A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
In Dangerous Deeds (book #2 in the Waterside Kennels series) Maggie Porter’s dog Sweet Pea rescues an injured stray kitten she finds beneath the dock. Although Maggie initially describes him as “not much more than bones and fur” the kitten turns out to have a tiger-sized attitude and soon claims the kennel—and Sweet Pea—as his own. Whether …
Continue reading The Middy Chronicles
When the sleet and snow is falling and temps are hovering just above freezing, what's a dog owner to do? In our house, favorite activities include Find It, when I leave Sasha in a long down-stay and then stash tiny treats in odd places. (I try to change up the locations to keep her …
Continue reading Fun Around The House
This week, Sasha went to the groomer for the usual shampoo, trim, and tidy work in addition to a long-overdue blowout. Considering how much hair was left on the groomer's table and floor, I'm grateful Sasha doesn't have the super-thick coat commonly seen on Shelties. The additional time required for a proper blowout meant that …
Continue reading A Different Sort of Dog Owner
Eight years ago, a two-pound kitten named Buddy adopted us. He was on his own for the first 12 weeks of his life, and the memory of his feral days resurface whenever we go to the vet clinic. I suggested falconer's gloves to our veterinarian, who laughed and said "This ain't my first cat rodeo" …
Continue reading Along Comes A Kitty
Wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. Even if you're currently high, dry, and safe, it's important to have a clear action plan to get you and your pets to safety in times of trouble. Have a plan! This 2-page checklist from the CDC is one of the best I've seen; print a copy …
Continue reading Playing it safe