Category Archives: Creatures

Animals, pets, critters, great and small

Welcome Home

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Sheila Moss

At first our new dog was a bit skittish. Having a home and being around people was all new to him. He had lived his life in a kennel, and was not accustomed to life as a pet. He was … Continue reading →

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The Empty Home

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Sheila Moss

“I’ve never been without a pet,” he said. Honey was so depressed. He had secretly emailed the breeder where we bought Dixie to see if she was still in business. She was and had a new litter due this month. … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want a Dog!

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Sheila Moss

“I don’t want a dog,” I told Honey. Our dog has died after a difficult episode of seizures. She was 14 years old, living with us since she was 8 weeks old. It broke my heart when she passed. Those … Continue reading →

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I Hate Mosquitoes

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Sheila Moss

I hate mosquitoes! I suppose they are not especially popular with other folks either, but some of us are a particularly delicious to the little beasties. Right now I am going crazy from a red bug bite on the back … Continue reading →

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The Runaway

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Sheila Moss

“They hate me around here,” said Misty the Cat. “I am going to run away from home. They will be sorry for not feeding me Fancy Feast.” It was not long after that that Misty’s human opened the door to … Continue reading →

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Memo from Frisky to All Cats

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Sheila Moss

MEMO TO:  All Cats FROM: Frisky, Feline Escape Artist, Extraordinaire SUBJECT: Life on the Outside It has come to my attention that many house cats are content with staying inside and do not know how to escape the constrictive nature … Continue reading →

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The Security Blanket

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Blue Bear is a well-chewed toy that belongs to our dog, Dixie. It was never intended to be a dog toy; it was created as a toy for a child. The dog doesn’t care. In spite of many other toys … Continue reading →

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Vacation from Hell – Part 2

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Sheila Moss

On Tuesday Dixie Dog was sick and I spent the entire day taking her outside to pee and poop and throw up. I was running out of the napkins left from carryout food and was using up the box of … Continue reading →

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Your So-called Vacation

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Sheila Moss

EMAIL From: Dixie DogTO: DaddySUBJECT: Your so-called vacation I hope you are having a good time on your vacation without me. I’m here at home right where you left me, all alone with nobody to take me for a walk. … Continue reading →

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Test-Tube Lobsters

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Sheila Moss

While not especially humorous, the lobster industry was an interesting aspect of a trip to Maine and I want to share it with readers. I found out more than I ever wanted to know about lobsters in Maine. They are … Continue reading →

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