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What ever became of Tigger?  Tigger was a very cute Orange Tabby with mittens for paws ( the scientific term is Polydactyly, meaning he was born with more than the usual number of toes on both of his paws).  He was a very cute and spirited feline and much loved by my husband’s family. IContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

Do you ever have those days, where your get up and go, has got up and left you?  Well today was one of them for me.  I often joke that I am part dog and the other part energizer bunny, but today I felt surprised as when I looked at the clock and realized itContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

Can I love you better?  Recently a member of my household has had their heart broken. It is hard to watch someone else feel sad and not know what to do!   Then I realized that the dog and the cat intuitively know what to do, and frankly it is impressive.  They just ‘be’ there.Continue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

My cat can read my mind…  I am going to be honest, I am confused why the cat can read my mind, as we’ve only known each other for just over five years and my spouse has no clue what I am thinking and we’ve been together for over 28 years.  It is interesting howContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

The Dog ate my homework…  You know that comical phrase you hear that kids use to get out of why their algebra isn’t done?  I am starting to believe there might be some validity to it!  I have this little friend, he is the most adorable looking little guy, but my oh my, is heContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over….”

As I was out walking today in the brisk temperatures, thinking how Spring is feeling a might bit on the wintry spectrum, the sun decided to make an appearance.  Amazing, when the clouds recede how liberating walking outside can be and I began humming  “I’m walking on sunshine.” (by Katrina and The Waves for thoseContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

Today, I was out walking with the dynamic duo, Mattie and Pud.  Mattie, is like an energizer bunny and is turbo powered, we can’t walk fast enough.  Pud, is more about sniffing everything in sight and taking his time, his thought being,” we’ve got a whole half hour to kill, what’s your rush chickie?”  WhenContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

“I may be old, but don’t underestimate me…I’m not dead yet!” A little while back, I was at a family gathering and my sister-in-law had made some amazing desserts, one of the items being a Cheesecake that was gooey, covered in caramel and oh so delicious!  One of our elderly family members is a diabeticContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

It was interesting, I was chatting to a person today about dog walking services, there are lot’s of them in the region, she was describing to me how things work with this one business and it got me to thinking as I was out walking.   Why do I like pet sitting and dog walking,Continue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

Just what makes that little old Ant, think she can move that rubber tree plant?  Or how about that expression, small but mighty!  It never ceases to amaze me when I walk my wee friend Mattie how strong she is! Mattie is a Terrier cross, a wee wisp of a lass, that maybe weighs 12Continue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”