A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Like Deadly Ties, the first in the Waterside Kennels mystery series, there are multiple scenes in Dangerous Deeds (book 2) that were inspired by real events. One of those, previously described in the post There Came Along A Kitty, is the scene in which Maggie Porter’s dog Sweet Pea rescues an injured stray kitten she finds beneath the …
Continue reading For the love of a cat
Hurricane Harvey is a good reminder for every pet owner to review their emergency preparations. Even if you don't live in hurricane territory, there's always a chance natural disasters can hit where you live. It's a good idea to tune the NOAA Weather Radio to your local emergency station to hear the latest reports of weather in your area. …
Continue reading Hurricanes, Floods, and Pet Safety
In the years since author Jim Warnock rescued a starving dog found on the Ozark Highlands Trail, Hiker-dog has become quite a celebrity at Jim's book signings. (Longtime followers of this blog might remember I shared Jim’s story of how Hiker-dog came into his life in 2014 with an update here.) And as every author knows, it's important …
Continue reading PR, Canine Style
Does your own sweet dog turn into a Dogzilla when suffering from excess stimulation? Is the heat turning your routine activities into a stress test and making both of you miserable? Maybe it's time to give yourselves a break and relax. I'm talking about a staycation for you and your pooch. When the outside world gets too much, maybe …
Continue reading “Staycation” Canine Style
Sasha is officially three years old today! When we registered Sasha with the AKC via their Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) program, we opted to rely on the veterinarian's estimate of her age because the details of her life before she came to us are largely unknown. We chose July 4th for her "official" birthday and she's …