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Autumn blues

Posted on October 11, 2023 by annabellefranklinauthor

I’m not a fan of autumn. Where I live we don’t get the brightly coloured leaves or clear crisp mornings, in fact there’s nothing crisp about it at all. Autumn here is dull, grey, wet and windy, and this year … Continue reading →

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Attitude of Grumpitude

Posted on January 11, 2017 by annabellefranklinauthor

It’s a strange fact of life that we dogs start out much younger than our human companions, but end up much older – and often wiser. As a pup I was taught certain things that seemed illogical to me. One of … Continue reading →

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Millie’s Christmas Message – Join The Hillcrest Supper Club!

Posted on December 21, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

When I was a pup I used to love playing with paper; it was very satisfying to tear it up and chew it into small soggy pieces. Sometimes I would even chew banknotes! Fortunately for Annabelle, I’ve grown out of … Continue reading →

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What is it about Freda?

Posted on November 16, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

Some time ago I posted about a gorgeous Greyhound called George, who was a talented singer. When Pearl saw his video she fell in love, and he’s been her idol ever since. Recently George came to stay with Snip and Freda, and … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Yoga

Posted on November 6, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

The vet says I have heart disease, but I don’t believe him… In this picture, I’m the one doing the Yogic flying. Does that look like heart disease to you?

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Hallowe’en Celebration – Leave a Link

Posted on October 31, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

As some of you may know, Hallowe’en is my official birthday. This year I’m 13, and I’m not saying how old that is in dog years – from now on I’ll be measuring my age in human years so I can … Continue reading →

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Things I’ll Never Say When I’m Old Part 2: Millie’s List

Posted on August 10, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

“I’m getting too slow for zoomies on the beach.” “Why chase rabbits when we get perfectly good meals at home?” “These young bitches can be so unladylike.” “In my day we only got leftovers to eat.” “Since when did dogs … Continue reading →

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Millie Waxes Lyrical

Posted on May 26, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

Listen to the colours of your mind Leave your small anxieties behind Open up your heart and you will find You’re dreaming Live streaming

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Why Are People So Bored?

Posted on May 11, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

Annabelle has started writing a new book. It’s about magic (of course!) and ghosts. There are loads of books about ghosts, because human beings love to be scared. We dogs can’t understand this; we hate being scared, so why do … Continue reading →

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I’m so over that boy… not!!

Posted on April 13, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

Snip’s folks Jan and Alain are fostering a young black Lurcher called Freda who is by all accounts a nymphomaniac, and – somewhat unsurprisingly – she has been fully accepted into Snip’s crew. Pearl is insanely jealous, and the first time … Continue reading →

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