From the Desk of Pennwell Gray
Daily thoughts. Points to ponder. Soulful reflections. The Musings of E.M. Murphy.
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Taking a scroll through my Facebook news feed – the equivalent of a cigarette break, if I smoked – I stopped short. Swiping back up the page, it was confirmed that the words I read were correct.
The article was titled Some Moms Are Urging People to Stop Calling Their Pets “Fur Babies”. And let it be known that it was written well, I enjoyed it and it did not bash dog moms. It was an interesting read with thoughtful perspective.
My initial reaction wasn’t based on the fact that my family and I refer to my beloved Vivienne as a fur-baby. Because we do. That along with Dog Mom, Crazy Dog Lady and some other fun labels from time to time. Continue reading “Six reasons why I will continue to call my dog a fur baby.”
