Hi! It’s Aslan here. Mom said she thought I should get the opportunity to speak for myself because even though we cannot talk, humans who understand us can tell by our demeanor that if we could talk, we would have a lot to say. I have overheard the family comparing me to this Snickers catContinue reading “Aslan Speaks For Himself”
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Thoughts on Pet Parenting Part 1: Preparing for the Baby (Kitten)
Eleven years ago as I eagerly anticipated being a guide dog handler, it occurred to me that anticipating this dog felt a lot like what I imagine expecting mothers experience as they anticipate their baby. In the same way that the mom-to-be visits baby supply stores to select the crib, stroller, diapers, clothing and bottles,Continue reading “Thoughts on Pet Parenting Part 1: Preparing for the Baby (Kitten)”
Senior Citizens of the Pet Variety
In the five-year hiatus I took from blogging, I have had so many spiritual, political and career insights that I was itching to write about, and there is still more I would like to write about. But I want to take a break from these posts to reflect on Gilbert who is still my guideContinue reading “Senior Citizens of the Pet Variety”
Gilbert and Me 