On the not-so-positive side, lost a beloved four-legged member of our family, Patches. This one hit me particularly hard because I loved her dearly, she had been with me for so long and she my very first pet when I started my very first grownup job in my very first new city, Philadelphia.
PatchesCat takes over Camille's bed
She loved traveling in the car, which she had little choice but to do as I brought her and her brother with me anytime I traveled home to Ohio. In August of this year, we went through the Chick-fil-A drive-thru after an oncologist visit, and the girl at the window completely forgot to give me my food because she was so fascinated by the kitty hanging out on the passenger seat patiently waiting for her treat of chicken nuggets. I miss her.
The Chick-fil-A drive-thru has become somewhat of a theme in our family, where the four-legged members outnumber the two-legged ones. Camille, last year's new addition to the family, also loves the Chick-fil-A drive thru, as the one in Rocky River always gives her Scooby snacks. Though Starbucks might be a close second favorite, as she's been known to score a cup lid full of whip cream on occasion.
You can see Camille - a Shar Pei/Lab mix - a year ago in my last post. She was my Christmas gift to my then bf-now fiance. Well, that little bundle of joy...isn't quite so little anymore. She's a big girl now and has been a great addition to our family, though still as mischievous and ornery as the day we brought her home.
The Chick-fil-A drive-thru has become somewhat of a theme in our family, where the four-legged members outnumber the two-legged ones. Camille, last year's new addition to the family, also loves the Chick-fil-A drive thru, as the one in Rocky River always gives her Scooby snacks. Though Starbucks might be a close second favorite, as she's been known to score a cup lid full of whip cream on occasion.
You can see Camille - a Shar Pei/Lab mix - a year ago in my last post. She was my Christmas gift to my then bf-now fiance. Well, that little bundle of joy...isn't quite so little anymore. She's a big girl now and has been a great addition to our family, though still as mischievous and ornery as the day we brought her home.
CamilleDog one one of the rare occasions she's sleeping during daylight hours
About two months ago, Camille acquired a sister, whom she loves more than life. Gabby is a basset hound/border collie mix.
Gabby catching 40 winks
As I mention above, I started a new job this year in a new city...though not just any city, the Motor City. So the fiance "jokingly" has primary custody of the girls...meaning they also have learned to travel well between our two homes, as he is based in CLE+. They're big fans of the car...though they prefer when it's reasonably nice outside and they can stick their snouts out the window and enjoy the wind and fresh air.
Gabby and Camille in Daddy's car
Having dogs is a whole new adventure, one I love...except for when it's pouring rain or frigidly cold outside. Though as with any child, you're in it for the wonderful moments, as well as those that are more challenging.
