Short Stories
ILLUSTRATED STORIES
by Ron Hevener … permission to publish (with credit to the author) is granted …
Who Will Teach Us Love
Once upon a time, there were songs of love on the radio. Once upon a time, there were TV shows that made us feel good, movies that inspired us and books that make us think. Once upon a time, people lived on farms close to nature and they had pets. If they didn’t live...
You Are Not Alone
In my travels (both real and imagined), I have the chance to meet lots of dog lovers. As we talk about our favorite breeds and as we explore fascinating pedigrees, a great affinity is born between us. We feel OK with each other; we share the same passions; we realize...
You are the greatest teacher
Having a kennel and loving dogs, I’m lucky enough to meet a lot of people they are important to; people from all walks of life. Today, the dogs we love and care for have a great affect on how we look at the world around us. Dogs are in the news, in movies, books, and...
You Write The Script
At our kennel in Pennsylvania, we recently had an open house. Since I wasn’t in town for the occasion, the staff sent me pictures – and I saw close to fifty dogs and their people enjoying a sunny day at my home, Pennywood. My family has been part of Pennywood for more...
Yours Will Be The World
One of the great things about being dog lovers, is the “instant rapport” it creates with others sharing the same love. Today, this “natural attraction” is more important than ever – because, today, dog lovers are trying to keep their balance on the eroding sands of...
Famed Stallion Dies
November 27, 2006 Lancaster County, PA His story was told in the novel "Fate of the Stallion" and he was known by millions of horse lovers everywhere. He stood for following your heart and never giving up. In the end, it was his own heart that gave out on him....