You shake you head, and suddenly the sunlight is now moonlight, and it’s rain, rain, and more rain (well, it feels like a lot to us even if its only one day.)
Jolie Peeking
It has been a while since the house was painted, and quite honestly, we are still in shock. But we’re trying to get back to normal – or at least what passes for normal at the DogDaz Zoo.
Mini Evil Eye
We don’t think that Mini Cooper is ever going to be quite the same. She is getting pretty bossy! Maybe she always was, but it is getting worse with a capital – B. She keeps grabbing Bearnard’s tail, and the other morning she actually hissed at me during breakfast. We’re beginning to wonder who is really in charge around here (though we always knew the answer).
Since we last caught you up, Mom closed the pool becuase of all the falling leaves.We’re not sure why she thinks that is necessary, but apparently swimming is now cancelled until spring. Not that we ever went in that big blue body of water, it was tooo cold!
And then there’s the rain.
Beary hiding behind Jolie at the door in the rain
We do not want to go outside to do our business when it’s raining. Mom even comes out with us, trying to convince us that everything will be okay. But we are not falling for it. We won’t even step over the doorjam.
Mom tried to help. Unfortunately, she accidently sent Beary flying into the grass with a BANG!, And now even Bearnard has decided that going outside is simply not worth the risk.
We have our standards, you know.
Meanwhile, PoleCat, our stuffed cat that looks suspiciously like a pole, has really started to get on my nerves. Mom keeps finding PoleCat lying on the floor – or even worse, under the coffee table.We’re pretty sure someone is kicking her off the couch, but no one is talking.
PoleCat on the floor
I’m keeping a close eye on her.
Jo & Bear & PC
The mornings are getting darker when we start our day, and now the nights are dark too when we go for our last outing.
Which brings us to the really important questions:
Does this mean we will need sweaters soon?
I certainly hope not.
Although… Mom does think we look pretty cute in sweaters.
So, we may have to start planning our winter wardrobe.
Until next time, stay dry, stay warm, and remember:
The house has been extra quiet today. Jolie, Bearnard, and their beloved stuffy, PoleCat, have a whole lot of waiting for Mom to feel better. 🐾 Mom got a new left hip on Tuesday.
PoleCat, a stuffy who looks like a cat on a pole body, has been guarding carefully. The couch patrol has been constant, and every little sound gets hopeful ears perked up. Dogs may not understand everything, but they always seem to know when someone they love needs extra comfort.
Mini Cooper, the cat, has decided she is better than an ice pack, and is directly providing support on Mom’s lap.
For now, the mission is simple: stay close, keep watch, and be ready with cuddles when Mom needs them most. ❤️
Someone said spring is coming. I’m not totally convinced, because just last week the yard was still full of slushy, squishy nonsense. But I have noticed the air feels warmer. Warmer usually means rain and fog… which I do not approve of.
Let me be clear: I hate rain. I hate wet paws. I especially hate the post-walk towel ambush where Mom rubs my feet like she’s polishing furniture. Highly undignified.
And don’t even get me started on those ridiculous coats. Yes, they’re “cute.” Yes, they’re “practical.” No, I do not enjoy waddling around sounding like a crinkly snack bag.
We are tired of the cold.
We are tired of the wet.
We would like to file a formal complaint with the Weather Department.
Most of all, we want our yard back.
Where are my bushes?
Where are my flowers?
Where are the good sniffing spots that aren’t buried under icy mush?
Slush Paws
Sleet and sslush
JoJo ZZZzzzzz
Picture perfect
Beary ZZZzzzz
Bluebird and sparrow
Having fun
I’m so cute
Walk Please
Spring means sun puddles on the porch.
Spring means long walks without shivering.
Spring means squirrels to supervise and birds to politely bark at.
Spring means grass that smells interesting again.
So yes, I am ready.
Ready to zoom.
Ready to sniff.
Ready to roll in things I’m probably not supposed to.
Dear Spring:
Please arrive soon.
Your friend, Jolie, the thirsty for it to warm up, Shih Tzu
Several months ago I took a dog travel crate out of the attic to take Noel to the vet. I like to use the dog crates, even though I have smaller cat crates for each of the cats (in case we ever have to evacuate), just to give them room. Anyway, the minute I got home with Noel from the vet, Jolie, who loves crates, was not happy that a cat was using her crate and she decided that this crate should stay in the living room all the time so she can keep an eye on it. So it has.
However, when Jolie was getting ready to go in the crate the other day she found a surprise. Mini Cooper, the cat dog, had taken it for her own. Slowly, Jolie backed up and went to sleep on the cat bed.
Yes, now the cat sleeps in the dog crate and the dog sleeps in the cat bed (sort of).
It was great to see Noel at the front door the other day. When Noel was younger she would lie for hours by the front door. It was her domain (see the picture below from 2012). She rarely goes down the long staircase anymore to watch the world go by so when she does it is a very special occasion.
I was out to do something the other day and when I returned she was waiting for me. I must have had the dogs with me or she would not have been down there. The dogs usually hog the glass door and she won’t push her way through them. Sometimes it is nice when the cats get to rule!
The beauty of having feline dementia is that Noel rediscovers things she used to love. If you remember a month or so ago she rediscovered my office down the hall. She had not been in there for years. Now she rediscovered the cat tree. Even though the tree has been in the dining room in front of her eyes all this time, I have not seen her go on it for a very long time. The beauty of rediscovery with a forgetful brain.
Jolie Peeking
Mini Evil Eye
Beary hiding behind Jolie at the door in the rain
PoleCat on the floor
Jo & Bear & PC
Cool curtain shadow rings on Bearnard
