Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.

He taught us the art of unqualified love. How to give it, how to accept it. Where there is that, most other pieces fall into place.

A dog is the greatest gift a parent can give a child. OK, a good education, then a dog.

Cats will outsmart dogs every time.

A dog doesn't care if you're rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his.

When I wrote 'Marley & Me,' I had a clear audience in mind. And it did not include children. I wrote my book for adults and assumed only adults, and possibly teenagers, would be drawn to it.

Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.