Tag Archives: Pets

The Last Walk

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

I slipped the leash around his neck for the last time. He wagged his tail, hopeful even through his labored breaths that we might be going for a walk. Just 24 hours earlier, Max, our 12-year-old Lab, had been diagnosed … Continue reading →

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Teen’s Best Friend

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

The first clue that Petco had snookered me again came in the form of a text message from my 16-year-old daughter. It read: “I’m going to take your lack of an answer as yes, I can buy a hamster. Thanks!” … Continue reading →

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Why Goldfish are the Worst Pets in the World

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

Poor Thunder. S/he lived but two days in a shiny glass bowl in our laundry room. My eight-year-old, already wise to the whims of  goldfish life, was adamant that he not reside in her room so she didn’t have to … Continue reading →

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