New Series – Pet of the week (Dog or cat, parrot or spouse) By Special Request!

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

I have received a complaint to my customer service centre (my comments) from Danny the Dog who feels that my new series Book of the Week was a typo… and should have been Dog of the Week.

The customer is always right!!!! And so for the sake of a quiet life……here is a new series of Pet of the Week… dog or cat (Zoe) Parrot, any other four-legged pet and of course a husband or wife.

Meet Danny

Beneath his bohemian and dare devil good looks, Danny exhibits remarkable sagacity for such a laid back canine. Articulate and with a wry sense of humour, Danny also manages his human, Andrew Joyce with firm discipline. He does however appear to keep him on a short leash.. Andrew is an author and under the careful scrutiny of Danny, he has published the following. (I have to mention these as the sale of said books keeps Danny in bones).

These can be viewed and bought here: http://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Joyce/e/B00EUCFDTM

You can find Danny on a boat at the following web address and also guest posting elsewhere on blog world on occasion.. trust me not to be missed.

Now that I have been manipulated into this new series please send me photos of your pet with a brief and glowing bio and your links. sally.cronin@moyhill.com

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Angie on July 22, 2016 at 3:27 pm said:

He looks like a Danny! Too cute

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 22, 2016 at 3:29 pm said:
  
  I hope it will get the ball rolling.. and encourage others to send in photos of their pets.. xx
  
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  - Annette Rochelle Aben on July 22, 2016 at 3:55 pm said:
    
    Oh, you’re serious… I thought this was merely a way to placate a pushy pooch… lol – well then, game on!
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 22, 2016 at 4:04 pm said:
    
    Never miss an opportunity Annette.. I can combine pet homage with book promotions.. xxx
    
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- Danny the Dog on July 22, 2016 at 4:39 pm said:
  
  Annette . . . “Pushy Pooch”? Moi? I would say that you cut me to the quick if I knew what a quick was. When I take over the world, no turkey slices for you!
  
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 22, 2016 at 4:59 pm said:
    
    Diva moments… that is all I need.. they say never work with children or pets….what have I done!!!!!
    
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  - Annette Rochelle Aben on July 23, 2016 at 3:12 pm said:
    
    Oh my… I most heartily apologize dearest, Danny! Heaven knows, I wouldn’t want your quick cut… that might hurt. And for the lack of turkey slices in my future, how about I make this up to you by teaching you a bonzer tofu recipe? ❤
    
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Angie on July 22, 2016 at 3:29 pm said:

Xoxo

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Danny the Dog on July 22, 2016 at 3:39 pm said:

You are so good to me. How about I move in with you and we leave Andrew floating out to sea?

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 22, 2016 at 4:07 pm said:
  
  Oooh be still my beating heart.. I fear young man that you should consider a younger option who can still chase sticks.. but get back to Andrew before he forgets why he suffers for his are, writing to buy you bones….xx
  
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  - Danny the Dog on July 22, 2016 at 7:03 pm said:
    
    I bet you can chase sticks with the best of ’em.
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 22, 2016 at 7:07 pm said:
    
    I will be getting a young female canine family member in the autumn Danny and I am sure she will give you a run for your turkey slice!! x
    
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  - Danny the Dog on July 22, 2016 at 7:12 pm said:
    
    You got that right. Females always give me a run for my turkey slices. But I love ’em. They’re soft and smell nice, so unlike Andrew.
    
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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 22, 2016 at 4:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks Annette and I do hope that we can expect an appearance from your muses.. xx
  
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dgkaye on July 22, 2016 at 4:18 pm said:

Lol, clever post! I have no pets. My husband is nicknamed ‘Puppy’, does that count? LOL xoxo

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 22, 2016 at 6:52 pm said:
  
  Have to thank Danny for the idea.. and of course your husband counts… can’t wait for the bio and photo! xx
  
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  - dgkaye on July 22, 2016 at 7:42 pm said:
    
    LOL! xo
    
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  - Andrew Joyce on July 23, 2016 at 2:46 pm said:
    
    I’m with you girls. I too think husbands should be considered as pets. They take a whole lotta upkeep. And you gotta keep their water bowl full.
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 23, 2016 at 3:00 pm said:
    
    This is true and it is a good idea to have a shed in the garden, commonly known as the dog house!
    
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Kev on July 22, 2016 at 4:40 pm said:

Lol… Gotta keep the fur-balls happy, Sally! 🐕🐈🐇🐁

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 22, 2016 at 4:58 pm said:
  
  Well a few slots to fill.. it seems that nearly everyone I know is a dog, cat or gorilla lover…hoping for a bumper crop…and of course an opportunity to mention their owners work! XX
  
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  - Kev on July 22, 2016 at 7:50 pm said:
    
    Okay, time for Aragorn & Rico to pay for their keep! 😀
    
    Would you believe it? Window’s open and they’ve buggered off again! Oh well… I’ll have to get something to you later… on my own, no doubt… Cats! 😀
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 22, 2016 at 8:18 pm said:
    
    They like to keep below the radar and maintain an air of mystery…xx
    
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whippetwisdom on July 22, 2016 at 4:49 pm said:

This is an excellent new series well done Danny! :o)

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 22, 2016 at 4:57 pm said:
  
  There you go Danny.. some whippet friends.. wonder if they are as brave as you and will offer themselves as models for the series!!!
  
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  - whippetwisdom on July 22, 2016 at 5:04 pm said:
    
    We shall be delighted to follow Danny in his brave paw-steps :o)
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 22, 2016 at 5:08 pm said:
    
    Great email photos and bio to sally.cronin@moyhill.com
    
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  - whippetwisdom on July 22, 2016 at 5:12 pm said:
    
    Thank you Sally, will email you tomorrow :o)
    
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Tracy Campbell on July 22, 2016 at 5:04 pm said:

I love Danny the Dog. I don’t know what I’d do without my real life muse Indy the Fur Baby. Thanks Sally! ❤️

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 22, 2016 at 5:08 pm said:
  
  Well perhaps Indy can star one week.. xx
  
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- Danny the Dog on July 23, 2016 at 10:24 pm said:
  
  Tracy, because you love me, I will deign to share the spotlight with Indy the Fur Baby. But only this once. Let’s be honest , , , it is all about me.
  
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Léa on July 22, 2016 at 9:07 pm said:

Without a doubt, from here it would have to be a feline…

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garym6059 on July 23, 2016 at 12:43 am said:

We just got a new puppy!

http://skipahsrealm.com/puppy-love/

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 23, 2016 at 9:02 am said:
  
  Thank you for that.. started the day off very well.. have shared..
  
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The Story Reading Ape on July 23, 2016 at 10:58 am said:

Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
Danny Barks and people listen 😀

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 23, 2016 at 10:58 am said:
  
  Thanks for sharing Chris.. Danny is very persistent!! hugs
  
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  - The Story Reading Ape on July 23, 2016 at 11:00 am said:
    
    Tell me about it Sally 😀 XXX
    
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- Zoe the Fabulous Feline on July 23, 2016 at 1:49 pm said:
  
  Yes, people listen. But not Andrew. I’ve heard tell that Danny must bark several times now to get Andrew’s attention. The one-bark command has lost its oomph.
  
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 23, 2016 at 2:42 pm said:
    
    Or perhaps Andrew has gone into selective hearing mode.. my husband has done that for some years now!
    
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  - Danny the Dog on July 23, 2016 at 10:21 pm said:
    
    My advice to you Ms. Spice is give hubby a treat and scratch him behind his ear. Then he’ll be more attentive. It works on me.
    
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Zoe the Fabulous Feline on July 23, 2016 at 1:39 pm said:

Reblogged this on The Life & Times of Zoe the Fabulous Feline and commented:
Well, at least my name was mentioned by Blogger Extraordinaire Sally and so I will reblog. And besides, I do kinda like Danny the Dog….but I hope he doesn’t read this!!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 23, 2016 at 2:42 pm said:
  
  I will keep it under wraps Zoe and expect your photo shortly..xx
  
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Zoe the Fabulous Feline on July 23, 2016 at 1:51 pm said:

I would send you my Fabulous Foto (hey! I’m a cat and I can do whatever I want), but my human has no book to promote. :::::sigh::::: I will have to be content to show my face here from time to time with comments because I think this series is a winning idea!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 23, 2016 at 2:41 pm said:
  
  Please tell your human that it is not just authors but writers across the board.. bloggers, poets etc.. Look forward to receiving your photo soon and your human’s social media links and I will do the rest..
  
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lbeth1950 on July 23, 2016 at 6:57 pm said:

Danny always hooks me with his Andrew stories. Reblogging on Nutsrok.

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lbeth1950 on July 23, 2016 at 6:57 pm said:

Reblogged this on Nutsrok.

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 23, 2016 at 7:05 pm said:
  
  Thanks for sharing Danny’s post Linda.. he will be thrilled.. you might even get a slice of turkey.. he is quite free with his favours!!! xx
  
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  - lbeth1950 on July 23, 2016 at 7:13 pm said:
    
    I don’t see turkey heading my way!
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 23, 2016 at 7:55 pm said:
    
    You never know!!! xx
    
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  - Danny the Dog on July 23, 2016 at 10:17 pm said:
    
    I only share my turkey with beautiful females. Hence, you both get a slice.
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 23, 2016 at 11:12 pm said:
    
    Thanks Danny.. I am honoured..xx
    
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olganm on July 23, 2016 at 8:06 pm said:

Great series! I love to meet Danny!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 23, 2016 at 8:19 pm said:
  
  Another opportunity for blog or book promotion… since the owners have to be mentioned too… xxx
  
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- Danny the Dog on July 23, 2016 at 10:28 pm said:
  
  I’d love to meet you too. Bring some hot dogs and turkey and we can have a picnic.
  
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LydiaA1614 on July 23, 2016 at 9:40 pm said:

Danny sounds much like my cat, Monkey – as long as they are the centre of attention 24/7/365 the world is well. My Violet (dog) is much more laid back…except when she believes it is snack or walk time! Danny, you are a cool dude!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 23, 2016 at 10:13 pm said:
  
  Thank you Lydia and perhaps we might meet Monkey and Violet at some point.. owners get to promote any form of writing or art..
  
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  - LydiaA1614 on July 24, 2016 at 1:58 am said:
    
    Yes, Monkey and Violet love the attention they get on my blog. I know they would like me to share them wherever I can! 🙂
    
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- Danny the Dog on July 23, 2016 at 10:13 pm said:
  
  I sure am. Thank you for noticing.
  
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lynhorner on July 24, 2016 at 5:41 pm said:

Reblogged this on Lyn Horner's Corner.

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 24, 2016 at 5:42 pm said:
  
  Thank you for sharing Lyn.. much appreciated.
  
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Tina Frisco on July 25, 2016 at 2:22 am said:

Leave it to Danny to edit you, Sally! Nothing gets past that little devil. He’s as sharp as he is cute. Andrew ain’t so shabby either 🙂

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 25, 2016 at 7:41 am said:
  
  No kidding Tina but it was a great idea and already have four dogs lined up.. waiting for some cats to level the playing field. xx
  
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  - Tina Frisco on July 25, 2016 at 10:28 pm said:
    
    I’m sure Zoe the Fabulous Feline would be happy to join the ranks 🙂
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 25, 2016 at 10:39 pm said:
    
    I hope so Tina.. I have asked.. xx
    
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blondieaka on July 25, 2016 at 4:22 am said:

What a lovely idea Sally……Our not so little dogs exploits can be found here https://blondieaka.wordpress.com/2016/06/29/saangchai-and-my-life-with-humans/ Saangchai is a Street Dog or Soi Dog as they are called here. Soi Dogs were we got him from is a wonderful organisation who do so much to help the dogs….and to stop the trade in Dog Meat which is quite active in Asia and so cruel. Saangchai took a little while to settle as he had only lived on the streets and not in a house and had to rummage down bins for food. He is now very fussy but we spoil him. We were also contacted by the lady who has his mum..again Soi Dogs arranged to ship her to the Uk and she now has her forever home. We would not be without and he is a gentle dog and very protective of us…he wouldn’t even let my friends in my house to start with..lol..it was almost as if he was saying I have my forever home and mum and you are not coming in…he now knows he is staying and everyone loves him….. It would lovely for Saangchai( which means Happy Heart) if Soi Dogs got some recognition… it all helps to spread the word of this wonderful caring organisation. Have a lovely day 🙂

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on July 25, 2016 at 7:39 am said:
  
  That is terrific thank you and have scheduled for the next available slot which is 11th August.. I will use this and also have some details from Soi Dogs along with details of your blog with some links. Do you have some social media links I can use too.. you can email me on sally.cronin@moyhill.com thanks again Sally
  
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Kristina Stanley on August 3, 2016 at 3:02 am said:

This is fabulous!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on August 3, 2016 at 7:38 am said:
  
  Thanks Kristina.. I find myself overflowing with pets until mid- September.. I am delighted. x
  
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