Happiness is....

The sounds of 3 dachshunds wrrrrrring and grrrinng in the living room at full throttle high speed play.   The ever obnoxious hip swing that Molly will do into either of their faces.  The ankle nipping, ear grabbing rough and tumble play.   I so needed to see them be their goofball little selves today.

But even better ...  looking down at my feet and seeing Abby Tabby there.  Quiet and observant of what's going on around her.  She has been very friendly today.   I almost feel as though I was missed by her just as much as I missed having her around.  She is, for the most part, very antisocial but it's these little quiet moments that she shares with me and allows me to be close to her in her world that I so love.  Allowing me to reach down and stroke her rabbit soft fur.  I've had some very soft kitties before but her fur is amazing.  Short and deep black with just a hint of tiger stripping in the sunlight.  We've changed over their food to Taste of the Wild and it has given her such a sheen.


So yes... that's happiness for me right now..  My Dach's and all my kitters where they are supposed to be.  Home safe and sound with Mommy.   Now Mommy is going to off to bed and pass out for many hours.  Yay.

Here's to a beautiful week to everyone!!   XoXo

Crate Pee'er... the Saga

So I've changed out Kai's crate as I have read suggestions from not only here but the Dachshund forum I belong to that his crate might be too big. 


I have a new dilemma that I am having trouble finding information for on the internet.  Yesterday morning in the wee hours I was awoken by the cell ringing.  I had a pickup to do.  Never fun when you're half awake.  Away I went, did the job, returned home and landed myself warm and snug back into bed.  I'm half into blissful sleep when I happen to hear something you ONLY hear when there is a water bowl around.  Or should I say .. you should ONLY hear it when the water bowl is present.  Then and only then. 

Kai and pee'd in his crate and was lapping it up.  I was utterly disgusted.  Firm no lick pee's were issued.  The crate was cleaned up and I placed a towel in for the evening.  I'd rather deal with washing a pee towel than to have him lick it up.  YUCK ....  So last night .. no towel.. We slept all night and this morning .. yes.. I found trace of tinkle evidence which leads me to believe that when I was thinking he was going through the night without pee he was most likely licking it back up.

Kai has access to fresh water ( even with icecubes .. yeah I'm pathetic ) at all times.  All my furries do.  The only time water is taken up is about 1.5-2 hours before nighty night time while we're working on trying to get him to learn that the crate is a no pee zone.  So I doubt it's dehydration.

My question is..  Has anyone else ever experienced this?   I'm at my wits end.  Potty training is one thing but drinking pee is icky.


and on a lighter note..
my hubbys mooshy ooshy voice talking wussy puss talk to our kitter Chloe..

Pile O' Goodness

So sometimes I just don't have much to say and I admit that.  Lately it seems more and more that I haven't had much to say.  So when that happens.. well I share photos.  One of my favorite shots lately happens to have all three of my bratlings in it. 

Aerial view... nothing better than a pile O' Daches I always say.   :)


How many can fit in a bed meant for pretty much  .. One?


Kai's little face.. So sleepy, just peeking over big brudders shoulders.

So sweet and blissful my three. 
I love them dearly.