she was suppose to start next week. Oh my! It will take a lot of getting used to – for sure!
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Animalcouriers
September 23, 2014 at 01:32
Oops!
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Genevieve Petrillo
September 22, 2014 at 16:26
New job! So exciting! Congratulations to your mom. That schedule sounds like a tough nut to crack, though. Soon, it will settle down and you’ll all be used to the routine. I wish I could eat my morning dinner at 5am. And then again at 7 and again at 10….
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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dogdaz
September 22, 2014 at 19:52
We like to eat all day too Cupcake. Seems like the cats get to snack all the time.
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pawedblog
September 22, 2014 at 17:50
Aww good luck to mummy with the new job. You will all adjust in time, you’ll see… but until then I think the Thundershirt is a brilliant idea!!
Hugs, Carrie & Pups x
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dogdaz
September 22, 2014 at 19:51
Mommy tried on Sofie but it is too small. BOL
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Misaki
September 24, 2014 at 16:32
Good luck to your mummy in her new job. I’m sure you’ll all get used to the new routine soon
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dogdaz
September 24, 2014 at 18:14
Thanks – The dog walker got confused and didn’t show on Monday and we had to hold it all day. We are not sure we are going to like this any time soon.
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