Pets
Last Thanksgiving, we had a big family feast at our house, which meant more little kids afoot than my dog is used to. Luckily, he’s... Read more
I have always been an animal lover. From the time I was inside of my mother’s tummy, there were dogs and cats around. I remember the first three... Read more
My Passion Has Always Been Horses
I’ve had a love affair with horses since I was a child. I’m told that at the age of three, my maternal grandfather, a race... Read more
Take Your Dog Out to Dinner and a Movie in Italy
People always say that dogs are man’s best friend—but why don’t they act like it? Your furry four-legged pal seems to face discrimination at every... Read more
Caring for the New Baby and the Dog
Twelve glorious weeks of spending time with a new baby and dog are sadly coming to an end, and it’s time to prepare for the... Read more
Working from Home with Your Pet
Cats and dogs often act out with bad behavior, especially when there is a change in routine such as a parent suddenly being home more... Read more
Not Just Chocolate: Five Halloween Pet Hazards
Halloween is a festive day and night for children, and a hectic one for adults: there are the decorations, the candy, pumpkin carving, crowds of... Read more
Sometimes the ones we call kin aren’t related to us by blood. Do you have a friend who’s like a sibling, or someone you consider a second dad? Write about the people in your life who make your chosen family. Tell a story.

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