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About Cupcake

I’m Cupcake.  I used to live in a shelter, then I was rescued.  Now I live in a real home with my mom.  During the day, I play, I work, I play, I eat, I play, I sleep, and I play.  …Um, yeah, I really like to play.  My favorite toys are stuffed animals, but I play with squeaky toys, socks, water bottles, and anything else that looks like fun.  I play with my mom a lot, but I’ll play alone if she’s busy.  She’s a children’s writer and poet, so even when she’s home, she’s busy sometimes.

My mom writes SUCH awesome stuff.  Sometimes she writes about me!  Other times, she writes about kids.  She knows lots of stories about kids, since she used to be a teacher.  I can’t wait till one of her stories about me gets published.  Then she’ll take me to to an author visit, which I think will be super fun!

Here is Mom’s web site: Genevieve Petrillo

Comments on: "About Cupcake" (70)

  1. Gemma said:
    February 6, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    Cupcake,

    You sound like the smartest dog I’ve ever encountered – and I’ve been around a few. You sound loyal and fun and – ah – sweet.

    I can’t wait to hear more about you, and, um, mom.

    Keep on bloggin’…

  2. Joan Altgelt said:
    April 20, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    Cupcake! What fun to read about you and your mom! My mommy is Mrs. Tortorello’s mom!!! She adopted me, too, and I love my forever home! We heard all about your visit from “sis” (aka Mrs T) – we laughed about the praying mantis story. My mom said she remembers – the REAL story – well! Mommy says you should check out http://www.onespirit.com, the Editor-in-Chief is Kristine Pidkameny (editor@onespirit.com.) Mom buys lots of books on neat topics from them. They have unique children’s and also “animal wisdom” books. Might be a wonderful place to showcase (and sell!) your books, stories, poems and advice – check it out. Chloe Cat & Mom Joan

    • Genevieve Petrillo said:
      April 20, 2011 at 3:47 pm

      Chloe C-C-C-CAT!? Gulp. I don’t have many cat friends, but you sound awfully nice, instead of just awful, like most cats that I know. Mom seems happy to know about onespirit.com. When she finishes playing with me, feeding me, walking around with me, brushing my teeth, and cuddling with me, maybe I’ll leave her alone for 5 minutes to check it out. Thanks for saying hi, Chloe. I love new friends.
      Love & licks,
      Cupcake

  3. Bassas Blog said:
    October 14, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    Hi Cupcake. I see that your person writes stories for children about you. My tall person writes stories for children about me. I have one of his stories on my blog: http://bassasblog.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/bassa-saves-christmas/

    • Genevieve Petrillo said:
      October 19, 2011 at 9:04 am

      Bassa, you are SO funny and adorable. Your blog is hilarious. Mom says she will read it to me every day because it’s one of her favorites EVER. Huh?… I used to be one of her favorites ever….. I guess I will share favoriteness with you. You’re cute!

      Love and licks,
      Cupcake
      (also cute)

  4. Bassas Blog said:
    December 12, 2011 at 4:24 am

    Hi Cupcake. I have dropped by to let you know that I have awarded your blog the Kreativ Blogger Award. Congratulations!

    This is the link to my post announcing the award:

    A season for giving and receiving

  5. Bassas Blog said:
    February 16, 2012 at 5:21 am

    I have awarded you the One Lovely Blog Award. This is the link to the post. Congratulations. http://bassasblog.wordpress.com/2012/02/16/one-thing-that-gives-me-huge-pleasure/

  6. angelapenadahle said:
    February 16, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    What a cutie Cupcake is! I didn’t know you loved dogs! Thanks for swinging by my blog and commenting! I love to read what you have to say. 🙂

  7. Bassas Blog said:
    June 13, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    To commemorate 52 weeks of blogging the tall person and I have designed a blogging award to acknowledge 52 blogs that we think are stars of the blogging world. You are one of the stars. This is a link to the post: http://bassasblog.wordpress.com/?p=7243&preview=true

  8. firstandfabulous said:
    August 16, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Cupcake, Tell mom to check this out.

    MY AWARDS – MY THANKS

  9. Angel&Chaos said:
    September 20, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    Hi cupcake! can we be friends?
    – Angel and Chaos

  10. alesiablogs said:
    January 20, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    I saw you on John’s blog. I have a disabled adult son with autism and your site intrigued me. : )

  11. writetowag said:
    March 6, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    Hi Cupcake…We found you from Clowie’s blog!!!! Pleasure to meet you!!!!

  12. Wiley Schmidt said:
    March 17, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    Dear Cupcake! Let’s be doggie blog pals!

  13. anotherboomerblog said:
    April 18, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    Hi Cupcake, Just wanted to let you know that AnotherBoomerBlog has nominated you for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award. http://anotherboomerblog.wordpress.com/awards/

  14. Wiley Schmidt said:
    April 20, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    Cupcake, my dear friend! I’ve nominated you for a WordPress Family Award. Thank you for all you do to bring joy to the lives of others. http://wileyschmidt.wordpress.com/2013/04/20/gods-gift-to-me/ High paw!

  15. Miss Harper Lee said:
    May 10, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award. You can read all about it here: http://thek9harperlee.wordpress.com/2013/05/10/you-are-my-sunshine/. Thanks for getting me through the week with BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday!

  16. Ellie and Edmond © said:
    July 15, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    We are finally catching up on blogs! We love your blog Cupcake! Your mom is super talented!

  18. Stelitta said:
    January 3, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    What breed is Cupcake. I adopted a female 5 years ago and no one knew what breed she was. She looks just like Cupcake. Thank you.

    • Genevieve Petrillo said:
      January 3, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Wow! She really does look like Cupcake! Cupcake is a Jack Russell mix, but we don’t know what she’s mixed with. I got her from a rescue when she was 3. She’s 7 now. Looks like you’re a new blogger. Welcome and good luck!

  19. alesiablogs said:
    January 5, 2014 at 9:32 pm

    Cupcake,
    Would you mind thanking your mom for dropping by my blog when you are napping?
    Alesia and Linus

  20. alesiablogs said:
    April 23, 2014 at 12:55 am

    Hi Cupcake,
    Just wanted to drop by! I have been sleeping a lot these days! Mom thinks I am a lazy bones!
    Say hi to your mom.

    LINUS!!

  21. Sonel said:
    May 8, 2014 at 3:43 am

    I am glad I found you on Little Binky and Granny’s blog Cupcake. What a cutie you are! I love the photo’s your mom takes of you and I am glad she is blessed with a wonderful darling like you. 😀 ♥ Big Hugs ♥ Sonel and Simba. xxx

    • Genevieve Petrillo said:
      May 8, 2014 at 10:44 am

      Thanks, S. and S. Mom is glad we found YOU on Little B.’s blog. We loved the video.

      Love and licks,
      C

      • Sonel said:
        May 8, 2014 at 8:14 pm

        I am glad too Cupcake and Genevieve. It’s always great meeting new gorgeous furry friends and their loving parents. I am very glad you enjoyed the video as well. 😀

        ♥ Hugs ♥

      • Rambo said:
        May 23, 2019 at 5:36 pm

        I see mom knows you and your mom from way back when Cupcake. That is so awesome! I am glad I also got to know you. Simba was my big brother but he is playing with all the other furries in rainbow heaven now. Sometimes mom still cries about him but then I just kiss all the tears away and she would smile again. Thanks to you and your mom for being such great friends to my mom all this time. Love. Rambo. xxx

  22. Ann Koplow said:
    June 23, 2014 at 5:59 am

    I really enjoy your excellent blog, Cupcake. Tell Genevieve that she made a perfect guess for my “eyeball bender” at Toemail. Are you amazed that she is such an expert about cat scratching posts?

  23. Run A Muck Ranch said:
    September 5, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    You’re a smart one Cupcake. 14 dogs under our roof and not a one can read let alone write!

  24. melouisef said:
    September 19, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    Cupcake, our Charlie Fox looks a lot like you, also comes from an animal shelter and is not yet a year old. He lives with 3 other friends in a house with a big garden but he does not like toys. he likes to kill the lawn sprinkler or digging holes in the garden or anything that is useful to people. He prefers to sleep with uncle Fletcher in the big basket in the kitchen and has moved out of the bedroom. We feel totally rejected but I guess that is what he likes and after all he is the boss.

    • Genevieve Petrillo said:
      September 20, 2014 at 6:52 am

      Thanks, JF. I am the opposite of Charlie Fox. I love cuddling in Mom’s bed, and I play and cuddle with my stuffed animals all the time. Charlie is just independent, I guess….

      Love and licks and #NOTindependent,
      C

  25. Clowie said:
    September 25, 2014 at 11:51 am

    I have a favour to ask. I’d like to use your header photo in my post next week, with a link. It’s about smiling and that’s a cracking smile! Would that be okay?

  26. Boomdeeadda said:
    October 14, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    Sounds like you and mom are a great team. Nice to meet you. How special you both must be. Mom for rescuing you and you for being the apple of her eye.

  27. Hemingway and Shakespeare said:
    November 19, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    Thanks for finding us and following us. Mom does some writing, too, so she really likes reading your posts. Very nice to meet you! 🙂

  28. colinandray said:
    December 31, 2014 at 6:51 am

    Hi Cupcake! I was a stray (with a bad attitude) until a Humane Society picked me up and spent a humungous amount of time getting me to be a little more sociable. I moved into my current home in March 2013 and love it here! I have a lovely Mum and Dad who I now cuddle up to and sometimes I stretch out across their laps and go to sleep (I don’t fit on one lap!). I think that we are very lucky dogs. Nice chatting. Woof! Ray

  29. noodle4president said:
    January 5, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    Hi, Cupcake! Guess what? I just nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! Check out my nomination for more information: http://noodle4president.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/a-blog-nomination/

  30. Mrs P said:
    January 27, 2015 at 7:02 am

    Oscar the rottweiler calling on by to say hello, Noodles sent me on by xx

  31. Pop’em! | Walk To Rio 2016 said:
    February 19, 2015 at 10:40 am

    […] “Smile” – Cupcake […]

  32. Sue Morris @ KidLitReviews said:
    November 10, 2015 at 3:37 am

    What a fun blog. Cupcake you are a hero to all canines everywhere, just not to my cats. They prefer to look elsewhere. Sorry. 🙂

  33. goldenbrodie said:
    May 3, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    Cupcake and Brodie would be fast and happy friends. They are both great dogs and they love to blog. Sweet.

  34. hannahandlucy said:
    August 16, 2016 at 6:17 am

    We love Cupcake as he always makes us smile.

  35. whitefeatherfloating said:
    August 27, 2016 at 11:59 am

    Cupcake, when our little Brownie plays alone, she gets one of her rocks and rolls around on her back with it underneath her. It is probably a good back-scratcher! She also puts them in our afghans and drags the afghan across the room trying to get them back out! She’s a loon!

  36. Animals Are Feeling Beings Too said:
    November 2, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    I am so glad you rescued Cupcake from a shelter! 🙂 Looks like you write a lot of children’s books. I have worked around children almost my entire life.

  37. Katie Isabella said:
    March 23, 2017 at 9:38 am

    Here is another admiring cat friend.!!! XXX

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