Mr. Bat and The Maxhounds

These three handsome men are my hound buddies, Hank, Kramer, and Alvin (left to right). Last week there mom, Jane called my mom screaming and laughing all at the same time.

Mom kept saying, "What....what....what?"

Finally, mom understood the drama unfolding in the "Maxhound" household! A little bat found its way inside Ms. Jane's beautiful home. She and my three handsome hound buddies were quietly watching TV when all of a sudden Mr. Bat revealed himself. He began nose diving toward Hank, Kramer, and Alvin.

Hank, Kramer, and Alvin began jumping, leaping, and bouncing off the walls and furniture. There once dignified and well mannered bodies flew out of control. Ms. Jane became hysterical with laughter. She eventually got herself under control and wrangled all the hounds, placing them on the porch.

Ms. Jane captured the little bat without harming him and placed him in the "front" yard so he could fly away on his own. Don't worry. She didn't touch him with her bare hands. She used a shoe box and cardboard to remove him.

Nanuq, Trouble, and I were a little jealous. We love "excitement!" Mom and Dad were quite happy the excitement was at Ms. Jane's.

Woofs and Wags,
Sitka

Mountain Top Experience

Yesterday, Mom and Dad took a stroll through Shenandoah National Park. Mom enjoyed watching Dad as he roamed around on top of the mountains. My furry brothers and I are thankful they were able to enjoy GOD's beautiful creation.

We hope each of you are enjoying your surroundings, whether on top of the mountain or deep in the valley.

Woofs and Wags,
Sitka

Sitka's World

Mom and Dad have been working a lot in our yard. We have two acres of trees, lots of weeds, leaves, and maintenance. This past weekend our human brother, Seth brought a friend and helped Dad remove a very large oak tree that had fallen in a recent storm. Mom and Dad are thankful for Seth and his friend Josh's help. There is no way they could have cleaned the tree up by themselves.

Recently, Mom was diagnosed with arthritis in her shoulders and neck. She has been in a lot of pain. The medications are helping and mom is learning to pace herself. Nanuq and I totally understand how mom feels. We both have to take medication for arthritis in our knees and hips. Sometimes, Nanuq falls and can't get up on his own. Mom and Dad always help him get back to his feet and steady himself before they let go. I suppose we all need to remember with age comes complications. Maybe God is trying to teach us about what is most important. Maybe HE wants us to slow down and enjoy life here on earth. 

Just a little view into my world~

Woofs and Wags,

Sitka

Update on Nanuq

Mom, Nanuq, and I sure do wish we were sitting on top of the mountain, today. Instead we are hanging out at home. On Friday, Mom and Dad noticed Nanuq had a cut near his eye. Dad took Nanuq to the see our favorite doggie doctors at Town and Country Vet. They  found a deep cut. They asked Nanuq and Dad what happened. Dad had no idea and Nanuq refused to tell. They put three or four stitches in it and gave him some antibiotics. Dad is still trying to get him to explain what happened, but Nanuq refuses to talk about it. Trouble and I would never betray him, even if we knew. Mom and Dad are just going to have to get wiser and figure it out on their own.

Woofs and Wags,
Sitka

PS: Thanks for your continued prayers for Nanuq. He is still moving slowly, but his new arthritis medication does seem to help him.

Dad Is Caught

Do you see it? Dad is caught kissing another fur baby! Trouble, Nanuq, and I could hardly believe it when we found this picture on Mom's camera. What in the world was Dad thinking?

Mom says not to worry! This fur baby is special. She belongs to Dad's cousin and her name is "Hokie."

I suppose we will forgive him this time. After all, he has lots of love to go around.

Woofs and Wags,
Sitka

Happy Easter

Nanuq, Trouble, and I hope each of you have a wonderful Easter focusing on our Creator and Lord! We are thankful for the furry lives He has given us.

Woofs and Wags,
Sitka

Catching Up

Mom and I have not been blogging as much as we should, lately. It's been a bit busy around here. In two weeks we have lost two large red oaks. Each of them fell through our fence. Then one of our gas hot water heaters died. Mom and Dad have repaired the fence, but don't have either of the trees and their mess up, yet. They cut them out of the fence on each side. I'm not sure you would call what they did to the fence a repair, but it works until they can fix them correctly.

Update on Nanuq: Dad took Nanuq back to see our favorite doggie doctors. They said he has arthritis and gave him a Rx. It is pretty good stuff. I have been taking it for a while now, myself. The down side is it costs our parents big bucks. I sure am glad they have been able to give us what we need. There are lots of fur babies and humans out there who don't always have the medicine and health care they need.

Woofs and Wags,

Sitka

Update On Nanuq

This picture of Nanuq was taken a few years ago. Nanuq is moving much slower these days. His joints are aging despite his young spirit. He tells mom and dad he wants to go outside, but when he gets outside he wants to come back in. He spends most of his time laying on a dog bed in the middle of our family room floor.  Please pray for Nanuq. We love him so much and we do not want him to suffer.

Woofs and Wags,

Sitka

Kitty Brother, Sox

Mom took the photo of Sox last week. He "loves" to lay on the dryer while it is running. We rescued him about five years ago. He was found in a culvert pipe on a farm in Bealton, Virginia. My mom's friend Sue Ellen Sox Brown rescued him and brought him back to Richmond. She nursed he and his siblings back to health and Mom decided Sox should live with us. Dad named him "Sox" after Sue Ellen. It is her maiden name and Sox also has socks on all for feet! My human brother Wil has taught Sox to fetch and Mom crate trained him. I'm not sure, but I think he is a little confused. Mom says, "he's a dog trapped in a cats body!"

Sox doesn't like me very much. It's all because I still chase him if the opportunity arises. I never hurt him.  When I catch him and I always catch him I use my nose to nuzzle him around. He does not like my nuzzling and puppy love. I don't get it. He prances around and teases me, but when I take the bait, he gets cranky. I always end up with blood trickling from my nose. Well, that's life with a big, fat, furry kitty!

Woofs and Wags,

Sitka

Happy Birthday, Dad!

On February 28th our human dad turns 69! Last night, our humans surprised Dad by inviting about 60-70 of their closest friends and family to celebrate. Dad is a pretty smart "biscuit" and thought they were up to something, but he was quite surprised when he opened the door to all those people screaming surprise. Soon our house filled with love, laughter, and lots of yummy food!

We LOVE you, Dad!

Woofs and Wags,

Sitka