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Make Way for Little Miss Popcorn

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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 [...]

Jumping Horse

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A poem about the thrill and joy of equestrianism.

Killer Canary

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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.

Smoky’s Story

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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.

Abducted

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

Midlife Puppy Love

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

The Whole Story

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

Lucky Lulu

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

Sonny, the Lover

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

Ode to Hercules

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

Frantic Feathers

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

For the Love of Max

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

Sleeping Dogs Lie

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

Seed-Junkie Budgie

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

Salute to Sgt. Brownie

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

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