I jumped a foot and uttered a curse word. I mean, I wasnât prepared for that kind of reaction outta that cute little rolypoly creature. Given he was tubby and nicely groomed (didnât appear to have fleas), it was a bit of a shocker. It all started when I decided I wanted to visit âRobertâs … Continue reading Fđłck off! Screamed the prairie dog.
It all started when Guide Dogs of America decided she would not be part of the breeder program. Cat: well, thereâs a shocker. Me: donât be meanies. Dog: I donât understand Cat: Exactly. Dog: What? So last Tuesday, Miss M went under the knife. With great kindness, they asked we bring her to the facility … Continue reading I do not LIKE the Cone of Shame, said the dog, miserably.
Dog: what you mean Cat, recoiling: you smell horrendous. I mean, not that you donât on an average day, but crap on a cracker, you are appalling. Dog: I got chased by water it was grubby Cat: Maaaan, I knew you were dim, but chased by WATER?! Maybe the walking can opener tried to shoot … Continue reading Oh, my GOD, said the cat. You STINK!
For anyone who might remember, back in May I rescued (okay, I grabbed) a house bunny who was living a sad life on the streets after a neighbor of my daughterâs found him. I dubbed him Mr. BunBuns and promptly dumped him on Blondieâs (my daughter) boyfriend as he was the only person at home. … Continue reading Love and Loss
Cat: what the fđłck is THAT?!! Me: what does it look like? Dog, pacing in her crate upstairs to the extent it will allow: I canât see I canât see Cat: you did NOT. Dog: What? WHAT The 11 week old golden retriever shifted a little in my arms, unaccustomed to this new place. Our little visitor⌠… Continue reading The cat stared, wide eyed and in shock.
I leaned over her, a bit worried. I looked over at the dog, now flat on her belly with her paws over her nose. She wasnât scratching at the Halti (the halter which covers the bridge of her nose and encourages good behavior - if she jumps or makes a hard turn, it pinches a … Continue reading âWhat on earth is the matter with the dog?â my mother asked, concerned.
Yes, sheâll probably make a terrific service dog, but seriously, thereâs something else to which she would be far more suited. My baby should be in pictures. This girl is more dramatic than Sarah Bernhardt. The performance she gave in front of the neighborâs house while wearing her Halti was of Oscar caliber. Sheâs spent … Continue reading The puppy is preparing for the wrong profession.
I can say that with authority as I started yesterday in London and ended in Los Angeles, and both had heat that high. Aside from it being a dry heat in LA, everything is air conditioned. We have this heat thing DOWN, windows open early, use the whole house fan to drain the attic of … Continue reading 104F (40C) is much, much worse in the UK than the US.
Miracles will never cease, as weâre not divorced. Oh, my god. Iâd sworn never, ever to share a kayak with Beloved again, but along comes the opportunity on the River Thames. But only, ONLY in a double. Who can resist? No, seriously, I can do this! For a mere ÂŁ65 each we were taken on … Continue reading Well, weâre still married. And we shared a double kayak.
He used to get so frustrated as my aunt lives just beyond a busy rail line into London, and it seemed every time he wanted to drive across⌠dingdingding, red lights flashing and Daddy would curse like a sailor. âBloody British Rail!â heâd roar as he skidded to a stop. So now, whenever we get … Continue reading My father haunts us by lowering the level crossing gates.
Examining Misadventures 