Category Archives: Dogs

The long night

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The seasons turn as we approach the turning point, the Solstice…  the longest night… just three short weeks away.  And yet, the sky is beautiful this morning, a clear, deep blue graced with the lights of heaven. The world is … Continue reading →

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Cold Nose ….and an Advent Invitation

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

To all my friends, furred, feathered, scaled… or even two-legses! Don’t forget to send me your stories, poems and pics… or your letters to Santa… for this year’s ADVENT CALENDAR… there are still spaces left to fill!   Dear Santa, … Continue reading →

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Note from a Small Dog: Loved to Death

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It was in July 2017 that my two-legses committed the unthinkable sin of losing The Ball. Not just any ball… I have many in my toy box… but The Ball. The One. The Special Ball. I’d had that ball a … Continue reading →

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#Dogs – Sam, A Shaggy Dog Story by Sally Cronin: Teeth Cleaning and Reflections on Life

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Sally Cronin at Smorgasbord: By special request I am sharing Sam, A Shaggy Dog Story and I hope those of you who have not read his adventures will enjoy… Last time Sam, shared his new home and the … Continue reading →

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The Small Dog’s Vicious Circle…

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Well, she’s still being weird And she’s up half the night, So we sit in the garden Because stars are bright And why shouldn’t we watch As they twinkle and shine? I don’t care what we’re doing ‘Cause this time … Continue reading →

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The small dog’s revenge…

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I must do the floor, I thought, in some despair, The small dog is moulting,and shedding her hair. She’s out in the garden, so if I am quick, And just whip the vac out, that should do the trick. She’s … Continue reading →

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The Small Dog’s Dog Days

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Sue Vincent

She’s still smelling funny, She doesn’t look right, She gets up and down Like a yo-yo all night. I’ve given up following Each step she takes Just watch from the sidelines Whenever she wakes. If I’m missing out On my … Continue reading →

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The Small Dog’s Secret Teacher…

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Well, it has not been a great week, what with the sky crying even more than she has…and she has been getting just a bit soggy around the edges, I have to say. Weirdly, I seem to set her off … Continue reading →

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The Small Dog has a Bad Week…

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“Help! Ambulance!” Not a good way to start your week, but last Monday, it was panic stations. My two legs went wonky and, stood all hairless in the tub, she couldn’t breathe. The next few minutes, I was going spare, … Continue reading →

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The Small Dog’s 10 Best Tips for Training your Two-Legs

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The correct training of your two-legs… ‘specially visiting two-legses…is critical to their well-being. I thought I’d share my ten favourite tips for the establishment of proper pack behaviour… 1. Use advanced surveillance techniques. Never let them arrive unexpectedly. This gives … Continue reading →

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