The Afterword

Tag: cats

  • The Shape of a Home

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    Peter
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    What animals make the best/worst pets? Pets have a way of revealing the shape of a household. We have usually had both a dog and a cat, and I have always liked the balance. Dogs are wonderful for people who want companionship and daily interaction. They ask something of you: time, training, exercise, money, presence.…

  • Dogs or Cats?

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    Peter
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    People ask it like it’s a personality test. As though the answer reveals whether you are loyal or aloof,needy or independent,playful or discerning.But maybe it’s not that black and white.Maybe it’s not even about pets. Maybe it’s about how we love. Do we want someone who runs to greet usevery time we walk through the…