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Dear Cathy,

My wife and I have a wonderful companion in Julia, a loving, playful four-year-old King Charles Spaniel. There are two situations that are concerning.

The first occurs when one of us leaves for the ...Read More

Dear Cathy,

Five months ago we adopted a two-year-old year rescue that looks to be a German Pinscher and Dachshund mix. The veterinarian feels he was abused but has adjusted fairly well living with us.

The problem is he ...Read More

Somewhere right now, as you’re dragging a tree into the living room, unboxing last year’s decorations, or trying to remember where you hid the good scissors, your pet is staring at you with a look that says: “Are we ...Read More

Dear Cathy,

I am beginning to believe that most dog owners either do not have the time or the inclination to train their dog. I used to help with a guide dog organization. The dogs were trained to poop with a certain ...Read More

I read your column and always learn something, so thank you for that. I volunteer at a local rescue and often bring your column in to share with others.

I have a 10-year-old terrier mix and two-year-old chihuahua, who I ...Read More

This year, as you count your blessings, why not take a moment to include the dogs, cats, birds and other pets who share your life?

They remind us every day of what gratitude truly looks like – unconditional love, quiet ...Read More