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About me - Gabrielle Keen

Well, where do I begin?
Strange really, I could write all day about my dogs, pet Pukeko ( large New Zealand native bird) and other animals but I struggle to string a sentence together about myself.

I guess I'll just start with the obvious, I love animals.
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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Work: 2 of 189

I used to spend my working days with animals. That was the easy part. The real challenge was dealing with their owners. My husband and I once owned a boarding kennel and cattery. While my husband toiled on various building sites I attended to the needs of our canine and feline guests. Seven days a week I scrubbed out kennels...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My dog: 3 of 65

All my dogs are special but on reflection it is my old girl who has made them so. A mother, grandmother and great grandmother Rumour is the grand old lady, the tough old bird, the matriarch. Most importantly she has been a constant fixture in my life for close to 18 years. From the day she was whelped, a cool spring morning ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Family stories and memories: 12 of 191

Scorching grey sand burns the soles of my feet as I hop from one bare foot to the other along the beach. As usual I'm trailing behind my eight older brothers and sisters along with their various girlfriends and my brother-in-law. We're en route to our holiday house tucked behind the undulating sand hills. The family dogs hav...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Do you prefer dogs or cats?: 2 of 29

Some people are dedicated dog lovers whilst others prefer cats. There are also those who like myself harbor an equal affection for both species. Of course the big question is can these supposed arch enemies co-exist in harmony? In my experience yes indeed they can, particularly if brought u...
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What are the top 10 foods that you like?: 4 of 50

So much food, so little time! It's summer here in New Zealand, Christmas Eve has dawned to gray skies and the threat of rain, something we need desperately, just as long as it's sunny tomorrow. It's warm, bordering on humid, as I prepare my contributions for tomorrow's Christmas dinner. One of my offerings towards tomorrow's...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Bad hair days: 2 of 24

I don't have bad hair days, I have a bad hair life. Picture a straw bail wrapped around a human head and you will have a fair idea of what my hair resembles on any given day. Hairdressers quake in fear when I enter a salon. My hair is scary, not just for me when I look in the mirror but even to complete strangers. Just ...
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health How to take care of pregnant pets: 1 of 11

The bitch (female dog) can expect the joyful patter of tiny paws approximately 63 days from her first encounter with the prospective sire of her pups. Ideally she will be at least two years of age and in top physical condition before the mating takes place with her vaccinations, flea and worm treatments up to date. A fit and...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should you buy someone a pet for Christmas?: 2 of 19

Ho, Ho, Ho ( or in this case No, No, No!) here's your Christmas present but you had better unwrap it quickly because it's hungry, thirsty and quite possibly smelly. Sorry but it threw up in the box on the way here. Yes it's a puppy! What a brilliant gift idea ! After all who wouldn't want sleepless nights, chewed slippers, h...
Home & Garden > Home Interior Is your home dangerous for your pet?: 2 of 18

Responsible parents and care givers naturally check their homes for possible dangers to their children. Like children, pets, particularly puppies, are inherently curious and inquisitive by nature. It is therefore prudent for prospective pet owners to also be on the lookout for potential dangers in and around the home. If the...
Food & Drink > Fast Food Do you prefer fast food or home cooking?: 8 of 62

Fast food or home cooking, now that's a tricky one. If it's just a matter of which one I prefer to consume then there's no contest. Home cooking truly takes the cake especially when someone else has done the baking. However if it comes to which I prefer labor wise, fast food might just win on that score. I say that because I...