Introducing Elliott and Ernie

Elliott and Ernie are the latest residents in the Anderson/Jessup household. Initially, we were concerned about the transition from Lisa's apartment to Andy's house. Cats do not tend to move easily, and neither the dogs nor the cats had been exposed to the other species.



Things went swimmingly from the start...not even a "Meow" in the car!

We were concerned about the dogs and what is technically called their "prey drive". Dakota has been known to go after small furry beasts in the yard, and rumor has it she has taken down a rabbit or two.

Elliott and Ernie were installed into the upstairs bedroom and office of our home. They are enjoying the high views from the front window and can often be seen on the stairway at different points for treats during the day.

I personally think that Elliott has learned to be quite the tormentor of the puppies by demanding good smelling treats only feet away from their noses.





Ernie has come a great way to becoming less of a "fraidy cat" and has even taken to letting Andy pet him in the mornings and evenings when being fed. We have been doing a rotation letting the cats own the downstairs at night, and the dogs during the day. So far things are going slowly but smoothly.


Keep tuned in for further updates as Ernie and Elliott become totally at home in the household