From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: For $50,000, would you put to sleep a healthy pet you love? How much more or less money would it take to change your answer? Now, I know what some of you might be thinking: "50 grand? That's a lot of kibble!" But hold your horses (or cats, or hamsters) … Continue reading Question of the Week #406
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I Left My Dog at Home Today
Here's the thing... Krypto has been in my life for a little more than two months now. And ever since the beginning, he has gone with me to the office every time I've gone to work. Until today... If you saw my post yesterday, you know I had a rough day. Honestly, Krypto's behavior in … Continue reading I Left My Dog at Home Today
Krypto… The Super Dog
Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for you to meet Krypto. And here he is... Adorable, right? To properly tell this story, I need to go back a few years. Then I need to fast-forward to last September. Then I need to jump ahead to roughly three weeks ago. Are you with me so far? Remember … Continue reading Krypto… The Super Dog
Question of the Week #211
Would $50,000 be enough money to induce you to take a loyal, healthy pet to the vet to be put to sleep? Absolutely not. If we're talking about a sick pet for whom arguing the case of prolonging its life means added suffering, yes, put it to sleep. But not a pet that's clearly part … Continue reading Question of the Week #211
The Story of Duchess
A couple weeks ago, I got a text from one of my roommates asking me if I was cool with him getting a dog. Of course, I'm cool with him getting a dog. As long as I'm not the one that has to be responsible for him. Fine by me. I feel like, most days, … Continue reading The Story of Duchess
Question of the Week #76
One hot summer afternoon, while walking through a parking lot at a large shopping center, you notice a dog suffering badly from the heat inside a locked car. What would you do? First I'd have to get super dramatic and start smacking the window with my open palm, yelling at the dog and telling him … Continue reading Question of the Week #76
The Confusing Middle 