Carolyn Holm

One Dog, Two Cats
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InterSpecies Memos

Tag: Spitz dog

The Aristocrats

Mommy, What kind of dog am I? XOXOXO Poppy   Dear Poppy, Apparently you’re a Spitz. A red Spitz. Love, Carolyn   Mommy, Apparently? Does that mean I’m not real? XOXOXO Poppy   Dear Poppy, Oh you’re completely real, honey. It’s just that I don’t know for sure what kind of dog you are. But […]

Lady Pants

Mommy, I don’t understand half of what Puffin says. XOXOXO Poppy   Dear Poppy, That’s because half of what he says is in French. Love, Carolyn   Mommy, He came here from France? XOXOXO Poppy   Dear Poppy, No, he didn’t.  Puffin isn’t French. He’s from Los Angeles. From the gutters of South Central LA […]

Athletics

Mommy, I have no idea what to do with this thing. XOXOXO Poppy   Dear Poppy, It’s a toy, sweetie! Love, Carolyn   Mommy, It looks like a weapon. I’m really not a weapon kind of dog. XOXOXO Poppy   Dear Poppy, It’s not a weapon, honey. It’s a tug-toy. You bite one end and […]