pets
Queen of the Pets, Arwen has not lost her attachment to the wild. She often stays out one or two nights a week. Fortunately, she is well-insulated. Otherwise she can usually be found curled up on her mistress Jamie's bed, or wherever she needs to be to avoid the dogs (she is not a dog fancier). (On 11/17/15 Arwen went out for an evening soirée and has yet to return. We hope she’s happy in her new home...and try not to dwell on other alternatives.)
What you see here is an experiment. Never in his life has Jeff had a dog. But he finally gave in after years of asking, and this is the result. Dixie is definitely in the "full-size dog" category. And has a bark that could wake the dead. But she is a nice dog, if a bit obstinate. (On 11/11/11 Dixie began guarding the gates of doggie heaven. RIP, Dix.)
So Anna got her cat finally. Except Cora thinks she's a puma. She often lies in wait on top of the rocking chair, taking swipes at any prey that happens by (such as the top of a dog's tail). She's on the small side, but more than makes up for what she might lack in stature with attitude. She completely dominates both dogs...from a discreet distance, of course.
Roxie (b. 2007)
Hey, if one dog is good, then two must be... Anyway, "we" decided that Dixie needed a friend, so a quick trip to the pound et voila!, Roxie. She is a very cute and smart puppy. Shows much more promise than her "big sister". But she is a puppy, which means life is one big chew toy, and the world is one big latrine. But look how cute she is!