Category Archives: Dogs

Tribute to Frieda

Posted on March 23, 2023 by annabellefranklinauthor

Our friend Alain took this photo of his dogs Snip and Frieda (standing), the day before she crossed the rainbow bridge. Frieda spent her early years locked in a shed, until a kind person ‘freed ‘er’ (hence the name). She … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged Dogs, Greyhound Rescue Wales, Greyhounds, Lurchers, Pet bereavement, Pets, Treatment of cancer in dogs | 8 Comments

Winter Outstays its Welcome

Posted on March 8, 2023 by annabellefranklinauthor

March is such a scam! It fools us it’s spring, with this… …and then does this. Not impressed.

Posted in Dogs | Tagged Daffodils, Dogs, Lyra, Pets, Snow, Spring, Whippets, Winter | 9 Comments

The Dreaded Cone of Shame

Posted on February 8, 2023 by annabellefranklinauthor

Lyra was spayed last week, and I’ve had a hell of a job keeping her away from her stitches! She has a strong will, and it’s hard to make her do anything she doesn’t want to – like wearing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged Cone of Shame, Dogs, E-collar, Elizabethan collar, Inflatable collar, Pets, Post surgical suit for dogs, Sighthounds, Spaying, Whippets | 7 Comments

Lyra’s Christmas in the city

Posted on January 5, 2023 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hi, Lyra here! I’ve just come back from a holiday in the city. It was totally different from home – busy and noisy, and we stayed in rooms that were all upstairs. There were new toys, new stuff to chew … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged Blogging, Christmas, Cockapoo, Dogs, Goldendoodle, Holiday, Pets, Whippets, Writing | 11 Comments

When Pan is the DJ

Posted on August 24, 2022 by annabellefranklinauthor

The most boring thing you can say to a dog is ‘Go and lie down’. I’m at the age when I want to party. Lying down is for old dogs. It’s the last thing I want to do on warm summer … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged Blogging, Dogs, Fairies, garden, magic, Pan, Pets, Summer, Whippets, Writing | 10 Comments

Educating Lyra

Posted on June 15, 2022 by annabellefranklinauthor

Lyra had her first birthday last month. She has also had her first season, and killed her first rabbit. She’s well into adolescence, and like most teens she sleeps all morning and wants to stay out all night. It’s great … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged Blogging, College, Dogs, Education, Greyhounds, Pets, Recreation, Therapy dogs, University, Whippets, Writing | 5 Comments

Happy Beltane!

Posted on May 1, 2022 by annabellefranklinauthor

Posted in Dogs | Tagged Beltane, Dogs, Flowers, garden, May, Pets, Whippets | 10 Comments

Lyra Goes to School

Posted on April 14, 2022 by annabellefranklinauthor

Lyra is almost a year old now, and much calmer than when she first came. Her couch potato training is going well and she sleeps most of the morning, allowing me to get on with my WIP. Soon she’ll be … Continue reading →

Posted in Annabelle's writing, Dogs | Tagged Blogging, Children's books, Dog training, Dogs, Pets, Sighthounds, Stories, Whippets, Writing | 6 Comments

Lyra’s first post

Posted on February 24, 2022 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hello. My name is Lyra and I am 9 months old. This is my first blog post. A lot of exciting things have happened this month. My friend Keith came for a sleepover… …and I went to a party. At … Continue reading →