ME AND MY PET with Maria Hudgins

Maria Hudgins is the newest addition to the Mutt Mysteries pack. An accomplished author and pet lover, she is a tremendous asset to our lineup. Her story "At Your Service" will warm your heart. But first, let's learn a little more about Maria and her cat Lulu. 

Tell us about the furry members of your family?   My current fluff is Lulu. She's a 14-year-old snowshoe cat. (Think: Grumpy Cat with a sweet expression) Lulu is a rescue. She was living with a family who had to give her up because they had a child with behavior problems. Lulu has pretty blue eyes and she purrs very loudly. She's afraid of dogs.

What do you do to you spoil your pets?  I give Lulu "Brushing Bites" as treats. Since they are theoretically good for her teeth, I give four of them to her whenever she asks. She asks by sitting in front of my chair and staring at me. She jumps on my bed in the morning and sits on my chest. I let her do this.

What treat will your pet practically knock you over to get? As I said, she loves "Brushing Bites" She doesn't like "people food" which is good, because it's not the best thing for cats anyway.

What food item will your pet turn up his/her nose to? Steak. She hates beef

What is your pet’s favorite thing to do? Sitting and looking out the side windows by the front door. Watching cat videos on YouTube

What is your pet’s LEAST favorite thing to do? She doesn't like the vet.

Do you talk to your pets? And if so, do they answer? Absolutely. All the time. She doesn't answer me, but she remembers the things I tell her. 

Is the dog in your story in To Fetch a Villain based on your dogs? The dogs are based on two Bichons I had up until five years ago.

Where did you get your idea for your story? Who knows where ideas come from? I don't.

How long did it take you to write your story? About a week

What makes your pet’s tail wag? Cat's don't wag their tails, but they purr to let you know they are happy.

What makes your tail wag? Lulu. Writing a story I'm proud of.

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MARIA HUDGINS is a mystery writer and a former high school science teacher. She is the author of the Dotsy Lamb Travel Mysteries, the Lacy Glass Archaeology Mysteries and several published short stories. Her favorite things are traveling, reading, dogs, and cats. She lives in Hampton, Virginia with her cat, Lulu. 

Website: https://mariahudgins.com/