tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post8624124214827773857..comments2024-02-23T02:48:33.276-06:00Comments on BABSBLOG: A Scout in the HouseBabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-67379491556117962042015-07-07T08:17:29.864-05:002015-07-07T08:17:29.864-05:00Kim, when my daughter was a patient at MDAnderson....Kim, when my daughter was a patient at MDAnderson. The doctors asked if she had a cat (she did) and a litter box. She had both. They said she needed to give away the cat and never have a litter box in the house. In fact, they said, that no one should have one in their house. I took them at their word and the only way I would have Velcro living here is without one. After nine years of cohabitating, she knows to stand by the door, or meow or walk across the back of the bed headboard to awaken me when she needs to go out..........It works for both of us!Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-8548638286081991812015-07-06T18:48:56.651-05:002015-07-06T18:48:56.651-05:00Wow! No litter box. Sadly, my cat (who spends the ...Wow! No litter box. Sadly, my cat (who spends the days outdoors) still uses her litterbox, and sometimes even comes in to use it, which kind of annoys me. But she's an older cat, so I don't really want to upset her by removing it. Still...I'm *quite* envious. Saludos. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-3317204969315524042015-07-06T14:23:12.933-05:002015-07-06T14:23:12.933-05:00Kim, I agree, cats are easier. I don't have a...Kim, I agree, cats are easier. I don't have a cat litter box so Velcro goes outside which is even better. I have enjoyed Scout's visit. Velcro hasn't though, ha.<br /><br /><br />Barbara - The anticipation of a change of lifestyle is always exciting. I'm glad I decided to move and was here in five months. Had it not been that way, I doubt that I would have gotten here.........I'm still amazed.Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-707150046020050462015-07-05T15:43:06.392-05:002015-07-05T15:43:06.392-05:00I imagine next spring will be the earliest I might...I imagine next spring will be the earliest I might be able to get back. Yet having said that - I am counting down to retirement - May 1st, 2016 is the first date I can look at it. Will I walk out the door that day? I don't know - but I am lining up immigration paperwork, appointments with DRS and Social Security, etc. Not long now!Barbara Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619511749548265127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-90887200156464450932015-07-05T11:42:12.789-05:002015-07-05T11:42:12.789-05:00I like dogs, but I don't want to have to own o...I like dogs, but I don't want to have to own one. So having someone else's dog for a week sounds like fun. I hope you enjoy Scout's visit. <br /><br />Saludos,<br /><br />Kim G<br />Boston, MA<br /><i>Where we find a cat much easier to maintain.</i>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-49624268907505560232015-07-05T10:37:24.405-05:002015-07-05T10:37:24.405-05:00Shannon, EXACTLY! My dog days are past..............Shannon, EXACTLY! My dog days are past...........love them, just don't want the responsibility any more.<br /><br />Jvineyard - Yes, spaniels DO shed. I was warned. Now I realize I always had short haired dogs my whole life.......AND luckily, I have a huge yard so Scout can go outside anywhere in the big gardens for .........well, whatever.<br /><br />He is a great dog. But......as I said above, my dog days are over........Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-91448690532167945622015-07-05T10:17:00.613-05:002015-07-05T10:17:00.613-05:00Scout is adorable. What fun to have him around to ...Scout is adorable. What fun to have him around to cuddle, spoil and play with and know that he will go home and no longer be your responsibility. Sort of like having grandkids, lol.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10707196505818823372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-23782058494008087832015-07-05T10:05:45.219-05:002015-07-05T10:05:45.219-05:00I gave thought to acquiring a small dog as a compa...I gave thought to acquiring a small dog as a companion. Then I offered to babysit two King Charles Cavaliers for a friend who was hospitalized. I do not have a fenced in yard so they could only go out on leash. They each pooped twice a day which I had to scoop up in<br />plastic baggies. After 3 weeks, I could have knit two sweaters with the shedding. It cured me. But they were cute. And barked like crazy if anyone came near me. Have fun.Jvineyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02896500009518689627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-7987318409252166312015-07-05T09:32:30.813-05:002015-07-05T09:32:30.813-05:00Steve, a change in your life, for sure, but NOT mi...Steve, a change in your life, for sure, but NOT mine. This is a very temporary thing.....although I must admit this is the sweetest, most well behaved dog I have<br />ever had the experience of being around.<br /><br />Sparks, Velcro is as content outside as in, but does come in for her food because of the other roaming cats, squirrels, coatamundis and who knows what else, in the neighborhood!Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-72846457414710635932015-07-05T08:59:18.623-05:002015-07-05T08:59:18.623-05:00Both my cat and dog are outside animals. Tomas the...Both my cat and dog are outside animals. Tomas the cat only eats inside because other cats or the dog would eat his food.sparks_mexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164875979449223368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-82153463151561249642015-07-05T08:23:17.664-05:002015-07-05T08:23:17.664-05:00Ah, dogs. The next change in our lives?Ah, dogs. The next change in our lives?Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-11361315380313340782015-07-04T12:22:15.349-05:002015-07-04T12:22:15.349-05:00Jennifer, I've never had a dog afraid of firew...Jennifer, I've never had a dog afraid of fireworks either. But I don't know about this dog.......<br /><br />Thanks Barbara. I love the rug too. When will you be coming this way?<br /><br />I'm glad too Bill. I was concerned and its interesting that THEY worked it out, not me!Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-66114096054743392052015-07-04T11:37:06.068-05:002015-07-04T11:37:06.068-05:00He may convince you that you need a dog in your li...He may convince you that you need a dog in your life. Not one of my dogs has ever been afraid of fireworks. I wonder if some of the fear doesn't spread from the owner to the mascota.jennifer rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285568306915329954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-24588892083681474362015-07-04T10:54:33.037-05:002015-07-04T10:54:33.037-05:00Love the rug in your bedroom! Happy 4th! Wish I wa...Love the rug in your bedroom! Happy 4th! Wish I was there - have had the live web-cam up for days, pining. Barbara Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619511749548265127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-2895944475849714042015-07-04T10:45:36.465-05:002015-07-04T10:45:36.465-05:00Aw, what a sweet dog! Glad he is adjusting so wel...Aw, what a sweet dog! Glad he is adjusting so well to your home, and that there are no problems between him and Velcro.Retired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03697897155105288077noreply@blogger.com