Category Archives: Dogs

The Small Dog in Distress

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Now, let us be very clear about this. I was tortured. I am not blaming the lovely young two-legs in the van… she was kind, compassionate, professional and exactly what you want in those horrendous circumstances. But my two-legs? The … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

The Small Dog on the Common Cold (or why there are sausage rolls under the sofa cushions…)

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Sue Vincent

She’s got a really rotten cold And isn’t feeling well, She’s curled up on the sofa And she looks as rough as hell. The good thing is it’s ‘feed a cold’ As far as I can tell, Which means, of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged , , , | 13 Comments

The Small Dog’s On Guard

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I may be in the doghouse ‘Cause she couldn’t sleep in bed So she curled up on the sofa… Where I dug her up instead (Because I had to check her Just in case she might be dead.) * Continue … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged , | 5 Comments

Ani’s Advent 2020! When Magic Happens…

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, remember that ball that I’ve had? For several years now…it was getting quite bad… And all that was left was some chewed rubber stuff, A vague hint of curve and some once-yellow fluff… * I’ve taken good care … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged , , , | 13 Comments

Best #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Celebrations loom The best ever Christmas tree? Decorate with love More than any gift Presence of those we cherish Making Christmas bright  

Posted in Christmas, Dogs, Photography, Poetry | 20 Comments

Ani’s Advent 2020! – Pondering

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa,  I’m a little dog who doesn’t do religion. I’d rather chase a tennis ball or terrorise a pigeon Than argue over who is wrong or maybe who is right… It seems a silly way to me to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Dogs, Poetry | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

Ani’s Advent 2020!- Mary Smith tells of Christmas in Karachi…

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, We all make friends, in lots of different ways. Some of us make loads of friends… and others just a few really good ones. You know lots of people… two legs and four… and probably know more than … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Christmas, Dogs, Photography | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Ani’s Advent 2020! Lulu is lonely ~ but she has Pete Springer

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, This virus that appears to be getting around the worldeven faster than you do, is going to make sure it is a very lonely Christmas for so many people. Families and friends cannot be together as they would … Continue reading →

Posted in Ani's Advent 2020, Dogs | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

Ani’s Advent 2020! Victoria Zigler with Lilie and Logan

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, we’ve a problem here (Another one, it’s true) If she’s in bed and locks the doors Then how will you get through? The old house had a fireplace Complete with chimneypot, But when she said we’d move in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Ani’s Advent 2020! Roberta Eaton ~ All I want for Christmas …

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, We may have a bt of a problem. It’s my two-legs… she is up and dpwn all night like a yo=to most of the time at the moment. And when she does manage to sleep,she is as likely … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, cancer, cats, Dogs | Tagged , | 1 Comment