My Furry, Four-Footed Friends
And Other Creatures Great and Small
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Have you ever thought what your animals might actually be thinking? Can they understand what we say? Well, I thought about that too so I decided to have a Q and A with my cat Samantha, and my dog Brady. Here is some insight for us to ponder. Question 1. Want to go for a ride? Brady. "I'm ready, I'm ready. When? Now? Hurry up, I'm already at the door!" Samantha. "Are you crazy? But please, please take the dog. Please?" Question 2. When you wag your tail, what do you really mean. Brady."I am soooo happy to see you. I'll do anything you want. Need a slipper, a shoe, a paper?" Samantha. "When I wag my tail, it means I'm really pissed off, an attack is eminent! I strongly suggest you do not piss me off." Question 3. The word come. Brady. "Reporting sir. What can I do for you." (Of course I know you ignored this word for quite a while Brady, but you finally got it.) Samantha. "Not in my vocabulary. Later Mom, I was just about to take a nap." There you have it. Inner thoughts of Samantha cat and Brady dog. What would your critters say?
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About the Book
My love for animals continues in this book as I reflect on all the animals who have been a part of my life. They want to please us, but they also have wills of their own, which sometimes gets them into trouble. This book explores the humorous side of animals and the funny situations they—and their owners—get into. It also talks about the heart ache of loving and losing your special companion. But when you reflect on your life with them, you wouldn’t change a thing. You cherish every memory. Animals are amazingly loyal, curious, and creative, so laugh, cry, and smile with me through my journey and remember the paw prints on your heart.
About the Author
Even in her early years in Germany, DJ Clancy always had animals in her life. Her love for animals is apparent in all three of her books. When her beloved golden retriever, Brady, passed away, she felt the need to share their story by celebrating his life rather than mourning his death. Brady was a certified therapy pet who had the unique gift of knowing who needed his unconditional love. Lipstick on His Forehead and Tears in His Fur: Adventures of a Therapy Dog recounts the amazing connection between Ms. Clancy and Brady and the wonderful work they did together. Ms. Clancy’s second book, Charlie-B, is based on her first book, but the story is adapted for children. Well illustrated in bright colors and filled with easily understood rhymes, Charlie-B is an early reader with a life lesson in each paragraph. It’s a story about the joy of getting a puppy and teaching him about people and the world, just as you would teach a child. Memories of your own childhood puppy will surface as you read Charlie-B. Ms. Clancy’s ability to see humor in her animals shines through once again in this book, My Furry, Four-Footed Friends: And Other Creatures Great and Small. Concentrating on her cats and dogs, she cites their differences and similarities in the way they pursue and achieve similar goals. You will smile, laugh, cry, and smile again as she takes you through her life. This is a delightful read for anyone who loves animals. The Q and A with her dog and cat is not to be missed! DJ Clancy lives in Santa Barbara, California, with her husband. Visit her at www.djclancy.com