Tall Tales

  • Passing of Rapi
    Today is a sad day for the Cindee and Friends Family. The last of the original gangster’s has passed. Rapi made the journey to the Rainbow Bridge after a sudden and unexpected illness. We take solace in the knowledge that he has been reunited with his beloved Cindee as well as the rest of his friends from the old days. You will always be loved and never forgotten our portly friend. Run free Rapi, run free!
  • Remembering Cindee
    A message from Daddy regarding Cindee’s passing.
  • Journey’s End: A Thank You from Cindee
    Suffering from Canine Kidney Disease, Cindee does not have much time left and she wanted to say thank you to all of her friends before passing the torch to Mylo and the next generation of the Gang.
  • Remembering Bella
    We remember one of our own, Bella, who made her journey to the Rainbow Bridge on Monday morning with the story of how she came to find her forever home with us.
  • The Ornament
    It’s Christmas Eve and the Gang is heading to bed in hopes that Santa will soon be there. One thing will lead to another and soon our friends are off on another adventure.
  • The Gift
    Cindee wakes up one morning to discover that there is no room in bed for the entire gang. Upset she sets out to right that wrong, with a little help from her friends.
  • Blizzard
    Cindee and the Gang are set to spent a quiet evening at home playing cards when an unexpected storm whips up outside and brings some vagabonds with it.
  • Believe!
    It’s Thanksgiving and this year Cindee has the blues. It seems the past has come full circle and our favorite dog has forgotten how to believe in love until two unlikely hero’s come to the rescue.
  • Stranger Danger
    Yehudi learns that things are not always what they seem and that if you don’t put yourself out there, you may be missing something wonderful.
  • The Visitor … Part Two
    Cindee and the Gang meet a new friend and go out for tricks and treats, but much to their surprise, the night doesn’t end like they planned.
  • The Visitor … Part One
    It’s All Hallow’s Eve Day, and the Gang get’s distracted by a new neighbor moving in across the street … but soon things get a little creepy. Will the Gang get drawn into another Halloween Adventure?
  • Believe it or Not?
    This is what happens when we are left to put a story together on our own. Daddy is recovering from a concussion and he will be back next week to help us with a new story. Love you!
  • Whodunnit?
    A dog and her best friends set out on an adventure to find out who catnapped one of their friends. Join us to find out whodunnit!
  • Fear
    Cindee and her friends spend a quiet evening at home watching scary movies, then get a frightful night of sleep.
  • Tosser
    Mylo sets out on a quest to find someone to help play fetch, but instead he ends up being the catalyst in a lesson on love.
  • 5 Steps to a Happier Life
    Mylo and I have been doing a lot of people watching lately, and we have noticed some things.  Granted that we are just a couple of Labrador mixes, but we feel that there is some advice that we could offer. It seems to us like humans always have that desire to have more.  More money.  More friends.  More things.  They will never catch up to what their neighbor has, so they get stressed, angry, and depressed. Let us help you to restore some peace and tranquility to your life.  We have come up with five sure-fire things that work for… Read more: 5 Steps to a Happier Life
  • Secrets from the Past
    Cindee and Rapi have been fighting and in order to bring them back together Mommy puts them to work where they discover a secret from the house’s past.
  • Teamwork
    Cindee and Mylo find themselves in another adventure with friends both new and old. In the process they discover that you cant always judge a book by it’s cover.
  • Swipe Right
    A new visitor comes to the house at 6 Autumn Lane and sweeps Cindee off her feet.
  • Poochie Poo
    Cindee and Rapi settle in for a relaxing day that turns out to be anything but.
  • Homecoming
    Two souls that Cindee and her friends love dearly are reunited at the Rainbow Bridge where we are reminded … love never dies!
  • Storm Clouds
    Cindee, Mommy, the Gang, and I all received some devastating news this week, which has gained a monopoly on our attention. We are reposting a story from a few weeks ago, called Smudge, because it reflects directly on the events of this week. For a more in-depth look at what is going on behind the scenes, please click on the sign at the end of the story. Please enjoy our re-telling of Smudge
  • Saving Rufus Johnson
    A quiet relaxing evening for Cindee and her friends quickly turns into a live saving rescue mission.
  • Surprise … Reprise!
    Cindee and the Gang tell the story of Mylo’s Gotcha Day.
  • Betrayed
    Cindee’s day starts out like any other, but something unexpected happens sending her tumbling into betrayal.
  • Tangled
    Cindee, Rapi and Mylo get together to h Ave fun playing Mylo’s new favorite game.
  • A Letter From Cindee
    Cindee is asking for your help while the gang is on vacation. Will you share with us so we can improve your experience with us?
  • The Monster in the Basement
    Everyone warns Rapi about a monster living in the basement, but he doesn’t take any of it seriously, until one day he is in the basement with Yehudi and they meet …
  • Four Thirty in the Morning
    Cindee is amazed at all the crazy things that can happen at four thirty in the morning.
  • Smudge
    Cindee and the gang get some terrible news. They need to come together and unite to help Cousin Smudge through a difficult time.
  • The Art of Getting Tummy Rubs
    Cindee and the Gang unwittingly help out a chihuahua that finds himself in a desperate situation and in serious need of love.
  • Sunsets and Secrets
    Somethings up, and Mylo knows it. The streets are silent, and Cindee knows something, he can feel it, but what? The answers can be found in this tale of love and friendship.
  • Winter of Dispair
    A story based on true events of a dogs injury and a cats dedication that can teach us that love can transcend anything.
  • Land of Hope and Dreams
    Without Mylo around to disturb her, Cindee is ready to settle in for a nice spring nap, but things don’t work out the way she hopes.
  • Rosey
    After a day of fun at the park, Cindee and Mylo find themselves in a situation to be good Samaritans.
  • One Ruff Day
    Cindee learns a lesson about love, family and being a mentor, when Mylo gives her a rough time.
  • The Welcome Stone
    Cindee finally gets some me time, but unfortunately, it gets interrupted before she can enjoy it. Before she knows what has happened she is on another adventure.
  • Gotcha Day!
    It’s the 10th anniversary of Cindee’s Gotcha Day and we are celebrating with a retelling of her Gotcha Day Tall Tale.
  • Be My Valentine
    It’s Valentines Day and Cindee has a date with her doggie adonis Lucas at the chic Maison de Chien. Join our friends as they find an evening of enchantment and love.
  • Mr Fuzzy Face
    Mylo has lost Mr Fuzzy Face, his ball, and needs some extra help to find him. Can you help him out?
  • A Night at the Gallery
    Cindee spends an evening that she will never forget visiting the Village Art Gallery for a special exhibit
  • On Being Useful
    Mylo and Yehudi are feeling a little underappreciated, but thoughts about themselves are pushed aside when adventure calls.
  • Intruder!
    A kerfuffle has emerged out in the yard and our friends are at their wits end trying to figure out what to do about it.
  • Moody House
    Cindee, Mylo and Rapi are off on another adventure. On a dark evening stroll through the neighborhood the Gang come face to face with the scariest and most enchanting neighbors on the block.
  • The Great Cookie Caper Too
    Cindee sets out on another adventure to find the lost cookie, only this time what she finds is even better, the love of family and friends.
  • One Magical Christmas Eve
    There is excitement in the air. It’s Christmas Eve and snow has begun to fall. Cindee, Rapi and the rest of the gang have settled in for the night, but then, Cindee has a special visitor with an odd request.
  • Windy Days
    Cindee travels from one windy day to the next and meets a special new friend along the way.
  • Don’t Pass Go!
    Mylo and Cindee spend a fun day with Mommy and Daddy, but Mylo can’t tear his thoughts away from trouble back home.
  • The Magic of Snow
    It’s Mylo’s first snow, which leads to Cindee reminiscing about her first snow and a lesson about friends lost, friends found and enduring love.
  • On the Run
    Cindee and her friends Mylo and Rapi are getting ready for another happy Thanksgiving when an unusual visitor shows up without warning.
  • Advise from a Dog
    Cindee wakes up from a restful nights sleep with a thought or two that she would like to share.
  • The Name Game
    Cindee, Mylo and Rapi are enjoying a brief respite in the middle of a taxing day when the unthinkable happens.
  • Invasion
    Cindee and Mylo spent the day decorating for autumn only to have their day of fun ruined by one of their arch nemesis.
  • Halloween Tales Part Three
    The night or horrors continue for Cindee and the Gang as they try to find their way back to safety, only to find one last surprise waiting for them on their journey.
  • Halloween Tales Part Two
    In part two, the Gang celebrate their escape from the ghosts only to find out that they went from the frying pan into the fire.
  • Halloween Tales Part One
    Cindee and her friends are invited to a Halloween sleepover at a creepy old mansion. It has all the makings of a fun night, but soon, it turns into something otherworldly.
  • The Miracle
    Cindee and Mylo have big plans at the park, but they get washed away in a rain storm. It doesn’t take long before their disappointment turns into a moment they will never forget.
  • Cat-astrophe
    Bad news, Daddy is cleaning the house and Rapi has everyone in the house concerned.
  • The Ominous Dark Noise
    Mylo and Rapi set out on an adventure to rescue Mommy from the ominous dark noise that has taken over the house.
  • Mylo’s Big Surprise
    Mylo thinks he is about to have a wonderful day, but things change quickly when he discovers a big surprise waiting for him.
  • Love Letter
    A love letter arrives at the door accompanied .by a box of delicious treats, but it doesn’t say who it is from or who it is for. The Gang is left to speculate, with each of them hoping it is for them.
  • Tale of the Kitty Keeper
    The gang hears about Bella’s rescue story and learn the truth about the Kitty Keeper!
  • Emergency Barkcast System
    Cindee and the Gang meet a new friends who is in desperate need of help, but this time our friends may be pushed to the limit.
  • View from the Bridge
    Our friends Bennie the cat and Cosita are always looking down on us from the Rainbow Bridge, just as all of our friends who have gone before us do, but what could they be talking about. While we can’t be sure, we think it might be something like this …
  • Spa Day!
    It a girls day out for a relaxing day at the spa, but for Cindee and the gang, there is no such thing as a relaxing day.
  • Scaredy Cat
    There is an intruder in the house and the cats have run for cover. Can Cindee and Mylo coax them out of hiding and help them overcome their fear?
  • Surprise!
    Cindee and the Gang overhear that Mommy and Daddy have a surprise, but it doesn’t turn out to be quite the surprise they were expecting.
  • The Medium
    A stranger comes to the house with a revelation that sends Cindee and Daisy on a hunt for treasure, but the prize they receive is one they never expected to get.
  • The Garden
    Join Cindee on a whimsical tour of the local parks flower garden where she meets new friends and receives a touching surprise.
  • The Old Creepy House
    Moving into a new home can be a strange and unnerving experience, especially if that new home is an old creepy house.
  • Our Anniversary
    We are celebrating our first anniversary at cindeeandfriends.com with the retelling of our first story … “The Great Cookie Caper” … which was published on May 18, 2020.
  • Cosita’s Way
    The conclusion of the Cosita’s Way series finds Cindee struggling with grief and loss at her step sister and best friend Cosita’s passing.
  • Tapestry of Moments
    In Part Three of the Cosita’s Way series of stories, the girlies are off and searching for one of their lost friends, but will they find a happy ending?
  • The Disappearance of Sergei Nikolaev
    In Part Two of Cosita’s Way Cindee realizes that Cosita too had a hard life ,which draws the two dogs even closer.
  • The Great Escape
    First in a series of short stories that delve into life, death and growing up through the eyes of a scared chocolate lab mix.
  • A Girl Named Cindee
    Cindee tells the story of how she came to find her forever home.
  • Enchanted Evening
    The air is filled with romance, possibility, and heartbreak. Join Cindee, Rapi and the Gang as they embark on an evening of love and enchantment.
  • Trapped!
    Cindee and the gang have a new visitor in the home who upsets the family dynamic. Will they be able to make things right again? Read to find out!
  • Mrs. McMurtry
    Cindee and the gang are confronted by death, and life when one of their friends loses their mom and they come to his support.
  • The Night the Lights Went Out
    The power goes out and our friends have to find a way to make it through the evening.
  • Bedtime Bandit
    Cindee is faced with changes. Her relationships are changing, her place in life is changing, even her spot in the bed is changing. How is a dog to cope? Click to read and find out.
  • Mission Siren
    A siren has moved into the neighborhood and her songs have enchanted one of our friends.
  • The Muse
    “Even muses need a day off,” Cindee reminds Daddy, but without realizing it, even by not musing she is musing.
  • Welcome Home
    Cindee and the gang learn about friendship and helping others in need when their neighbor experiences a life altering situation.
  • Survivor
    Cindee and her friends learn about the importance of not judging others without understanding their circumstances.
  • The Masterpiece
    CIndee goes through a day of heartbreak and hope. With the help of her friends she is able to overcome her sorrow.
  • Dash
    Cindee and her friends hear a tale of heroism and courage from one of their friends in the neighborhood.
  • First Snow
    Our friends enjoy the magic of the world around them and experience the joy of dreams that do come true.
  • Lost and Found
    Our friends are enjoying a Happy Thanksgiving when an unexpected visitor enters their life and turns things upside down sending Cindee and the gang on a rescue adventure.
  • Box on the Shelf
    Our friends ponder the meaning of life and what happens after this life ends.
  • Election Day
    Our fur friends learn about politics and overcoming divisiveness on this election day.
  • The Walk
    It’s Rapi’s first walk through the neighborhood and there are more adventures awaiting him than he could ever imagine. Join Rapi and Cindee on their journey around the block.
  • Monster!
    There is a monster in the house! Cindee and Rapi are on the case, trying to discover the identity of the ghastly creature in this fun adventure!
  • Bark Mitzvah!
    A dogs recollection of her journey into adulthood and her relationship with her sister.
  • The Case of the Brown Box
    A dog gets a package in the mail and sets out an an adventure with her best friend to try to figure out what is inside the mysterious package.
  • Gone Camping …
    One dogs journey on her first camping trip where she meets friends, adventure,and love.
  • A Day at the Vets …
    “Go go go …” I screamed as the glowing red dot shot across the floor with Rapi in hot pursuit. The dot disappeared and the large orange cat skidded to a stop. He just stood there, head sagging and tongue hanging out of his mouth. “Are you alright Rapi?” I was a little concerned about him. I mean he is more than a little out of shape and right at this moment he wasn’t looking that great. “Sure, Sure, just need to rest for a second,” he panted. The dot reappeared behind him and zoomed across the room. Yehudi tore… Read more: A Day at the Vets …
  • As Long as Niagara Falls …
    Two best friends go on an adventure to Niagara Falls and discover not everyone is treated equal. Together they stand up for every dogs right. Join Cindee and Daisy on their journey.
  • Tale of the Kitty Keeper
    A cat reflects back on her journey to her forever home with her new found family, in which she overcomes betrayal and finds family is what you make of it.
  • To Grandmother’s House We Go!
    Cindee and her best friend Daisy are two curious dogs who, on their visit Grandma’s house find themselves knee deep in adventure and otherworldly mystery. Join them on their journey to sniff out the truth!