Category Archives: Dogs

Leftovers

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Sue Vincent

There were years when the table groaned under the weight Of the Christmas delights I had cooked. With a house full of teenagers, everything went With no delicacy overlooked. This year I was cooking for me and the dog With … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, just a little note About the Christmas tree… All garlanded with tennis balls And all of them for me! There was a little squeaky pup That makes a lot of noise, A rope we can play tug games … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent – Christmas Alphabet

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Sue Vincent

C is for the cheese she’s stashing in the fridge tonight H is for the ham that’s going to make my breakfast right R is for the raisins that I cannot have at all I is for the icing, if … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent – Quandry

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, she’s loopy. We both know that’s true. But as she’s my two-legs… Well, what can I do? Outside it is rainy It hasn’t snowed yet, And she sings of sleigh-bells… Should I call the vet? She’s singing of … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent – Seeing the light

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, I’ve a bone to pick, Perhaps a bone or two… I saw another Santa Claus… She says there are a few! I’d been flopped out, just lazing On the sofa for the night When suddenly, I heard a … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent – Upholstered manoeuvres

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, Well, it happened. My sofa… it’s gone. I tried to protect it as best I could… occupied the high ground like it says in all the military books. Trouble is, she must have read them too, ’cause while … Continue reading →

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Ani’s advent – The horrors Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa I got my tree! I was feeling quite pleased with her. Almost ready to forgive the whole sofa debacle… then… * * * * *

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Guest Author: David J. Robertson – In the Doghouse

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Sue Vincent

She is always having guests over… so I thought it was about time I had one too…someone who appreciates the finer points of canine literacy. He’s even a finalist in the People’s Book Prize telling Misty’s story. My two-legs needs … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent – A short list #UKBA17

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, on my Christmas list There isn’t much at all… A bit of cheese, a turkey slice… Perhaps a tennis ball… I’m hoping that you’ll bring me those, But if not, that’s okay. She’ll make sure I don’t go … Continue reading →

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Ani’s advent – A request

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, I have got to say The weather’s not too good. Okay for certain men in red Who always wear a hood… It’s not so good for soggy dogs Who come back dripping wet, With tangled ears and muddy … Continue reading →

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