Beware of Dog

Dottie, my pet dachshund, likes to type on my keyboard when we're on the couch, and my laptop is the only thing managing my attention. While, she's sound asleep now, usually she's a ball of energy, or the obedient warmth at my feet.

Many writers have pets, Gaiman has a dog, even Charles Dickenson had a cat that would snuff out his candles to get his attention. Often times they're even inspiration for story concepts or a constant form of stress relief. People live longer if they have pets, and they even provide a form of therapy in various hospitals for the young and the old.

Whimsical displays provide laughter, smiles, and even a story to share with others. I once worked with a woman, and she talked so constantly about her dog, Jake, that I was under the impression that he was her husband until she mentioned getting him neutered.

Pets can make a huge difference in your life even if you don't write, even if you're allergic to the fuzzier or feathery type, there's always gold fish.

This blog was brought by the joy of letting sleeping dogs lie.