Monday, December 13, 2010

It is an unspoken rule that the puff pillow belongs to Luna. So, I was quite surprised the other day when I saw that Ben had wiggled his way into the puff pillow bed with Luna. I guess Luna didn't mind so much because of the recent cold weather. With the recent cold snap everyone, even Luna, can use a little more pug body heat.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Last weekend, we dug the electric blanket out of the closet and put it on the bed. I know, I know. We live in Florida. What on Earth would we need an electric blanket for? Before, I lived here, I used to feel the same way. I laughed at the Floridians with their fireplaces and boots and gloves and thought they were all crazy. Then I lived here for a few years, and now I really regret not getting a fireplace in the house.
I have learned that cold is relative. Plus, I was talking to a neighbor who spends a lot of time in Colorado and she said that 30° in Florida feels colder than 30° in Colorado. It has something about the amount of moisture in the air. I'm not exactly sure on all the details. What I took away from the conversation was that I was totally justified in buying the electric blanket.
In any case, we put the electric blanket on the bed last weekend and the pugs love it. They are in toasty, pug heaven.
However, the recent cold snap does have me very concerned about Benny. He has been very stiff and slow going the last few days. Right now, I am chalking it up to the cold weather taking its toll on Benny's aging bones and joints, but nonetheless it has me very concerned.
While I am working, I have been keeping him in a sweater to help him stay warm. He seems warmer, but it doesn't seem to be helping his stiffness.
Yesterday, I had an idea and I thought I would create a mini electric blank for the pugs to use during the day while they are on the couch. So, I dug out the heating pad, put it on low, stuck it under a double folded blanket and within seconds there was a pile of pugs on the heating pad. The heating pad isn't meant to stay on all day, so I have been turning it off and on throughout the day hoping to keep the pugs feeling good.
Hopefully, the cold will pass and Benny will get back to his usual spry self.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Looking forward to your captions in the comments.
Monday, November 29, 2010

After the long Thanksgiving weekend, the boys took a nice rest on the couch. Because the holidays can be so exhausting for a pug. You know, looking cut all the time isn't easy.
Monday, November 22, 2010

Ever notice the horns on Benjamin's forehead?
You know, the ones right here.

To me, they were way more pronounced when he was a puppy. I'm not sure if that is because he was a little less wrinkly or if his bad puppy behavior made them stand out a bit more.
All I know is he has devilishly good looks. 
Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Take a few pugs, add in a dash of cold weather and BOOM! Instant snuggle buddies.
Thursday, November 4, 2010

This morning, around 6:30 am, I heard the doggie door flap and saw Benny making his way out to the yard to go potty. Little did Benny know, but it was raining. Benny took two steps on the covered lanai, discovered it was raining and immediately turned and came back inside.
Once inside the doggie door, he just stood there. I guess he was weighing his options and hoping that I didn't see him go outside. But, I did, and I wasn't about to let him walk around the house knowing he has to go potty. So, I made him go back outside to go potty. Of course, I had to go out with him, because there was no way he was going to go out in the rain by himself. He begrudgingly obliged and when we came back in I toweled him dry. But he made it clear, that even though he was now dry, it didn't matter because he still got wet this morning. I'm sure he'll be cranky all day because of it.