BE Healthy 🐾

Please enjoy the following letter from a guest writer from whom we can learn some simple secrets to living a healthy life. Her healthy habits are noted within the letter.

"HI! My name is Ellie and I’m one of Mommy’s bestest furry fwends along with my big sister Zoe. Mommy has asked me to write her BE Healthy post this month and since I love Mommy more than any other hoo-man in the whole wide world I always do what she asks...except when she asks me to hurry up and pee in the rain. See, Mommy doesn’t understand that it is harder to sniff the perfect spot of grass to pee on when everything is all wet. Silly Mommy! Anyway, I hope you enjoy hearing about my daily routine.

I wake up when the sun comes up and after a few quick stretches, I immediately put my two front paws on Daddy’s chest. Then I stare at him until he opens his eyes and when he does…OH BOY!…I get so very happy that I wag my tail and lick his nose! He responds by giving me and Zoe some amazing morning scratchies which I love. Next he takes us out for pee and poop. Then we run back inside to eat our 1/4 cup of kibble and drink some water.

🌅 WAKE UP AT THE SAME TIME EACH DAY. 🤸 STRETCH. 🫂 HUG SOMEONE. 💩 STAY REGULAR. 🍲 EAT SMALL BUT NOURISHING MEALS. 🚰 HYDRATE.

Next I find Ball. I love Ball almost as much as I love Mommy so that is a LOT! Ball I and lie with Zoe in the sunny spot on the floor while we digest our breakfast. After a while, Mommy takes us to the backyard for some fun. Zoe likes sitting in the sun on the lanai and watching/barking at the birds, but I love playing fetch with Mommy and dropping Ball into the pool! I make Mommy throw Ball a million times until I’m tired then I lie in the grass and chew on Ball a bit. Life is good!

💙 FIND A HOBBY YOU LOVE. 🍴TAKE TIME TO DIGEST. ☀️ GET SOME VITAMIN D EACH DAY. 🤾‍ PLAY. 🌴 ENJOY NATURE.

For the rest of the day, I follow Mommy around or nap. I like being within a few feet of Mommy because she is my favorite hoo-man- did I mention that? Mommy is awesome for so many reasons, but one thing I really like about her is that she does a lot of online shopping which means that Zoe and my BFF - Cory -comes almost everyday! Cory is our UPS man and he likes Zoe and I a lot. When he gives Mommy her packages he gives us each a big dog treat! Mommy says they are the equivalent of a hoo-man Big Mac and they are delicious. Cory even takes the time to throw Ball to me and give Zoe some scratchies while she smells his pocket where he keeps the other Big Macs. And, guess what? If Mommy isn’t home when he comes, he will wave hi to us through the window and leave us Big Macs right on top of the packages outside! Don’t tell Mommy, but I think Cory is Zoe’s favorite hoo-man because she waits for him by the door most days and when he leaves she sometimes cries.

😴 NAP. 🤗 FIND THINGS AND PEOPLE THAT YOU LOVE. 🍔 TREAT YOURSELF NOW AND AGAIN.

When the sky starts to get darker, it’s time for us to have another 1/4 cup of kibble and some water - then we watch Mommy and Daddy eat. After that Mommy sometimes lets us lick the dishes as she puts them into the dishwasher. I don’t think she wanted me to tell you that, but oh well 🙃. Anyway, next we get to do one of my most favorite-ist things…go on a walk! I LOVE walks because I get to stop and sniff every mailbox and rock and blade of grass. Sometimes when I do this, Mommy and Daddy try and tug at my leash, but smelling is how I get information about the world so I resist their tugs. Silly Mommy and Daddy! And, guess what? On most of our walks we get to see our fwends Rex and Bode! Sometimes I bark at them to get their attention, but then we just sniff each others private parts. I don’t know why hoo-mans don’t do this because you can learn so much about your fwends this way! Silly hoo-mans!

🤫 BREAK THE RULES SOMETIMES. 🏃‍♀️ EXERCISE DAILY. 📖 TAKE TIME TO READ. 👭 SCHEDULE TIME EACH DAY TO CONNECT WITH FRIENDS (SNIFFING PRIVATE PARTS OPTIONAL)

Back at the house we get a treat for doing so well on our walk and then we settle in for the night. I like to curl up on Mommy’s lap or on the back of the couch, but Zoe usually heads to her teepee. She is very sociable, but she also loves her alone-time. Mommy says she is an extroverted-introvert like her. Eventually, we go out for one more pee and head to bed for the night. The best part of my routine is that tomorrow I get to wake up and do it all again…with Mommy who is my most favorite hoo-man! Did I mention that? XOXO Ellie

🛋️RELAX. ⛺KNOW YOUR SELF. 💖LOVE.

Having a simple daily routine can allow you to lead a healthy life just like Ellie!