Trixie's Visit

Tonight we are keeping Trixie for her mom. They are away for the weekend and Trixie is a sweet dog. She is a Pug. Very different from Hershey. Trixie makes all kinds of unladylike noises! She snores and wheezes. I have to look down every so often to make sure she's okay! Hershey is so quiet when he is not barking at squirrels in the back yard. I hardly know he's there. As I said earlier, Trixie is sweet just different. I expected them to play like Coco and Hershey do but Trixie is missing her family and does not want to play. I am trying to offer her some comfort but little dogs love their families so much it is hard for them to adjust right away. Mommydearest laughs at Hershey following me around at her house but I now see the bit of anxiety that dogs experience because Trixie is much more confident at her house. Pugs, Boxers, Boston Terriers, Great Danes, French Bull Dogs, Bull Dogs are all cute but have that smashed in face and must have some breathing issues. Anyway, we will take good care of Trixie because looking into her big sad eyes pulls at your heart strings. Might sleep on the sofa downstairs tonight, it is hot and neither Hershey or Trixie seems interested in going upstairs. Trixie seems happy sleeping on the carpet under the coffee table and Hershey is in his usual spot on the back of the sofa.

July Holiday Get Away...We're Baaacccckkkkkk!

Hershey and I are back home sweet home! Pool's clean, plums are ripe and we are ready to rumble!!!! Sammy missed us terribly (evidence is cat urine in odd places.) I just can't take Sammy because he is not a good traveler. I am sure he hid in the closet while we were gone. The cat sitter was a guy this time. I do my best. My next trip (Ciao cara, ciao, ciao) both Hershey and Sammy will be left at home. Hershey went to the groomer on Wednesday. She makes him look so pretty! He smells good too. On the way home we spied a King Charles in a Honda Civic. He was on his "Dad's" lap and barking. I pointed him out to Hershey and Hershey began barking too! The guy and I just laughed and kept up with each other while driving so that the dogs could continue "talking". It was fuuuunnnny!!!!!!! I need a laugh at the end of the day! Sammy hasn't stopped licking me since I got home. Quick...I need a shower! I am bringing work home again...need my pets around me for work life balance.

Hershey on a visit!

Hershey and I are visiting my sister and Coco (and my mother). Hershey is behaving a bit oddly as he is stuck by my side every instant. Not sure what this is about. Coco is maturing, she is less hyper and seems to want to play with her "mama". She is such a cute dog. She really likes to cuddle and be petted. Hershey is used to getting lots of attention because there is no one at home but me. It is nice to have other people around but I am a quiet person content to read and be, my sister on the other hand feels the need to "entertain and converse" with everyone. Well, Hershey's having a good time. (Didn't think we were a burden until I read her blog!)

Sammy, Hershey's Best Friend

Sammy has learned a new trick...going through a hole he made in the screen when he was locked out of the house one night. It is the sliding glass door screen. He loves going out in the evenings. He chases bugs, looks for birds and just relaxes. Mostly, he can let himself in and out and he likes his independence! He's a cat.

Dog Park Buddies

Hershey's buddies at the dog park are 3 little Yorkies all in the same family, different ages and different sizes. They are Opie, Ricky, and Randy. Randy is the littlest guy. He wrestles non stop with Loco and one-eyed Willy. Loco looks like a Chihuahua mix and Willy is a Chihuahua who was injured and has one eye but is a healthy, feisty little guy. These are Hershey's other friends. They belong to different families. Sometimes we even meet and talk to the dogs' families! Yesterday we met Sofia a lovely Yorkie who was almost as big as Hershey and unexpectedly so. Her "mom" explained that she was expecting perhaps a 6 to 8 pound dog because she didn't want a tiny one but Sofia turned out to be 11 pounds when she grew up. She has a dark tan face and black back and ears that lay down. She is a beauty and Hershey tried to get her attention right away. The self-possessed Sofia took her time making friends. There were 2 young girls in her family and they were trying to teach Sofia to fetch a small ball. They wound up teaching Hershey because he kept running after the thrown ball where Sofia would not. He was so eager to please them and they were sweet. Hershey needs a small ball to grab up in his little chops! I guess because he is a small dog. We will look for one this weekend.

The Race Up the Stairs

On you mark, get set...GOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Hershey and Sammy race up the stairs each night when I start to turn off lights and TV to go upstairs for bed. We watch TV down stairs and get on the computer at the same time. Hershey and Sammy run in and out of the sliding glass door as much as they like but by 10 PM, we have had it and want to retire.
I'm not sure who wins the race each night because I am seldom at the top of the stairs when they reach their destination. I am struggling behind, carrying shoes, disposing of newspapers and turning off lights. At first only Hershey ran up the stairs ahead of me. He'd run into my bedroom and jump up on the bed to wait my arrival. Sammy, desperately trying to stay out of the way, would dart to the living room and crouch until I was upstairs then he would run up too and follow me into the bedroom at a leisurely pace. I'm not sure what changed or when but suddenly the Sammy tried to over take the Hershey on the stairs! The race was on. At first I thought it was an accident but I soon saw that it was deliberate behavior on Sammy's part and he being more assertive. Good for you Sammy! Have fun! Win the race!

Hershey is Prettttty!

Hershey and I went to our respective groomers today! Hershey is pretty! He smells good and his coat is shiny and soft. He is always happy to see me when I pick him up. He doesn't really like to be clipped and pruned. The lady that clips him is very sweet. She has 3 or 4 Basset Hounds that are usually visiting but they were not there today. They are sweet creatures ready for attention. Hershey is usually in a cage as are all the other dogs (except the Basset Hounds). Everyone knows the routine so they appear to cooperate while being washed and groomed. The reason Hershey is happy to see me is that he knows he's going home to his friend Sammy. In the door he dashes looking for ol' Sam. Is there a greeting for us? No! not on your life as Sammy has had it with being chased up the stairs and wrestled with while he is trying to rest! We think he rests too much! Come play Sammy! Come and play!
(I cannot reveal my grooming experience because a lady should have some mystery about her. I am pretty!)