Tag Archives: Dogs

Bathtime-take two

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Because my back is playing up… The pain is not a joke… I thought I’d run a nice, hot bath And have a proper soak. I’ve got a tub of Epsom salts, A remedy of yore, Perhaps they’d help a … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged bad back, bath, Dogs, humour, rhyming verse, shower | 63 Comments

First Love – Catherine Matthews

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Catherine Matthews: My first was Charlie. You always have a soft spot in your heart for your first. He was a blonde who had the subtlest hints of caramel. I loved running my fingers through his hair. He … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Dogs, family, inspiration, Life, Photography | 6 Comments

A family of dogs

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

There have not always been dogs in my life, but there have always been dogs in my heart. All of them, except the setters, who were family and Echo, who was a gift, were rescue dogs. And all of them … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, family | Tagged abandoned dogs, Animals, childhood, Dogs, love, pets, rescue dogs | 121 Comments

The small dog on the warpath…

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Outside it is cold As the winter draws in, There’s ice in the bird bath And frost on the bin. The birds are all hungry, So tending their needs, I put out some fat balls With peanuts and seeds. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged birds, doggerel, Dogs, humour, rhyme | 65 Comments

Ani’s Advent Invitation: Dante writes to Santa…with Adele Marie Park

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I had a letter from my mate, Dante, who looks after Adele Marie Park.Now, Dante is a really handsome dog… and bigger than me, by the looks of things. He also has a very big heart. And that is probably … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas | Tagged Ani, Christmas, Dante, Dogs, love, magic | 40 Comments

Ani’s Advent Invitation – The Bear, the Elk and the Sausage Swiper

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

A very special friend, who I met when I was little more than a pup, sent me a poem. It just goes to show, we four-legses pull together when one of us needs help…and I definitely need help staying out … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas | Tagged ani's advent, Dogs, letters to santa, small dog | 42 Comments

Ani’s Advent Invitation: Marilyn Armstrong – A trying time for dogs

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I had a nice letter from some friends. They got their two-legs, who is friends with my two-legs, to send some of her festive photographs over… just in the interests of canine solidarity. They wrote: It is a trying time … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas | Tagged ani's advent, Dogs, letters to santa, small dog | 20 Comments

Ani’s Advent invitation: Robbie Cheadle – Christmas letters, now and then

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Day two of the anti-antler campaign and I have a special guest… she writes and makes stuff to eat with her pup, Michael. She has read him my books too… even if my rotten two-legs did put her name on … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas | Tagged ani's advent, Dogs, letters to santa, small dog | 61 Comments

Ani’s Advent Invitation – Lilie’s letter

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Well, here we go! I am determined not to be made to look ridicklus again this year…and my friends are rallying round in support. Antlers are for reindeer, not dogs! I asked you to send me your Letters to Santa … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas | Tagged ani's advent, Dogs, letters to santa, small dog | 25 Comments

Guest author: Victoria Zigler – Kero’s World

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Regular readers of Sue’s blog will be familiar with her “Notes From A Small Dog” posts, where Ani has her say. Personally, I’m a big fan of those posts. As it turns out, I have a similar thing on my … Continue reading →