Category Archives: Parenting

Mopey, Mopey Pre-Surgery Ty

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(www.meowbarkblog.com) — The night before his surgery, Ty was very sad, partly because he couldn’t eat after 8 and he looks forward to evening treats, but mostly because he was in a lot of pain. I got it in my head that I needed to take a lot of pictures of him Monday night in case Tuesday’s surgery didn’t go… Read more »

Incessant Barking, Sleep Deprivation, and the Best Welcome-Home Ever

Last night I got back from 4 and a half days in San Francisco and the dogs very nearly knocked me down in the driveway because they were so happy to see me. I feel kind of guilty that they love me so much, because I think it makes Jesse feel bad. But I also kind of revel in the… Read more »

Update on the Dog I Almost Stole at the Animal Shelter

This morning, I took Julius in for his alteration (sounds like he’s having a suit tailored, doesn’t it?) and through the glass door between the clinic and the animal shelter I saw a young couple with the Chihuahua I fell in love with on Monday. I set Julius down by the counter and approached them. "Are you guys taking him?"… Read more »

What’s More Cruel: Euthanasia or Natural Death?

A case out of the UK brings to mind an important and controversial question: Is it better to put your sick pet to sleep, or to let him die naturally at home? Here are the salient points of the story: A debate in the United Kingdom centers on whether negligence or kindness killed a 17-year old Great Dane. Darren Stephens,… Read more »