Tag Archives: Dog

#JusJoJan 7th: Writer’s Block

Posted on January 7, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

We’re not sure about this Just Jot It business. We came across it yesterday and thought we’d have a go, but since then we’ve discovered other bloggers are doing it every day, and inspiration is pretty thin on the ground … Continue reading →

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Winter Woes

Posted on February 5, 2014 by annabellefranklinauthor

It’s a while since our beach has looked like this.  Over the past few weeks it has been battered by boisterous winds and monstrous seas, and the valley behind Three Cliffs Bay is waterlogged and littered with debris. Recently our … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Never Buy from a Puppy Farm

Posted on November 21, 2013 by annabellefranklinauthor

I don’t normally post twice in a week, but a couple of days ago we came across a very sad story and it’s been bugging me like a burrowing tick. It’s about a little dog called Rosie who was born … Continue reading →

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Hallowe’en Birthday

Posted on October 31, 2013 by annabellefranklinauthor

Today is a very important day.  Not only is it All Hallows Eve, but it’s also my birthday.  I am 10 years old – 70 in dog years, though I don’t feel it.  What 70-year-old can run and play like … Continue reading →

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The Mad Mounter

Posted on October 16, 2013 by annabellefranklinauthor

At this time of year, my thoughts turn to Alfie, a brindle lurcher Annabelle fostered in the autumn of 2008. I have happy memories of Alfie.  He was a complete nutter and a good laugh.  He looked gorgeous as well, … Continue reading →

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A Dog’s Dinner

Posted on August 14, 2013 by annabellefranklinauthor

Pearl and I have been talking, and we agree on one thing: dog food is DULL. Annabelle gives us something called ‘kibble’, and makes all sorts of claims for it which can’t possibly be true.  She says there’s chicken in … Continue reading →

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A Myth Exploded

Posted on July 17, 2013 by annabellefranklinauthor

When we dogs are out on walks, you might think we only notice the sights and sounds and smells of Nature; but we’re never too busy to pick up on the talk of the humans we meet along the way.  … Continue reading →

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Cow Poo Makeover

Posted on June 3, 2013 by annabellefranklinauthor

This has been a weekend of small, fluffy dogs. On Saturday, we had a visit from Bella and her human, Annabelle’s friend Sian.  Bella is a cross between a Bichon Frise, a Border Terrier and a Tasmanian Devil.  Still, one … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Never Play with Bees

Posted on May 27, 2013 by annabellefranklinauthor

It’s a sad fact that some dogs like to play with bees.  I don’t know whether they do it because they think it makes them look hard, or for the adrenalin rush, or even the endorphin rush when they get … Continue reading →

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Another Lucky Greyhound Finds a Home

Posted on May 11, 2013 by annabellefranklinauthor

Very nice two page feature in today’s South Wales Evening Post about Chris and Armelle Dignam and their rescued greyhounds. Go to: http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Rescue-dog-family/story-18945963-detail/story.html#axzz2StWKSvca Well done Chris and Armelle! Spread the word!!

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