’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house All the creatures were stirring, including the mouse And the dogs, the bunnies, the turtles and cats Awaiting the Big Guy (you know: white beard and a sack) They nibbled the cookies, set out with great care...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’m interested in adopting a senior cat with medical issues, as a buddy to my senior cat Molly. My only problem is that Molly is on a prescription diet, how can I make sure that the new cat won’t get sick from eating Molly’s food? First off, thank...
I just knew it! Last week’s column focused on how many of us include our wonderful pets on our holiday shopping list. That earned me a few nice comments and one not so much. My crime, significant enough to merit a rather hateful anonymous voicemail, is that I did not...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’d love to bring my dog with me to get a coffee downtown, but her excitement usually gets the best of her and she ends up causing a scene. She’s sweet with people and friendly toward other dogs, but how can I teach her some social etiquette?...
According to the pet industry trade group, the American Pet Products Association, last year we spent a total of $69.51 billion on the dogs, cats, parakeets, guppies, rabbits, iguanas and other companion animals with whom we share our homes. That’s an all-in number,...
