a family avocation

A dog’s purpose, when properly understood, is to help make people better. The late author Roger Caras once said that … More

Dogs Feel Grief When Canine Companion Dies -Pets.WebMD.com

We have taken Dexter twice to a veterinarian in the last seven days since Comet was euthanized. Our regular veterinarian … More

Editor’s note: Last month we inadvertently published a draft post submitted by Guest Blogger Nick Burton. This week, we have … More

There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile, He found a crooked sixpence against a crooked stile; … More

It’s time to sell your home, but there’s just one problem. Your realtor has told you to eliminate all traces of your pet. What do you do?

Comet has allergies. A week after his 30-day supply of APOQUEL pills was expended, he’s got nasal drip again, and … More

“We are watching snails for a few days”, my wife said. “Oh, and her fish.” I think fish is nice, … More

The sad look that Comet gave me the fourth time I came back into the house that morning said enough. … More

I have had dogs as part of my life for fifty years. Like most dog-people, I am fairly immune to … More