Canines Rule!

Duff here. Great Uncle Alexander was a Delightful Dalmatian. Fun loving. Warm and friendly. Devoted. He loved being with His Master. Nothing better than That! Outside. Inside. Next to His Foot as He read in His Chair. In the Car on Major Adventures to the grocery Store. Yes, indeed. Living unstuck. Alexander also had the…

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Preserve the Warm Air

Duff here. Off and on, it’s been Cold in These Parts over the last few Weeks. Mom goes downstairs to the Jeep to warm It up before We leave. We all know She wants to keep Her Duffer Dog warm and toasty. She cranks up the heat full Blast. Mom’s cold, so I not only…

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Love at Home

I’m Tom Bodett for Motel 6, and we’ll leave the light on for you. —Motel 6 commercial Duff here. Cousins Arvie, Sammy, and Sunshine were concerned. When Their Owners ran errands or went to work? They would leave Them at Home. And not pay Them any attention on Their Return. The Cousins were miffed. Put…

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No Treats, No Loving Attention

Duff here. Our Good Friend in South Carolina was disgusted with Herself. She was getting the Cold Shoulder from the Four Mini Dachshunds in Her Home. What in the World happened? She took Herself a Day off. (Her term was being a Lazy Sloth.) Among other things, She did not get Out of the House…

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Ah, Shampoo

Accidentally used the dog’s shampoo but now I’m feeling like a good (girl.) —thebuttoncrew Duff here. I thoroughly enjoy My Bath. Mom gives Me one every Sunday, and I have such Fun. She lathers Me up, and We play with the Suds. Then (predictably!) I shake all over as We Canines do. Soap flies everywhere,…

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The Empty Food Dish

Duff here. I decide It’s Time for Breakfast, but Mom isn’t quite ready. As a hint, I go and mournfully look in My Food Dish. (Yes, It’s the Bowl that says Good Dog on it.) Nothing there. You’d think She would pay attention. I then circle around, and look from The Other Side. Perhaps I…

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Lost and Alone on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day! Red hearts, candy, and flowers are everywhere. On TV. In the grocery store. At the florist shop. Everyone has a sweetheart . . . but you. You are alone. Maybe you just broke up with someone. Or another loss has come your way. Heartache has you down. If you wrote a letter to…

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