My Fanny: A True Story for Cat and Dog Lovers of All Ages

By Meta Weiss

This charming little book may not qualify as a mystery, but its title seems intriguing enough to unravel the vagueness behind it. It is a great tool to wipe away the ills of the world in a single afternoon. It will make you chuckle and sometimes laugh aloud as the story unwinds, but there are also moments of sadness, because it is indeed a real-life story.

With the title like My Fanny, you may wonder if the story is about a long-lost, true love or a girl in a white dress and polished shoes going to her first communion. Or is it a mischievous tomboy hiding behind this innocenceor worse? Could a demon hide behind such sweetness?

It definitely is not about the fanny that is part of the body, which one normally refers to as derriere or buttocks. In most cases, that subject would not warrant enough material to write about.

There is a little treasure hidden where you least expect it. Its value and its uses are immeasurable. It is an easy read for youngsters from six to ninety-six. Best of all, it is a heartwarming, delightful interaction of mixed company. The illustrations give credence to the truth of this wonderful tale.

In this book, I am sure you will encounter total relaxation and pleasure by the time you finish the last page.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Abbott Press
• Release date: Aug 26, 2013
• ISBN: 9781458210876

Meta Weiss

Meta Weiss was born in Germany. After World War II, she emigrated to Canada and later to the USA. She is the mother of two daughters. Her husband passed away in 1972, leaving the family with a big void to fill. The girls wanted a puppy and named it Schatzi. Her youngest daughter got herself a cat, which Meta adopted, leading to the story of My Fanny.

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ISBN: 978-1-4582-1088-3 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4582-1087-6 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2013914481

Abbott Press rev. date: 08/23/2013

CONTENTS

Foreword

1 The Predecessor

2 Kitten-Hood

3 Motherhood

4 Loosing A Friend

5 The Home Coming

6 Pranks And Tricks

7 Love Or Hate?

8 The Cat Sitter

9 The Big Move

10 New Experiences

11 Etceteras

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FOREWORD

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C an you tell a story by its title? Perhaps—with some imagination. What do you suppose this anecdote is about? Let me help you.

It definitely is not about that FANNY, which is part of the body, one normally refers to as derriere or buttocks. In most cases, that subject would not warrant enough material to write about.

Could it be a story about a girl named Fanny, going to her first communion, wearing a new dress with lace collar, shiny shoes, and bows in her hair? Could it be the Fanny that looks like an angel, but in reality is a mischievous tomboy, or even a demon?

Sorry, it isn’t that either.

Perhaps it is about a long lost love? Well—you are getting close. So—open the book and discover the mystery behind the name. You will find a heart-warming chronicle, even a treasure where you least expect it. It is laced with episodes that make you laugh aloud, and once or twice, you might shed a tear. It will delight youngsters from six to ninety-six.

I invite you to turn the page and relax.

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THE PREDECESSOR

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I n spite of all the hints I have given you, this story starts with our family pet:

A DOG.

Shortly after my husband died, the girls hinted how nice it would be to have a puppy. What kind? I asked, and almost simultaneously, they answered: It doesn’t matter what kind it is, just so long as it is cute." That would be an easy task, I thought, because all puppies are cute, whether they are bloodhounds or puddles. I sat down with Moni, who was 19 years of age, and Annie two years younger, to discuss some of the chores and duties connected with owning a dog. It seemed that everyone was eager to take part.

One of my neighbors recommended a Kennel in Trempealeau/Wisconsin, where Cockapoos were raised. At the time, I had no idea what a Cockapoo looked like but we got a first-hand lesson, when we drove to the Kennel the following weekend. We learned that it is a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle. As the owner led us to the kennels, he told us that cockapoos are a very loveable breed. He showed us several cages with puppies of all ages. It was a good way to see the different phases of development.

As we studied the youngest litter, a black and beige puppy caught our eyes. It was a little girl, beautifully marked and full of energy. She romped around with her brothers and sisters, but every so often, she stopped and flirted with us as if she wanted to say: Hi—don’t you think I am cute? I am just what you are looking for—please pick me—I like you and I know we will get along very well.

We asked the owner to take her out of the cage and the puppy seemed to take to