Dear Abby: “Missing My Cat in Georgia” (June 20) was told by his Catholic friend that his cat wouldn’t be joining him in the afterlife. I have been an ordained pastor for 27 years. Last summer my cat, ...

A pet is a lifelong commitment, not a spur-of-the-moment gift. Surprising someone with a dog can lead to heartbreak if they’re unprepared. No. 2: Adopt, Don’t Shop Millions of wonderful dogs are ...

Dear Abby: I love animals and currently have a flock of chickens, all hens. I care for these girls, and in return I get wonderful fresh eggs. I live in a right-to-farm community, and I’m considering ...

Dear Readers: Many of you wrote in about the “Tossed Kittens” column and told me where I missed some points. I appreciate the feedback and want to share a few of these letters: Dear Annie: I was ...

DEAR ABBY: My wife, “Muriel,” and I have been together for 10 years and married for seven. She has worked in animal rescue for much of her life. Muriel thinks she has to save them all. No amount of ...

During this horrible cold spell we are experiencing, I would encourage your readers who love animals to please make an effort to help animals in need. For instance, for those who take care of stray ...