Tag Archives: Love

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 →

Posted in Millie | Tagged animals, Beach, Dogs, Greyhound, Humour, Love, Lurcher, Pets, Recreation | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Millie | Tagged animals, Beach, Dogs, Eckhart Tolle, Greyhound, Love, Lurcher, Pets, Recreation | 16 Comments

Brother From Another Mother

Posted on March 9, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

No, you’re not seeing double – the one on the left is Tommy, Snip’s new BFF. Tommy is a young black Lurcher who lives with one of our neighbours, and he and Snip have become best buddies. Tommy hero-worships Snip, … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged animals, Dogs, Greyhound, Humour, Love, Lurcher, Nature, Pets, Recreation, Sighthounds | 14 Comments

Past it at 12?

Posted on January 13, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

We’re trying to practise acceptance in our house at the moment. At least, Annabelle and I are trying to practise it – Pearl doesn’t need to, as things are going pretty well for her right now. She’s finally succeeded in … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged animals, Dogs, Greyhound, Greyhound Rescue Wales, Love, Lurcher, Nature, Pets, Recreation | 11 Comments

#JusJoJan 10th: Sane?

Posted on January 10, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

In many ways, we dogs are saner than humans. We live in the moment, eliminating worry and regret, and we’ve evolved a lifestyle where we just get to eat, sleep and play. A good human will wait on us paw … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged #JusJoJan, animals, Dogs, Love, Lurcher, Nature, Pets, Recreation, Writing | 6 Comments

Keep Your Paws Off My Man!

Posted on September 9, 2015 by annabellefranklinauthor

Pearl keeps enticing Snip into the bushes when we’re out together. It’s always the same pathetic ploy: ‘Oh Snip, I can hear a scary noise!’ – the ‘scary noise’ being nothing more dangerous than some harmless child at play – … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged animals, Dogs, Fairyland, Greyhound, Love, Lurcher, Nature, Pets, Recreation | 23 Comments

Dirty Dotty

Posted on August 12, 2015 by annabellefranklinauthor

Last weekend my ASBO was lifted and I was allowed to go to Sandy Lane Dog Show. Snip was officiating and he awarded me first prize for ‘Dog That Looks Most Like Their Owner’. I chose to take this as … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged animals, Dogs, Fairies, Greyhound, Love, Lurcher, Pets, Recreation, Sandy Lane Dog Show | 14 Comments

A New Chapter for Millie

Posted on July 8, 2015 by annabellefranklinauthor

This is Snip, who has come to live with Annabelle’s friends Jan and Alain. He’s black, he’s beautiful, and most of all, he’s MINE. K-I-S-S-I-N-G! Snip and I hit it off as soon as we met. There was no vacillating … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged animals, Dogs, Greyhound, Greyhound Rescue Wales, Humour, Love, Lurcher, Pets, Recreation | 22 Comments

Love Matters

Posted on April 29, 2013 by annabellefranklinauthor

Mollie has a new BFF – a collie called Torrin who lives round the corner. Torrin is young, male and dead fit. It’s painfully obvious Mollie has the hots for him, though she tries to hide it behind that disdainful … Continue reading →