Cat Toys...Who Needs Them?

We have invested in many cat toys over the years. You name it, we've tried it out with the cats. Most of them sit idle collecting dust. I can put an empty box out and they think it's the best thing since cat nip. Chole staked claim to this one.

Cycle Cats

Cats are just naturally curious. Sandi brought her bike in the other day and it created a flurry of investigation. Tank aka "The Sheriff" lead the way, boldly sniffing the wheel.

Taking a Snooze

OK, some of the cats could care less about Gypsy's "Gel Memory Foam" beds. Chloe isn't shy about sacking out just about anywhere. Here she is, "The Queen Mother" laying on her back taking a nap. There is some back ground noise but if you listen you might be able to pick up her snoring.

Bed Time

Gypsy isn't spoiled. She only has three beds.
They're "Gel Memory Foam" too!!!
Yes they are, only the best.
Her beds are strategically placed throughout the house. One in the family room, one in the bedroom, and one in the office. So where ever we are she has a comfy place to lay her bones. From an early age she has understood the "Go to Bed" command. She usually will hit the rack in an instant but sometimes she just stares back with a puzzled look.
This can only mean one thing.

The cats are staging a "not so hostile" take over of her beds. Here is Stormi (former pet of the year) claiming the office bed.

Here is Virgil relaxing in the family room bed.

Gypsy is very patient with the cats and will just go lay on the floor and wait her turn.
Those cats sure do sleep a bunch!!!
Yes they do.

Ram Update

 It has been a while since I talked about Rim. He is the beautiful, sweet boy that we bought into our home thinking it would be a good thing for Gypsy. We did some research and visited many different breeders. We found a great breeder www.crossbrookpoodles.com and we had two beautiful poodles. You can go back and read all my posts about Rim back during this time but I just can not tell you what a great dog he was. Still is. We wanted a sweet, laid back dog that we could possibly turn into a therapy dog. Rim was all that and more. Gypsy on the other hand, didn't share our affection for Rim. She just did not like having another dog around to share her humans with. As Rim got older Gypsy's anxiety increased. Sandi and I had many conversations trying to figure out what to do. Gypsy was basically in a state of depression.  Sandi discussed our predicament with her cousin in Chapel Hill. She had an older Standard Poodle and was more than willing to bring Rim into her family. So, Rim went to Chapel Hill where he became Ram. Ram has now completed all his therapy dog studies and is very active in the Chapel Hill community. Ram going to Chapel Hill, in my opinion, was a meant to be thing. Gypsy returned to her quirky self almost immediately upon Ram's departure.

Ram at the groomer with some of his friends. 

The good news is that we have visitation rights and get to have a Ram fix from time to time. 

Bully Stick

Gypsy has never been much of a chewer. Even as a puppy she was never interested in chew toys. We bought her Kongs and all the things other toys puppies go nuts over. I never gave her the raw hide chews. I think they would upset her stomach. I was at the Tractor Supply store the other day and picked up a Bully Stick for her. She has been wearing it out. Yesterday she was outside by herself, laying in the middle of the backyard chewing away. This is something she never does. If she is outside by herself she is usually on the deck, peering into the back door. I haven't done any research on these things. I hope they aren't toxic or anything like that for her.

Dog Park

 Sunday morning we took Gypsy down to the Town of Oxford dog park. The park is a converted base ball field. We had the place to ourselves. Not another dog in site.

 I don't think Gyp minded being the only dog.

She ran and tried to engage Sandi in a game of tag. Gypsy was worn out after just a few minutes.