Happiness is a warm puppy…at least that’s what Charles Schultz indicated in his famous Peanuts comic in reference to Snoopy the eccentric beagle, who behaved more human than canine. Arguably, Snoopy was the most popular Peanuts character and was also my favorite even though I look more like Charlie Brown. We have our resident character Hershey, the precocious labmaraner, and she makes Snoopy’s antics look bland. They are both dogs, they play on top of their houses, they carry their water bowl and they are omnivores, but the similarities end there. Snoopy is more resilient than Hershey. Even the changing seasons that normally persuade us to change our dress and a few habits don’t interrupt Hershey’s perpetual ambition to live life her way. When the weather turns cold we invite Hershey to sleep in her crate and we place it in the entry so she’ll be warm. Most outdoor dogs would be thrilled spending the night indoors, but our dog had other ideas.
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The Prodigy’s Best Day Ever!
Do you ever wonder if you have a budding author in your midst? I know the prodigy is a creative person, but I’m learning others think so too. His writing teacher was suitably impressed with a story he wrote called “My Best Day Ever”. I’m sure the title would fill most readers with thoughts of holiday, birthday or last day of school celebrations, but the prodigy’s best day ever is the day he adopted his dog. Continue reading
The Dog, Toad and Horse – A Fairy Tale
There are some things we shouldn’t ask or people question our sanity, but can a dog and a toad fall in love? I could create a fabulous fairy tale about how a dog and toad meet, commiserate with one another, court each other, fall in love, have a family (in fairy tales you can imagine anything) and be eternal friends. But, I don’t have to invent a fairy tale because my dog has a love affair with a toad. Continue reading
Dog for Sale — Cheap
For sale — one loyal and healthy female weimaraner/labrador retriever mix who is almost two years old and full of life. This unique 75lb. canine has gold eyes and a smooth, short-hair, chocolate-colored pelt with semi-sweet demeanor. She answers to the name Hershey, but may also be known as beast, Bad Dog, monster, lucifer, and !@#$%^. Loves children, adults, toys and animals. Energetic animal perfect for large family with acreage and room to roam. No need to call ahead, just claim her and she’s yours – $10 or best offer. Continue reading