Do Animals Like Snow?

Well we have finally had a cold spell. Actually, I would say it was more than a cold spell...it was crazy Arctic! Lows are 5 degrees and highs in the teens? Where the heck am I anyway?

So I guess I got my wish and have to quit my gripping. We got snow!!!! In the city, we got snow back in 1985 or something...I was a kid so I don't really remember when. Nothing really since then. So this was so fun! The best part was we had to stay home...yep! An actual...SNOW DAY!!! The bad part was the wind was blowing so hard we couldn't get out and enjoy it without our noses and fingers feeling like they were going to drop off our bodies the moment we stepped outside. That wind...she was angry!

So we have this dog. His name is Buzz. He's part Husky and he LOVES the snow. We almost can't get him inside without luring him with treats and food. His old self gets to feeling like a kid again. He jumps, runs, skips, hops, plays and is just down right frisky!

Sorry about that blob on the right of the picture. I sent my kids out to take pictures and Trey fell and got my camera all messed up. So that would be snow...

So anyway, this is a picture of a dog who thinks he's in Heaven! I would say he likes snow.

Here's our gimpy cat Rex. This would be the first time he ever experienced snow. He was a little slow going out and when he ran back in...(snicker) his paws were wet, (heeheeehaha) and he slipped on the floor (bahahahawww) and went a little panicky! So humiliating. Now he sits at the door and whines to go out. I think he likes snow.

Can you see that? Doesn't it look cold? Remember when I said I sent my kids out with the camera? I ain't no fool man!!! It was stinkin' COLD outside. It was like 9 degrees with a wind chill of negative 17!!!! Don't judge me!!! They had to go feed her and break up the ice for her water anyway...and kids are more resilient than grown ups too. They're fine! It builds character.

Here's poor Buttercup with snow stuck to her back. Poor horsey! Doesn't she look cold? Well she's grown this really thick fur underneath her topcoat and she looks quite shaggy actually! I've been noticing that her hair is very thick! And we've been feeding her alot more. We've actually caught her jumping, bucking and kicking while running around and playing. I think she likes the snow!

What about these animals?? Don't try to argue with me. Teenage boys are animals. They make funny noises when they sleep, they smell terrible and they eat like nothing I've ever seen in my life!! As cold as it was, they put in a good effort in trying to play. Ryan is trying to show Trey how to make a snowball. The snow was very powdery so it was hard. They spent a good 20 minutes or more out there having a good time before my little snowmen came inside to thaw.

These animals like the snow!