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Dear Cathy,

I live with my sister Renee, who has a 12-year-old male Shih Tzu named Blair. He was used for breeding (not in a puppy mill), and Renee rescued him. Blair was very well trained when he came to us. He is ...Read More

Dear Cathy,

We adopted our now 10-month-old pit mix from a shelter in Texas when she was four months old. She is the sweetest girl, incredibly smart, but with a lot of energy. Someone is almost always home, so she's ...Read More

Dear Cathy,

Last year we rescued an approximately two-year-old puppy that had not been adequately socialized. Fortunately, he was totally house trained. Our vet suggested we do a DNA test to determine possible breed ...Read More

Dear Cathy, Are citronella dog collars safe for dogs to prevent barking? Though we understand he is doing his job, our dog's barking with delivery drivers, letter carriers, and even someone walking near our home has become...Read More

Dear Cathy,

I was appalled to read that you support spaying puppies as young as three months old to avoid accidental litters. That is not a good reason. Early spaying can hinder a female dog's healthy development. ...Read More

Dear Cathy,

I am owned by an adorable five-year-old reverse tuxedo cat named Jasmine. When I adopted her at age three, the shelter warned me she liked to nibble hands. This was never objectionable because she is a small ...Read More