My Pitiful Little Boy.

   Poor Jacob! He just wants to lie in his crate. He started crying out in pain a couple of days ago. Yesterday was pretty bad, so off to the vet he went this morning. The trouble is in the hip and lower back area. Right now he is on some pills for pain reduction and I'll keep a close eye on him.  Hopefully, he simply pulled something out of whack while running and bouncing around like a little maniac!!!  Or maybe Blossom got fed up with his shenanigans and pushed him off the porch!  I just don't know!  All thats for certain is that he is in a lot of pain. Hopefully time and rest will heal him.  If not, then x-rays will be the next logical step. (Not sure where the money will come from... but somehow it always works out.... somehow. Getting the feeling I'd better get creative this time!)
   For the last few weeks I've been trying to decide on how to raise money for an improved deck with a ramp for Ahulee to use. He'll be 13 years old in March of 2014. With his size and bad joints I KNOW I have to make something!!!! Never even considered I might need that for either of the younger dogs. Oh well, life has a way of "happening". And we just have to adapt and do the best we can.
   So please say a prayer or send positive healing energy to the four legged gang here. We appreciate it!!  Blessings to all.
   

Jacob Looked SO Serious.

   Jacob was doing some serious sunbathing the other day! Looks like he learned the finer points of this art form from Ahulee. This certainly is a familiar looking pose. chuckle    Great weather for it!!!

Not Exactly A Battle Royale!

"Here I am well hidden. Just waiting for my chance to pounce!"

  



"I spring into action! A little bite on the muzzle before she even knows I'm attacking. From that point.... its ON!"

 





 

 "The battle rages"

 

 

 "As you can clearly see my fighting skills are far superior to those of my opponent. I have her just where I want her!"

 

 

 "When she becomes distracted.... I go for the EAR! Great move on my part."

 

"Unfortunately at one point in this conflict of strength and guile, I miscalculate a lunge... and wind up waaaay too close to the deadliest part of this ferocious beast. But with my lightning fast reflexes I manage to escape unharmed by any noxious fumes!"

"Here I am..... VICTORIOUS!"



When Coco Met Blossom.

   "Well, I got to meet my big sister Blossom face to face today. We've chatted through the screen door up until now. Mama wanted us to get familiar with each other that way. I think she was a little nervous, but I knew everything would be OK! You see, Blossom is a very gentle and thoughtful dog."

   "I started off by showing her some of my really cool ninja moves. They impressed her more than they did Ronan! At least someone appreciates my prowess and skill."

   "She, in turn, demonstrated  some of her fancy footwork. She says its necessary in order to keep up with Jacob and the bigger cats."

   "We shared some really good laughs as she told me all kinds of stories about how life is, here at Mama's house. I REALLY LIKE my big sister!"

Ronan and Coco: 2nd match.

        "Coco here: You know I'm beginning to think that I just might have bitten off a little more than I can handle when I started this wrestling match with Uncle Ronan. Its not his size advantage that has me concerned ~ I may be tiny, but I'm mighty! What I hadn't figured on was his level of skill in the fighting arts. This old guy really knows some moves!!!    But hey! I never give up! Though I might have to settle for an honorable surrender under these circumstances."

Still Here!!!!

    Someone asked about the blogs the other day. I explained I was still fighting with the computer, trying to figure out how to edit, crop and such. Obviously I'm not having much luck!!!! But I decided to go out this evening and try to get a few shots of the dogs. Ahulee wouldn't cooperate..... think he is still miffed about Uncle John not being around to give him his treats over the fence! Oh well! He can grumble if he wants to. Everyone else posed nicely for me. So here is Rory behaving like the lovely old lady that she is.

   Heck, I even got Blossom to 'smile' for the camera. That was a shock! hahaha (a little photo bombing going on here)

   And of course, everyone's favorite goofball ~ Jacob!  Always a happy guy!
   We all hope that everyone has a great weekend! Have fun and be safe!

This is Coco Kitteh.

   How could I almost forget to post a photo of the latest addition! I wrote about the arrival of Coco over on my other blog. http://gardeneroflight.blogspot.com/2013/08/got-surprise-this-morning.html
   That explains the circumstances surrounding her rescue plus in little rant on being compassionate. For some odd reason I'm always shocked (and angered) by the callousness and cruelty that some people demonstrate towards animals, especially the really young and/or weak ones. I just want to believe better of the human species. Then along comes a little one like this that has been dumped to fend for herself and I'm back to thinking VERY POORLY of my fellow human beings!  Oh well, whats happened has happened.... it can't be changed. Only the future can be made better by our choices. So it is with Coco. Her future looks very bright indeed.
    Her stats are simple: She is approximately 4 to 5 weeks of age and weighs in at 1 pound! She had a few fleas and some tapeworms. Has been medicated for both. Recheck on the worms in 4 weeks. Has a good appetite. Is active and inquisitive. And LOVES to play and snuggle.
   My first response to something like this is to educate people. Now, folks should know NOT to dump kittens! Or any animal for that matter. But there is a lot of prejudice about black cats... and dogs. My thought was that Coco might be able to get some information about this subject out to folks. I mean, she is a cute little kitten!! People like looking at "adorable"! haha    So, she now has her own Facebook page.   (Yes, Blossom is really put out about that!!! If you check Her FB page you will be able to read that for yourself. Shes been nice... so  far.)  So here is Coco's page:
https://www.facebook.com/CocoKitteh

And so I don't get any static from Blossom... here is her page:
https://www.facebook.com/blossomandcrittersgalore

So please feel free to go over and give them some likes and enjoy the photos. We are going to be posting more information as the holidays approach!