Tag Archives: Greyhounds

Flower Fail

Posted on April 17, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

I’m not having much luck growing flowers on Millie’s grave. I used one of those wildflower packs that contain a mix of seeds and compost. I followed all the instructions, put copper bands down to keep the slugs off, and watered … Continue reading →

Posted in Annabelle | Tagged Blogging, Dogs, Flowers, garden, gardening, Greyhounds, Nature spirits, Pet bereavement, Pet cemetery, wildflowers, Writing | 14 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Bliss

Posted on March 27, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

Posted in Pearl | Tagged Dogs, Greyhounds, Nature, Pets, Recreation, River, Spring | 10 Comments

Storm Gareth

Posted on March 20, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

We’ve lost another tree from the front garden – all thanks to Storm Gareth. We dogs are closer to Nature than humans. We can see things most humans can’t, including the elementals who control the weather – and Gareth was … Continue reading →

Posted in Pearl | Tagged Dogs, Greyhounds, Pets, Rugby, Six Nations Cup, Storm, Storm Gareth, Trees, Welsh rugby | 9 Comments

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 →

Posted in Millie, Pearl | Tagged Blogging, Books, Christmas, Dogs, Greyhounds, Humour, Lurchers, Pets, Stories, Writing, Yule | 11 Comments

Sponsor a Greyhound for Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

Guess what? I’ve been selected to be the face of Greyhound Rescue Wales’s Sponsor a Dog Christmas appeal! This time last year, wise little Millie wrote a post about Christmas presents. She pointed out that most humans have too much … Continue reading →

Posted in Pearl | Tagged Charity, Christmas, Gifts, Greyhound Rescue, Greyhound Rescue Wales, Greyhounds, Rescue dogs, Rescues and Shelters, Sponsor a dog | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in Millie, Pearl | Tagged Dogs, Greyhounds, Lurchers, Pet bereavement, Pets | 13 Comments

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 →

Posted in Millie | Tagged Blogging, Fairies, Flowers, Gardens, Greyhounds, Lurchers, old dogs, Writing | 8 Comments

Does This Look Like Spring to You?

Posted on March 7, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

The big freeze is over now, but it was fun while it lasted – at least for us dogs. Annabelle did nothing but moan about postponed appointments and cancelled outings. We didn’t even get as much snow as some – … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged Blogging, Books, Dentist, Dogs, Greyhounds, Lurchers, Offers, Pets, Snow, Spring, Weather, Writing | 14 Comments

Passing on my skills

Posted on February 14, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

I won’t always be around to post here, so I’ve been trying to pass on my skills to Pearl. Not that I claim to be an expert, but people seem to like my blog and it would be a shame … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged Blogging, Dogs, Greyhounds, Humour, Lurchers, Pets, Writing | 13 Comments

When the World Goes Wrong

Posted on January 11, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

Sorry I haven’t posted for a while, but I haven’t been well. Until Annabelle took me to the vet, I thought it was the world that wasn’t well – it kept tilting and whirling so I couldn’t keep my balance … Continue reading →