New Friends

I got some cool new pup pals today. They are all in Texas, just like me. Apollo, Zeus and Daisy (not a cat).

Looking forward to getting to know them.

Rain, finally - but with a price

We FINALLY got some rain last night. Mom was so happy about it, but I sure wasn't, because with the rain came a whole lot of thunder and lightening.

I don't understand why it has to make so much noise and be so loud for us to have rain. It is so scary. I was literally having a panic attack. I hadn't heard thunder in 1 whole year and had forgotten how bad it was.

I was really shaking, pacing the floor and panting hard. I wanted it to stop, but it just wouldn't. Mom was really worried about me. She tried to hold me and sing softly to me, but it just didn't help.

At one point there was a real loud CRACK and all of our electricity went out. That was REALLY scary.

I was so glad when it all stopped. I know we really need the rain, but I sure hope we don't get any more of that thunder and lightening. I don't think my nerves can take it. :(

Just call me Super Patch

Well, I've done it again. I've saved another member of my family from harm. This time it was my cat sister, Lynx.

She has a bad habit of sneaking out of the house when the door is open (she's really quick). We figure she snuck out on Monday morning because mom didn't remember seeing her Monday evening or Tuesday morning, either. Usually Lynx likes to go into the bathroom with mom when she takes her bath, but she didn't on Tuesday.

So, on Tuesday evening when mom and dad came home and let me out to do my business, I saw her go into the storage building. I took off after her - guess I kind of scared her because then she hid in the wood pile.

I started running back and forth to the door and the storage building, hoping mom would notice. Thankfully, she did. At first, mom thought I saw a stray cat or even a possum - 'cause possums like to hide in wood piles. But after a little bit, mom realized it was Lynx.

She picked her up and started carrying her into the house. I kind of nipped at her tail, which I guess wasn't very nice, but I thought she needed some kind of "punishment". Mom didn't think so, I got into trouble for it.

I don't care, though. I know mom would have eventually realized that Lynx was missing and if anything bad had happened to her, mom would have been real upset.

Hopefully Lynx has learned her lesson and won't be so sneaky in the future. Only time will tell.

Yummy Yogurt

Mom got some of the lovely yogurt that we both love. I heard her call it Cascade Fresh and that it's all organic with no added sugar or preservatives. Only sweetened with fruit juice.

I don't know about all that kind of stuff, I just know it is very yummy and we haven't had it in a long time. Mom always lets me lick the cup when she's finished. Summer is getting off to a good start. :D

HOT HOT HOT

Wow, is it hot - everything is so dry and ugly because there hasn't been any rain. Mom says we just got "spit" on a couple of times, but that was it. It's so hot that mom and dad are not letting me outside during the day, except to do my business, but then it's right back in. I heard mom saying it was 105 yesterday.

She and dad were gone a lot last weekend. They had something called a 35th high school reunion, and then they had their 30th wedding anniversary. I guess these are good things, they were real happy all weekend, but I was sure lonely.

I'm glad that's all over with and now they can spend more time with me and play ball.

There is one good thing that is coming from all this heat - I get to have ice cream once in a while....yum, yum, yum. :)

Wags and licks,
Patch

Indian Food

Mom usually doesn't like to cook, but here lately she does and it's kind of weird.

She started making something called Indian chicken curry - a lot. She and dad really like it. I think mom's going to try out some other Indian things to cook, but she's practicing on this one dish.

It seems to me she has perfected it, because it sure smells good and when I get a bite, it sure tastes good.

The curry part of it is really yummy!

As much as I like this dish, however, I will be glad when mom moves on to some other dishes. Can't wait to try all the new yummy things she's going to make.

I think the next thing she's going to try is something called apple chutney and some kind of bread called naan. Can't wait!

Mom needs prayers

Please pray for my mom. First she had been real upset with one of my human sisters - she cried every day for a week. Then she got sick and just wants to sleep.

She just doesn't have any energy and when she tries to play with me, she starts coughing real hard and her chest hurts, so she has to stop. We both will be so glad when she is well again.

A Great Birthday!

I've had a really good birthday today and I want to thank Dogster and my good friend, Zaidie for the birthday wishes and goodies.

The only thing that wasn't good was the trip to the vet this morning to get what mom called "my annuals". I really hated being there. But it didn't last very long and then we went to Petsmart. I got a good report and I have actually gained 4.2 pounds since last year. Mom was real happy about that. I got a brand new RED harness and some yummy quack quacks.

Then we went to grandma's. Mom and dad worked a little in her yard and then we visited a while. Mom gave me a couple of quack quacks. Yummmmm. After a little bit mom and dad took me home and then went out again. They weren't gone very long, though. When they got back, mom took a nap and dad stayed in the den with me and we watched tv and played ball.

When mom got up, I got to play some more ball and will probably get to play off and all for the rest of the evening. I think mom is even going to give me another quack quack later on.

Like I said, it was a great day!

Mom and Dad prayers

Mom and dad are not feeling too good these days. They hurt a lot in their neck and shoulders and arms. I hope they get to feeling better real soon because they just don't want to do much except lay back in their recliners.

Thanks

Love and Licks,
Patch

Weirdness

The weather has been really nice, so mom and I went for a walk the other day. First, we crossed the park and went to go see mom's human friend, Ruth. On the way, there was this nice looking brown dog - I think a lab mix. Anyway, we sniffed each other and everything seemed to be ok when all of a sudden this dog (which was also bigger than me) tried to attack me!

My mom was really scared and we kept going in circles trying to get away from him. His mom and dad were close by and came pretty quick and got him away from me, but mom was REALLY mad. She said she would have kicked that dog real hard if his people hadn't gotten him away.

After visiting with Ruth for a while, we continued with our walk and went the opposite direction, around the block. We were almost back to the park, when out of nowhere came another dog that wanted to attack me. This one a rattie....and a girl!

She had run out of her house when her mom and dad opened the door. Again, it was a close call and she was prevented from hurting me.

I was really glad to get back home. I just snuggled with mom in her lap most of the night. Mom said the next time we go for a walk, she's taking her bat.