Something Tickled Me

Tickles are what power my giggle machine. —Anthony T. Hincks Lil’ Toot here. Recently, Mom and I were out walking in some Nasty Weather. She bundled Me up in My Gorgeous Blue jacket. Out we went. All was all very well and good until there was a scattered Shower. Something tingled on Me. First, I…

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Valentine, Be Mine

Dogs teach us many important things, the most important being unconditional love. —Leila Grandemange Dear Gentle Reader, Lil’ Toot here. I’ve been told Some people don’t have a Valentine for that Special day. Consider that issue remedied: I’ll be Your Valentine. Will You Be Mine? Happy Valentine’s Day to You! Tail wags and Puppy licks…

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Blast of Snow

I could probably head back inside, but why would I? —Pinterest Lil’ Toot here. I am a Curious Little Man and revel in Adventuring. This morning, I smelled a pungent odor coming from the culvert. Mom had to pull Me away from My friend, Ms. Skunk. But . . . Mom! Living unstuck. Last week,…

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Saying Goodbye

You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing. —E.B. White (Charlotte’s Web) Lil’ Toot here. Thanks to so many Friends and Mom, I have a Toy Box full of playthings. At home, some are the Green Ball, complete with a cord. The Squeaking Donut. Mr. Froggie and Mr. Worm. At work?…

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Still Love Me?

You can be the moon and still be jealous of the stars. —Gary Allen Lil’ Toot here. Aunt Schwartzie was upset. Kinda angry, with a touch of Jealousy in the Mix too. She had been the Model German Shepherd, Guarding the Family. She could Play with the Little Littles while doing Tug-of-War with Her Master.…

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Bone-Chilling Cold

Not bossy. Just aggressively helpful. —PrintFactoryApparel, Etsy Lil’ Toot here. Every morning, Mom checks the Weather to see how warm or Cold it is outside. Lately, She looks on Her phone and says to Herself, “That’s good enough.” Or “We won’t be out long.” And off We go. But It has been downright Cold. Frigid.…

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Every Single Morsel

When I finish eating something, I have to show my hands to my dog like I’m a blackjack dealer. —Stupell Industries Lil’ Toot here. I’m a Growing Puppy. So I’m like a hungry Tiger when It comes to mealtimes. Snack Times. Treats. I also specialize in Anything Foodwise that drops on the Floor. I especially…

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