Memo to: Molly, Poppy, Mia and Puffin From: The Management My daughter’s dog Mika will be visiting us for two weeks. I hope you will all make this a good experience for her while we babysit her. Cher Madame, Cette Mika, quelle horreur! We pauvre cats must spend les deux weeks frightened and threatened. […]
Dear Alpha Mom, I have to say I really don’t understand your species. Your Best Dog, Molly Dearest Molly, You’ve said that before. I’m afraid none of us do. What is it you were wondering about this time? Love, Carolyn Dear Alpha Mom, About a horrifying item on NPR. Your Best Dog, Molly […]
Dearest Molly, This morning I heard a dog howling when a fire engine went by. Remember when you used to do that? Love, Carolyn Dear Alpha Mom, I do remember that! I learned to howl from Bruno when he was still with us. He always said howling was a Shepherd specialty. We loved to […]
Dear Alpha Mom, Alpha Dad says I’m in Assisted Living now. What does that mean? Do I have to move? Your Best Dog, Molly Dearest Molly, He was kidding. You’re not going anywhere. Love, Carolyn Dear Alpha Mom, But maybe I should be. I’m useless. I can’t work like I used to. Your […]
Dear Alpha Mom, It feels like fall. Your Best Dog, Molly Dearest Molly, It does indeed. In fact it looks like fall as well. I see you’re decked out in your autumn finery. Love, Carolyn Dear Alpha Mom, Decked out? Autumn finery? I really don’t like it when I don’t understand what you […]
Dear Alpha Mom, I’m worried about this drought. Your Best Dog, Molly Dearest Molly, It is serious. California is very very dry. Love, Carolyn Dear Alpha Mom, Is this why we have dead lavender in our front yard? Your Best Dog, Molly Dearest Molly, I’m afraid so. I haven’t been watering that […]
Dear Alpha Mom, Is this for me? Your Best Dog, Molly Dearest Molly, Yes sweetie! It’s your birthday! Love, Carolyn Dear Alpha Mom, So I’m supposed to eat fire on my birthday? Your Best Dog, Molly Dearest Molly, No, that’s just a human way to celebrate. A candle for each year. Love, […]
Dear Alpha Mom, I know why you got these books. Cat Sense is useless, there’s no explaining cats, but I think you were wise to get Dog Sense. I heard all about it on NPR. Your Best Dog, Molly Dearest Molly, You are a backseat NPR listener, aren’t you? Love, Carolyn Dear Alpha […]
Dear Alpha Mom, I love my coat. Your Best Dog, Molly Dearest Molly, I know you do. It looks lovely on you. And stylish. Animal prints are very fashionable. Love, Carolyn Dear Alpha Mom, Actually I like it because it’s warm. Your Best Dog, Molly Dearest Molly, That’s very practical of you. I’m […]
Dear Alpha Mom, This scratching post is unsettling. Your Best Dog, Molly Dearest Molly, Unsettling? Love, Carolyn Dear Alpha Mom, The cats attack this post like they want to rip it apart. Your Best Dog, Molly Dearest Molly, They do want to. They love to scratch. It’s an instinct. Love, Carolyn […]
