by Bonnie Jae Dane | Jul 26, 2024 | The Dog Grapevine
This one Mastiff excited over the possibility of finding Otto a permanent home. When hearing the sounds of a Harley on the street, the entire troop runs from the backyard to the front yard to greet Otto’s prospective dad and little sister. Larry’s wearing a tank top...
by Bonnie Jae Dane | Jul 22, 2024 | The Dog Grapevine
Today is a warm grass day that makes this Mastiff want to fall asleep under the weeping willow tree hanging over the lily pond where the frogs sun themselves on the big round leaves. I groove on words for a few minutes while rubbing my back against the ground watching...
by Bonnie Jae Dane | Jul 12, 2024 | The Dog Grapevine
The ducklings make themselves comfortable tucked in this Mastiff’s neck ruffles. I hop on the dog grapevine to talk to my bloodhound buddy, Otto. “Hey big guy, where you at?” “This ol’ hound bein’ treated like royalty here at the poleece station. Dispatcher Ralph, he...
by Bonnie Jae Dane | Jul 8, 2024 | The Dog Grapevine
I set Lester and Bubba next to their water bowl. I know it’s going right through their tiny systems so hustle both the little ducklings outside to lounge on the blanket I carry from the porch. We lie together mostly looking at the sun shining through the leaves...
by Bonnie Jae Dane | Jun 28, 2024 | The Dog Grapevine
Kahu lies down beside this big boy and strokes my back with tender loving care. I heard that phrase used on one of Kahu’s Spaghetti Westerns and liked the rhythm of the words and the meaning melts this Mastiff’s heart. It describes the way my Kahu feels...
