I couldn’t resist picking up this book to read after seeing the title. It did not disappoint. The author has spent her life studying animals as a biologist and MIT doctoral student, but it was her personal story of loving Oliver, a Bernese Mountain dog with debilitating separation anxiety and huge behavioral issues, which led... Continue Reading →
The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein
Well, everyone knows that cats are smarter than dogs. My own two cats, Miss Kitty and Mr. Biggles, are fluent in multiple languages, involved in international espionage, and have written many how-to books for the cat market. That’s what my husband and I say anyway. Garth Stein is obviously not a cat person – he’s... Continue Reading →
Carib Cat
Last week we said goodbye to our 16 1/2 year old cat, Carib. I believe she was ready to go. I wasn't. I'd been telling her lately "I loved you from the minute I saw you". It took me a while to find her, but when I saw that tiny orange and black kitten I... Continue Reading →
You Had Me At Woof by Julie Klam
You'll laugh, you'll cry. Last weekend I read this book. I thought the dog on the cover was cute. It's about one woman's love affair with Boston Terriers. By the end of the book she has 4 dogs. It reminded me of my cousin Lyn and her pack of Boston Terriers. In the beginning Julie... Continue Reading →
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