My Shadows

I have two cats and a dog living with me at this time. Alice the German Shepard (age 7), Oscar … Continue reading My Shadows

Animal Connections

My home backs up to a park. It is sort of an urban wildlife area. Every night the skunks come … Continue reading Animal Connections

He couldn’t find his mom. They’d put him in a bag. Then they took him out. Then a woman kissed … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: River

I am fortunate to live in an area surrounded by parklands and rivers and lakes that are shared with all … Continue reading Backyard Buddies

In honor of the 7 foot long alligator that was recently found in the American River, just a few miles … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: Dale

Once upon a time a little girl and her mother went to the Sacramento County Animal Shelter, otherwise known as … Continue reading Gloria 2005-2023

All of the veterinarian offices are closed on Sunday. The old cat lost the ability to stand on her own … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: Over the bridge – the story of a cat

Yeah, that was a cheap “made you look” title. Welcome to the semi-regular Saturday feature here at Vampiremaman.com: BURNING QUESTIONS, … Continue reading Burning Questions 2023 #4: Fluffy the Vampire Killer