Musings on the world's oldest friendship in personal essays, memoirs, fiction, classics and, of course, humor.
Stories & Lit
How to avoid banishment—a frenemy’s letter lays out the rules.
A family’s history is bookmarked by the dogs they’ve raised and loved.
Financial investments, emotional rewards
A placid Great Pyrenees proves that sometimes, just being there is enough.
Or, how a casual visit to an animal rescue resulted in love at first sight.
Stories of a dog’s life in Leningrad
An appreciation
Changed Times
New book showcases dogs’ role in making the daily lives of people who are HIV+ better.
I’m thankful for every messy minute I have with my elderly dog, especially at this time of year.
A bridge too near
An appreciation of John Steinbeck’s “Travels with Charley”