Category Archives: Dogs

Ani’s Advent 2019: A Christmas warning from Ruby and Willow

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, You know the trouble with Christmas? It is all the stuff we can smell… wonderful tasty smells… and there are so many ‘not alloweds’. And while my two-legs is pretty good at making sure there are plenty of … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent Calendar 2019! ~ Stocking Filler?

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, That’s it… we’re on our way! Counting down to turkey-time! It is time to start the calendar and, this year, I have loads of my friends, two-legs and four, coming over to share their Christmas stories! She’s already … Continue reading →

Posted in Ani's Advent 2019, Ani's Advent Calendar, Christmas, Dogs, Humour, Photography | Tagged advent, advent calendar, Ani, Cristmas, letters to santa, new book, Notes froma Small Dog, small dog, stocking filler gifts | 47 Comments

Why you should own a feather duster…

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

As time has run away with me this week… one from the archives: To some the humble feather duster may conjure nostalgic visions of French maids and uniforms, to others they are a rather retro adjunct to the broom cupboard. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Humour, writing | Tagged cobwebs, sons, spiders | 63 Comments

#Bookreviews by Robbie Cheadle ~ Books by Sue Vincent and D.G. Kaye

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Robbie’s Inspiration, to whom Ani says thank you for the review!: I seem to have been reading faster than usual as I have two wonderful books read and reviewed this week. I decided to share them at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, reblog | Tagged Amazon, Books, doggerel, Poetry, reviews, Twenty years: After “I do” by D.G. Kaye | 12 Comments

Notes from a Small Dog: Stuck

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I am offended. I was always told it wasn’t nice to laugh at another’s misfortune. ‘Specially when they are s’pposed to be your best friend. I always knew my two-legs needed more training. Anyway, I’ll tell you about it and … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Dogs, Photography | Tagged Ani, ani's advent, ice, small dog, snow, winter | 85 Comments

Typical…

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I just wanted to sleep last tonight… The Small Dog stayed up late, She’s all excited, I can tell, Just by the prancing gait And, “Writer, please just come and see… I’m up at fifty-eight!” “It’s not the New York … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Dogs, Humour, Photography, Poetry | Tagged Amazon bestseller list, Ani, doggerel, launch, small dog | 47 Comments

Out now! Doggerel: Life with the Small Dog…

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I dream of literary heights, Of poetry and fancy’s flights… Of philosophical debates And tales the inner heart relates. She dreams of tennis balls in flight, Of sneaking cuddles in the night, Of muddy walks and open gates And chicken … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Dogs, Humour, Photography, Poetry | Tagged Ani, doggerel, Lauhter Lines, life with a dog, Notes from a small dog, pets, poems, rhyme, Verse | 71 Comments

Notes from a small dog: Pets and fireworks…

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Sue Vincent

She says it is fireworks season again…which means loads of pops, bangs and fizzes. Two-legses may like them… four-legses, not so much. I used to be really scared… But I’m all growed up now and my two-legs is pretty well … Continue reading →

Posted in cats, Dogs | Tagged Animals, bonfire night, fireworks, pets, safety | 101 Comments

Notes from a Small Dog: Sleeping dogs lie..?

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

It is tough being under the weather, Especially when you can’t talk, When you don’t fancy playing or dinner And you don’t really fancy a walk. But everyone, four-legs or two-legs, Has days when they don’t feel too bright; You … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Humour, Photography, Poetry | Tagged chicken, doggerel, poorly dog | 82 Comments

In focus ~ one from the archives

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Sue Vincent

My son gave me a pink stress ball . An entirely appropriate gift from him… The gel-like stuff is translucent, textured like an orange and looks almost edible. I admit it has a certain addictive quality as I sit and … Continue reading →