President Joe Biden leaning down to pet his older dog Champ. His other dog Major is in the background. Both dogs are German Shepherds

pets Carol Mithers Feb 23, 2021

For The Love of Old Dogs

Carol Mithers Feb 23, 2021

Conservative news outlets may not appreciate the blessing of caring for a dog into its golden years. But for many owners, including President Biden, their senior dog is a gift

Friendship Kate Christensen Feb 20, 2019

I Didn’t Know How to Say Goodbye to My Beloved Dog

Kate Christensen Feb 20, 2019

In this deeply poignant essay, the award-winning novelist-memoirist perfectly evokes that gutting feeling when your best friend knows it's time to go before you're ready to accept it.

Reading Women Kate Tuttle May 25, 2018

Nancy Balbirer Finds Wisdom in Having a “Terrible Time”

Kate Tuttle May 25, 2018

Discussing her new book, 'A Marriage In Dog Years,' the memoirist recounts the worst year of her life: the loss of her beloved dog and her troubled first marriage. Spoiler alert: This story has a happy ending.

Breast health Jennifer Gersten Ray Feb 25, 2017

This Week in Good News, February 25

Jennifer Gersten Ray Feb 25, 2017

Space macaroons, puppy parenting, town hall turnouts and more. Our round up of what went well this week.

#TheResistance Julie Klam Feb 20, 2017

Can I Post This Cute Pic of My Boston Terrier During the Resistance?

Julie Klam Feb 20, 2017

Since the election, our social-media feeds have swapped adorbz animal pics and self-promotion plugs with stories about treason and travel bans and rallies. Is it wrong to want to post everything?

Anxiety Julie Klam Nov 10, 2015

Can the Love of a Dog Be As Powerful As an Anti-Depressant?

Julie Klam Nov 10, 2015

Julie Klam talks about dogs, depression, and writing with Julie Barton, whose moving new memoir ‘Dog Medicine’ is a tribute to the golden retriever who rescued her from her darkest hours.