Category Archives: The Joy of Pets

Sorry about the mess

In my previous life as service manager in a residential construction company, part of my role was to meet with customers that had queries, or even complaints, about their houses and then proceed to negotiate satisfactory outcomes with them. These meetings took place at their home as that obviously was the product we were discussing….

Messy Love

You love messy love. Messy love is muddy paws, dog slobbered jeans and a cat haired cardi. But it is also adventure, literally laughing out loud at their goofy antics, and a super excited “oh my god I missed you!” whole body wag when you get home from work. It is loyalty, warm furry snuggles,…

Black Cats

“Maaroooow” Read: I’m hungry. I squint open my sleepy eyes to stare directly into a sweet (albeit currently annoying) all black face and hopeful…? demanding…? Eyes. It’s breakfast time apparently. I have always had a black cat. I can’t imagine why anyone would not want one of these magical creatures in their lives. I’m told…