SATURDAY AT RUNAMUCK

We spend time at our new house as we continue to make our home there. The dogs have been confused.  Paddington is used to being carried upstairs at night. Our bedroom is now on the first floor. But Paddington goes to the steps to the room over the garage.  He’ll get used to the new location  

I set this small crate out and Gwennie loves to go in there.  She still keeps an eye on me. 😂

The yard isn’t fenced here so we have xpens stretched out until we decide what kind of boundaries we want there. The dogs have always had a big yard but as we move here permanently, they’ll have more space to wander.  I’d take them on walks, but several have bad legs and some have lack of stamina. They are 10-11 so wandering is their style.   Gwennie has gone on a walk on the trail behind us.  We end up carrying her.  She’s not spoiled. 

This is the routine. Let them out. Let them in. Let them out. Let them in.   And on…

After being outside they go in groups to the water bowl.  There are 2 bowls there and no one fusses. 

If you enlarge this, you can see the fence.  

We are seeing spring arrive, the trees are all filling out.  We have a lot of afternoon shade. 

The end of the day is time to take over one side of the bed.  Always my husbands side!!  They do move for him. 

Cinnamon and her boy Paddington are ready to snooze. 💤💤
 

HOLLY 🎄SAYS HI!

Holly of the Christmas rescue sends me messages to update me on her new life.  Well actually her mom sends the messages  😁.

Cody is her brother and he will cuddle for about 10 seconds. 

Holly on the other hand loves to be held. She will stay in her mom’s (or dad’s or sister’s) arms and snore away. 

Holly and Cody like to be bunk bed Pekes.  They must want their own space. 😉

Holly is doing so well in her forever home.  Her mom said her coat is plush. She is so loved. All of the Christmas dogs have awesome homes. 🥰

 

SPRING IS COMING

Spring is showing up everywhere.  

Are you trying to get away from the pollen Gwennie?  It’s on everything, including the dogs. 

“Oh no.  It’s stuck in my tail. Again” 🤦‍♀️

Our porch is fully screened, even underneath the floor boards.   So why does it turn yellow.  It still gets in. 

Scout knows her mom can brush some out. But sometimes she just needs a full bath to get the tiny speckles out. 

Fresia and Scouts mom says that it can be like washing a gorilla. 😂

Dickens says, “Can I come in. I know I’m bringing in pollen,”. 

Don’t worry. It will be gone soon.   The first rain will start washing it all off the trees and flooding those tiny strings of pollen.  Spring is on the way! 🌸

 

BANDIT, PEPPER AND NEW BABY

Pepper (cream, PVPC alumni) and Bandit were patiently waiting the last few months.  

Bandit knew a new baby would be joining the household.  How would that change things. 

Their mom had a beautiful baby shower. She knew a baby boy was coming. 

She loves her Pekes. Pepper has been a big daddy’s girl. 

The baby arrived!  And Bandit is exhausted!  He gets up w his mom at night whenever it’s time to feed the baby.  And Pepper is in full mom mode. 🥰

 

They all sleep whenever they can and Bandit is taking full advantage of that.  Pekingese baby helpers need to keep up their energy. 🐾😁
 

PEKES AND POLLEN

 Pollen!

Pekes are not short haired dogs   Even if you trim them, their tail and ears can attract pollen like a magnet! 

Cinnamon is the champion for dragging pollen in.  Her ears must have hooks on them. 

But her tail looks like a giant ball of pollen. This is after I pulled a lot off.  I’ll vacuum and turn around and more has appeared. 

Our yard is full of trees. Pink “helicopters” twirl down, camellia flowers are dropping and pollen is falling thickly to the ground. 

So I keep sweeping. 

And raking.  I’ll get the blower out to get it into piles. Yes piles. So much pollen.  Once we get a good rain, it should be knocked down. We’ll have yellow pollen streams everywhere. 

Maybe the dogs can just stay inside and not wander all over the yard.  I don’t think that will work.   They love to walk through all of it.  Are you having pollen issues too? 

SNOW BEAR’S NEW FAMILY

     SNOW BEAR  

SNOW bear loves his new family!  

When he arrived, he began to meet his new brothers and sisters. 

Here are most of them.  Gigi, Chloe, Moose. Behind Moose are Bailey, Minnie, Li-Li, and Teddy.

Three of the dogs were adopted from us.  ❤️❤️❤️

His new parents know he needs special care. They said, “We will love and care for him no matter how he walks.”

This is Walter who immediately chose Snow Bear as his new best friend.   Snow Bear is getting an after breakfast snack. 

His new mom is holding him.  Look behind them. That’s the grooming closet.  Just open the door and you’re all set. 

“Snow Bear slept all night next to me on his blanket   He is part of the pack already, playing and exploring the yard.  He did his exercises this morning, he is a champ.”    They are so happy he’s their boy now.  This boy has his forever. ❤️ 

SNOW BEAR IS HOME

 

Snow Bear went to his forever home yesterday.  He was waiting for his dinner w his tail wagging.  He has doggy brothers and sisters and be a happy addition.  They will continue his therapy.  He began using socks w a patch that help him not slide. He has the “sad face” but he’s so happy to be a forever dog. ❤️