I'm often the first stop for family and friends when their dog or cat develops some sort of medical problem. I don't mind that at all. It gives me real life issues to write about here and it makes them better informed when they do go in to see their veterinarian. I spent a while on the phone with my...

I have a little rant. It's just a little one because the article I read today, which led to my writing this rant, isn't completely off base. There are parts of it that I agree with. Here's my rant: people who do not take proper care of their pets, dogs or cats, or any other creature you adopt. Takin...