This probably sounds really morbid and out there, but I’m at a point where I don’t know if I can ever change my answer to the “burning house” question; not in terms of what I would take from the house ...

Every morning, Elsie Gonzalez, a married mom of four, rolls over in bed and smooches the love of her life. That would be her 1-year-old Maltipoo pooch, Massimo, a fluffy furball she takes everywhere — ...

I’ve written on social media how I love my dog so much that if he asked to borrow my car, I would happily throw him the keys. While I said it with a certain amount of facetiousness, I’ve grown to ...

I stood at the airport gate waiting to meet my adoptive son, palms sweating and head swirling with all of the excitement and insecurities that go along with becoming a new mom. “What if he doesn’t ...

When I first learned about Cathryn Michon's highly acclaimed, brilliantly written and illustrated new book I'm Still Here: A Dog's Purpose Forever, I couldn't wait to get my eyes on it, and I am ...

Dear Pepper is a monthly advice-column comic by Liana Finck. If you have questions for Pepper about how to act in difficult situations, please direct them to [email protected]. Questions ...