A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Our Sheltie, Sasha, wouldn't pick up food that had fallen to the floor without permission first. At the other end of the behavior spectrum, we have Penny Puppy (who probably thinks her name is No Leave-it Drop-it Off Down and variations thereof since joining the family last week). Penny believes anything on the floor is …
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Earlier this year I was excited to be one of the first to reveal the cover of Jennifer Sadera's psychological suspense thriller I Know She Was There. Published by CamCat Books, Sadera's debut novel will hit the shelves on November 12th and is available for pre-order now. After learning Jennifer has "two adorable rescue grand …
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On the blog today: a varied assortment of links to articles, videos, and other resources related to dogs (and cats, too!) you may find interesting and/or helpful. To the best of my knowledge, none are behind paywalls or require subscriptions. (If you come across any such obstacles when browsing through the links, I'd appreciate you …
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Buddy The Wonder Cat is slowly adjusting to Sasha being gone. We’ve helped the process along by making small changes in the daily routine and, most importantly, giving him time and space to grieve for “his dog” as he needed to. The first week was the hardest for us all. Long into the night, Buddy …
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Some helpful links from the American Veterinary Medical Association as we plunge into the festive season: Decorating, food, guests, travel & more: Winter holiday pet safety Handy infographic of risks to pets: Holiday pet DON'TS Last-minute shopper? Check out Healthy holiday gifts for pets *** On behalf of Sasha, Buddy The Wonder Cat, & all of …
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