It seems all I post here recently are sad updates. Our dear Sophie "Licious" passed away at 10:30 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2012, She was 13 years old. We all miss her so much. Rosie, a tiny stray Beagle has joined our household.

I've been very sad, because my pal Ande died in July. It was unexpected, he was "my" kitty. But I have some happier news. Welcome Teddy (or Theo) of Rodents Beware.

Edna from Rodents Beware died on 12/26/09, at age 17+. I liked her, and she was nice to me, but I think she liked Rudy better. That's OK, because I like Ande better. We're pals, as she was with Rudy. Read the Gully Brook Press tribute to her here.

Here I am, finally taking over Howling Hound. Or maybe that should be Stalking Border Collie - because that's my other half.

Here is a tribute, from Gully Brook Press: I Remember Rudy.

Sam is doing well, but he's still a baby.

I sadly report that Rudy passed away at age 10, on September 25, 2005. All dogs are special, but there will never be another Rudy. Although he had cancer, he was active until two days before he died.

"The Howling Hound" will eventually be taken over by Sam. He may be part hound, but he is too young to howl properly.

Here are some wonderful pictures of Rudy:

still full of mischief at 9

get well

English translation: Best wishes to Sophie at Long on Ears, Short on Legs.

catblogging scandal

English translation: Edna at Rodent's Beware unmasks catbloggers!

It snowed today. I love snow.

giving this a try