Tag: Pets
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A tale of Tigger, who licked my face and inspired a poem
How the simple swish of a dog’s tail can be a mood-altering metronome.
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My Zen Master has curly golden hair and 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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What our pets can teach us about love, comfort, and joy
Through the ups and downs of life, they’re always there for us.
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Lessons in liking and loving, from a cat called Catdog
Cats and little humans don’t always get along, but that doesn’t mean they can’t learn to secretly fall in love with each other.
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Love, care, and shelter at Khayelitsha’s animal clinic
From a makeshift shipping container to a fully-equipped hospital, this clinic offers a vital service to the community.
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The three parenting life-lessons I learned from my rescue mutt
Sometimes, advice on how to best bring up your kids can come from the most unlikely source – a faithful friend who serves also as a role model.
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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!