When we adopted Penny from a rescue that specializes in dogs with the double merle gene, we knew very little about the condition. We were considering adopting a deaf dog since we already use ASL at home. Little did I know about the connection between deafness and this genetic condition. Having worked in the dog […]

Without Sacrificing Cleanliness, Style, or Function I recently spoke with a woman about my work writing on dogs, cats, and the pet industry. She mentioned she loved animals, especially cats, but didn’t want them in her home. Her reasons? She couldn’t stand the sight of carpet-covered cat trees and refused to live in a house […]