May was a busy month for the KCC Gang. Two highlights of the month were Sophie and Lucy’s birthdays! Sophie celebrated her 6th birthday on the 23rd, and Lucy celebrated her 18th birthday on the 12th. We weren’t able to do much celebrating on their actual birthdays. so we waited until this past week to take them out for a big birthday adventure!
We were planning on an afternoon on the canoe, but because of all the rain we’ve gotten recently (it’s rained every day for over 2 weeks!), the canoe put-ins at our local park have been closed due to river flooding. We settled for a hike instead. It was a good one too!
We visited our favorite local spot, Amerson River Park, and enjoyed exploring its many trails and paths. Along the way, we passed several people walking their dogs, and Sophie tried to follow them all. Thankfully all the dogs were very well behaved – only one wasn’t leashed. (Seriously, why do people feel the need to ignore leash rules?!)
Not only did Sophie enjoy all the dogs, she also enjoyed all the frogs! There were TONS of frogs (or maybe they were toads…), and they kept hopping across the trail. We didn’t let Sophie catch any of them, but she still had a great time with them (see the video for footage of Sophie frog “hunting”).
Lucy really enjoyed herself on our adventure too. At 18-years old, she still has a lot of spunk and energy. We hiked a total of almost two miles, and she didn’t stop once! She did start slowing down towards the end, so I tried to pick her up and carry her. She had none of that though! She insisted on walking the entire way herself. You go, Lucy! 🙂
With all the rain, the non-paved paths were quite muddy. Of course, Sophie and Lucy didn’t mind that. They both had baths when we got home though!
After our hike, we made a pitstop at Petsmart so Sophie could pick out a new STICK and Lucy could pick out a new bed. While we were there, we had to visit the fish and birds too. Sophie was bummed that we didn’t let her bring any fishies home with us…
The dog beds were a bit too expensive, so I made Lucy a big pallet made out of some of our old throw pillows and a blanket instead. Best idea I’ve ever had. She and the kitties have all been LOVING it!
We may not have gotten to enjoy a canoe ride down the river as originally planned, but everyone had a blast regardless. I wasn’t sure if Sophie and Lucy would last for the entire hike – it was almost 2 miles long and lasted over an hour, after all. They were both troopers though. If ever I’m feeling lazy or like I can’t do something, I will just remind myself of the time my 18-year-old dog and my neurologically handicapped cat went on a 2 mile hike…
Click to view video on YouTube
Thanks to all our furiends for all the birthday wishes last month, and a special thanks to our furiends Pipo, Dalton, and Mom Ingrid for the beautiful birthday cards!
Dalton/Angel-MrJackFreckles/Pipo & Angel-Minko says
Happy Belated Birthday, to you both, Sophie & Lucy!
Oh how fun it was to see both of you on your adventure/hike! Lucy, you warmed my heart t see how active you still are! Wow! Sophie, you truly are a sweet miracle!
Lone Star Cats says
Looks like a fun birthday celebration!
Summer says
Happy birthday to Sophie and Lucy! They had SUCH a fun outing!
Eastside Cats says
Sophie, look at you go! Happy Birthday to you and to Lucy; what a delightful day you all seemed to have. And a note to your mom: I’ve spent $$$ to find purrfect pet beds, then turn around and find cats asleep on my coat tossed on a chair, or a basket of dirty laundry. Therefore, making up one seems to be a win-win; $$$ stays in your pocket, and you can use up old stuff.
Random Felines says
what a fun birthday adventure
Ellen Pilch says
Happy Belated Birthday Lucy and Sophie! Looks like you had a great day.
Roberta says
Happy birthday Sophie and Lucy! What a great way to celebrate your birthdays!
The Swiss Cats says
Happy belated Birthday Sophie and Lucy ! We loved the video ! What a pawsome way to celebrate ! Purrs
The Island Cats says
What a fun adventure! Happy Birthday to Lucy and Sophie.
mommakatandherbearcat says
Happy Birthday, Sophie and Lucy! It doesn’t get better than that picture of three of you cuddling on the same bed. Looks like it’s sold!
meowmeowmans says
That was some adventure! Happy birthday, Sophie and Lucy.
Kitties Blue says
Such cute birthday cards. Tom had shown me the Facebook video a few days ago. This one is even better. That was the tiniest frog I’ve ever seen. Now that I’ve red backwards, it seems the bed was just as I thought. Looks like everyone had a fun outing and now is enjoying the new “king-size” bed. Astrid is sending Sampy 234567876546789876789876789876567890987654324567899876543234567898765434678434678 kisses and her everlasting love. Love, Mom Janet p.s. Which new stick did Sophie select?
caren gittleman says
Happy Happy Birthday again! (I sure hope I was here last month, I think I was!) I cannot believe Lucy is 18, are you sure about that? It is beyond unusual for a dog to live til age 18 let alone be able to walk and run as fast as she is! Lucy is amazing! Sophie is pretty amazing too! The video is just darling, absolutely loved it!!
Timmy Tomcatda says
Happy Birthday Sophie and Lucy. Lucy Buddy Budd is here and says “Keep dem yars tickin overz an ah willz too. Happys 18 ta yoo an 18 ana halfie ta me Har Har Har”
Sophie you are a joy to watch you keep on keeping on sweet girl
Timmy, Buddy and Family
Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens says
Your last line of reminding yourself about your hike made me chuckle..