Happy Thanksgiving!
To everyone big and small, human and furry, we’re wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
I am especially thankful for all of my pets this year because they’ve taught me that being perfectly imperfect is really rather perfect.
The big day has finally arrived! It’s a time when we can eat as much as we want and indulge in long naps afterwards. Or maybe the naps part is just for the dogs…
Still, I can’t help but think that this year I have a little extra to be thankful for and it’s all because of Artemis.
Artemis is a stray cat that wandered into our front yard about a month ago and decided that we were going to be his new family. He showed up in pretty bad shape: skinny, runny nose and watery eyes, and grease all over his tail. Then, after he stuck around for a week we decided to take him the vet and found out he was in even worse shape than we could see initially. It turns out he weighed about half the weight of a normal cat, is probably in his late teens, and has no teeth. Yes, it’s true: he has absolutely no teeth! Yet, this little, old cat is so friendly, loving and sweet. All he wants is some food and water, a bed to sleep in, and daily pets. He doesn’t seem to know or care about his past or how sad he looked when he showed up on our front porch a month ago. Artemis is just a happy cat who loves life.
Of course, I’ve always been thankful for my pets: Simon, Rosee, Orion (our inside cat), and George (our outside cat). They always make life entertaining, and offer us humans unconditional love. Still, with our new addition of Artemis I can’t help but be even more thankful for all of my pets this Thanksgiving because his love of life and trust in us in spite of the previous circumstances (which I assume were not good since he showed up looking so skinny and dirty without any teeth) is humbling. Honestly, what I do for any and all of my pets never seems to equate how much joy and love they offer us in return.
So, here’s to hoping you and your pets had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Everyone here, dogs and humans alike, are thankful for Sundays…
the day of rest has never been taken so seriously.
Rosee is thankful for her pound of cozy blankets because snuggling is her favorite activity this time of year.
She’s a pitbull in a blanket!
The neighborhood Blue Jays are thankful for Simon and Rosee’s water bowls as they serve as excellent bird baths.
(just press play to see them in action!)
Rosee is thankful for the beach because that’s where she has her most exciting adventures!
Simon is thankful for a ride in the car because there’s nothing like feeling the wind through his ears
(especially in the new car!)
Halloween may be over, but the holiday season is just beginning!
And while I may not be quite ready for Christmas, I am definitely looking forward to Thanksgiving this year. Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. I mean there’s always great food, family, and I can’t forget about the pie. Even Simon and Rosee love Thanksgiving because it always means some extra special treats just for them. We all get to have a feast for the holiday.
So, in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday that is soon approaching (really, it’s only about 2 weeks away!) everyone, including both dogs and humans, here at Play Hard, Bark Often is going to share what we’re grateful for leading up to the big holiday.
To kick things off I have to say that I am grateful for Simon and Rosee. This year they both let me dress them up in multiple costumes for our 13 Days of Halloween celebration.
I mean, sure, they got a lot of treats out of it…
but overall I think I got the better end of the deal.
From all of us here at Play Hard, Bark Often
Here’s to hoping your Thanksgiving was as stuffing (and nap inducing) as ours!
Happy Thanksgiving
Simon says: He is thankful for puppy dog eyes because they get the humans every time
Play Hard, Bark Often 