Leslie Brown

At a time of the year when there should be joy throughout the world, there is no joy for many out-of-work and/or disabled pet owners. Some are reluctantly showing up at animal shelters across the nation to surrender their beloved cats and dogs because they cannot afford to feed them. But not all is grim. Hundreds of shelters have opened dog and cat ...

Have you ever asked yourself where you would be without a dog? Without a dog, any time you accidentally dropped a piece of food on the floor, you'd have to bend over to pick it up. Without a dog, squirrels wouldn't have any reason to come into your yard to taunt. Without a dog, you'd never have anyone in your life who thinks you invented ...

There are many types of holiday presents available for your dog, ranging from decorative chew toys to ropes and dog clothing. You can even find Christmas gift baskets designed just for your pup. Keep your dog's size in mind when purchasing toys for him or her. Little dogs can benefit from pet sweaters to add warmth during cold winter nights. Larger dogs will ...

“Sylvia” is a story about recent empty nesters, Greg and Kate, who have just moved back to Manhattan after 22 years in the suburbs. Greg finds Sylvia, a dog played by a human. When this street-smart stray lab/poodle mix jumps onto his lap in the park, he takes her home, much to the chagrin of his wife, Kate. This starts a very ...

Here are some of life’s canine lessons. * If you stare at someone long enough, eventually you’ll get what you want. * If at first you don’t succeed, beg. * Be direct with people; let them know exactly how you feel by peeing in their shoes. * Be aware of when to hold your tongue, and when to use it. * Leave room in your day for ...