Tag Archives: pets

A cautionary note from the small dog

Er, hello? Who said you needed to have fireworks for Halloween? Hmm? I know there is that Bonfire Night thingy coming up… I know ‘cause it gets dark early then they start letting of the whizz-pop-bangs every night… and I … Continue reading

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Notes from a small dog (LIV)

It’s been all go around here! The fields are getting drier and I’m managing to drag her away from the ‘puter long enough for some really good walks lately. Not just on the hard stuff or through the woods either… … Continue reading

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Notes from a small dog (LII)

What I want to know is, can I get a refund? Or an exchange her for a better model? Or maybe complain… Frankly, I’m disappointed in her. I mean, okay, she shares some stuff… cheese and custard and ice cream … Continue reading

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Small dog… busted!

Dear Kanzen, I found this hidden amongst Ani’s toys… I think it may explain certain anomalies and the whisperings we’ve been hearing ….You may want to have a word with the inscrutable SamCat… Hmm….  

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Notes from a small dog… a letter to Santa

Dear Santa, Whatever she says, it wasn’t me. I’ve been a good girl. Honest. I may…possibly… have not been good quite all year. Starting with the turkey theft accident last Christmas Day… and she didn’t really need the rest of … Continue reading

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Time out

I did the unthinkable yesterday… I downed tools and took the evening off. Well, half the afternoon and the evening to be exact. What did I do with such unaccustomed luxury, you may ask? Something excitingly unusual? Something surprisingly novel? … Continue reading

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Notes from a small dog XLIX

I thought I’d better step in today… you’ll get no sense out of her at all. She’s gone all weird. Again. Well yeah… weirder… Sort of… gooey… Don’t ask me why… all I know is it feels a bit like … Continue reading

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Notes from a small dog XLVIII

The sky exploded. Flames and sparks and noise and smokey stuff. Some huge, fire breathing monster that looked like it was going to eat the moon. I tried barking at it to get it to go away, but it just … Continue reading

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Notes from a small dog XLIV

I’m bored. Really bored. It’s raining outside and she’s shut the door. I haven’t been allowed outside for almost an hour! Can you believe that? Personally, I think someone should call the RSPCA… I’m sure it constitutes Cruelty to Anis … Continue reading

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Mission accomplished

The room smells of incense… clouds of the stuff are billowing through the dim light. Ani is chasing moths and ignoring me. She may not speak to me ever again… or at least for five minutes; she’s had a bath … Continue reading

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