I just want to put it out there...

I just want to put it out there that I'm going to stick with the fosters I have, but I'm going to try to not be so quick to replace them once they are adopted. I keep telling this to myself - to no avail - so I'm saying it to everyone else now.  Short-term deals might be ok, but my dogs need a break... probably worse than I do. I've got one withdrawing and it's breaking my heart. 🙁

I just watched a movie.

I just watched a movie.  I'm starting to think I should just give up on that completely.  I almost never like them.

[I think I just don't like anyone else's thoughts and ideas in my head. I pretty much feel like it's an unwelcome intrusion most of the time. And I'm so picky - if I watch something I don't want it to make me sad or be anything but uplifting and / or funny. I don't need any extra darkness in my life. I don't want monsters, or rapes, or people shooting up, or getting killed, or tortured. I don't like any of that!

We watched Suckerpunch and I think it was not a bad movie. It wasn't extremely disturbing to me, but it made me sick what was happening to the girls. I guess I like fantasy movies more because I don't stop and think, "I bet that's happened / happening in real life. I bet people have actually suffered / are fucked up like this." That does not make me happy. It takes me to a dark place in my mind; the place next door to where I KNOW there are animals being hurt and suffering out there somewhere every minute, but there's nothing I can do about it. Those places will keep me awake at night if I let them so I try to stay away. I don't need any movies taking me there - or even close to there. I feel like no one gets that. I think most people don't equate the fucked up shit they watch with a story that has probably actually happened. But I do.]

I am drinking some Chai...

I am drinking some Chai out of one of my new color-changing cups that Shaun got me and hoping that my head feels better.  Headaches are just no fun.  🙁

Kittens have been officially upgraded.

Kittens have been officially upgraded from a kennel to a cage with a level, and from a cardboard litter box to plastic!  Now they they got it good!  😁  They are playing peek-a-boo over the edge of the ledge.  Too cute.

I got an email from Buster's family!

I got an email from Buster's family - he's heading to the beach soon!  How awesome - he and his new sister Lexi get to go on vacation, too!

Calvin and Cal are settled in.

Calvin and Cal are settled in. Time to move the kittens to a better space, then perhaps clean the g-pigs' cage. Then what? Scoop the poop and mow the lawn? Time to play catch-up!

Been home about 12 hours...

Been home about 12 hours after 5 days away.  It's good to be back.  Missed my mutts like crazy!

I don't get out much and that's the main reason why. It's so hard to leave them (even if you KNOW they are in good hands). Plus, they don't understand. I know it has to be stressful for them, too. But everyone is doing great (ThankYouVeryMuch, Janet), so I'm just happy to be here. 🙂

This article tells the truth.

This article tells the truth.  If you don't like kill shelters, do your part and make them unnecessary.

Euthanasia in animal shelters - whose fault is it?

Black injured kitten...

Black injured kitten (now known as Salem) is in the capable hands of AMC. The other 3 grays one have eye meds and de-wormer thanks to the lovely Shari.  I'm not so equipped to handle kittens like I am dogs, but I'm going to do my best.  ❤

Instead of breeding their pets...

Prominent veterinary reproduction specialist spoke his words of wisdom.

Out of the blue he said, “Instead of breeding their pets, people who want their children to witness the miracle of life should have another child, then they can invite their children and the neighborhood kids to witness the birth.”

WHY MOST FAMILIES SHOULD NOT BREED DOGS

I have the most fabulous hair today.

I have the most fabulous hair today.  It's going in all directions.  That must be what happens when I shower and then go immediately to bed.  Wonder how many barrettes it will take to hold it all down?  😛

I just came into some kittens...

I just came into some kittens... 3 gray and 1 black. I don't know the sexes of them yet. They are crated on my porch until I find something to do with them. Anyone willing / able to foster? I am (if everything goes as planned) going on a small trip at the end of this week so I don't mind holding them until Thursday, but I really don't need to keep them longer than that. I am just not set up to handle cats.  🙁

I just got home from work only to have LOTS more work to do.

I just got home from work only to have LOTS more work to do. That's ok - I'm going to test out my new tub!  I'm gonna have some clean pups!  😁😁😁

Dad spent all day...

Dad spent all day (and all weekend, really) installing my tub for the dogs. He worked his butt off for me. Today was mostly spent under my house doing plumbing. It's pretty cool under there! I had fun, but it might not have been his thing. I hope it didn't ruin his Father's Day. I so appreciate him doing this for me. ❤

Me and Shaun just rescued...

Me and Shaun just rescued a dead bird from my walls.  🙁  But, also a live one.  He flew away!  🙂

I didn't realize it was 9 already...

I didn't realize it was 9 already.  Yet another busy afternoon.  🙁  Shadow's got dinner under control so I'm going to take a shower.  Big thanks to MaryBeth, Jack, and Shaun for helping me get my dog tub in the house.  One step closer to installed!  😃

Steamed veggies and Corn-Pops for dinner.

Steamed veggies and Corn-Pops for dinner.  I am an AWESOME cook.  😃  Goodnight, Internetz.  I have another early morning ahead.  ❤

Woke up early to help Midna poop.

Woke up early to help Midna poop. She got on the toilet herself, but changed her mind. I put her back up there and she went with much less resistance than the last few days. Maybe she'll start doing it on her own again soon. I hope!

I know - my life is so interesting, but you have to admit that training a cat is much more interesting than training a kid. And at least I'm not posting about my own poops! 😛

I just realized...

I just realized that Faith doesn't have a tag like the other members of my permanent pack - so I ordered her one!  In other dog news:  I'm about to hang out with my stinky fur kids before I shower and go to bed.

Speaking of stink and shower - my dad is putting in my dog tub this weekend. I'M SO EXCITED! 😃😃😃 Baths all around!

I sat down and crashed.

I sat down and crashed.  I'm not mowing the lawn.  I'm making dinner and calling it a night.  😳

It has been a long Monday, but...

It has been a long Monday, but it's not over yet. Just taking a little break before I go and scoop the yard, pick up the litter, and mow the lawn.  FUNZ.

I am up.

I am up. Midna is a bit freaked by the bigger hole in her training seat so if I don't get up and help her poop she does it in the floor. She will still pee in there with no problem so I'm hoping that a few days of this will show her that it's ok - that the toilet is, in fact, NOT going to eat her booty.

Six a.m. in the summer is just wayyy too early.

My most recent foster - beautiful, sweet Wilah.

ADOPTED 07/17/2011 - My most recent foster - beautiful, sweet Wilah.  This girl was pulled from animal control.  She's so sweet, it's hard to imagine that someone isn't missing her.  She's wonderful on a leash, and even good for her baths!

Just because she was good for her bath today...

ADOPTED 07/17/2011 - Just because she was good for her bath today doesn't mean it didn't wear her out. She napped on the couch when she got home with her head hanging off. Too cute!

Dawn and I washed Wilah today.

Dawn and I washed Wilah today. I need to get some pictures of that beautiful girl before she gets all dingy again.  😃  She's so good - great on a leash, and great for her bath - even though that wasn't her favorite thing.  She'll be a good dog for someone!

I went to Munford to see the fam today.

I went to Munford to see the fam today. I told mom I wasn't feeling well so she made me take Oregano oil pills.  I guess it's better than drops, but BLEGH - I taste STRONG OREGANO every time I burp.  I must go eat something to see if I can push that down.

I woke up about a half hour ago...

I woke up about a half hour ago... I slept all night and rested well.  I'm nauseated and I feel the bone-hurt and chills creeping back in.  I'm getting some water and going back to bed.  🙁  I'm not even sleepy so I guess I'll just read.

For two evenings in a row now...

For two evenings in a row now I've come down suddenly with chills, shakes, and my skeleton hurting like a mofo. And let's not forget the headache. After I sleep and sweat it out I'm kind of ok. I wish I knew what was going on. I don't feel otherwise sick.

Anyone been on Google lately?

Anyone been on Google lately?  Their logo is a guitar that you can play and even record.  How cool!

This is horrible.

This is horrible.  Might as well jail me now because I will not turn a blind eye to an animal's suffering.

Stray-animal measure to be considered by Anniston City Council

I was dreaming about cat poop...

I was dreaming about cat poop and woke up - just in time to help Midna use the toilet.  😳  I cut a bigger hole in her training seat so she didn't want to use it... but she did!  🙂  I have good cats!  ❤

I am back.

I am back. Not only am I missing too much by not being here, but Shadow has pestered me into letting him on (so I must be here to spy on him - like any good mother). I didn't believe him when he said that most of his class was on here, but he was right. Wow. I wonder if their parents know?