Tag Archives: Pets

The Life of a Cat: Setting the Record Straight

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Sheila Moss

MEMO: To Whom It May Concern FROM: Shadow, The Cat SUBJECT: The Life of a Cat It has come to my attention that I am being called several malicious names and subjected to false accusations. I hope to set the … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged animals, cat, cat behavior, cats, Pet adoption, Pets | 5 Comments

Adopting a Wildcat: Two Weeks from Hell

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Sheila Moss

I wanted a cat and I got one. I named him Shadow but should have named him Satan. He is a holy terror, a wildcat, part panther, I think. “He will settle down,” everyone says. It has been two weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Rants | Tagged animals, cat, cats, dogs, Pet adoption, Pet behavior problems, Pets | 10 Comments

The Journey of Adopting a Cat

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Sheila Moss

I said I was getting out of the cat business when my former cats both died in the same year. Cats scratch up the furniture. They shed on everything. They cost a fortune in food and vet bills. Then, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged Adoption, animals, cat, cats, dogs, Luck, Pets | 13 Comments

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 →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged animals, dog, Dog Breeds, dogs, Pets, Shihtzu | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged Adoption, animals, dog, dogs, Pets, pup, Shihtzu | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged animals, dogs, Grief, Pets | 19 Comments

When it rains it pours

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Sheila Moss

You have probably heard the old idiom “When it rains it pours.” meaning when something bad happens, other bad things usually happen at the same time. Well, this idiom has been stalking me for several months. It can’t possibly be … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Rants | Tagged bad luck, Broken items, car problems, Lost items, Murphy's Law, Pets, Trauma, Troubles | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged animals, cats, felines, Kitty, Lost Cat, Pets, running away | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Creatures, Humor, Travel | Tagged bad behavior, dog sitters, dogs, Pets, runaway dog, Separation anxiety, vacations | 2 Comments

Marge’s Valentine

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Sheila Moss

One day she didn’t show up for work, which wasn’t like Marge. Upon checking, they found that Marge had passed away quietly at home, sitting in a chair, alone except for her pets. Marge was a somewhat unusual person. Single … Continue reading →