Because it's not routinely offered by the vet's office without anesthesia, and I'm not going to have my cat undergo that without a good reason? It wasn't offered 19 years ago when my oldest cat was spayed; she finally got a chip at 16 when she had dental work done. Of the three other cats we have, one got a chip at…

On behalf of those of us who cannot have gluten, I must express my disappointment that the national dialogue on breadwinning ignores those of us who fundamentally should not win bread.

I have always, always owned shelter animals, but I understand the appeal of owning a particular breed. Certain breeds have been created to fulfill certain roles or perform certain jobs, such as hunting, herding, etc. If you're a sheep rancher or bird hunter, it's a no brainer why you would trust a breeder who has…

You stay with your pet when he or she is being euthanized. I don't care that it is "too hard" for you. You suck it up, hold your pet, give kisses, and stay until the very end. Then you go to the beach and scream for as long as it takes. You do not leave your pet behind to be euthanized alone. Period. (Also, this vet…