She’s busy. Last time there were this many boxes, I went to my friends’ for a few days and came back to a new house! She promises that won’t happen this time, though she says I’ll be off to see my friends next week sometime. Even so, I’m keeping a close eye on things…
For a start, there have been lots more birds about and, you know, keeping them all off the roof is no easy task! ‘Specially since the big black things moved in. And the robin that just cocks its head and looks at me, no matter what I say!
There, there have been two-legses in my field. Now, she says that’s not true… that the fence in between the field and my garden is there because it isn’t mine. But I still have to guard it. There’s foxes and owls and rabbits and stuff. And, while she says she’d be fine having those in her garden, I know what happens if I take my eye off that field in spring. Cows.
She says she likes the cows. Would she be happy with a cow looking through her bedroom window one morning though? I think not.
And then, when the cows come, the flies do too. An she really doesn’t like those. So, I’m keeping guard.
I like to sit on the doorstep and watch the field, but when it gets a bit chilly and she starts going blue, she makes me come in and shuts the door. That’s not great most of the time, but not so bad when I’m on cow-duty, ’cause I can get up on the sofa to watch and see through the bushes better. No sign of them yet, but I know the two-legses are getting the field ready for them. You watch, I’ll have a quick snooze one of these days and they’ll be there when I wake up.
She says she appreciates my efforts, but that I’m being silly. That we can all share the space and that the grass is green on both sides of the fence. Fine words from a two-legs who is stocking up on fly papers…
She frustrates me sometimes, she really does.
At present, she’s no fun at all. I even have to take drastic measures to remind her to play with me. If there is one thing I know will always get her attention it is the tap dancing. If I tap dance with my claws on her wooden floors, she says she can’t concentrate. So I dance on the spot… and sometimes I sing at her too… she has to turn around then to talk to me… and I’m ready with a toy to shove in her hand.
This isn’t about me, you know. She needs to play. Needs to get a bit of exercise and get away from boxes and screens. The ‘mad dog’ act will usually get her moving.
Speaking of which, she’s been busy long enough. Maybe I can get her to take me for another walk?
Worth a try!
Much love,
Ani xx
I loved reading this! I can just about hear the same complaints coming from my own furry four-legged friend.
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They must despair of us sometimes 😉
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Hi Ani. Sounds like you’re working hard looking out for her. Also, you’re right about needing to make sure she gets her exercise. That’s my main job at the moment. Now she’s not broken any more, I have to make sure she gets up from the computer regularly. Can’t have her neglecting her exercise and getting all broken again, right? Lots of licks, Lilie
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Mine’s not so much broken as wearing out, I think. Wonder if they do younger models? 😉
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Maybe… There’s a place called the body shop after all… Saw it when we had walkies in town one time. Lots of licks, Lilie
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I’m sure mine would like a new one. She creaks… 😉
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ani, your job is never done it seems…
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She is hard work sometimes 😉
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You are such a good friend, Ani. Good to know you are keeping an eye on Sue, for I know only too well what happens when we don’t move around much… Keep up the good work!
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I’ll keep her moving, like it or not 😉 x
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Oh Ani, you really care for her, don’t you ❤️
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I do my bestest! ❤
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I love how concerned you are for “ her”.
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She needs someone to keep an eye on her 😉
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Absolutely, it’s a big responsibility
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Tell me about it 😉 😀
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🐾🐾🐾
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This is a hard working dog’
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So she keeps reminding me. Especially when she’s after treats 😉
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Hi Ani, my two legs is acting up a bit too, she has been round to her sisters to make a gown / robe thingy what ever that is! She has her nose glued to my dad’s tablet keeps saying I need to read this again. She is so excited about something…there are no boxes but there is stuff do you think they are doing something together? Can we trust them I wonder. 💜💜💜
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Personally, I wouldn’t trust mine as far as I could throw her, not once she’s out of my siht. But yeah, they are Up To Stuff… 😉 xxx
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Oh! Dear I thought so 🌹
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*sighs* x
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I’m sure all your efforts are appreciated, Ani. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I hope so! She wears me out 😉
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I have some friends who are buying a ‘mini cow’ (which I, personally, think sounds like they’re getting scammed and paying extra for a regular cow). It seems like rough business, and I would not suggest it! Keep your two-legs safe from the moo-moos, Ani!
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It’s not easy when they get curious, you know. The cows, I mean. I could probably manage a mini one though.
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Ani, you are the perfect dog – guarding and taking care of your two-legged. I’m not sure if I would like cows peering over my fence, but they are curious, you know. I think they get bored all day in the field and you provide them with some entertainment!
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Well, I seem to remember from last year that every time I barked, they all came running towards us… which wasn’t quite what I had in mind 😉
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Ani, I have to agree that she would not at all like having cows in the garden. I lived for a while in a house next to a field with cows (and some horses). They were no real trouble, but when they had babies, they did not like two-legs (or, dogs) in their field.
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I like baby things… but we don’ get babies, just big lawnmowers. 😉
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LOL! And, they leave behind interesting smelling lumps which she would not want you to be investigating lest an emergency bath be needed.
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Did you just say the ‘B’ word????
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Only as a caution, and a reminder to stay on your own side of the garden gate so as to avoid that horrible fate.
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That’s the best reason I’ve heard so far. She’s just muttering about roses… 😉
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🙂
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Hi Ani, What a good guardian of Sue you are. I know….what it’s like to sit too long at a computer! Good for you encouraging her to exercise more. Keep up the good work, Consider yourself petted! x
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She’s too busy to sit down much today, I think 😉
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Ooo… the mad dog act sounds promising, Ani.
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I’m good at that 😉
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😀
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Hi Ani, my friend. I knows about guarding and the “don’t be silly” phrase thingy the two legs say. Today I knew there was a bad energy passing the house so I barked, a big dog bark and my two legs jumped their bodies and said, “oh Dante you gave us a fright.” huh, if the bad energy man came in the garden they’d have got a bigger fright. much paw love, Dante dawg. xxx
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Yeah… they don’t ge that, do they? They’re not always as quick as us, picking that stuff up. They don’t have proper noses, you see 😉 xxx
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I noticed and Adele has a tiny nose, it’s a wonder she can smell anything. xxx
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A very nice story! 😉 Ani, whats about emigrating to Bavaria, before Brexit? Here the christian-social party as black as your fur will love you, and take you as an mascot. Lol Best wishes for the coming days! Michael
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Don’t give her any ideas, Michael 😉
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Why not, Sue! Bavaria is beautiful. 😉
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We’d loe to visit one of these days. 🙂
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Awww, I loved reading this! 🙂 xxx
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I’m glad… thank you 🙂 xx
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Oh Ani, you’re a breath of fresh air, lol. I didn’t know you were so talented and now you’re tap dancing! Maybe you could get 2 Legses to do a few moves with you? Keep on guard, you’re doing a fab job. ❤ xx
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Don’t tell anyone, but she does tap dance a lot when she doesn’t think I’m looking 😉 ❤ xx
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Lol Ani, your secret is safe with me 🙂 ❤
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😉 ❤
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Hope you got your walk and some play time Ani.
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Two good walks and a fair bit of play today… mind you, she thought she was washing the floors, not playing. I had other ideas. 😉 Well, if she’s on her knees, she’s in my domain 😉
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Ha! That’s so true! 🙂 🙂
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🙂 😉
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You definitely have your work cut out for you, Ani. I hope she appreciates all that you are trying to do while she spends HOURS clacking on that screen-thingy. 😉 You’re right to ask for another piece of cheese, well-deserved!
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I’m banned from cheese at the moment. She says I can have a diet instead… but that never materialises, whatever it is. I’d rather have cheese…
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Sympathies, Ani. I’m not supposed to have cheese either, but sometimes I cheat. 😉
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I’ll cheat as soon as she leaves the fridge open again 😉 Or she’ll forget and share anyway…
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide.
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Ani says thank you for sharing her post, Traci 🙂 x
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You’re welcome, Ani! I so enjoy them!
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Aw, thank you 🙂
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I can deal with the dance, but the barking makes me do something.
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It depends on the barking… some offensives are just too much, but I don’t actually mind her using her voice to talk to the worrld.
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Cows aren’t so bad, Ani, and usually, they’re friendly. My dog Lulu tap dances and sings too! We give her cheese or bologna for the performance. She has us well-trained. Happy Spring!
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Why is everyone else getting cheese and I’m only getting this ‘diet’ thing?? 😉
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Ha ha. 🙂
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😉
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The ‘mad dog’ dance would probably work on most canine staff-persons, I suspect. 😀
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It seems to work on just about everyone 😉
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I love when Ani takes over the blog! She tells such fascinating stories…about you! ❤
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I’d noticed, Dorinda. I’ll have to have words with that dog x
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I’m sure she’ll have some words for you, too 😉
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She usually does. I’m not sure where she learns some of them… 😉
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❤
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Ani, you are such a dedicated guard. Keep sharp and protect your two-legs and your garden.
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I do my best. I’m just not appreciated 😉
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I do understand Ani’s point of view, Sue. We all need distractions from work. Happy Easter.
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We do, Robbie. Happy Easter to you and your boys.
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Adorable!
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Thank you 🙂
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Love this times 100!
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Ani says thank you 🙂
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