Snowbound secrets, shifter wars, family lies, and epic battles — September delivers it all.

Vicki Thompson

12 comments posted.

Re: Chick with a Charm (8:51pm February 19, 2010):

I'm heading off for the evening, but it's been fantastic to be here today! I've loved all the pet stories and wish we could all meet in person with our furry friends. At least we could talk about them here, though! Thanks for a lovely day!

Re: Chick with a Charm (8:49pm February 19, 2010):

Pam, how great for both you and your doggie, to be able to take her to work!

Patricia, you are so right that a dog is often more ready to comfort you than a cat, although sometimes my cat will sense I'm sad and come sit in my lap.

Mary Anne, your "family" sounds lovely.

That's the thing about dogs, Michelle. It's tough to have them if you're gone a lot, but cats seem to fare better under those conditions.

Margay, your kitties sound so beautiful!

Hi, Gigi, and thank you for the warm fuzzies! Your Bridgette sounds spoiled rotten, and what fun to spoil animals, huh?

Rosemary, it's great to meet another cat person!

Re: Chick with a Charm (7:31pm February 19, 2010):

Lynn, that's fascinating about the Siberian. I'm going to have to Google those! Also, I know that some dog breeds are sort of hypo-allergenic, too. Anyway, I'm hoping one day soon you'll be in a place where you can have a kitty, or two, or . . .

Brenda, fish are pretty cool, although I agree you can't cuddle them. They do have personalities, though. Maybe one day you could check out the Siberian Lynn just mentioned.

Re: Chick with a Charm (6:34pm February 19, 2010):

Marjorie, greetings back to Fergie and Lady Diana! Am I to assume they're both princesses?

Self-sufficient is the right word for a cat, Shantal. Chubby and tiny sounds very cute.

LOL, Robin! I was sure Storm and Shadow would turn out to be German Shepherds. Hugs to your little ones!

Alyson, I love your description of coming home to pets who need attention! I'm also convinced they have the ability to learn many words. Ah, if only they could speak!

Mary, those cats know a soft touch when they come across one, LOL.

Lisa, there is NO doubt that my cat owns me! And she's proud of it.

Re: Chick with a Charm (4:51pm February 19, 2010):

LOL, Joy! You don't suppose that cat is temperamental because you call *him* Chrissy?

Re: Chick with a Charm (3:28pm February 19, 2010):

Krista, thank you! I'm so glad to have found you as a reader. :-)

Sandy, I think it's a good sign if a guy has a cat or a dog. To me it means they have a kinder, gentler side.

Re: Chick with a Charm (2:43pm February 19, 2010):

Deanna, volunteering at the Humane Society is a great way to still have animals to love. I know how tough it is to lose a beloved pet, but how terrific that you're donating time to homeless animals!

Re: Chick with a Charm (2:41pm February 19, 2010):

Colleen, it must be lively at your house!

Cats have that ability to rule a house, Barb. They train us well, don't they? :-)

Smart words, Leni. Dogs and cats are not all created alike, that's for sure.

Lena, I'm glad you got to have a kitty after your doggie friend died. The saddest part about dogs and cats is that they don't live as long as we do. I'm hoping Eve, who is coming up on 6, will live to be at least 20.

Re: Chick with a Charm (12:24pm February 19, 2010):

I have a lucky black cat, too, Sherry. Lucky for me, lucky for her. ;-)

Re: Chick with a Charm (11:25am February 19, 2010):

Hi, there, GS! My son is a Dog in the Chinese zodiac, and he really fits the profile. LOL about the hyperactive ferret. Aren't they all?

Re: Chick with a Charm (10:36am February 19, 2010):

Happy B-Day to your daughter, Pat! Yorkies are so adorable. And so tiny! My cat would make two of them.

Re: Chick with a Charm (9:50am February 19, 2010):

Hi, Gail! Ah, those pesky allergies. Two of my grandkids have them, but I just heard that acupressure might help. Worth checking out!

Donna, you're so right! Dogs take more energy than cats. That must be why I'm a cat person, too. :-)

Jinx sounds a lot like Eve, Barbara. One cat, but she's the queen of this house, for sure!

Joanne, I love the independence of cats, too!