Kitty Cat Condo

I found these pictures that were taken in the beginning of the summer when we were getting ready to sell the house.  We had a HUGE pile of various sized boxes.  Some were broken down and laying flat.  Some were in a clumsy pile that teetered when you removed one.

Gabrielle loved the pile of boxes and used them as her Kitty Cat Condo.  She would be found sleeping in a different box through the day.  She would play in the boxes too, pouncing hard enough to cause some of them to tumble across the floor.  We re-stacked the boxes at least once a day, usually more.

Cooper learned that he should investigate the boxes frequently.  If he found Gabrielle in her Condo, he would try to get close to her to sniff or play with her.  His 21 pound body was no match for the boxes.  As soon as he stepped one foot on the pile they would tip his way and topple over on top of him.  Gabrielle is only six pounds, so she could get in there easily.  She enjoyed her safety while in her hiding places.  She could be sure of having NO surprise attacks from this playful pooch.  

Where's Cooper?

This picture was taken a couple years ago at a benefit ride.  We were eating the meal provided for the riders at the end of the ride.  I think this time it was burgers and dogs with all the fixin's.  The meals are always good with plenty of food.

Cooper IS in this picture.  He is where he always sits when I'm eating.  Sometimes he's lucky enough to have his own seat, and sometimes he has to sit across my lap.  He's so good about it.  He will lay across my lap and be as quiet and still as he can.  No one ever even knows he's on my lap under the table unless they come looking for him.

At the end of the meal, I take him away from the table and give him some of what we had on our plates.  People feel bad for him until they see him happily receiving his reward for perfect behavior.  He ALWAYS deserves his treat and I NEVER forget to give it to him.

Checking Out The New Digs

There have been a couple of times we have needed to go to the new house that we're trying to buy.  We had to do a home inspection of the roof and electrical with professionals we chose, trusting in their opinions.  We also had to go back twice and make sure the plumbing and heating worked as they should.  We've been in there enough that it's become a very familiar place for Cooper to visit.  There is nothing soft to sit on in the house so most of the time he seems to be on a mission to look and sniff for a while, then to check out the views out the windows to see what's going on out there.  I think he's going to be very happy in this house after our furniture is in.  Then he'll know this is our new home.  For now it just seems like an interesting place for him to investigate.