Dear Judy, I am an elderly man and so loved my dog. He was my constant companion and I really miss him. Thank you for asking for stories. I hope you will enjoy my story. Loss of my pet and best friend It has been a week now since I cremated my boy dog Tom. … Read more
Greetings from our Animal/Human Connection and Judy Helm Wright, As a contributing writer of Quora, I recently submitted the question “Are dogs better than cats?” The question received a number of replies but I liked this one from Christine Gilbert. What do you think? Do you like cats more than dogs, or the other way … Read more
Grief is hard. It is painful to not only go through the loss of a loved one (two legged or four legged) but then to be expected to function as well as before the loss! Impossible? Yes, it is possible, but it is not easy. Grief is a natural reaction to loss but often … Read more
“I know well enough that there have been dogs so loving that they have thrown themselves into the same grave with the dead bodies of their masters; others have stayed upon their masters’ graves without stirring a moment from them, and have voluntarily starved themselves to death, refusing to touch the food that was … Read more
Training dogs with these 3 tips: “We expect our dogs to listen to us when we speak to them and our dogs, no less than we, do expect us to listen to them.” Roger Caras There is no breed of dog that cannot be trained. It does appear that some breeds are more difficult … Read more
“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made.” Roger Caras Animal Human Connection. We love our pets and … Read more
The Art of Sleeping by Tootie, Translated by Erica Miles Make sure you have a good meal first. Get your human’s attention by sitting near your dish and giving her the look. If you don’t get fed right away, grab one of her legs between your paws to show her you are serious. When your meal … Read more
Hi Judy, We spoke last week and you were kind enough to listen to the story of the passing of my sweet little Maltese, Charlie, who was nearly 16 when he died last June. You asked me to write the story down, so here it is. Thank you for caring! My Charlie was … Read more
Animal stories appear in a variety of forms, styles and genres. However, most include one or more animals as the focus of the story. Some may involve pets of human children. The child may be the hero (like Old Yeller) but the pet is the crucial player in the drama. Why do animal stories … Read more
Sooner or later, nearly every kid wants a pet. They fall in love with a neighbor’s dog, they visit a batch of new kitties or they head straight for the pet store in the mall. Parents, however, are not quite as excited and believing of the plea “Please Mom, I promise, I promise, I promise … Read more