A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Strong storms rolling across the hills this morning brought to mind this 19th century image. If you've never heard the expression "it's raining cats and dogs" you might enjoy reading the possible origins noted in this Everyday Mysteries post. Some suggest this was inspired by tales of Odin, the Norse god of storms. While no evidence exists …
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In the post titled "A cat with a dog of his own" I shared a few memories of the challenges of convincing Buddy The Wonder Cat to share his home and his people with Sasha. There were a few early bumps in the road, but the two of them have happily settled down to life …
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Most holiday weekends, our neighborhood sees an influx of out-of-town guests who bring their pets along. For those of us whose dogs are wary of strangers, the new arrivals can add a new level of anxiety. While vigilance--and maintaining a safe distance--can often prevent a full-blown canine crisis, it pays to have a plan in …
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Two years ago, we introduced Buddy The Wonder Cat to Sasha. We'd been a one-cat household since Katie, our 14-year-old Calico, passed away, and without a dog for 17 years since losing our beloved spaniel Alix. It's fair to say we were a bit nervous about bringing home a rescue with an unknown history but …
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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 …
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