Over the weekend, my friend and I took his puppies for a walk in the snow. \u00a0We went to a local park and the puppies were rocking the snow for much of the trip – until the girl puppy dropped to the ground and began gnawing at her feet. \u00a0The snow and ice had gotten between her toes and she was hurting. \u00a0So, my friend picked her up and carried her for a bit and I took charge of the boy dog. \u00a0Pretty soon, the boy dog was doing the same thing. \u00a0So, I picked him up and carried him. \u00a0The little ball of fur was warm, but heavy, and I set him down after a bit to see how he was doing. \u00a0He was okay for a bit, but then got distressed again. \u00a0I carried him the rest of the way to the car and I think he appreciated the effort. \u00a0The pups didn’t have any side effects, but some booties may be\u00a0appropriate\u00a0for the next trip out.<\/p>\n
Also that weekend I reached a new understanding with my cat. \u00a0He loves me dearly – but sometimes that love must be expressed as pain. \u00a0So, belly rub -> claws and teeth. \u00a0 \u00a0Sitting on my lap -> back feet to my groin as he leaps off. \u00a0Sleeping next to my head in bed -> sneezing on my head. \u00a0(not really painful, but gross). \u00a0 Feeding time -> hand bitten. (isn’t there a rule about that?) Holding paws (my favorite thing he does) -> claws randomly extended.<\/p>\n
We’re buddies and I love him right back. \u00a0And I accept that his love comes at a cost. \u00a0It’s all worth it when I can holler “Thunder Cat, hooooooooo!” and he comes running.<\/p>\n
When he feels like it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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