Biding her time before the vet comes back in Yesterday was Maggie’s vet day. I hate vet day for my kitties. They’re both so freaked out by the experience that I, too, become a bit freaked out. I don’t know which cat is worse. Lucy shrieks through the entire car […]
Still a little nervous
Checking out some scary noise in the distance Well, it’s been almost six weeks and the little guy is becoming a lot more comfortable. He’s still a Nervous Nelly, though. I’m thinking this whole getting-used-to-Scott-and-Lori’s-house thing is going to take longer than we first thought. That’s OK. At least he’s […]
Why are pets so expensive?
Columbia River Gorge : August 2003 I have no idea what I’m going to do should we ever have children. When I walk into PetsMart (or any other pet store), I walk out having spent too much money on things my pets probably don’t need. Nylabones, fancy dog biscuits, catnip […]
The reason I never make the bed
Lucy in her favorite spot When I get out of the shower, this is where I find Lucy. Every morning. Snoozing away. So how can I disturb her simply to make the bed? I just can’t bring myself to do it. I’m such a sucker!
Productivity (or lack thereof)
Summit on Columbia River Gorge Drive, Oregon : August 2003 Working from home is great. It’s also not-so great. Especially when you’re actually trying to get the work done while your four pets create all sorts of havoc around you. The new guy, Pete, wants to be in the office […]
A week later
Perking up a bit Well, it’s been a week. A tough one. Pete is a total sweetie, but it’s taking him a lot longer to settle in than it did with Juliette. There are too many new sights and sounds for him. I think he has sensory overload. But he’s […]
15 hours
Trying to figure things out We’ve made it through the first 1/2 day. Pete spent most of his life in Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary, so he’s a bit befuddled by this whole house thing. Everyday things make him nervous, like screen doors, food bowls with dog paws painted on them and […]
Dog day
Juliette in repose This is the day we affectionately call “Dog Day.” It’s the day that Pete comes to visit. If he does well, (i.e., gets along with Juliette and doesn’t eat my cats), then he stays. Tonight. Permanently. We’re pretty excited about this. Yet there’s a bit of trepidation […]
A night at the beach
There’s really nothing better than hitting the beach with your dog. Watching Juliette scamper in water and across the sand was great!