Tag: Pets
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My Zen Master has curly golden hair & a wet nose
Every dog, in its come-what-may doggedness, has a lot to teach us mere humans about the art of living in the here and now.
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The Friday afternoon phone call that changed my life
In the unfolding of one stage of life into another, another stage of life begins. And all it takes is a phone call, a chance encounter, and the curious intervention of synchronicity
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Why I’m Happy to Let Christmas Go to the Dogs This Year
We know they’ll want to celebrate in their own unique and thrilling ways. Instead of wondering how they’ll next pursue their nascent career in interior design, I’ll just hand them their favourite thing: a pack of 2-ply toilet paper. Run wild, canines!
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How I Turned My Dogs Into Social Media Animals
Since they added dogs to their family, she’s proudly become one of those people who talks to them, writes Cath Jenkin.
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When in Doubt, Mop up the Wee With Your Trousers
Only a mother on a time warp is capable of feeding herself, baby, pre-schooler, one dog, four cats and a parrot while microwaving baby’s bottlesand putting loads of washing into the washing machine and tumble dryer.
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The little rats that stole our hearts
Dogs are faithful, cats are aloof, hamsters are cute. But if you want a pet that is smart as well as cuddly, you can’t go wrong with a rat, says Linette Retief