When my wife and I were looking to adopt our first dog, we had one — and only one — deal breaker: aggression. At the time, we had little experience with dogs. Aside from acting as the designated doggy sitters for a few of our friends, we had never had long-term responsibility for a dog, and we certainly …
The reports about refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria is the crescendo to a tragedy that has been building for years. For many in Europe and America, the extent of the Syrian crisis was crystallized by a single photo: The image of Aylan, a 3-year-old boy whose body washed up on a Turkish beach …
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About a month ago, I helped my grandmother say goodbye to her furry companion of nearly 16 years. That’s when it hit me: My dog, Axle, will not live forever. With the average lifespan of his breed being 8 to 15 years, he could very well be considered middle-aged at almost 5. Once upon a time, that would …
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Unless you’re on a hiatus from social media, you’ve probably seen the pictures of two Pit Bull-type dogs in pajamas. Their Instagram account, @the_blueboys, boasts more than 100,000 followers and describes them as “Darren & Phillip, two very silly English Staffies from Brisbane, Australia. Best friends. Best cuddlers. Pyjama wearing blanket hoggers. Lovers of life.” As I perused …
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