Well, that was my first actual pet dog, his name was Regalito, and I will never forget him. The name Regalito is Spanish for “little gift,” and he was, both literally and figuratively.

Pets can be annoying, expensive and irritating. But in the contest between inconvenience and unconditional, unending love, there is no contest. Pets win, paws down.

Pets praised in essays Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005 | 7:45 a.m. After suffering a major stroke a little more than a year ago, Las Vegan Doug McIntosh felt he had little left to live for.

It has been edited for length and clarity.It all started with my soulmate, Arnie.Arnie, my cat, was with me earthside through many of life's ups and downs — he was my absolute best friend, my truest, ...

IT IS SO important to take good care of our pets. It is a commitment I feel strongly about, and, apparently, quite a few Carroll County youngsters share my feelings. The youngsters expressed themse… ...

An Austin, Texas, man grieved the loss of his pet to cancer through his own pet's perspective. On Jan. 28, John Pointer wrote an essay, called "Yesterday was weird…," that recounts his dog's ...

An Austin, Texas, man grieved the loss of his pet to cancer through his own pet's perspective. On Jan. 28, John Pointer wrote an essay, called "Yesterday was weird…," that recounts his dog's ...

With these lessons and insights in mind, we will continue to bring about a time when all animal shelters are truly safe havens for pets in need. This guest essay reflects the views of Julie Castle ...