Tail Wags and Whiskers

Download or read book Tail Wags and Whiskers written by Laurie Stone and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What appeals about Stone's gentle, humorous memoir is her empathy with the parade of endearing and sometimes maddening fur-babies who have traipsed through her life, to the detriment of her sofas and the enrichment of her heart." -Publisher's Weekly For anyone who ever loved a fur baby, or thought of adopting one, Tail Wags and Whiskers chronicles a 40-year marriage and the cats and dogs that romp, yip, and purr their way throughout. Starting in 1980 and working its way to the present, Tail Wags and Whiskers shows how animals come into our lives, not only teaching us resilience, patience, and devotion, but also marking the passage of time. In fact, many a family's most fun, treasured memories are entwined in the deeds-and yes, misdeeds-of their pets. Forty years of marriage and six pets. Three cats and three dogs-all different, not only in looks and personalities, but in how they changed us. Callie: The cuddly kitten who taught us one of life's biggest lessons. Floyd: The charcoal gray tom who would prepare Randy and me for parenthood. Ren: The small, tan Chihuahua who would demonstrate a dog's unswerving-and at times, relentless-devotion to our young family. Simon: The quirky-looking mutt who would educate Randy, me, and our teenage sons on how what lies on the inside counts the most. Rocky: The gorgeous but neurotic kitty who would show how great love sometimes speaks softly (okay, really softly). Libby: The terrier who would teach Randy and me coping skills, patience, and endurance (but also adoration) we never knew we had. Part memoir, part unintended instruction manual, Tail Wags and Whiskers is often funny, sometimes poignant, but always tender and heart-warming. After you've read it, you'll want to give your fur babies an extra-long hug!