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Saturday 12 September 2020

Spoilt Rotten

 

The sign says it all

I am looking after a couple of little adorable spoilt-rotten rascals while their humans go the beach for a couple of days.  Let me introduce them.

This is Rusty.  He is only a small dog (I think he is a long-haired dachshund?) but full of personality.  He likes to sit on the top of the sofa so he can look out the window and keep guard against any strangers approaching the house – or any other dog walking down the street. 

He also does a great job chasing off stray cats but most certainly does not like hot air balloons flying overhead!


Rusty


And this is Merlin.  His arthritis keeps him housebound a lot these days, and his greatest joy seems to be going to sleep in Rusty’s bed, or sitting in the doorway so Rusty cannot get through, or anything else he can do to make Rusty’s life miserable! 

Today he has been quite content to hog some of the sofa before heading outdoors and rolling around on the warm sunny tiles.


Merlin


The weather today is gorgeous sunshine and blue skies, although there is also a cool breeze blowing at times.  I was thrilled when I arrived yesterday to be welcomed by a lone tui singing away in the tree behind the house, and this morning I was serenaded by a thrush in the same tree.

This area has many well-established trees and gardens and I love seeing all the bird-life that lives here – so far I have seen tuis, fantails, blackbirds, a thrush, doves, sparrows and a monarch butterfly (not quite a bird, but still lovely).


A quiet spot in the garden


Apart from a chainsaw and a lawnmower operating down the street somewhere, it is a very pleasant day 😊

Margaret.



20 comments:

  1. You don't mention whether you're caring for the two spoilt furry ones in your home or theirs.
    I'm thinking your own furry ones might not be too fond of interlopers.

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    1. It is me who has moved - the furry ones are much happier in their own home :)

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  2. I was wondering that as well. They both look quite content.

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  3. Mr T admires Merlin's thinking. All dogs need to be reminded of the order of things - cats, humans, other things, dogs...

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  4. Does Rusty have enormous ears that stick up? If so, I wonder if he is daschound-papillion? I love the secret world of animals. And so entertaining!!

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  5. Hello,
    Isn't it nice to sit outside and just listen to the birds singing. One of my favorite things, so peaceful. Rusty is a adorable and Merlin looks sweet and comfy. Take care, enjoy your day. Happy weekend!

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  6. I am sure you are all enjoying each other.

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  7. Sounds like glorious spring! Enjoy your two house guests. They sound entertaining!

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  8. Beautiful garden, Rusty looks adorable, while Merlin looks a tad grumpy.

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  9. Very cute... and... "mean"! LOL. That old cat sure has personality, too!

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  10. Rusty is a Chihuahua Bichon cross and yes they are very soiled lol

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    1. Thanks Rusty's human :) I thought I had it wrong but couldn't for the life of me think what he was LOL

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  11. Can you please send my hugs to both Rusty and Merlin Margaret! They look so adorable and relaxed!

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  12. Rusty is another type dog (we had a dachshund and know long-haired d's), but for the life of me I can't think of it now lol. I want to say a type of terrier or the like. I know as soon as I hit publish it'll come to me, ha! But Rusty is still an adorably cute little guy! Poor Merlin, we dealt with pets with arthritis, but you just love 'em. Our cat enjoyed using all our dogs' items and areas, too lol. How wonderful you have such a lovely garden spot to enjoy! And sunshine with all the beauty of nature! Blessings for a great week, Margaret!

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    1. It was such a pretty spot to spend a quiet weekend. You have a great week too :)

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  13. Spring has really been in full force here, nice to see the sun though.

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  14. Looks like fine company to spend some quiet time with!

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  15. Ahhh, how those modern day machines, mess with the lovely sounds of nature!!! Grrrr.......

    Cute pets to be "sitting" with. Must be fun, to spend some time, in someone else's house! :-) Nice change. Except for not knowing where everything IS.

    🍁✨🍂✨🍁

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  16. It is nice to be able to enjoy someone else's critters.

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