Category Archives: Piper’s Story

Piper’s Story is a collection of light-hearted stories with a deeper message as told by Piper the Sheltie.

Mom Wears Piper Out

My mom wears me out. She goes from this room to that room. I have to follow her. That’s my job. I’m a doggy. It’s how we protect our humans. We stay close. Besides, Mom might have a treat in … Continue reading

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It’s Mom’s Birthday!

My Mom had a birthday. It was on a Saturday, November 11. I know because she told me. Mom turned older, maybe even older than me. But I’m still wiser. That’s ‘cause I’m a doggy and she’s a human. Doggies … Continue reading

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When Piper Misbehaves

Most of the time I’m a really good girl. Honest I am. But sometimes I’m a brat. Mom doesn’t say that, but I know she’s thinking it. I’m a brat when we get into the car, and I bark and … Continue reading

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Piper’s Visitor

Juno came to visit me. Aunti Juliet brought her. She’s really big. And I mean really, really big. Juno, not Aunti Juliet. Juno’s a doggy like me. Aunti Juliet’s a human. At first I was scared. The last time I … Continue reading

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Piper Goes on Vacation

I caught my mom packing the suitcase. I looked right at her and barked. “Make sure you pack my things,” I told her. She listened. She packed my water bowl and food bowl. And of course, my food. She even … Continue reading

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Piper’s Morning Meditation

Every morning my mom goes into a special room. I go with her. That’s ‘cause I always stay by her side. Mom calls the room her meditation room. I think it’s just a room where it’s quiet. And I can … Continue reading

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Piper Goes to the Doggy Wash

I heard Mom on the phone. She was talking to Auntie Allison. And I heard the word bath. DOGGY BATH! Oh no! I barked and barked at Mom. “I don’t need a bath, Mom! I don’t.” I told her over … Continue reading

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Mom’s Vroom Machine

Mom makes me stay inside when she’s riding her vroom machine. She calls it Johnny Jean. I call it her vroom machine. It’s noisy. And dangerous, Mom says. That’s why I have to stay inside when it’s making its noise. … Continue reading

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Piper’s Saved by Uncle Michael

Mom left me all by myself. All alone. But my Uncle Michael saved me. Yea! Uncle Michael knew I was in the house all by myself. And very, very lonely. So, he came to save me. He gave me lots … Continue reading

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Piper’s Jobs

I have lots of jobs. I like all my jobs. They’re fun. Sometimes they wear me out. That’s why I have to take lots of naps. One of my favorite jobs is to take Mom for a walk every day. … Continue reading

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