Emu update: Merry Christmas, Gladys, wherever you are
On November 29, the day after Thanksgiving, we posted a story about Gladys the emu and the Cathcarts of Albemarle County. That holiday had been incomplete for the family, because […]
We are all Meteor: Pondering our emotional connection to animals
On October 22, The Washington Post published a 2,000-word story about Meteor the yak. The piece was essentially a deep-dive obituary of the sort usually reserved for movie stars, war […]
Bitter Pills: How to Medicate your Pet Without Losing a Finger
And how often does he need to take this?” asks my client, with a flicker of hope crossing her face. I dim it with my answer of twice a day. […]
Day trip: Adventuring with kids in our nation’s capital
Before I tell you all about taking your kids on a day trip to Washington, D.C.—one of the best destinations there is—I’ll admit right upfront that such a trip is […]
An arm and a leg: The basics of animal anatomy
The leaves are crunchy beneath my feet, the comforter is back on the bed and every single thing on the menu has been ruined with an overdose of pumpkin spice. […]