Tag Archives: paws

14th October 2013 – dog

A beautiful, honey-brown coat, brushed to perfection. A high forehead, furrowed in a worried frown. He stands erect, paws perfectly spaced, back straight. His wagging tail belies the wrinkles on his brow. An accident of breed, not an indicator of … Continue reading

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16th June 2013 – highlight

She sits, paws tucked under her for warmth, her eyes half closed against the light. As it falls on the white windowsill it is reflected up to highlight her pale chin. Her face is lit from underneath with an almost … Continue reading

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15th February 2013 – Bassett hound

Her skin sags like uncooked pastry, making little paw pies beneath her barrel belly. She gazes around her with drooping eyes, glum and imperious. But her tail wags continuously as she sniffs out the exciting world around her.

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25th January 2013 – Issy

Two little cream-coloured paws are all that’s sticking out from under the folded back duvet cover, almost invisible against its white surface. As I catch the corner to pull it back, small claws dig in determinedly. She shall not be … Continue reading

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