Pets Allowed

April 21, 2025

A collection of creatures that are not always well-behaved and not always that cute. And then there’s our pets.

How to recognize the moods of an Irish setter

“Keep the door shut, Ernie! I just know that dang cat is going to try dragging that thing into the house.”

Frances loved her little pets and dressed them differently every day.

Octopus obedience school

“I guess he made it. … It’s been more than a week since he went over the wall.”

“Just keep him calm for a couple of days. ... He’s got lockbody.”

“Hey! You’re not lookin’ to buy anything, are you? … I think you best just keep movin’, buddy.”

Misery, doom, and despair—what’s not to laugh at?

A collection of creatures that are not always well-behaved and not always that cute. And then there’s our pets.