Awesomeness.

Awesomeness.

I spoke with someone...

I spoke with someone who has experience with wild critters and she's gonna take Dumpy for me in a few weeks.  That's pretty bittersweet.  😐

In the meantime, I've had to make a few changes to his surroundings in preparation for a much larger outdoor enclosure.  The biggest change was no more blankets.  Now he's got leaves and paper towel strips to encourage him to learn to build a nest.  I took this video this afternoon, and as of now, his hammock is full of paper towel.  LOL  I think he gets the idea.

He's also now got a nesting box, so after he gets a little more used to it I'm gonna have to remove his hammock.  What a sad little squirrel he will be.  🙁

Anyway, among the other changes I've made is that he's going to have to start finding and working for his food.  No more just feeding him.  I'm going to have to hide it in paper towel tubes and in the leaves and pines cones and where ever else I can think of.  If anyone feels like saving up paper towel tubes or pine cones for me, that would be great.  I also need to get him some harder nuts to crack.  If anyone has a source of hickory nuts or walnuts, that would be really helpful.  I'm not sure where to get those right now.

Also, a while back I bought him that stuffed squirrel toy.  He wrestles it all the time and I love to watch him do that.  I finally caught it on video today.  I think that's better than rolling around and wrestling the invisible ninja squirrel that lives with him.  😂😂😂  Reminds me of Shadow when he was younger.  He always fought invisible ninjas and stuff.  Must be a youngin' thing.  😉

Anyway, that's what's up with my wild baby boy.  He's growing up on me and getting ready to become a wild MAN.  If anyone wants to meet him - soon is the time because he won't be with me much longer.  ❤

I have worn nothing but my Vibrams...

I have worn nothing but my Vibrams since I bought them - up until the day before yesterday. I needed to wash them so put on some other shoes. My feet and legs ached! I never experienced any pain or discomfort when I switched to the Vibrams, but now I can't stand any other shoe. They HURT!

About his cat. 😃

About his cat. 😃

Tornado Dog

My newest foster, Gust - one of the tornado dogs.

ADOPTED 06/22/11 - This is Gust, one of the unfortunate displaced tornado dogs.  He's a sweet, friendly guy.  He's learned to use the doggie door (with the coaxing of some treats) and can sit on command.  He was found with a red collar but no tag.  I feel pretty sure he must have been someone's dog, but no one has claimed him.  🙁

And yeah, I know, I'm a dirty girl.  I spent time with my fur-kids today, and it was fun.  Nothing a shower won't fix.  🙂

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Gust winking.  😉  Love that widow's peak.  He's beautiful and has been smiling all day.  I think he's glad to be in a home and off the streets.

I have had a busy day.

I have had a busy day. Me and Shaun moved the g-pigs to a bigger cage and the parakeets to a palace!  They've got a cage taller than me now! It was my old ferret cage - two stories with ramps. Take all the ramps and dividers out and two little birdies have room to FLY! 😃 Unfortunately, my little cripple seems to not be able to. Maybe with space to exercise and time...

I have a dilemma:

I have a dilemma:  To shave or not to shave my big curly black dog.  After she got over the mange her coat didn't come back like before.  It's hot anyway.  Thinking of shaving her and starting over...  Thoughts?

I just brushed Gust...

I just brushed Gust (my tornado foster) and he's settling in nicely.  Still looks bewildered at the doggie door, but he's getting along with everyone and just chilling out in the floor.  Sweet guy.  Pictures soon (he's got a neat face)!

I wore my bra wrong most of the day.

I wore my bra wrong most of the day. I wondered why it hurt. In happier news:  I'm going to drink some chocolate milk now.

Show Me a God

Show Me a God

I need some clothes for a growing kid!

I need some clothes for a growing kid!  Anyone got any old boys 14 - 16 jeans they need to get rid of?  I would gladly pay for them - I'm just reluctant to buy anything new because he's growing so fast.  I feel fairly certain that I will be outgrown by the time he starts 6th grade.  😳

I have a problem.

I have a problem. Someone is trying to dump two puppies on me.  While I would really like to help I would like it better to not be confronted with this so often.  I feel so tired - like I need a break from it all.  I feel like I need to get my last couple of fosters homes and take a break before I jump into puppies again.  And I feel like a bad person for thinking of myself.  😐

I wish I didn't live so close...

I wish I didn't live so close to ignorant people who choose to remain that way. They will never see the bigger picture - all they can think about it what makes them happy at the moment - not what's best in the long run. I do hope things work out for them, but I don't see it happening. It's depressing; I tried so hard to be a good example for the teen stuck in the midst of the crap. Looks like it didn't do any good.

I am up much earlier than I want to be.

I am up much earlier than I want to be.

I am up much earlier than I want to be.  Knowing that it's Friday will help me pull through, though.  Let's do this!

A Lesson in Preventing Dog Bites in Kids

I'd probably bite most kids, too, if I didn't have any other means of telling them to back off. I think the most important thing you can teach your kids is to respect others - even animals!

A Lesson in Preventing Dog Bites in Kids

I am AWAKE. 😳

I am AWAKE.  😳  I got up to pee, but had to move / clean the litter box toilet thingy (which YAYHOO! - means my cats are using it) and that was too much thinking to stumble groggily back to bed.  Might be an early day for me... What else to do but get ready for work?

I have never been more excited to clean the toilet! 😃

I have never been more excited to clean the toilet! 😃

(I am attempting to toilet-train my cats!)

I need to shower, but...

I need to shower, but honestly don't want to take off my shoes.  I've never loved a shoe so much.  WOW.  Vibrams are the best thing EVER!

I just pulled up my lovely hall floor...

I just pulled up my lovely hall floor to uncover the trap door leading under the house.  I guess it probably wasn't the smartest idea to put flooring over it, anyway.  Oh well.  Small area.  Cheap to put new flooring over, I suppose.  Just not over the cracks!

I keep hurting my lower back.

I keep hurting my lower back.  I feel better, then go about life as usual, and then BAM! - it hurts to move.  I don't know what I've done, but I want it to heal up and stay that way!  🙁

I have...

I have given the cats the dog fountain, cleaned the fish tank, given Oogy a live plant, given the other fishies more plants, and cleaned the g-pigs cage.  I was hoping to wash the dogs, but I'm otherwise ok with today's accomplishments. Now my back hurts and I'm going to go sit with my sore back and enjoy the rest of my night.  🙂

I am a bit freaked out...

I am a bit freaked out... Shadow has the beginnings of a mustache. 😳

I was out and about and...

I was out and about and thought it was warm enough to wash the dogs outside since my tub isn't hooked up.  Got home and it's shady and cool at my house.  Normally I enjoy that in the summer, but today it just kind of bummed me out.  🙁

I just got back from Gadsden.

I just got back from Gadsden. Shaun bought me some Vibrams and I ❤ them!  The trip there and back was kind of sad, though - there was a lot of damage from the storms that I hadn't seen first hand.  It's crazy for me to imagine that Tuscaloosa was hit even harder.  🙁

I feel a little bad.

I feel a little bad.  Like, sinus bad.  It's amazing how your sinuses can affect the rest of your head, your teeth, AND your stomach.  Blegh.

AL Gas Chamber Ban Passes!

AL Gas Chamber Ban Passes!

I can be ill and tired and have a bad day, but...

I can be ill and tired and have a bad day, but the dogs I have shared my life with always make it better.  If it's not my own being goofy and making me smile it's a well-timed photo of one of my former fosters living it up. They make me so happy - I must have some serious good dog karma built up.  ❤

I just got finished talking to a cop...

I just got finished talking to a cop. Wish the disturbances behind my house at the old tracks would stop.  🙁

I watched...

I watched Spice World tonight.  I always wanted to see that.  Know what's REALLY scary?  The resemblance of one of my ex's to Scary Spice.  It was like "Whoa!"  😂

I wish the stupid kids across the tracks...

I wish the stupid kids across the tracks would stop throwing rocks in my yard. I heard something hit my house and went out and there they were.  But of course the rocks threw themselves in. I hate other people's kids. Is it really too much to ask to be left the fuck alone?

I was outside looking at my fence and...

I was outside looking at my fence and eating some honeysuckle.  Scooter came up so I gave him one.  Apparently he liked it because he started chomping into the lower plants.  😃  Goofy dog.  ❤

I wish I had my camera right now.

I wish I had my camera right now. Shadow's passed out on the couch snuggling both cats.  It's sweet.  🙂

I need pallets.

I need pallets.  Like, wood ones.  I've heard that many businesses throw them away or pay people to haul them off.  If you hear of any, please let me know.  I'm too broke to buy a proper fence, but I'm crafty enough to make something work!

I just saw an email from Gandalf's new mom...

I just saw an email from Gandalf's new mom.  He was tired and calm... until the kids got home!  Then he was bouncing around all over the place!  😃  I knew he'd love the kids!  😃😃😃

Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there!

Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there!  Whether your kids have two or four legs is irrelevant - if you give enough of yourself to be called a mother, then you deserve the honor of the day.  And maybe I'm biased, but Foster Mom's deserve a special shout out because there is nothing harder than loving and letting go.  ❤

I was just told by my cat Snaga...

I was just told by my cat Snaga to get off the computer.  A wet, snotty nose in your ear will make you want to get up!  I'm going to go and get my house ready for Janet - I haven't seen her in TOO long!  I don't want her to remember that I'm a slob!  😉

My little Chester - now known as Bowski...

My little Chester - now known as Bowski.  He's growing up!  It really makes my day to see him doing so well.  ❤

I dropped Lowrider off with Susanne...

I dropped Lowrider off with Susanne a little bit ago... will it be her lucky day?

Dawn:
Did Susanne tell you that, even tho she loved being loved on, Lowrider sat by the door the whole time like "why am I here, I have a home and I'd rather be there."

Me:
Why yes, yes she did. That really kind of bums me out. 🙁 I love her little stubby self to pieces, but I don't need to keep yet another dog. If I keep adopting I'll have 20 dogs in no time and no space left to foster! This fostering stuff is hard. 🙁

I just finished cutting my Jumanji grass.

I just finished cutting my Jumanji grass.  It fought back and stopped my mower many times.  My right shoulder is going to be sore tomorrow!

I am going out to...

I am going out to clean and trim the jungle before I lose a dog out there.  Wish me luck.

I just got an estimate...

I just got an estimate on what it would cost to run water into the dog room.  Unfortunately, it's more than twice what I'd imagined.  Now what?  🙁

I just took advantage of...

I just took advantage of Faith jumping the gate and pulled some of the gobs of shedding hair off of her. I guess I didn't clean it up fast enough because Midna is rolling around in the floor in it. My black cat is turning white!  Goofyhead animals.  😃

I am home. Scholar's Bowl is over.

I am home.  Scholar's Bowl is over.  Saks lost against everyone, but the kids had fun.  I hope Shadow gets in again next year!

I don't have work and...

I don't have work and Shadow doesn't have school today - SCHOLAR'S BOWL! 😃

I am using my closet!

I am using my closet! FINALLY! 😃 It's been several years. Happy day!

I have a flat...

I have a flat... Shaun is coming to get me!

I just love how easy it is to...

I just love how easy it is to give Emma her meds. Just tell her to sit and she'll eat anything you give her. Even if it was a yucky treat, she earned it.  😂

I am hoping that Gandalf has a safe trip tomorrow!

I am hoping that Gandalf has a safe trip tomorrow!  He's heading to NY to a family full of kids!  He will ❤❤❤ it!

I just called Shaun to help me wrangle up Beast.

I just called Shaun to help me wrangle up Beast. She's meowing, hissing, growling, and I don't want to touch her! Poor thing is so freaked out.  🙁

I am heading to bed... on the couch!

I am heading to bed... on the couch! I am not sleeping with a hissing, growling cat! I hope I can catch her in the morning!

I got stranded at the vet.

I got stranded at the vet. Switched cars with my mom and Bobby. The plan is to scrap my beloved Subaru to get the cash to fix the Hyundai. 🙁 Maybe one of these days when I have some money I'll actually buy something dependable.  😐

I have Office Cat here at home.

I have Office Cat here at home so I can take her to the spay/neuter transport in the morning.  She's not happy.  Too many dogs, too many cats, too many smells.  She's already attacked me and Shadow in the feet.  True enough, I did touch her behind with my foot when she was looking really tense.  She's such a bitchy little thing - I just ❤ her.  😃

Peace and Paws coming to save the day. 🙂

Peace and Paws coming to save the day.  🙂

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I just got home with Emma...

I just got home with Emma; she's now missing a front tooth, redneck-style!  I bet she'll feel much better in a couple of days.  I sure hope so.  ❤

Look at Cupcake!

Look at Cupcake!  She's growing up!

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Those Northern friends never cease to amaze me. 🙂❤❤❤

Those Northern friends never cease to amaze me.  🙂❤❤❤

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