The Time I Saved Ten Lives
[The following is a true story.] Many years ago, I saved ten innocent lives from almost certain death – well maybe it was eight innocent lives, one borderline and one utterly without any redeeming qualities. […]
Tag: pets
Your Cat Doesn’t Belong on the Dining Room Table — But There He Is Anyway
(Photo by Paul Hanaoka on Unsplash) I’m eating at my friend Amy’s house when one of her cats leaps up onto the dining room table and begins sauntering across its surface, heading toward my […]
Ask a Terrier: Budleigh Addresses a Royal Pain
Professional Advice from a Licensed Dog! Dear Budleigh, I was gobsmacked – isn’t that what the British say, gobsmacked? – when Prince Harry and wife Meghan announced they were stepping down from their royal duties. […]
Ask a Terrier: Mark of the Hallmark
Professional Advice from a Licensed Dog Hello, Budleigh! Big fan of Hallmark Christmas Movies here. I’m excited that 40 new titles are slated over the holiday season, which according to Hallmark began in July. While […]
Ask a Terrier: It’s In the Bag!
Professional Advice from a Licensed Dog Dear Budleigh, What’s the best bag for a dog? My sweetie Brussels Griffon, Tinker, commutes everywhere with me in her suede faux-fur lined carrier. But she’s an uncompromising fashionista! […]
Ask a Terrier: Talkin’ TED
Professional Advice from a Licensed Dog A question for you, Budleigh. Have you considered giving a TED Talk? You’ve such an essential grasp of the issues and themes that trouble us all. Well, mostly dogs. […]
An Objection to Dog Park Ejection
I was kicked out of the dog park because no canine would vouch for me. The cop was pleasant but firm as he ushered me out the double gates. A Chocolate Labrador and some sort […]
Adopting a Dog: It Take a Village. Also a Pooper Scooper
On National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, remember: Dogs are people too. Well… except that they’re dogs. We rescued a terrier, although why anyone would is beyond me. Terriers are what dingos strive to be […]
Ask a Terrier: Your Dog or Your Boyfriend. Is That Really a Question?
Budleigh the Terrier offers professional advice from a licensed dog. Dear Budleigh, I came across your column while looking for advice about keeping New Year’s resolutions. So, are you a dog or what? If you […]