Category Archives: Millie

National Dog Day

Posted on August 27, 2023 by annabellefranklinauthor

Yesterday was National Dog Day, so here are my dogs – a day late, but better late than never! I’d have included the short-term foster dogs, but there were too many!

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Life without the Storyhounds

Posted on March 10, 2020 by annabellefranklinauthor

When you’ve had dogs for a long time, it’s hard to accept their absence. As well as missing their individual personalities, you miss that canine presence in the home. There’s something magical about the presence of a dog. Mine used … Continue reading →

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Sorry I’m Late!

Posted on January 23, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

I was sad when Millie crossed the Bridge last year, because I couldn’t follow her, and I thought that meant I wouldn’t see her again. But on New Year’s Eve, something strange happened. We were getting ready to go out, … Continue reading →

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Items for the Cosmic Dustbin, please!

Posted on December 19, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hi, Pearl here! Thanks to Millie’s excellent tuition I am now a thoroughly sophisticated and literate Greyhound in my own right, so I’d like to tell you a bit about Annabelle’s work in progress. In the third book of the Bad … Continue reading →

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Pearl’s Tribute to Millie

Posted on December 5, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

As you know, Millie crossed the Rainbow Bridge last week. I didn’t realise what had happened at first – she looked just like she usually does when she flies off to the astral plane to hunt down ideas for stories. … Continue reading →

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Run Free, Millie

Posted on November 30, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

I’m sorry to have to tell you that Millie crossed the Bridge earlier this week. She was a very special girl, and she’ll be sadly missed by her family and friends. Her playful, fun-loving spirit lives on and will continue … Continue reading →

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Reblog: A New Puppy for the Holidays

Posted on November 22, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

A timely reminder from author Tricia Drammeh on not giving puppies as presents… We’re all familiar with the classic Holiday movie scene where a small child joyfully discovers his most cherished gift beneath the Christmas tree: an adorable puppy (or … Continue reading →

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Pearly Practises Blogging

Posted on October 10, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hi, Pearl here. Millie has said I need to practise my blogging skills, so I’m doing today’s post. Recently, Annabelle has been putting extra bits of cold chicken and turkey on Millie’s dinner. She doesn’t think I’ve noticed, but I … Continue reading →

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September Sunflower

Posted on September 13, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

I can’t believe it’s a month since my last post! I know I only post once a month, but time seems to be speeding up. Maybe it’s something to do with being an old dog. Another problem of old age … Continue reading →

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A Loosening of the Spirit

Posted on August 15, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

As I get older I find I’m more aware of the astral plane than the earthly world, even when I’m awake. It’s as if my spirit is gradually coming loose from my body, ready for that final trip. I keep … Continue reading →

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