“If my dog isn’t welcome, then I’m not going.” That was the topic sentence of a post I read recently on social media. Then the post went on to extol their dog’s virtues in great detail. I’m all for loving our pets, but this statement annoyed me like a mosquito in the ear. Let me ...

I hate writer’s block. I know some people don’t believe it exists. My writer’s block this week is a combination of sleep deprivation and the fact that I have been dealing with a lot of physical stress. I know the simple solution would be to drink some coffee, I’m trying to wean myself off of ...

The concept of comfort characters has always intrigued me. My definition of a comfort character is a particular character that can instantly make you feel better just by thinking about them. My comfort characters are usually characters from my friends who are writers because I can ask about them whenever I want.  The way to ...

I’ve had cats all my life. Never has any two been the same in personality or preferences. As a life-long member of the “Slave To My Cats” club, there are some myths I have personally debunked. If you own a cat, maybe you can relate. If you are looking to own a cat, then maybe ...

“I can’t even look at her.” When I was in graduate school, I had a friend who had just experienced a heartbreaking breakup, and she told me this as she struggled not to cry. These words weren’t spoken about a child, but her dog. I consoled her, reminding her that the dog didn’t know what ...

The day has finally come where I’ve gone full blown cat lady. I recently got a kitten about three months ago, and y’all, I was nervous. I had no idea what to expect, since I had only grown up with dogs. I spend countless hours watching Jackson Galaxy videos on what to do. I messaged ...

It is a frustrating experience to those who have animals and live in apartments, or other close quarters, to hear the beating and pounding of smaller humans through walls that should provide peace and quiet to their homes. These individuals, instead of enjoying an environment that should be their sanctuary, are forced to “grin and ...

Many people don’t realize the impact a pet can have on their life and the life of members of their family. Owning any pet can significantly improve your health in many ways. When people think about having a pet, they think of the obvious pet, such as a cat or a dog, while these are ...