By Anon Dog Owner, London. I’m sure the good Dr Hannah would be quick to tell all new pet owners that separation anxiety is a very normal part of the pet ownership process. And I can vouch for that. The first time I left our precious Piddly Puppy to go to work was particularly bad. The crying and howling could be heard for miles. I eventually stopped by the time I got to work. The dog? Well, he’s clearly made of tougher stuff. But when it comes to pet ownership I probably fal

Today, a lovely news story from the devastation of last year's Hurricane Irma reached us. It concerns the curious 6 toed cats of Hemingway House in Florida. These extra toed cuties are the descendants of a white six toed cat given to the great writer, Ernest Hemingway, by a ship's captain. When Hurricane Irma tore through Florida last summer, feline fans in the know were holding their breath. The fearless cats and their caretakers braved the storm without evacuating for highe

When was the last time you fell for a pet? Puppies and kittens, especially, appear to be designed by nature to melt our hearts—and perhaps get us to open our wallets. There is no denying that only the stoniest of hearts can resist the big wet eyes, soft whiskers, and downy fur of a baby animal. But when was the last time you literally fell for a dog or cat? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), many folks are tripping—and falling—over their