Weather is Warming Up!!!

     With all the snow the we have been getting, even into spring, its nice to see that it has finally stopped! All four of my adorable animals are enjoying the weather change as well! Sunny and Charlie enjoy being able to run around the yard and sniffing the grass that hasn't been visible for ages. Pie really loves eating newly grown grass and Midnight loves to run around their house without having huge snow piles in the way. Rain has been coming and going, which is bad for spring sports, but is quite wonderful for turning the grass green shades of beautiful.

The Liebster Award!

A huge thanks to Chou Chou Briard for the nomination! This award is for bloggers that have under 200 followers and want to get the word out about their blogs. The following is required: list the nominator’s blog with a link; answer a set of 11 questions asked by the nominator; provide a list of 11 random facts about yourself; nominate 11 qualified blogs (less than 200 followers) for the Liebster Award and let them know through a post on their blog page; provide a set of 11 questions for the nominated blogs to answer; display the award!

Questions:

1. Why do you have a pet blog? I have a blog featuring my four pets because I wanted to document all the going-ons that happen on a day-to-day basis.
2. Do you write for other blogs or websites?Nope!
3. Where do you live?I live in the United States, in a rural area with nature all around!
4. Why did you choose the breed/dog you blog with?Both of my dogs were given to us by people who were looking for good homes for them. Sunny is a Maltese-Bichon mix and Charlie is a Shih Tzu.
5. How often do you blog?I try to post as much as I can because there are always exciting things going on!
6. Do you have specific goals for your blog?I wouldn't say specific goals, just more of wanting to enjoy blogging and for others to also enjoy some of the things I write.
7. What is the most effective way you have increased traffic to your blog?Mostly just keeping up with the blog and visiting other great animal blogs!
8. Do you have other pets in your home?I have two somewhat-energetic dogs, Sunny and Charlie, and two wonderful rabbits, Pie and Midnight.
9. Do you work outside the home?What are you doing?Although I do not have a job at the moment, I am considering volunteering or getting a job this summer; basically anything to do with animals!
10. How old is your dog? Sunny turns 13 in May and Charlie turns 3 in May.
11. How old is your blog?Less than a year but going strong!

 Random Facts:

• I have a sweet spot in my heart for animals and always will!
• I love reading!
• Bucket list item #1- I've always wanted to travel around the world in 80 days like the book written by Jules Verne.
• My favorite color is blue
• My future goal in life is to become a veterinarian and maybe own my own practice.
• Bucket List Item #2- I really want to go way up north to the Arctic Circle to see the northern lights in their full majestic beauty!
• Sports that I play are softball and volleyball
• I really love driving even though I only just got my license!
• Cleaning isn't my thing, a dirty bedroom doesn't bother me!
• My favorite number is 7
• I've got a major sweet tooth!

 

Other Nominees:

1. Neshikot Chamot
2.  My Dog Sam - A Ruptured Disk & My Life on Wheels
3.  A Houseful of Rabbits
4.  I don't really know any others..but here's to all the other bloggers with not the longest of followers lists!

Happy Mother's Day!

War Horse

   The other day was the first time I have seen the movie War Horse, starring Jeremy Irvine as the main character, Albert. I really love this movie, with all the beautiful scenery and inspirational story line. The movie starts out with Joey, the horse, being born and growing up. Joey and Albert share many happy moments growing up, from learning to ride with a saddle to racing a car. The strong bond between the two main characters is tested when money troubles cause the selling of Joey for the use of  the military. It's a really heartbreaking scene when Joey is taken away because you can just imagine the over-whelming sadness that must consume Albert. Probably my favorite part of the movie, and there are a huge selection to choose from, would have to be when Joey is being rescued by two men from opposite feuding armies. It's really touching to see them stop the fighting for a moment while a poor, lonely, and scared horse is being rescued. Overall, I'm very impressed by this movie and would definitely recommend it to any animal-loving person!

Feeding Frensy

      Two times a day, either my brother and I feed our beloved bunnies. On the menu for most mornings are a combination of either carrots, bread, apples or a combination. Night time consists of pellets, hay, water, and carrots. Hay and water are always bountiful, and occasional yogurt chips are a favorite by both Pie and Midnight!
     At night, both bunnies are shut in their little house until morning, when they are let out to play all day! When we come for the night time feeding, we are eagerly greeted by curious bunnies looking for some yummy treats.
     There is no fear of strangers present when Pie and Midnight spot some munchies! In the top right picture you can see Midnight eating right from my hand, and she will do this with just about anyone who is quiet enough to let her come in her own time.
     Here are some pictures of my adorable babies being their cute and curious selves!

St. Patrick's Day (A Little Late)

   


















     



     Sorry for posting this so late but I've been very busy lately! These are some pictures from the St. Patrick's Day Parade that takes place everywhere in the town by which I live. Although it only lasts about 30 minutes, it's always fun to attend. Being from an Irish family, St. Patrick's Day is always a huge deal; bring out the corned beef, cabbage, Gaelic music and shamrock-covered apparel.

Happy Easter!

Road Trip!!

     The other day my mom and I were walking in the town I live near and we came upon this silver car with these two adorable dogs sitting on the back shelf waiting for the owner. The widows were open, although you can't really tell in the picture, so they had enough fresh air and were enjoying basking in the sun. The degree of tolerance of my pets to joy rides in cars varies between them. The most well behaved and most tolerant would most definitely be Midnight and Pie. They both have no problem with car rides, especially when they are allowed to explore the interior of the vehicle. Carrots, wheat bread crusts, hay and other goodies are also welcome perks when taking a trip. Charlie comes in at the middle of the pack; not unruly but also not an angel. Most of the time he is just too petrified to move or even make a sound, even though he is being cuddled and given praise the whole time for being such a good boy. He isn't a dog who likes to stick his head out the window; the wind rushing past his face and ruffling his hair isn't what he desires at all. Bringing up the rear is Sunny. It's odd that he freaks out so much in the car because he is always excited to get into the car; jumping up onto the seats, running from window to window, wagging his tail, etc. It's about two minutes into the ride where he starts to realize that it's a moving vehicle and that he's terrified! No amount of petting, coaxing, cooing, bribing, or fresh air will calm him down. Only when he is out of the car does he finally relax; rounding out the trip with relieving himself on the nearest open spot.

Spring Break!

     Hey everyone...spring break is here! It's a great time to relax, do some spring cleaning before Easter, hang out with friends, and spend time with our beloved pets! Have a great break everyone!

Great Product!!

    I absolutely love this waterless shampoo spray. Since it's not always good to get rabbits wet because they can catch colds really easily, this spray is the answer! For my rabbit's, I spray this on their fur and rub it in, and then brush them after. Afterwards, their fur is very nice and shiny, and they really enjoy all the attention and massage! This waterless shampoo spray is also great for cleaning dirty bottoms and muddy feet. I definitely reccommed this!