Palliative pooches

As I get older, I tend to believe that pets have palliative ‘magic’ that helps their owners – and others … More

doggone cat

Cat naps are aptly named. With a calico cat that makes her home with us but only on her terms, … More

my life in dog-years

Every few weeks, my computer or my phone pops up an image I took “on this day” over the last … More

Making herself at home

“Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” James Herriot, author, James Herriot’s Cat Stories

the way we all ought to go

My neighbor’s female Doberman died last weekend. Unlike my dogs Comet and Dexter last year, and her buddy Loki, a … More

Are dog-people generally happier?

Storms in life tend to come at inopportune times. As do actual storms. As almost everyone has experienced, cars will … More

Kwaay Paay

An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. Henry David Thoreau The Monday holiday seemed a good time … More

no dogs to fence in

My neighbor behind our home caused a bit of a stir this morning for my son – and later on … More

Cat ownership

A day or so ago, my wife and I were sharing a laugh over an observation on social media that … More