Man’s Best Friend Is His Dog “If you can bond with an animal, you can understand how human beings work” Michele James For thousands of years dogs have provided people with protection, companionship and support and today the dog has become part of the fabric of society and often a valued member of families … Read more
Dear Judy, I am an elderly man and so loved my dog. He was my constant companion and I really miss him. Thank you for asking for stories. I hope you will enjoy my story. Loss of my pet and best friend It has been a week now since I cremated my boy dog Tom. … Read more
Greetings from our Animal/Human Connection and Judy Helm Wright, As a contributing writer of Quora, I recently submitted the question “Are dogs better than cats?” The question received a number of replies but I liked this one from Christine Gilbert. What do you think? Do you like cats more than dogs, or the other way … Read more
“I know well enough that there have been dogs so loving that they have thrown themselves into the same grave with the dead bodies of their masters; others have stayed upon their masters’ graves without stirring a moment from them, and have voluntarily starved themselves to death, refusing to touch the food that was … Read more
Once upon a time a daughter complained to her father that her life was miserable and that she didn’t know how she was going to make it. She was tired of fighting and struggling all the time. It seemed just as one problem was solved, another one soon followed. Her father, a chef, took her … Read more
Training dogs with these 3 tips: “We expect our dogs to listen to us when we speak to them and our dogs, no less than we, do expect us to listen to them.” Roger Caras There is no breed of dog that cannot be trained. It does appear that some breeds are more difficult … Read more
I’m a dog person, not just because of the protection that they have to offer but because of their loyalty, love and affection. I have a German shepherd and I call him Willy. He’s my best friend that I have ever had. Not only he listens to my problems and grievances but also offers counselling … Read more
How do caring adults assist young children or teens to cope with a death of a beloved pet or loved one. Perhaps the question is: how much do children understand about the process of death, and as adults what do we want to share with them? This may bring up issues in our own life … Read more
Old age in dogs varies by species and by breeding. Animal lovers of today take better care of their pets from the moment they are born. Through increased knowledge, improved pet care products and advanced veterinarian technology, we are able to enjoy our pets longer than ever before. Fifteen years is not an unusual life … Read more
Should You Buy a Golden? Beautiful Golden Retrievers have quickly become one of the most popular dogs in America. Although the breed was originally bred for hunting, they show such versatility that they are often used in search and rescue and as Seeing-Eye dogs. But, in recent years, they have come to be the … Read more