Just Because They are Cute

Taking Turns

I think the cats want to go to school with Jayke.  They kept taking turns in his backpack this evening.

Cat in A Cube

Dog Shaming

She looks darn happy about it too!  

Hangin Tough!

Doc says she is doing really good for 17!!  In for a bladder infection today.  She has a heart murmur but that shouldn't be any big deal.  Especially not at this point.  I shut him down really quickly on anything he wanted to point out to me.  I told him we are not doing anything to prolong her life that would cause her any kind of recovery, or pain.  Treat the bladder infection and we will be on our way!  He agreed and did as he was told.  Laynie was a very cooperative patient, even leaving the sample on the floor for them without being asked!  She got a little nervous when they took her temp, but who wouldn't?  After that she just lay on the floor, as you can see, and waited to go back to the car.

Miss Priss

She always holds that paw up when she sits.  Make sure you check out Nemo chilling in the background.

Did You Want This?

Miss Luna...always in the way of whatever I'm trying to do.  

#Boogeymanpatrol

I feel so safe with these three on guard duty!

What Brings Them all Together?

The laser light does!  Even Laynie chases the little red dot like she is a puppy again.  I make sure not to let her chase it too much so as not to give her a heart attack or cause her to throw out a hip.  Josie and Nemo are the two biggest fans of the dot.  Luna acts like she is above chasing that ridiculous red thing, sitting...holding up her one paw like the little Miss Priss that she is but every once in a while she forgets herself and goes after it intensely for a brief moment.  Then...back to her poised perch off to the side... watching the other idiots attempt the impossible task of catching that irresistible speck of light.

Your Face Looks Cold...Let me Lay on It!

Josie's feet

Josie.  How she has changed the dynamic in our house is amazing.  Even Laynie is running around thinking she is a pup again!  Josie is always busy attacking someone, throwing her toys around, or just lounging around like below...

She must have felt I looked cold and needed to warm my face!

She also enjoys watching movies with Jeff and me...

Luna enjoys her.  She likes to lay with her, play with her, and especially loves bathing her.

Nemo seems a little unsure of her purpose here.  He plays with her but mostly just watches.  He is particularly patient with her when she wakes him up by jumping on his head.  He nicely tries to push her away instead of smacking her like he does Luna.

Josie doesn't discriminate.  She will even jump on Laynie's head and give her a quick bath before tumbling off.

Goodbye Buddy

R.I.H. Simon. I will miss the clickity clack of your toes on the floor, the persistent staring when you need to go out, your counter surfing for food, and wiggling in front of me for attention. I hope you are chasing squirrels in heaven this evening! Good boy!

We had to have Simon put down today.  He was my first dog that I got on my own and, obviously,  the one I've had the longest.  17 years.  He lived in 5 different homes with me.  Traveled over 1200 miles to South Carolina and back.  Survived a hard year living in Grandma's garage when we didn't have a home of our own.  Was in a pack with many, many other dogs and cats throughout the years.  They came and went but he has always been there.  He has protected me, infuriated me, entertained me, and loved me til the end.  It was a tough decision but the right one.

Jayke and I took it pretty hard last night not hearing him pacing around the house.  Laynie and Nemo have been checking his bed regularly.  Laynie has looked in the closet, one of his favorite spots, and out side.  She didn't want to go into her crate without him.  Jayke is sleeping with his collar.  I pulled up some old pictures to try to help him cope.  This is his first loss.  All I could say was that tomorrow it will feel a little better and the day after that it will feel better than the day before.  He will always miss him but it won't hurt this much after a while.  He seemed to find some comfort in that and the stories I told him from when Simon was a puppy.  Also in knowing that he has no more pain.

Luna

Photo cred goes to Jayke

Farming Kitty

Josie LOVES playing Farm Heroes or Facebooking.  

Josie...For Now

It is a really bad idea to watch Pet Vet on the morning of your son's birthday party when you haven't gotten him a gift and don't have a clue what to get.  I've had fur baby fever for a while now.  I know the dogs are not going to be with us much longer and that will eliminate a lot of cleaning so I finally talked myself into it.  I decided to get The Boy a kitten for his birthday.  Now, I just had to find one.  

I made a quick stop in Pet Smart and checked the Action For Animals kitties but they were all full grown.  I refuse to bring an adult cat in because I think that would be more difficult for the other furry kids to adapt to.  Jayke was immediately onto me when I came out of Pet Smart with nothing.  We checked ARF next but they were closed.  I posted it on Facebook that I was looking for a kitten hoping someone would have a freebie that needed a home but no luck.  We finally decided to try the Animal Shelter with not very high expectations.  

I had an idea of what kind of cat I wanted.  White, long hair, maybe a seal point...something pretty and different than what we have.  When we went in I knew immediately they didn't have anything like what I had in mind, but sometimes a cat chooses you...and that is exactly what happened.

The volunteer handed this little girl to Jaykeb and she wrapped him around her little paw!  She cuddled up to him like she had loved him her whole life.  Then he handed her to me and she just lay her head on my chest as if she was saying, "Finally, I've been waiting for you."  That was it.  She had a home.

We went to the counter to pay and were greeted by Izzy, pictured above.  She approved the adoption, Jayke forked over his birthday money (by choice, so now I STILL owe him a gift) and we had ourselves a new baby!  He even made a donation to the shelter for the other kitties.  Such a softie!

Her name at the shelter was Josie.  So far, it's still Josie but I feel like we should give her our own name.   He disagrees.  It will probably stay Josie.

She has to stay separated from the others until we can have her tested for feline diseases but everyone knows she is here.  We let her come out as long as we are watching and making sure the other cats stay away.  They are curious but so far, no issues.  Josie walked right up to Laynie and rubbed on her.  Laynie is an old pro at receiving new pets into the house.  She was less than impressed but Josie is determined to make new friends.  

She has made ONE for sure.  The boy had tears in his eyes when we finally got her home.

I took the picture below of the other two feline residents and I think I interrupted them about to smack each other.  I can't say whether that is due to the newbie or not, they smack each other quite often and I'm sure will be smacking Josie soon too!

Bet you thought that was a picture of my new dog in the beginning, huh?

Facebook Celebrity

Nemo made the work Facebook page...he is a celebrity!

So Helpful

I think she is waiting on the tape...

First Injury

Nemo doesn't look like he likes hugs.  

Not much going on around here.  No new pics to post even though basketball season has started and he got a nice new uniform.  He isn't going to be able to play for a while since injuring his leg a little over 2 weeks ago while playing football in the parking lot at a BSU football game.  Tailgating is dangerous!  We went to the hospital today to get x-rays.  The doctor is trying to rule out a fractured hip.  I guess if he has a fracture I will be up for a "Mom of the Year Award"!  Results will be back tomorrow.  I'm betting there isn't a fracture.  He wouldn't be able to run and jump if it were.  

MidWest Facebook Post: Luna was Featured!

MidWest Homes for Pets

September 30

Wendy, a member of our customer service team, has shared two adorable photos of her "fur baby" for this week's MidWest Employee Pet Spotlight. Luna, short for Lunatic, has earned her name.  She is 6-years-old and has three fur siblings including two dogs and another cat. Luna likes to hang out in fancy room décor and her sister Zoe's LifeStages crate.

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Old, Grey, Smelly, Toothless, Arthritic, Half Blind, Half Deaf

But still loving life!  The Seniors are becoming more and more work for me but other than a few minor age-related deteriorations they are as good as ever! Every now and then they take off through the house or yard like they have forgotten how ancient they are.  They are terrible watch dogs now, in fact, they have no clue if someone comes in the house at all.  They sometimes forget they are supposed to go OUTSIDE to go to the bathroom (good thing I got rid of the carpet), and they smell like they died 3 months ago but they are just fine! (I'm the only one suffering)   I'm guessing if anyone saw them in person they would report me for starving them they are so skinny but they eat whenever they want.  Sucks getting old but I'm starting to wonder if they are going to live forever???  Happy 16th birthday this month, Doggies!!  I'd give you a special treat but I don't think you have enough teeth left to chew it!

She's Just Rotten!!

Luna likes to sit in Zoey's cage so she can't go in it.  Zoey is terrified of Luna and won't even look at her when she is perched in there like the queen she thinks she is.