by Hildra Tague
If you’ve ever read Make Way for Ducklings you’ll know how I felt on this glorious (or was it piteous) day.  I was tutoring an algebra student when I looked up and saw a…
Well, I’d better explain how we got to this dramatic point.  My small private school got a new baby pygmy [...]

A poem about the thrill and joy of equestrianism.

Two decades ago, this writer had an Alice Cooper-loving canary with a great sense of humor and enjoyment of life, and this reminiscence shows how keenly the loss is felt.

An older cat, beloved pet and mouser extraordinaire, tells the story of her life, the family she’s loved, and the fellow pets she’s tolerated.

The breathless introduction to what is sure to be a dramatic caper!

A mom with a son who has Asperger’s, reluctantly adds a spaniel to the family and finds the rewards are worth it.

Talk to the animals takes on a whole new meaning in this tale of relationship management.

The luck of the draw is a two way street when good character traits meet the right environment.

Follow the adventures of a randy dachshund and his lady friends.

An exceptional pet who lived through a lot, gets his due from a devoted and loving owner.

If you ever wondered what turkeys think about in the fall, here’s your answer.

A big, affectionate dog, a rainy day, a smirk, and a command not heeded.

The smartest greyhound you’ll ever meet is also quite a conniver.

This is the story of a smart, and manipulative, little bird.

A young girl loses her dog, and also a little bit of her innocence as a seemingly inconsequential war story breaks her heart.