Tag Archives: animals

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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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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The Walking Horses

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Sheila Moss

Several years ago we decided to go to Shelbyville to see the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Just like country music stars, these horses have their own award shows, and a following of enthusiasts, most of who drive campers and … Continue reading →

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Dog for Sale

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Sheila Moss

I had one dog too many at my house. I love dogs, but when my daughter and her two pets came to live with me, we discovered that three dogs and a cat were too many animals. We had dogs … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Park

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Oh, look, squirrels! Aren’t they cute? City dwellers don’t see a lot of wildlife, so even the sight of so mundane a creature as a gray squirrel in a city park is reason for a mild excitement of sorts. They … Continue reading →

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Pampered Pets

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I declare, it’s just getting to where you can’t trust pets anymore.  All my cat does is meow and complain.  She doesn’t like her food and plays finicky, going on a hunger strike until I offer the right food.  She … Continue reading →

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