A photo of me looking gorgeous on my play mat, aka Mrs Minder's yoga mat. Dear Shelter, I've been with my new owners for a year now. On my first night with them I was very nervous: I panted and hyperventilated and was all over the shop. Those early days were all about me learning… Continue reading Letter
Holiyays! The thing about holidays is that they inevitably end. If they didn't they would be regular life and then they wouldn't be special, they would be the norm. Holidays take me out of routine, quite by force as there is nothing in a holiday place that is the same as at home - even… Continue reading Holidays
Almost a year ago I minded two cats in a house with a 'catio' (the cross between a 'patio' and a 'cat area'): a netted yard providing outside-time within a contained area. This allowed the two fur-babies full range to indoor company while allowing equal range to the elements: dozing on the grass and soaking… Continue reading Catio
Following on from the last post, here are the three story endings (which adventure did YOU choose?): OPTION 1: Pupster chases a snake Okay I admit it - it wasn't my brainiest idea. I have to say, I haven't met a snake before, I've only met the sleepy scaly snakes with their short stumpy legs… Continue reading What happens next?
Herrchen and Frauchen have been busy over their summer break! I wasn't bothered by the spades; it was the machine they brought in after they realised the ground was too hard and their backs were too soft that frightened me. Its heart growled and its gigantic circular legs moved slowly. The scariest part was its… Continue reading The ideal run
Part 5 of the Country Canine Companions Collection I consider it a privilege to be in the position to make unusual comparisons. It means I have lived a fortunate life. I am grateful that, and I give thanks. Bamboo comes to visit us sometimes. We like it when she does. Bambs and Lunes spend hours… Continue reading Bamboo
Part 4 of the Country Canine Companions Collection CAPYBARAS ABOVE - WOMBATS BELOW Living in the country as I do almost everyone has a dog. It’s a great feature about where we live! Many dog-owners take advantage of the golf course to run their dogs. It features expansive spaces and killer views of the ranges.… Continue reading Smitty
Part 3 of the Country Canine Companions Collection A fine dog our dog is glad to call her neighbour! Blue lives with Bess. As his name suggests he is a blue heeler. Over the year I have watched him grow from a roly-poly puppy as small as a newborn baby into a stocky adult dog.… Continue reading Blue
Part 2 of the Country Canine Companions Collection Bess lives a few houses along our street. Four oversized paws on a growing body, she is one delightful wiggle. Even her sibilant name is one long slinky of sound, stretching out into eternity, becoming a sigh in the wind that never quite dies out. One big… Continue reading Bess
Part 1 of the Country Canine Companions Collection Sporting her City Hat* Luna explored the streets of Melbourne Town. Familiar noises at unfamiliar intensity that assaults my ears. Hard ground everywhere. No, not everywhere, but it took so long to get to where it was soft underfoot and smelt like the Earth. Even… Continue reading City Visit
Annabel Harz: Author and Artist 