Nothing like sleep

It is surprising how a sleep can change a person or dog. Yesterday was filled with whimpering and yelping, today however is a different story now its almost full blown bounce. Although Rocky is no fool and I swear he took lessons from hubby, cause when you ask him how he is feeling he dangles the sore paw to get the extra pat and attention

Even better was the fact that due to one of their ranks being injured the others behaved, we had no mid sleep Houdini's and every cat decided to have a lie in.. This is a rarity in this house normally one or other animal decides the day starts before dawn. That said they are all awake and back to their usual tricks. Although if they wear themselves out, my outing tonight will be easier on the hubby as he has animal duty and they are prone to playing him up.

But that is the fun in this house you never know whats coming next, life is full of adventures, from catching the presents so kindly brought home by various felines, to the notification of a stranger walking past the property. I can barely remember a day I haven't had to share my duvet with something furry.That said having animals does mean that my adventures are curtailed by timing, as there always has to be one person at home with them. But tonight isn't my turn, that's up to hubby for tonight mum and I are going out with a friend. So today is spent spoiling the animals and spending quality time with them.

Although one doggy maybe feeling better than he was the fact that he was so poorly yesterday disturbed the balance yesterday and more than one of them wants extra comforts. As I type this phoenix having spent the night with me has returned from his morning walk and put himself back to bed with me. Rosie won't leave Rocky for too long and Branston is overseeing the situation. So although the medical side is sorted the emotional side takes a little longer.  Its a bit like any human trauma, for instance if you are in a minor car accident, you may walk away with say a broken leg that can be put in plaster that day and require tablets for a week or so. But its the mental trauma to you and those who love you that lasts longer. It works exactly the same way with at least my family of animals, when one is whipped to the vets in a hurry it takes a day or two for the panic and concern to settle even if we are only gone an hour. Suddenly those that you think hate each other are the best of friends. Even when I have a bad day they all alter their behaviour and routine to maintain a watch on me.

I know they say you shouldn't humanism animals or accredit them with human logic, and I spend a lot of my life repeating this to my husband, but at times their behaviour is very human like. I guess in many ways it's the pack mentality taking over. Except in the wild an older or weaker animal would be challenged or cast out, in the home situation they reflect the behaviour of their humans. So in this reflection they have taken to their beds and having an easy day to recover from yesterday. The only difference being  I am resting to be ready for my outing later today, they are resting to recover. Either way and whatever species whether it be canine, feline or human the is nothing like sleep.