A Good Day To Be A Dog

It's cool outside but the weather's nearly perfect for the dogs. A rabbit was in the back yard earlier so its scent has been cause for lots of investigation today. As I've been working on the computer most of the past hour, it's been nice to have the company of Jasmine, Maggie, Brandy, Pennie and Annie in the room with me. Every one's napping now, but if I were to get up it would take only a second for the dogs to be ready to move to their next project of the day - the dog park.

Friday afternoon, King was strolling around enjoying the dog park. Apparently, something startled him and when King jumped it startled Pennie. Pennie snarled at King and King jumped back and fell over. I'm not into violence at all, but it was a little bit funny to see Pennie, the corgi who stretches to a whopping 12" tall, scaring King the 112 lb. dobbie.

Anytime I leave home, I fill the dog's Kongs with treats. It occupies them a few minutes as they gnaw to get the treats out. Jasmine always takes her Kong to the dining room. Maggie goes to the stairway landing. Brandy retreats to the family room. Pennie takes her Kong to the sun room to munch and Annie gets her Kong in her kennel. When I got home last time, Jasmine had rounded up Kongs and four of five were under the dining room table. It was cute to see the collection of Kongs in Jas's secret hiding place.

Life is good.

Vacation Day

I'm off on a vacation day today so life on the Dog Farm has started our wonderfully. The dogs are napping, I'm still in pjs, no schedule to follow; you know how it's suppose to be on a day off work. I'm packaging up treats for the Dog Barkery and getting ready for tomorrow's craft show. The dogs were circling the table like sharks hoping to catch a treat that might fall their way.

Friend Dianne brought dog ice cream to the Farm. Including Granddog Kirby, we had six happy, salivating dogs waiting for ice cream. None of them had this kind of treat before and at first, a couple of them weren't quite sure about the cold stuff. It only took a moment and everyone was totally enjoying the snack. Yummy!

Last Saturday, Daughter Molly's friend Odie travelled to North Platte to teach Dog CPR/First Aid that Paws-itive Partners sponsored. Friend Odie is an excellent instructor and the information was very good. If you have a pet, or know a pet, you should consider finding a class such as this one. You hope you never have to use what you learn but the class gives you confidence to help, if needed. I felt good when Odie said we are Pet Medics - before we were just people who loved pets. Now, we have been trained to help if an animal needs us.

Thank you for your emails and calls about Jasmine. The tumor has grown a bit the past week but Jas doesn't seem effected by it. She acts fine, her appetite is excellent and personality is the same as ever - perfect. Everyone is happy on the Dog Farm. :0p (That symbol is a dog with its tongue hanging out. )

Have a restful weekend.