The cat died. I probably should have eased you into that more slowly, but I’ve never been known for my tact. It’s okay. She was really old. It wasn’t unexpected. And yet it was, because no matter how much you think you’re ready for it, you …
Tag: pets
My Dog Ace and the Saga of the Stick
This is a story about my dog, Ace. Ace is a very expensive and fancy schmancy purebred Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Ace is also a total asshole. I mean, I love him. Don’t get me wrong. Just look at that face! How do you not love that …
An Open Letter To My Dog
Dear Ace, Ever since I was a young child and I saw your breed, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, bounding around with Her Majesty The Queen, I knew I had to have one. Those stumpy legs. Ears of a fox. Goofy, yet royal grin. I never imagined …
It Was A Birthday Cake Miracle
Having a puppy is just like having a baby. They told me over and over. And it is, except it’s worse because your baby doesn’t want to eat your baseboards. Having a baby means putting aside your gag reflex and occasionally becoming closely acquainted with another person’s …
When a Cat Person Gets a Dog
I have joined the dog cult. Just like the rest of you, I got sucked in. I’ve been swindled, duped, hoodwinked even. Next thing you know I’ll be zipping him up in his little doggie stroller and introducing him as my son to passersby. I’d blame …
A Day In The Life Of This Sick Blogger’s Cat
Last week you may have read my ‘day in the life’ post. If you didn’t, you need to get on that. Go read it. Geez. This week I thought I’d open my world up to you even more, through the eyes of my cat, Jojo. If you …
Relationship Status: It’s Complicated
That cat right there, the one peering into your very soul, that’s Jojo and Jojo is a jerk. I doubt you looked at that photo and decided otherwise, but I felt I had to make it really, really clear how much of an ass our cat …
