Quite an adventure!

Yesterday was really crazy. I was at home with the cats while mom and dad were at work. It's been really, really cold here lately. Mom and dad says it's never been this cold before.

Anyway, I was just sleeping on the sofa when I got woken up by a weird sound. I went to check it out and found gallons and gallons of water pouring out of the laundry room. It was starting to come into our den and I was really nervous.

Mom and dad finally got home and were just as upset as I was. They let me outside to do my business and then mom made a couple of phone calls.

A few minutes later a strange man came to the house and made the water stop. I was kind of nervous about him, because he was a stranger. Mom and dad reassured me he was ok.

Now, this is where it gets really good.

Dad went with the man to the alley and left the back gate open. WOW!!! I saw my chance and went for it. I ran out that gate, across the street and into the park so quick dad couldn't stop me.

He called me, but I didn't listen. I had so much fun being off the leash in the park. There was a man with his dog and I went over to say hi. I ran around and around and around. I guess I was being a little obnoxious to the other dog. You know, kind of bragging that I wasn't on a leash and he was.

But it wasn't long before the fun wore off, because they left and it was really cold. So I went back home. I think dad was surprised I came back. Hey - I'm not that dumb. I know how good I have it. I'm not about to just up and try to find "greener pastures", so to speak. I've been on the street before and it's no fun.

Well, the man that made the water stop finally left and mom and dad calmed down. I came inside and got some yummy supper and laid on my bed.

That was a day I will never forget.

Hugs and licks,
Patch

Still adjusting

Well, it's been a few weeks now, and things are starting to settle down a bit. Squeakers has stopped the growling, but she still hisses at me and Lexi a lot. They have actually gotten into some real "cat" fights. They try to avoid each other as much as possible. However, since their food, water and cat boxes are all in the same room, it's inevitable that they come into contact with each other.

She doesn't seem to hiss at Daisy, though. I think that's because Daisy let her know real soon who was the boss.

LOL, I guess the "cat queen" question has now been answered.

I crown you....Queen Daisy Mae, cat queen of the house! LOL!

Ok, to change the subject, it's been real cold lately. I go outside to do my business and come right back in just as quick as I can. Mom re-stuffed my bed and it is really thick and comfy. She put a nice comforter on top and then I get covered up with my "blanky", which is actually an old bath robe of mom's that she doesn't want anymore. I'm glad, because it's sooooo warm. :)

I'll be glad when it's not so cold anymore. I don't mind it being a little bit cool, but not this really cold stuff. At least it hasn't snowed.

The new cat sister.

First of all, mom changed her name from Lynx to Squeakers. Mom said it was kind of confusing when she was calling Lexi or Lynx - they sort of sound alike. Also, she squeaks when she meows.

Personally, I think her name should be Diablo, Beelzebub, Satan or Lucifer. I know those are boy names, but GEEZ! That is ONE....MEAN....CAT!!!!

I don't think Daisy or Lexi have actually growled at me, just hissed or meowed kind of mean. Actually, Daisy and I get along real good these days. But, Squeakers growls BIG TIME!

And not just at me. She doesn't like Daisy or Lexi, either. Nope, not at all!

WHEW!!!!

I know she's been through a rough time and needs to have some time to get used to things, but I hope she gets over this growling stuff real soon. She's SCARY!!!

A new family member

My mom is really, really sad today. She heard that a good human friend of hers died last night. Her friend had been sick a long, long time, so it wasn't a real big surprise. But it's still sad, anyway.

Her friend had a kitty named Lynx that will be joining our family. I am going to try really hard to be friends with Lynx, because I know she's missing her mom and will have a lot of new things to get used to at our house.

At least my mom's human friend isn't hurting anymore, so we can be glad for that, at least.

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Love and licks,
Patch.

The Invaders

You won't believe it! You just WON'T believe it. I was at home, inside just resting and waiting for mom and dad to get home when I heard something in our back yard. I was barking and barking and so frustrated because I wanted out to tell whatever it was to GET OUT!!!

Finally mom and dad came home. Mom thought I just needed to do my business real bad, but she soon found out what the real issue was when she opened the door.

Those two neighbor dogs next door had broken through the fence and were in MY yard!!! How DARE they!!!!

Well, I let them know real quick whose yard that was and they had better get out. They sure were stubborn though. It took mom going next door to tell their dad what had happened before those 2 finally left.

Man, I was so mad that even after they were back in their yard, and the fence was mended, I kept on barking and running back and forth along the fence to make sure they knew they'd better stay the heck on their side of the fence!!!!

I sure hope they learned their lesson!

I can't believe it!

WOW, WOW, WOW!!! I got Diary pick of the day! I can't believe it and so soon after getting picked for diary pick of the week.

Words cannot express how happy and surprised me and my mom are. Thank you, thank you, thank you Dogster.



lots and lots of wags and licks.

Patch. :)

My new Christmas collar!

Mom bought me an early Christmas present! It's a pretty collar just for the holidays. It's so pretty and it's real comfortable, too.

My mom and dad are so generous. I wonder what else I'm getting for Christmas. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.

wags and licks,
Patch.

Daily Diary Pick

Wow! I can't believe it. My diary has been picked for the 3rd time for daily diary pick by Dogster.

Thanks so much!

wags, wags, wags....

When will I learn?

I was having a lot of fun Saturday. Dad was in the garage sawing wood and I love to be near him when he's not in the house, so I was in the back yard chasing birds.

It was so much fun. Those dumb birds would land somewhere and then I would charge them over and over, barking my head off. I was also letting the next door neighbor dogs know who was "boss".

Well, I guess I just got a little too cocky. I was running so fast, back and forth and across the rocks on the pond that I slipped and fell. I skinned up my legs and tore my dew claw. It really, really hurt.

When mom saw it, she knew immediately what had happened. She put some medicine on me and a bandage. Then she put that awful cone collar on me so I wouldn't mess with anything.

Thankfully I didn't have to wear it very long. The nail finally came off and it stopped bleeding. I sure was glad when I could take that thing off.

Blessings

As we come upon this time of year to remember all the things we are thankful for, I just want to take this opportunity to say how thankful I am that, in March of 2009, I found my forever home.

It was the best day of my life. I was so scared, cold and hungry. I didn't think I would ever be loved or safe again. They took me home and gave me a warm house and lots of yummy things for my tummy. But most of all they showed me so much love and helped me not be afraid anymore.

I love my mom and dad so very much and I know they love me the same.

My prayers go out to all those unfortunate puppies and kitties who don't have these wonderful things in their lives. Please keep them in your prayers, too.

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

Lots of wags and licks,
Patch