Visits

Rosey was over to visit and Rosey and Nami played their heads off.

Here is the gallery.

I think after she left Nami said where is she? Here is a video of them playing.

We had a full house today. I had a full day of grooming and that is why I am updating the blog this late. Tomorrow is busy too.Nathan is barred from my grooming space as the dogs get too excited to see him.

Abby and Zoey arrived this afternoon. Abby is Benji's sister and they look a lot alike.

Meadow comes for a play and groom tomorrow. We are excited to see her.

Murphy, Benji and Chester play this silly game of go under the Japanese maple and then pounce at each other. It is a riot.

They are now out with Dennis having a great time and well, I am blogging!

Yawn Storm is Coming

Here is a small gallery.

Yes, it includes some of my pots.They seem to love this humidity. My tomatoes are not ripe yet but wow are they growing.

We manage to have some great play sessions this morning then the rain came and came and came. We now have a lull and they say more rain is coming soon. We were under a tornado watch but other than the sky turning black and appearing to be night, it lightened back up and thunder and lightening arrived. No tornado here! I sat under the gazebo filming and enjoying and the dogs peered outside through the door. No one wanted to come out but think we are going to get back out there before more rain comes. It's been very hot and dry so I am glad for the rain.

Harlow departs tonight so I need to get her groomed. Tomorrow is very busy.

I am told by Georgie's new home that she is doing well.

Is it Saturday?

Benji and Murphy Boy

Here is the gallery.

Some swam, some chose not to. They say rain tomorrow. I hope they are wrong. Chester arrived. Harlow departs tomorrow. Rocky was here for a bit. We had a fun day.

I still have this cut that oozes. I hope by tomorrow I can use it properly as Monday I have a lot of grooming to do.

Benji I am trying to get him used to the clippers by using them a little each day and when he has had enough, I stop no matter what he looks like. LOL The goal is to have him not be afraid of them. I am not sure if its the vibration or the noise or both but he is already MUCH better. Slow, positive conditioning is what should be done as we fear what we do not know. He is a silly, great boy who plays profusely.

I hope Nathan combed out the dogs that swam as I can't till this cut stops oozing. I should check. LOL

Raven continues to run around the pool when Nathan goes in with great glee. She gets her exercise that way. We have some dogs that can't get enough of the pool and others - well they head the other way. Today, Sky jumped off the side and well who didn't have a camera. I actually happened to be in the pool, at that time. Oh well, I know she did it!

Heat is Back

We started out being busy early.

Georgie the rescue now has a new home. I am a suck. We didn't have her long but I miss her.

Here is the gallery.

I so need to wash my dogs but I need the pups older to invest the time. They get daily comb-outs so they are okay. I am just picky. It's funny as I washed them about a week before Raven gave birth. But they play hard and enjoy life as it should be. Nami also keeps right up with them.

Today I was cutting something and I cut me instead. It was a tiny but deep cut and it just would not stop bleeding. I wrapped. I put pressure, ice on it etc. I would unwrap and it would pour out or it would soak the wrap in a matter of minutes. I do not want to do medical anything with covid so Nathan went to Shoppers and brought back steri-strips. He also bought some butterfly things that did not work. It is still throbbing and I am hoping by morning I can remove and wrap again. I think it may take a few days. That's my stupid moment of the day. We all have them.

Before all this I put pigtails in Stormy and she looks funny but funny in a cute way! I like to have fun at times.

Reggie departed and gets to meet his brand new human baby sister. Lucky him! May they get lots of sleep.

Murphy boy arrived and Brewer is gone till his visits next week. I did manage to get a swim in. Waiting till dark before watering in this heat.

Raven - yes Raven was outside when Nathan was in the pool with Ella and Sage. She ran around the pool like a mad woman having a total blast. She did it over and over again. Can you imagine feeling that good and having such a fun time so soon after pups.

Pool Day - NO

Spitting rain off and on. I cleared the pathways while they played and Nathan watched the pups. We have someone coming to see Georgie tomorrow and I looked outside and went oh boy weeds grow fast. They do especially in this humidity.

Here is the gallery.

Nami tried to sneak in to see the pups not once, not twice but 3 times today. You see she fits through the bars still. She jumps with ease to the chair and lays there surveying all that is going on. She loves ALL. I was going to update the Stormy blog but until I get updates, I will include Nami in this blog. She had her shots today. handing a dog to a vet tech is counter productive to getting them to like vets but they said she was waggy waggy tail even with the shot.

Dogs like climbing under shrubs, playing a hide and seek and chase sort of a game and they excluded us. LOL This is their thing. It's good.

I still find myself to be tired. It is ridiculous. I say get over it!

Think my weeds will be taller than me when these pups of Raven can go outside?

I went outside and Dennis was on a garden recliner sleeping and the dogs moved and he woke up. They were all on him and surrounding him. He is so trying to play recovery.

Strawberries and blackberries and raspberries are growing insane. Maybe I need to figure out how to make jam.

Walking the Walk

Short blog today.

Here is the gallery.

Reggie always walks right on the edge of the pool. He is self assured. LOL

No one got groomed other than Reggie, Tempie, Harlow and Benji. I will play catchup tomorrow.

Nathan took Tempie to class and said I will try to stay awake. Words like that make you worry. He should have stayed home. At least it is an early class.

Nami can jump up and down on couches, on chairs with ease. Oh boy...

Weeds are growing. I am not weeding. Eventually they will be waist high and I will have to but I am watering.

Dogs had fun today. They were so happy when I got into bed last night that they all spooned with me.

Still swimming heated weather outside. Oh well... tomorrow.

Leti's blog has an update. :-)

Oh Today Plus Ravens Having Pups

Went up to Bolton to get my scissors, fixed clippers and blades - all fixed and sharpened. Stopped in a store and found some interesting items we do not have locally in the food department. They also were closing their plants out for real steals and they were all in excellent condition. Syopped on the way back at a Shwarma place and well not that good. Oh well. It was edible. LOL Thought of taken Raven but its an hour there and back and she wasn't showing any signs. But this afternoon she was nesting so hoping she really does wait 2 more days but we will see how it unfolds. As I type she is nesting again. She is in my office/familyroom - just her and I.

Here is the gallery. A few photos were taken yesterday.

I folded down the couch this afternoon and Raven and I laid down on it and just enjoyed outside. I noticed how big my weeds were but my Plumeria is growing like weeds. My key is ignoring and little water. :-)

Our squirrel did not pull anymore vines down. Finally, maybe his nest is built now.

Dogs like it when the sun goes in. A few went swimming but I didn't run into the house to get a camera. Was going to weed tonight but figure I best stay attentive to Raven - so maybe a tall glass of apple cider and tv?

This mix of dogs truly, truly enjoy each other!

Funny Day Today

I started out the day laughing - yes laughing. Weather was great. Did not swim. Could swim now but I vote for relax first.

Here is the gallery.

The squirrel was still taking down my vines and not just a few. This squirrel is busy.

I started out grooming Charlie. My scissors need sharpening. They were starting to fold hair. One after another - 7 scissors doing that. What are the chances? I so tried to adjust but it was futile, so I pulled out the scissors that I usually only use in emergency. The ones this sharpening place calls junk. LOL Some are decent - some not so much. I got a few that worked well. I went to use my clippers and both wouldn't cut blade after blade. Really? I need new assemblies. Okay - can't clipper either so full scissor cut with scissors that are not my fave. Got it done and then my 2 clippers, many blades and scissors Nathan took up to Bolton. With Covid they no longer allow you inside nor do same day sharpening. But at an extra cost they can get it done for tomorrow. I am going to hate to see this bill.

I need 3 clippers not just 2 and a backup of my fave thinners that are not in stock - special order only. I was so laughing and frustrated at the same time that I said - it's a NO grooming day. I did comb out everyone yesterday but they already look interesting.

So tomorrow we go to get them. I have not sharpened for a year so once a year is not bad. A 2 day trip to Bolton - oh well - gets us out before Raven has pups.

Murphy departed today. Charlie has now gone home and we were able to see Teddy the pup. He was delish with Nami. It was a welcomed short visit!

Now we are heading outside to have a run. I wonder if Nami will attempt to keep up.

Dogs, including the rescue Georgie are loving the cooler weather.

There is an update in Leti's blog. Please send your photos to me so I can update the blogs!

Who Is Blogging Today?

Sage says - not my human Mommy. Soon I will be able to shape up Sage as her hair is coming back in. If you look behind Sage you see all sorts of branches. We have a squirrel ripping down my trumpet vines. All my hanging flowers just falling on the deck.

Tenshi came over and got groomed. She departs at 6. Our electricity went out just after I rinsed her in the tub. I had dreams of having to air dry her but voila it came back on and we got her done.  She's a tiny thing with a big wonderful personality!

It was cloudy and cooler today but still swimming weather. Would have been a perfect time to take dogs in but Nathan was facetiming and I fell asleep on the couch with Stone, Reggie, Harlow, Georgie the rescue and that tells you how tired I was. It was a short nap but I must have needed it.

Thank you to those that brought masks and a toy. Got a long journey note how someone was led to us. Thought about posting but have no clue where but it was so nice.

Think I am going to pour a tall one and relax tonight. Usually I stick to water but why not before I enter the land of no sleep with Raven. LOL

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. You must be celebrating this cooler weather. All of us, including the dogs are. 28c is alright by me. Who would have thought I would say that.

Oh yay all dogs combed out early. Maybe that's why I took a nap.

Run and Have Fun

The rain came. It got cooler and when it stopped, they had a blast!

Here is the gallery.

I also had a wonderful visit with Ronnie who was coming to swim and then the rain came. That's okay as that means I have another chance to get her here. She is so great with the dogs.

Thank you, Ronnie for the coffee, donuts, laffa bread. Oh my gad is laffa bread amazing!

I did manage to brush everyone out early so I had time for a visit and then Nathan told me he brushed a few himself. I laughed as they were having a grand time making themselves a mess.

I thought about weeding but weeding in the rain as easy as that would be may get me sopping wet. LOL Where is my adventure and besides dogs in rain would mean lot more work. I am so trying to get downtime before pups.

The dogs enjoyed visits today with people. Nathan did training. Now he is snoozing and I am typing.

Maybe it is tv time?

Hot But Fun

We are supposed to get rain tonight and possibly tomorrow. We shall see what it brings. We have Rusty and his Momma coming tomorrow and if it pours, perhaps we will have to do Sunday. The idea is to swim!

Reggie is here for another week as he is getting a new human baby. Now is that fun or not? It hasn't arrived yet so we can't tell you if it is a brother or a sister. I think he needs a bath. LOL Maybe pool time?

Here is the gallery.

Harlow finally decided to play with Nami. She was persistent so Harlow said - well why not.

We also have Benji visiting. He is playing with EVERYONE including Reggie and Nami.

Tucker was also here for a groom and play. Despite the heat, we had a great time.

The rescue gal likes the heat. Under the gazebo she lies with me for a bit. She's a great dog!

Leti is at our son and his girlfriends place. I am missing her already.

Heated Day

This is Georgie, a rescue that is 12 that I just picked up. She adapted to the household immediately. She had a bath on arrival and ate her dinner well. The dogs - no problem.... Her mother has dementia. Daughter ended up in hospital so she came into the HFC. She actually is quite lovely! She was in our foster care. Had some teeth removed but still able to eat kibble, no issue. She had a wellness check before teeth surgery and she is healthy. We will be looking for a forever home for her but for now she will be living the life here.

They say we are sitting at a feel like 108f, which is mighty hot. even the pool doesn't feel refreshing. So, I am inside early blogging.

Dogs go out many, many times a day but just for short timeframes. We have now broken the 1953 reacord for the most consistent heat wave. LOL They say to get used to it as we will have more days like this. I feel real bad for people without air. I would be throwing my clothes in the freezer and wearing them cold.

No swimming for the dogs today. We are hoping tomorrow. We shall see. I hope everyone is managing to stay cool.

What a Day

Bailey and Nava was here for grooming and a play day. They also had a swim as you will see in the gallery and both are strong swimmers.

Tomorrow we have Raven's s and I hope they can figure out how to send us the xray this time. We pick up Murphy from the vets office. No one is allowed inside.

Then we head to Tillsonburg to get the rescue.

Nathan is in class tonight at whos walking who. Rules have changed. Only 5 people. Wait in your car. Stay in the box you are assigned to. No extra people - only the one training. Sanitize before you enter and they will take each person to the station. You must wear a mask. This is for Tempie as Hallie and Tempie's class was interrupted with Covid. Ms No Name will start class on July 30th Puppy Class. New world with changes.

Ronnie comes over this weekend for grooming Rusty so I hope she can come to swim too.

I washed Raven so have a wet belly shot of her that I will be posting. She looks better dry but Nathan is at class so he can't click. I will do one for tomorrow.

The dogs do go outside but once it gets very hot, we do activities inside. I am thankful for ait. I can't imagine how people are dealing without.

Harlow went out today and went hmm I want the air people. Are you CRAZY thinking I would like this? I laughed as we had a puppy that went home like this. Most do not like the extreme heat and they say off and on it is here to stay through September. Good - I can swim - not good as the dogs need a break.

I wanter plants now at 930 at night. Strawberries are ripening over night. Plants are loving this heat. We missed the big storm that Toronto had. I heard it was horrid.

Playing and Changes

Here is the gallery.

Willow was here for swimming and a groom. Willow is a Raven pup. Raven gets her xrays Thursday. Today brought a change but won't speak about it yet. Thursday I need to pick up a 12 year old rescue in Tillsonburg. Our foster home can no longer take care of her due to medical issues with her dog that just whelped.

Charlie was here for grooming - think Charlie is 12 too.

It is actually way too hot from 10am till about now. It sucks the life out of you to have it this hot this consistent and the dogs are not pleased. We are cooling off decks to make it comfortable. I truly feel for those without air. You can come swim - you know.

I have so much weeding to do but you can't even when the sun goes down so here and there after Raven whelps, I suppose.

I went to Canadian Tire this morning and it was relatively empty. I had a hose sprayer that was leaking so much that I got soaked watering the plants, the dogs, anything in wide proximity. Dennis also had this experience. It was rather comical but a new one took care of it. Not as good as the old one but it doesn't leak! Many shelves were empty - especially the garden area. Strange...

The dogs are loving us making ice cubes. I seem to make it all day and they are ice cubes in an hour. I got this maker as a present years ago and now I have a use. usually we just make cubes in ice cube containers. This - you just pour water in, turn it on and it keeps popping them out. If we are ever able to have a party - well I can make enough ice. Maybe next year. Here is hoping!

Missing the pups. Still feel like I am playing recovery.

Dogs are enjoying wet towels that I throw in the freezer and they rub themselves all over it. Smart dogs!

Mucking It Up

Treasure was nibbling my ear and happy to see us. She looks like she really enjoys life as momma Kate takes her gardening and well she loves to muck it up in the garden. We feel happy to see her.

Here is the gallery.

We brought Stone and although it was a lot of shade at Ashbridges Estate, the heat you felt by the time it reached noon. We had a picnic.

It was great to see Kate and Treasure who is now called Twizzle. She answers to both.

We had a picnic (we stopped at Panera Bread) and truly appreciate the grounds. There was just 1 other person on the other side. Who knew that there was such an area to enjoy with your dogs in Leslieville.

I feel blessed to reconnect.

Thursday we go to the vets for Raven's xray. I need to finish setting up. I feel so lazy after 15 pups but still thinking of them....wondering about their adventure.

I have lot of grooming this week. I will start updating the blogs in a few days then i will hear fun adventures to share with you.

For now, its nice not doing so many blogs and galleries. I may crawl onto the couch, turn on the tv and snuggle with dogs in the air conditioning.

By the way, most people were wearing masks downtown.

Swim After Pups

The last pup departed and we had Helen and Suzie over for a swim. It was a nice distraction.

Here is the gallery.

Tomorrow we are going extra early to see the Treasured one. Today was cancelled due to the heat. This has been some heatwave.

We got the couch out, the ottomon back in this room, the blankets all away, the xpen reduced in size for Raven. She goes for xrays this week. I still have lots to do to get ready for Raven but we made a lot of headway. Laundry is non stop. I still have to comb out the dogs but may take a break till tomorrow when we get back. Dogs had fun in the pool. We did too.

Our friends that came over who own Hugo and Ali told us they have not been anywhere but banana republic was selling masks and they went in and it was as if they had not been shopping for a very long time. Sales were great and everyone wore masks. It is a strange world.e have not shopped other than groceries since this started.

The tv is on for the 1st time in eons for me - Nathan has watched tv all along. I am usually too busy to.

I am missing the pups - can you believe but so enjoying ice, the dogs, laying on the couch with them inbetween.

This is called a pause. LOL

Weeds, Grass and Dogs

Well, all the pups have departed but 1. She is mighty confused. It's hardest on the last couple of pups but she will depart tomorrow morning.

Instead of going to see the Treasured one, I will be doing the whelping pen, taking a swim, weeding and trying to get my couch out. Let's see if it happens. So much for a day off and yes grooming the motley crew here. I suppose Nathan will be resting. LOL

The dogs had a fun day. It was way too hot and will remain hot tomorrow. I am hopeful we will get them to swim, at least.

Really looking forward to dog snuggles tonight!

Off They Go

Stormy's last pup departed yesterday. Willows last will depart tomorrow and Leti's last on Sunday. Between individual 8 week visits and individual departures, we are tired. When you wake up at 7am and feel tired, a nap is calling. Okay - that's what Nathan says. I should say the pool is calling but when the last departs, we will be heading to Ashbridges Estates to see Treasure's mom.I am so excited to see them both! I will take photos. I have never been to Ashbridges Estate. I promised to bring lunch but I am not sure what is around there. Panera's Bread is closed in Richmond Hill. Kate really enjoyed that last time. Still exploring.

Then in 6 days Raven has xrays. Oh boy.

I am looking forward to taking dogs in the pool. We have a few visitors and our own to swim and click and relax. Maybe my outdoor couch will make it outside. I have been waiting and the guys have used there was NO room for it so what will the excuse be come Sunday night. This couch turns into a bed so I can laze outside with the dogs around me. They give me comfort. So - it's time. Stay tuned!

Oh and Sunday night gin and tonic is calling!

Short Update

We promise by Sunday night we will resume to our usual updates. Each day I wash 3 pups starting at 730am and then we have 3 pups departing. Sky wants to go in the pool but I say no as I would have to dry her so she could be inside in the air conditioning. I simply do not have the time. I just finished Harlow so she could depart.

Harlow departed. Reggies and Murphy boy is here. We hope to have time and weather to allow swim come Sunday or Monday. We shall see.

It's 915 and I am exhausted. I look forward to cuddling tonight and falling dead asleep. Tomorrow we do it again!

We Have Fun Too

Harlow departs tomorrow and so does Ty. I think I am punch drunk without having a drink. It really has been a lot of work. Three departing a day till Sunday when the last 1 departs.

How many blogs did I do tonight? I will miss the pups but not this schedule.

All the adults had fun today. Dennis ran around with them and they love it. He gets them having so much fun. He did this several times a day for short bits as it was too hot out today. A puppy would depart then he would be out running with them. Another departs and he does it again.

From young to old they sure do enjoy and that does my heart good!