Behind The Scenes

You know, I’ve written a lot about dog shows and the adventurous, romantic people who make them exciting. While I may wish that my stories were appropriate for all ages, sometimes, they’re not. Maybe that’s because they can’t be; not when...

Animals and Paychecks?

The great thing about animal lovers is their passion. No matter what — no matter if we agree or if we don’t, animal lovers don’t back down from a debate. Nutritional discoveries, health breakthroughs, political topics — everything is a lively topic,...

In Your Own Hands

As a writer, I am always searching for information; always gathering news and observing trends in the world of dogs. This isn’t limited to breeding, raising, feeding and showing. It goes much further than that. Today, the “dog community” has...
The Forest of No Return

The Forest of No Return

“This … is the Forest of No Return! … This … is the Forest of No Return!” It’s just a children’s song, from an old show like “Zoom!” or “Puffinstuff” … but it’s scary! I shake off the...
The Mysterious Visitor

The Mysterious Visitor

He was an old man now, although he never thought of himself that way. Inside, he was the same as always, wasn’t he? The same little boy frightened by the flash of lightning and the rolling patter of rain against his window. The dogs are scared tonight, he...