23°f, overcast and flurries blowing around.
Yep, it's cold out there, so we are all in here. Everyone but the chickens, that is. I have to draw the line somewhere.
I am not sure how we started out with outside pets that seem to be becoming inside pets. I blame my husband, who will let them all in at the drop of a hat or a degree in temperature. I don't like or want inside pets, for several reasons, foremost being allergies. But, here they are.
It's not as if they don't have the heated workroom where then can go in and out as they like. They do, and they can, but they don't. They want to be in here with us.
Honestly, when it's this cold, I don't mind (too much). But the doors open and close all day as this one or that wants out or in. Suddenly we have become the hotel doorman. And the hotel maid, apparently, as there is much cleanup behind such hairy guests. Thankfully they are fairly short-haired so don't shed as much as some.
Buddy of the crazy eyes that are blue on the bottom, brown on top. Only the blue shows here.
Still, there is something calm and restful about dogs--and a cat who thinks he's a dog--stretched out in front of a stove. The old girl Daisy groans with pleasure, Little Boy snores, and Buddy stretches luxuriously while Clyde the cat sleeps with one eye on them all.
Just another cold December day in the house that doesn't have housepets.
We all need company at times..good thing you have hard floors and rugs, easy clean!
ReplyDeleteTruth! The mop is my best friend these days.
DeleteYour little puppy has really grown!
ReplyDeleteHe has! He may end up the biggest one of all.
Delete...these fur buddies seem to have a charmed life.
ReplyDeleteYes they do. Very well loved.
DeleteYour 4-legged friends look nice and comfy.
ReplyDeleteWell, so was i, kicked back in ky favorite chair!
DeleteWe had cats and there was nothing better than a cat purring on my lap. However, I discovered I was allergic to them, so after the last one died we haven't gotten any more. :(
ReplyDeleteI hear you. It is so hard to be allergic. I was terribly allergic to our old boy Otis and could only be around him a few minutes at a time. I still have allergies, but these guys don't trigger them as badly, thank goodness.
DeleteOh yes, those fur babies just want to be with their people, and where it's warm, but maybe time to go check outside, no, let me back in...over and over! Keeps you agile, no?
ReplyDeleteYou are giving the critters a good life. I like that.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed! And mopping!
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you let them in...they must be very grateful!
ReplyDeleteYou're kind to your furry babies. Luckily Miss Kitty doesn't feel comfortable indoors and has several very cozy sleeping areas. Bunny has a warming light and sleeps directly under it!
ReplyDeleteOf course we don't get as much really cold weather as you do.
Have a lovely Wednesday!! GM
LOL, I imagine the chickens roaming around, too.
ReplyDeleteThat´s a lot of hairy guests. Enjoy (?)
I cannot believe that you do not let your poor chickens in the house, I would love to see a picture with all the dogs and the chickens in front of the fireplace!
ReplyDeleteI am laughing. My grandfather tried to have a 'no pets inside' rule and my mother and sisters consistently smuggled their favs inside. It was my mother's collie that got caught as she told the story.
ReplyDeleteThose dogs know how to tug on your heartstrings! It's COLD outside!
ReplyDeleteThere is a couple who have two small dogs. Whenever she's cooking and something falls the floor, she hollers 'housekeeping!' and the dogs rush in to clean it up.
ReplyDeleteThey must love to be with you. No pets here except a granddog that visits now and again.
ReplyDeleteThey look very happy and comfy. My dog and cats are inside for the duration of bitterly cold weather. The chickens are outside, though. lol I also have to draw the line.
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