The Princess
Daisy, allegedly a cockapoo, seems to have inherited her cocker spaniel mother's good looks. (What happened to her poodle dad? Nobody knows.) She was born in late April 2005, adopted by us--all four pounds of her--8 weeks later.
She's a snuggler and rules the household--except when one of the cats takes a swipe.
She's a snuggler and rules the household--except when one of the cats takes a swipe.
The Goofball
Howdy is a goofy, loveable labradoodle, "rescued" by us when he was about 16 weeks old. Born in February 2004, he's quite a big boy now, but adores people of all shapes and sizes--animals, too. In 2012, Howdy earned certification as a therapy dog and spends several hours a week in hospitals, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and schools, where he participates in a variety of therapy programs. He loves being a working dog.
The dogs have their kennels in the basement where they go happily together when we're out of the house. With a pet door and a fenced yard, they come and go as they need to.
The dogs can be boarded if guests prefer.
The dogs have their kennels in the basement where they go happily together when we're out of the house. With a pet door and a fenced yard, they come and go as they need to.
The dogs can be boarded if guests prefer.
The Felines
Simon and Trouble may look like twins, but they're not. In fact, their orange tabby coloring is the only thing they have in common....besides being cats. Simon (left) came to us about 18 years ago, rescued from the shelter where he was dumped because he didn't want to be a barn cat. That was ok with us. He's a sweetie, easy-going, non-demanding, except for his evening head rub.
Trouble (right), on the other hand, earned his name as a kitten and has lived up to it for all of his 14 years. As a youngster, he used to like to hang around outside and protect his territory from other cats. More docile in his old age, he still prefers the porch swing or a sunny outdoor window box. He's very vocal when it comes to dinnertime.
The cats need only once a day feeding and water and the occasional rub on the head. Friends or family can check on them if guests choose to be away for overnights. (They are NOT encouraged to get on the countertops!)
Trouble (right), on the other hand, earned his name as a kitten and has lived up to it for all of his 14 years. As a youngster, he used to like to hang around outside and protect his territory from other cats. More docile in his old age, he still prefers the porch swing or a sunny outdoor window box. He's very vocal when it comes to dinnertime.
The cats need only once a day feeding and water and the occasional rub on the head. Friends or family can check on them if guests choose to be away for overnights. (They are NOT encouraged to get on the countertops!)