Pets

I Will Consider My Cat Butter

As junior members of the company of living souls, animals are summoned, along with human beings, to worship God. Continue Reading »

7 Jan 2022

For I will consider my Man Christopher.For he is shut in a box, and betimes scratchesAt the door, but is not let out. For his purrIs varied and choked. For he has patchesOf calico, and these he sheds at dusk.For he sleeps not when he would, but all of a night,Straight as if lashed to board. For his . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Jun 2020

Beware of Dog

by Matthew Schmitz

Pets are replacing America’s children. According to the marketing research firm Mintel, two-thirds of American pet owners treat their pets as “part of the family.” One-third say that their pets understand their feelings better than most humans. Half care as much about the . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Nov 2017

A Childhood Gone to the Dogs

by K. E. Colombini

Dogs and cats are great. They can scare away burglars and mice. They can appear to give you unconditional love—more so, perhaps, than some children. But they cannot take the place of family. Continue Reading »

14 Nov 2016