dogs build dog-people’s character

For the last several months, a Doberman puppy next door lets everyone know when his people are away running errands … More

Dog- eared and dog-eaten

Once upon a time, I read a lot of books when I was left to myself a time or two. … More

Killing me softly

Our calico cat, the erstwhile feral feline, is killing me softly with her “song”. Or more aptly, her little cries … More

Hickory dickory deceased

I doubt any of us would have gotten much sleep had the hunting party’s return been at midnight. However, all … More

borrowed from my better half -Sheri Saretsky

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